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Sandstone Point

About Sandstone Point

A beachside town positioned where Pumicestone Channel meets Deception Bay, just across the bridge from Bribie Island.

Sandstone Point is on the busy Bribie Island Road and is one of the fastest growing residential suburbs in the Moreton Bay Region.

Sandstone Point is the home to the popular Sandstone Point Hotel a picturesque dining, entertainment and events destination. Right next door is the Big4 Sandstone Point Holiday Park a popular features a family holiday destination.

Things to see and do in Sandstone Point

History of Sandstone Point

Originally known as Toorbul Point, the area was the site of an Allied amphibious training base during World War II.

Silver lining for dragon boat John
News / Sport
7 June 2026

Silver lining for dragon boat John

Sandstone Point’s John Butler, 72, helped Queensland claim silver and bronze at the Australian Dragon Boat Championships, narrowly missing gold after a thrilling finish at Lake Kawana.

What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
News / Local
7 June 2026

What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay

A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.

New parks for school holidays
News / Local
7 June 2026

New parks for school holidays

Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.

World-first vaccine for koalas
News / Local
7 June 2026

World-first vaccine for koalas

An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.

Family Friendly Moreton Bay Beaches
News / Families
7 June 2026

Family Friendly Moreton Bay Beaches

With the temperature heating up, beaches are the perfect escape for families to enjoy a fun filled family day out. Luckily we have some of the best beaches north Brisbane so you don't have to travel very far to enjoy a dip at the beach.

Top 5 places to grab a drink this summer
7 June 2026

Top 5 places to grab a drink this summer

We all love long summer days and what better way to do that than over a drink with family and friends. Options are limitless in Moreton Bay, whether it’s looking out over Pumicestone Passage, sitting in the southern hemisphere’s biggest bar or having a tipple at a top microbrewery.

The Latest

Green light for Bribie review
News / Local
7 June 2026

Green light for Bribie review

An urgent review will be held into the Bribie Island breakthrough, which has raised concerns for many residents and businesses.

Students offer free counselling
News / Local
7 June 2026

Students offer free counselling

Final-year UniSC Counselling students, supervised by professionals, have opened a free clinic providing therapeutic services in the Moreton Bay region.

Name change for Bluey and Jean
News / Local
7 June 2026

Name change for Bluey and Jean

A beachside park on Bribie Island will be renamed to honour “significant contributions to Woorim” by Bluey and Jean Piva.

Turning containers into conservation
News / Local
7 June 2026

Turning containers into conservation

Woodfordia is turning trash into trees thanks to volunteers at the Woodfolk Folk Festival collecting 10 cent containers to fund site conservation.

New route for Moreton Motorway
News / Local
7 June 2026

New route for Moreton Motorway

New plans have been unveiled for the controversial Stage 4 of a Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) – which is being dubbed the Moreton Motorway.

Grants to help those in need
News / Local
7 June 2026

Grants to help those in need

Pine Rivers Community Finance Ltd (PRCF) has a special grant round to tackle homelessness and food insecurity in the Moreton Bay region.

Book nook is back in business
News / Local
7 June 2026

Book nook is back in business

A popular Moreton Bay street library, which was forced to close last month, is now “back in business”.

Pitch for "critical" funding
News / Local
7 June 2026

Pitch for "critical" funding

City of Moreton Bay has unveiled 10 priorities it says need essential funding from the next Australian Government.

Gloving up for All Star fight night
News / Local
7 June 2026

Gloving up for All Star fight night

Seconds out, it’s show time again at All Star Boxing Academy which is counting down to its first fight night the year.

Tropical Cyclone Aldred: Gates close
News / Local
7 June 2026

Tropical Cyclone Aldred: Gates close

North Pine Dam’s floodgates, pictured above, have now closed following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Water, roads and power update.