8 Coorong Street: high-tide canoe and kayak launch
Use the high-tide canoe and kayak launch at 8 Coorong Street as a simple starting point for a Macleay Island paddle.
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Macleay Island
Explore Macleay Island in Queensland: island highlights, access advice and practical trip ideas.
Explore Macleay Island
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8th Sense Kitchen: island cafe, gelato and takeaway
Plan a casual Macleay Island food stop for deli treats, gelato and takeaway near the ferry precinct.
Attunga Street Park: fenced off-leash dog area
Visit the fully fenced dog area at Attunga Street Park when travelling around Macleay Island with a dog.
Bay Islands Art and Scenic Tours: Karragarra and Macleay day tour
Plan a small-group day tour of Karragarra and Macleay islands with coastal habitats and local art-studio visits.
Bernie's Artisan Market
Browse local handmade and home-grown goods at Macleay Island's recurring artisan market.
Campbell's Wharf: Macleay Island heritage waterfront
Explore the waterfront story of Campbell's Wharf on Macleay Island, a heritage-trail stop linked to early island settlement and South Sea Islander labour.
Club Macleay waterfront dining
Pair a relaxed Macleay Island meal with Moreton Bay views at the island bowls club.
Coast Road Foreshore Park paddle launch
Use Coast Road Foreshore Park as a relaxed high-tide launch point for a self-guided paddle on Moreton Bay.
Corroboree Place Park: high-tide canoe and kayak launch
Plan a paddle from Corroboree Place Park, a council-listed high-tide launch point for canoes and kayaks on Macleay Island.
Cow Bay Conservation Foreshore: littoral rainforest
Explore the quiet coastal edge of Cow Bay Conservation Foreshore, where a small patch of rare littoral rainforest meets Moreton Bay.
Dalpura Bay Park: foreshore picnic stop
Include Dalpura Bay Park in a relaxed Macleay Island shoreline visit, with Council-recorded park grounds at Coondooroopa Drive and Dalpura Street.
Dalpura Street Boat Ramp: hand-launch access for kayaks and canoes
Use this Macleay Island access point to hand-launch a kayak or canoe for a self-guided paddle.
Golden Sands Boulevard north: high-tide canoe and kayak launch
Launch a canoe or kayak from the northern Golden Sands Boulevard access point at high tide on Macleay Island.
Golden Sands Boulevard south: high-tide canoe and kayak launch
Launch a canoe or kayak from the southern Golden Sands Boulevard access point at high tide on Macleay Island.
Kalara Street: high-tide canoe and kayak launch
Use this Council-listed high-tide canoe and kayak launch at the end of Kalara Street on Macleay Island.
Koonwarra Parade Foreshore Park: high-tide canoe and kayak launch
Launch a canoe or kayak from Koonwarra Parade Foreshore Park at high tide on Macleay Island.
Macleay Island Arts Complex
Browse changing local exhibitions and creative spaces on Macleay Island's western foreshore.
Macleay Island Boat Ramp: Brighton Road harbour access
Find the council-listed Macleay Island Boat Ramp at Brighton Road Harbour when planning water access on Macleay Island.
Macleay Island Community Park: High Central Road public park
Find Macleay Island Community Park on High Central Road when exploring the island.
Macleay Island Heritage Trail
Follow Macleay Island's heritage trail between 11 historic and foreshore locations at your own pace.
Macleay Island Progress Hall: community arts venue
Visit Macleay Island Progress Hall, a relaxed Russell Terrace venue with a hall, covered deck and grassed grounds for community activities.
Meg's Macleay Secrets
Join a relaxed guided day outing that connects Macleay Island's ferry arrival, scenic stops and local flavours.
Orana Street: high-tide canoe and kayak launch
Find the Orana Street canoe and kayak launch on Macleay Island, listed by council for high-tide use.
Orion Street: tidal kayak launch
Launch a paddle from the Orion Street road reserve on Macleay Island, using the Council-listed high-tide access point.
Pat's Park swimming enclosure
Plan a relaxed bay swim at Pat's Park, Macleay Island's Council-listed swimming enclosure.
Pecan Street Park: high-tide canoe and kayak launch
Find the Pecan Street Park canoe and kayak launch on Macleay Island, listed by council for high-tide use.
Macleay Island guide: bay time, island ferries and coastal parks
Plan a relaxed visit to Macleay Island with official information on ferries, waterfront access and island time.
The Club Kitchen: golf-club dining
Plan a relaxed meal or takeaway at The Club Kitchen, the Bay Islands Golf Club restaurant at 2 Gordon Road, Macleay Island.
Thomas Street: high-tide canoe and kayak launch
Use this Council-listed high-tide canoe and kayak launch at the end of Thomas Street on Macleay Island.
Tim Shea's Wetland and Waterhole: heritage wetland
Pause by a locally significant freshwater wetland and explore a quieter part of Macleay Island's natural and historical landscape.