Macleay Island is located in the Moreton Bay Marine Park, Queensland, Australia.
Macleay Island is 30km from Brisbane and connects to the mainland via vehicle barges and passenger ferries, which also service the other three Southern Moreton Bay Islands (Russell Island, Lamb Island & Karragarra Island). The four Southern Moreton Bay Islands were incorporated into the Redlands in the early 1970s. Since then, Redland City Council has restricted further subdivisions and rationalised planning so that the significant environmental and cultural values of the islands and surrounding Moreton Bay are preserved. A causeway connects Macleay to the small island of Perulpa, which in Aboriginal means the island off the island. Other nearby islands are Coochiemudlo and North Stradbroke (or Coochie and Straddie as they are known to the locals). |
Macleay Island's Aboriginal name is Jencoomercha and it was regarded as an Aboriginal meeting place with spiritual importance. The island has unique native flora and fauna and maintains a thriving population of wildlife, including approximately 200 resident species of birds. There are a number of beaches on Macleay that include amenities such as BBQ facilities, playground areas and public toilets. Dalpura Beach is on the western side of the island and also has a ramp for recreational boats. It’s a magic spot for viewing the sunset! On the far northern end of the island is Pat’s Park at Potts Point and is a popular destination for families with its swimming enclosure. Other places of interest are Sandpiper Beach at Thompson’s Point located at the end of Wharf Street and also Corroborree Place which has a deep water pebble beach. Corroborree Place adjoins the Cotton Tree council preserved bushcare site which remains to be a significant area to the Quandamooka people today. Nature lovers may enjoy further exploring the littoral rainforest in the Cow Bay Conservation Reserve located at the northern corner of the island along Beelong Street. Also there’s an easy access boardwalk running through the Tim Shea Wetlands Nature Reserve which forms part of the Macleay Island Heritage Trail. The island is approximately 6.5km long and 4km wide at its widest point. A sealed road runs from one end of the island to the other with an adjacent pedestrian / bicycle path. The best way to discover the delights of the island is by walking or cycling.
The arts are well catered for with galleries, various art groups and artistic retreats operating on the island. Macleay is home to a large community of artists.
All photographs copyright © 2012-2014 Hey Harriet Photography unless otherwise stated.
The arts are well catered for with galleries, various art groups and artistic retreats operating on the island. Macleay is home to a large community of artists.
All photographs copyright © 2012-2014 Hey Harriet Photography unless otherwise stated.