North Stradbroke Island: affectionately referred to as "Straddie", the elongated sand island of North Stradbroke shields much of the southern part of Moreton Bay and the smaller islands from the ocean swells. The permanent population the island is quite small, but the number of people on the island swells significantly during the holiday season.
Train to Cleveland; ferry to North Stradbroke Island; bus around island.
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Coochiemudlo Island: big enough to have permanent residents, Coochiemudlo enjoys a quiet, laidback atmosphere that draws locals and visitors alike to its shores. Like all the Moreton Bay islands, the waters surrounding Coochiemudlo could be described as an aquatic playground, attracting windsurfers, swimmers and sailors of all kinds. Dolphins, dugongs and turtles are often seen in the shallow waters near the beach.
Train to Cleveland; bus to Victoria Point; ferry to island; walk around island.
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St Helena Island: Australia's own Alcatraz situated 4 km from the mouth of the Brisbane River, St Helena Island was once a colonial maximum security prison. Tours take in prison ruins and island's natural features.
Train to Manly, then by boat tour to the island. Choice of two - Day Tour and Night Ghost Tour. More ...

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Boondall Wetlands Reserve: Brisbane's largest protected and important wetlands, located on the edge of Moreton Bay between Nudgee Beach, Boondall and Shorncliffe. It showcases the natural flora and fauna of the Brisbane region. More information at Boondall Wetlands Environmental Centre website
Train to Boondall Railway Station. 1.5km walk to Boondall Wetlands Visitor Centre

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary: The world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 130 koalas, some of which can be held for photographs. Other wildlife includes free range kangaroos. The Sanctuary is located at Fig Tree Pocket. There are regular buses to and from Lone Pine operated by the Brisbane City Council. Bus No. 445 leaves from stop 40 Adelaide Street; Bus No. 430 leaves from Platform B4, Queen Street bus station
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Mt. Coot-Tha: there are expansive views over the city of Brisbane from this well known locality. Features lookout, botanical gardens, planetarium, Summit bar and restaurant, television towers, Gap Creek Reserve and Mt. Coot-tha Forest walking tracks, mountain bike trails, orienteering. 287 metres above sea level.
Bus No. 471 leaves from corner of Adelaide and Albert Streets between 9.15am and 3.15pm
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Brisbane Forest Park: Located on part of the D'Aguilar Range, Brisbane Forest Park supports a huge variety of plants and animals and is essential to their survival. The entrance to Brisbane Forest Park is located in the Brisbane suburb of The Gap. Australian wildlife on display at the Walk-About Wildlife Centre includes several species of Australian native birds, a Platypus, Sugar Glider, Wallabies, Pademelons, Wombat, Yellow-bellied Glider, Spotted Quoll, Brush-tailed Phascogale, Snakes, Lizards, Turtles and various species of fish (including Lungfish).
Bus No. 385 from King George Sq Station. More ...

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Manly Harbour Village: the nearest point from the Brisbane Central Business District to access Moreton Bay, Manly Village still displays glimpses of her fishing village past and has maintained a friendly village atmosphere while providing an eclectic mix of interesting and entertaining restaurants, eateries, coffee houses, craft shops, Sunday markets, art galleries, accommodation and offshore adventures. Website