Bribie Island Recreation Area is a treasure trove of plants and animals. The island is fringed by white, sandy beaches. Heaths and freshwater lagoons support many birds, while the shore provides food and roosting havens for thousands of shorebirds. Dugong thrive in protected waters nearby. Explore the easy Bicentennial bushwalks. Heathland, eucalypt and paperbark forests offer great birdwatching and photography. Go boating or paddle a kayak around Pumicestone Passage. Try your luck at fishing or crabbing. Picnic at Lighthouse Reach or Lions Park. Pitch a tent at Mission Point - or in one of three other camping areas that are accessible only by four wheel drive. Bribie Island is approximately one hour’s driving distance from Brisbane.

Escape the daily grind at a peaceful retreat and wildlife haven close to the city.

The Moreton Bay Cycleway is one of our favourite foreshore bike paths in southeast Queensland. Stretching 11km uninterrupted, it'll get your legs and heart pumping.

Buckle on your helmet, strap up those roller blades or put on those running shoes and hit the Petrie to Kippa-Ring Shared Pathway to workout.