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WE MEET A VARIOUS VENUES
AROUND RUSSELL ISLAND
Russell
Island is situated in Moreton Bay South east Queensland
Russell Island is the largest of the Bay Islands,
measuring eight kilometres in length and nearly three kilometres
at its widest point. There are picturesque views down the
length of the island, into Moreton Bay towards the other Bay
Islands and North Stradbroke Island.
For those sunny days, there is a swimming enclosure on High
Street at the northern end of the island with a calm beach and
picnic area near the jetty. Another popular spot is Sandy Beach
Lions Park which has a barbeque area, toilets and grassy area -
perfect for a game of cricket.
For families, there is the Pioneer Children's Park, while
Jackson's Oval hosts a number of sporting activities such as
little athletics and cricket.
Those who like fishing can throw a line off the jetty, or try
their luck from Rocky Point or Sandy Beach. The island has an
abundance of birdlife, wildflowers, eucalypt forest and banksia
woodland, making bushwalking a popular activity.
 Turtle
Swamp, a well-known wet heath area, boasts a variety of
wildflowers. On the northern end of the island, visitors can
see a forest of red, or spotted, mangroves.
Other facilities on the island include a bowls club, convenience
store, liquor store and café located close to the jetty.
If you want to stay a little bit longer, there is a variety of
accommodation options on the island including holiday homes, a
bed & breakfast and a motel.
A local taxi service is available to take you around the island
or alternatively, for the energetic, take your bike over on the
water taxi and cycle around, exploring the island at your own
pace.
MORE INFORMATION AT
http://www.russellisland.biz/
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