Macleay Island – Sunrise Today…

Leaving Macleay Island

I am leaving Macleay Island on the ferry. I will fly to Cairns, and then take a Bus to Laura to work at a Cattle Station…

I was on the Ferry from Redland Bay returning to Macleay Island when the sunset began. Because the ferry was crowded and I was squashed into a corner, I just watched the sky color and other passengers taking photos with their mobiles. Then suddenly the ferry stopped and everyone started looking to the side. ThereContinue reading “Sunset over the Sea”

Corroboree Point

On Macleay Island, Corroboree Point is believed to be a ceremonial ground and dreaming site. There is also a midden (a collection of shells, tools and bones formed after hundreds of years of gathering at that spot by Aboriginal people). https://southernmoretonbayislandstourism.wordpress.com/tag/history/ Corroboree Point. Well known as an important aboriginal site right from beginning, Corroboree PointContinue reading “Corroboree Point”

Pats Park Macleay

Pats Park, at the bottom of Macleay Island, is a beautiful picnic area and Swimming enclosure, and its also a great coastal walk over rocks and stones rich with shells and debris from the sea. You can walk as far as you like at low tide. At high tide, the waterline encroaches onto private properties.Continue reading “Pats Park Macleay”

Corroboree Park

An 1865 map shows subdivision on Macleay Island allowing for roads, wharves and reserves for aboriginal sites, including Corroboree Point. Well known as animportant Aboriginal site right from beginning, Corroboree Point was camp of oysterman Thomas Lucas. In 1863 he acquired No 16 lease under Oyster Act of 1863. Corroboree Point, Lions Park is the site of anContinue reading “Corroboree Park”

Mangroves ….Calypso Bay and Stradbroke Island

Calypso Bay The Lady Caroline Cruise went from Russell island to Calypso Bay then Back along the small Islands past Stradbroke Islands. Mangroves ….Calypso Bay and Stradbroke Island

Macleay Island Boat Club

Tingira Boat Club is located at the south end of Macleay Island, next to the Bowls Club and MIAC. You can visit all three in one trip using the courtesy Bus from either MIAC or the Bowls Club. Member dinner is every Friday evening from 6pm. Call for a courtesy bus pick up. Every SundayContinue reading “Macleay Island Boat Club”

April Full Moon

I went to visit a friend with a waterfront view overlooking Perulpa Bay facing East, all prepared for the moonrise of the Easter Moon of 2022 on Macleay Island. Alas, the weather was not co-operating and the sky was covered in cloud. Patiently we waited, until, there was a glimmer of moon, a bare slice,Continue reading “April Full Moon”

Pat’s Park at Low Tide

Pats Park, Beelong Street Macleay Island, Queensland Lovely park on Macleay island, used by the locals for picnics and swimming. Looks out over towards North Stradbroke island. The annual Dawn Service is held at this location by the local RSL Club. The swimming Area is also adjacent to where you can park your canoe or craft and enjoy aContinue reading “Pat’s Park at Low Tide”