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8 Coorong Street: high-tide canoe and kayak launch
Use the high-tide canoe and kayak launch at 8 Coorong Street as a simple starting point for a Macleay Island paddle.
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Use the high-tide canoe and kayak launch at 8 Coorong Street as a simple starting point for a Macleay Island paddle.
food and drink
Plan a casual Macleay Island food stop for deli treats, gelato and takeaway near the ferry precinct.
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Visit the fully fenced dog area at Attunga Street Park when travelling around Macleay Island with a dog.
itineraries
Plan a small-group day tour of Karragarra and Macleay islands with coastal habitats and local art-studio visits.
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events
Browse local handmade and home-grown goods at Macleay Island's recurring artisan market.
attractions
Explore the waterfront story of Campbell's Wharf on Macleay Island, a heritage-trail stop linked to early island settlement and South Sea Islander labour.
food and drink
Pair a relaxed Macleay Island meal with Moreton Bay views at the island bowls club.
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Use Coast Road Foreshore Park as a relaxed high-tide launch point for a self-guided paddle on Moreton Bay.
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Plan a paddle from Corroboree Place Park, a council-listed high-tide launch point for canoes and kayaks on Macleay Island.
attractions
Explore the quiet coastal edge of Cow Bay Conservation Foreshore, where a small patch of rare littoral rainforest meets Moreton Bay.
attractions
Include Dalpura Bay Park in a relaxed Macleay Island shoreline visit, with Council-recorded park grounds at Coondooroopa Drive and Dalpura Street.
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Use this Macleay Island access point to hand-launch a kayak or canoe for a self-guided paddle.
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Launch a canoe or kayak from the northern Golden Sands Boulevard access point at high tide on Macleay Island.
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Launch a canoe or kayak from the southern Golden Sands Boulevard access point at high tide on Macleay Island.
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Use this Council-listed high-tide canoe and kayak launch at the end of Kalara Street on Macleay Island.
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Launch a canoe or kayak from Koonwarra Parade Foreshore Park at high tide on Macleay Island.
attractions
Browse changing local exhibitions and creative spaces on Macleay Island's western foreshore.
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Find the council-listed Macleay Island Boat Ramp at Brighton Road Harbour when planning water access on Macleay Island.
attractions
Find Macleay Island Community Park on High Central Road when exploring the island.
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Follow Macleay Island's heritage trail between 11 historic and foreshore locations at your own pace.
attractions
Visit Macleay Island Progress Hall, a relaxed Russell Terrace venue with a hall, covered deck and grassed grounds for community activities.
itineraries
Join a relaxed guided day outing that connects Macleay Island's ferry arrival, scenic stops and local flavours.
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Find the Orana Street canoe and kayak launch on Macleay Island, listed by council for high-tide use.
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Launch a paddle from the Orion Street road reserve on Macleay Island, using the Council-listed high-tide access point.
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Plan a relaxed bay swim at Pat's Park, Macleay Island's Council-listed swimming enclosure.
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Find the Pecan Street Park canoe and kayak launch on Macleay Island, listed by council for high-tide use.
Guide
Plan a relaxed visit to Macleay Island with official information on ferries, waterfront access and island time.
food and drink
Plan a relaxed meal or takeaway at The Club Kitchen, the Bay Islands Golf Club restaurant at 2 Gordon Road, Macleay Island.
things to do
Use this Council-listed high-tide canoe and kayak launch at the end of Thomas Street on Macleay Island.
attractions
Pause by a locally significant freshwater wetland and explore a quieter part of Macleay Island's natural and historical landscape.
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