Can you take a car to Macleay Island?
There are 2 ways to get from Redland Bay to Macleay Island by ferry or car ferry. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio’s travel planner.
What time is the last ferry to Macleay Island?
Redland Bay to Macleay Island ferry times The earliest departure is at 07:30 in the morning, and the last departure from Redland Bay is at 23:10 which arrives into Macleay Island at 23:25. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22 min.
Where do you catch the ferry to Macleay Island?
Getting there. Passenger and vehicle ferries depart from Weinam Creek Marina, Weinam Street, Redland Bay: Southern Moreton Bay Island Ferry – 07 3206 8033 – passenger ferry.
How much does it cost to take a vehicle to Moreton Island?
Prices effective from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2023
| To / From Redland Bay | One Way Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | Standard | Residents |
| Standard Car (up to 5.4m long and under 2.0m wide) | $70.00 | $58.00 |
| Large Car or 4WD (5.5m-6.4m long and under 2.0m wide) | $82.00 | $70.00 |
| Motorbike | $26.00 | $21.50 |
Do you need a car on Macleay Island?
A. Once on the islands, you have the choice of a leisurely stroll around the islands, or you can hire a bicycle or motor vehicle for the day. John Coles offers car rentals on Macleay Island. If you wish to rent a bike to explore Lamb or Karragarra islands, this can be arranged also.
What is wrong with Macleay Island?
A SOUTHERN Moreton Bay Island resident has called for action on unsealed roads after an alleged cluster of serious medical problems on Macleay Island. Macleay Island man Ross Byrne said lung and autoimmune diseases had been detected in 10 people on Macleay Island over the past five years. He said six people had died.
Are there snakes on Macleay Island?
On Macleay Island, we have specimen records of 4 reptiles snakes, the 3 species known from Russell, and the White-naped Snake, all Cacophis harriettae.
Can you take your car to Lamb island?
Getting there Passenger and vehicle ferries depart from Weinam Creek Marina, Weinam Street, Redland Bay: Southern Island Ferry – 07 3206 8033 – passenger ferry. Stradbroke Ferries – 07 3488 5300 – vehicle ferry.
How long does the Moreton Island car ferry take?
As the Micat takes approximately 90 minutes to reach Moreton Island, our turnaround time is approximately four hours (including loading), so make sure you get in quick to get the best departure time from Brisbane and Moreton (no one wants the 10pm service off the island!).
How do you get around on Macleay Island?
How do we get around the islands? A. Once on the islands, you have the choice of a leisurely stroll around the islands, or you can hire a bicycle or motor vehicle for the day. John Coles offers car rentals on Macleay Island.
Is there town water on Macleay Island?
Some residents on Karragarra, Macleay and Lamb islands have no water. “Council is in the process of organising bottled water to assist affected residents,” the council spokesperson said.
Is Russell or Macleay Island better?
Macleay is more like a suburb of Brisbane whereas Russell has more of a country town feel. I like to visit Macleay but live on Russell (Travel inter island is free…!!) Over all after nine years on Macleay I would say it is the preferred place.
Can you drive all the way around Moreton Island?
Yep, our entire island of over 420kms of unsealed bliss is only accessible by 4WD. So forget the bitumen, forget the Sunday drivers and forget the queues, head to Moreton Island for one of the most rugged and beautiful sand-driving destinations on earth.
Does it flood on Macleay Island?
Flood Prone, Storm Tide Current mapping indicates that Macleay Island may experience significant inland penetration of storm tide inundation along section of the western coastline. Fortunately these areas are primarily swamp or bushland with limited residential development.
Do you need a 4×4 for Moreton Island?
You’ll need a 4WD to traverse the unsealed, rugged and sandy roads throughout Moreton Island, and you must organise a vehicle permit before arriving on the island.
Can I drive my car on Moreton Island?
All vehicles are required to stay on designated roads, beaches and vehicle tracks, and must not be driven on or over vegetation including that of the foredunes. Obey all speed limits, signs and barriers. Please read driving on sand and driving safely before you drive on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island).
Can you do Moreton Island without a 4WD?
Do you have to have a 4WD for Moreton Island?
Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high clearance and low range function are strongly recommended. All-wheel drive vehicles without true 4WD function and vehicles with low clearance will have difficulty along inland tracks and in soft sand, and are therefore not suitable on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island).
Do I need a 4WD for Moreton Island?
Can you buy fuel on Moreton Island?
There is no longer a petrol station on Moreton Island. To fuel your vehicle you will need to bring over your own petrol. If you want to buy it on the island, Bulwer General Store sells it in 20L drums only.
Can you drink the water on Moreton Island?
Always treat water before drinking. Fresh water is available at: • Big Sandhills on the western beach • Rous Battery on the eastern beach • Eagers Beach on the eastern beach • all established campgrounds. Permits are required to camp on Moreton Island and bookings can be made no more than six months in advance.