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Russell Island is an island, a town, and a locality in the City of Redland, Queensland, Australia Russell Island in Redland City is the biggest of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, situated between the mainland and North Stradbroke Island. The island is eight kilometers long (north-to-south) and nearly three kilometers wide. The channel separating it from the mainland is known as Main Channel and the channel separating it from North Stradbroke Island is known as Canaipa Passage. Farmers and oystermen were the first full-time inhabitants, but with the arrival of the Jackson family in 1906, a small village was created on the western side of the island called Jacksonville, which had a sawmill, pineapple canning factory, jetty, and even a picture theatre.[6] Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Island_(Moreton_Bay)

Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) represents one of the most outstanding records of continuing geological, geomorphological, and biological processes that formed the sand island masses of South East Queensland. The natural dune processes of erosion, accretion and stabilisation by vegetation and the development and infilling of lakes and swamps have continued relatively undisturbed by human activities. Mount Tempest, reaching 285m, is thought to be the highest stabilised sand dune in the world. Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) is also currently the only area in the region where Pleistocene dunes have been naturally destabilised and are being actively reworked. Examples of this are seen at The Desert south of Tangalooma and the Big and Little Sandhills. The only rock on the island is the rocky headlands in the Cape Moreton–North Point area. These are mainly of the Bundamba Group (siliceous sandstone, conglomerate, minor siltstone, and shale) with Undifferentiated Volcanics (mainly rhyolite). These landforms support distinct vegetation types which are uncommon and of conservation concern in South East Queensland. Source: parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/gheebulum-kunungai-moreton-isl...

The Bribie Island landscape has changed a lot since Matthew Flinders, Bongaree, and their crew landed on the island in 1799. Even centuries later, the expedition has left an indelible imprint on the island and its residents. You can explore this history with the Bongaree Self Guided Walkabout, a heritage waterfront walk. The community of Bongaree is proudly named in honour of an Aboriginal explorer from Broken Bay, near Sydney. Bongaree accompanied Flinders on his expeditions and helped encourage communication between the white explorers and the traditional caretakers of the areas they visited. It’s easy to forget that communities like Bribie Island have long and colourful histories pre-dating the thriving collection of galleries, cafés, and museums there today. Walking tours are a fantastic way to get out of the air conditioning, and explore the beauty and history of an area. Bongaree Jetty Built in 1911, the SS Koopa started Island tourist trips, and by the 1920s thousands came to Bribie Island to camp and fish. After World War 2, cars could cross the Pumicestone Passage by barge, and by the early 1960's Brisbane boat trips stopped, and the Bribie Toll Bridge opened in 1963. Source: www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/natural-attractions/bong...