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Macleay Island, QLD

Macleay Island has a second smaller island – Perulpa Island attached to it by a causeway.
Swimming, fishing, boating, a stroll along the beach or a walk through the small stand of native rainforest offer relaxing options for passing the time.

Macleay Island

At Pat’s Point you’ll find picnic facilities and a swimming area to the north, where you can enjoy a day by seaside and panoramic bay views. There is a swimming enclosure on this island.

Macleay itself has more than 2000 permanent residents, and is a relaxed and peaceful destination for a day trip or short break.

There is a Golf Club and the well known Macleay Island Bowls Club has the most spectacular bay views of any Bowls Club in Queensland!

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Popular Activities

  • Golfing
  • Beach

About Macleay Island

  • Locality: Urban locality
  • Macleay Island Postcode: 4184
  • State: Queensland
  • Region: Brisbane
  • Latitude: -27.62829
  • Longitude: 153.36302
  • Elevation: 22m
  • Population: 2681
  • Median Income: $21580
  • Area (Sq/km): 7.23
  • Timezone: Australia/Brisbane

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