MACLEAY ISLAND

Macleay Island is the second largest island in the cluster of islands located in Southern Moreton Bay between mainland and North Stradbroke Island. It is 30 km from Brisbane. Macleay is mainly residential with a relaxed laid-back lifestyle. On the island you will find a convenience store, pharmacy, bakery, hairdresser, hardware, service station, tavern, cafés and taxi service. There is also a medical centre, ambulance and local fire brigade.

Macleay's Aboriginal name is "Jencoomercha" and it was regarded as an Aboriginal meeting place with spiritual importance.

For many years Macleay provided the Brisbane markets with tropical fruits, nuts and vegetables.

The island has unique native flora and mangrove foreshores. It maintains a thriving population of wildlife, including approximately 200 resident species of birds.

Macleay has a number of beaches - Pat's Park, Thompson's Point, Corroborree Place, Potts Point - where you can enjoy fishing, having a picnic or just plain relaxing.

On Macleay you can also play a round of golf and relax afterwards in the club house on Waterside Drive. There is also a bowls club, boat club and arts centre for visitors to enjoy.

You can also visit the tiny island of Perulpa, joined to Macleay via a causeway.