Fisherman Islands - Queensland
Fisherman Islands are situated at the Mouth of the Brisbane River into Moreton Bay near Brisbane . It is now primarily the Shipping Port for Brisbane. The Fisherman Islands have a very interesting history and are a great place to visit.
There is no accommodation on the Fisherman Islands. They accessible by car or bus from Brisbane and there is plenty of accommodation around the area.
Local Tour Operators have a great knowledge of their area, So why not experience it with people who know all the best spots.
There are some interesting Things To See and Do on Fisherman Islands.
Start with a visit to a Visitor Centre where You can learn about the Natural History and Human History of the Port of Brisbane.
Port Of Brisbane Visitors Centre
1 Whimbrel Street,
Fisherman Islands
Queensland, 4178
Phone 07 3258 4677
Fax 07 3895 2566
Email: visitors.centre@portbris.com.au
www.portbris.com.au/community/visitors/introduction
What to do around Fisherman Islands.
# Take a walk around the walking trail at the Shore Bird Roost. Entry Key is available from the Port of Brisbane Visitor Centre.
# Fishing is extremely popular around The Fisherman Islands, from the shore, or a boat.
# Areas of the Port Facility are visible for seeing some of the operations. Be aware there are restrictions of access to most port areas. Get more info from the Port of Brisbane Visitor Centre.
# Take a Guided tour of the Port Facilities.
# June to November is Whale Watching Season in Moreton Bay. The most common sightings being of Humpback Whales.
# Throughout the year dolphins, turtles and dugong can be seen in Moreton Bay.
# Birdwatching on Moreton Bay islands is very popular, both on the beach and islands and on the water, where migratory species gather each year.
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The European History of the Fisherman Islands started with the explorations of John Oxley, the Surveyor-General of New South Wales who a carried out detailed survey of Moreton Bay on Brig Amity in 1823. A Penal colony was established in 1826 and Port entry was restricted to Authorised vessels only.
In the 1850's the Brisbane River Bar made entry and exit to the River very difficult,with low tide levels as low as 1 metre. The Colony of Brisbane was established in 1859 and the need to transport produce out of the port and supplies into the colony lead to the Channel at Fisherman Islands being dredged in the 1860's to allow vessels access. Wharves and Port Facilities were built along the River, mainly along Hamilton Reach. By the late 1960's the wharves had grown to almost capacity, shipping every concievable product.
In 1974 a proposal was put forward to move the Port from the Brisbane River to the Fisherman Islands, where a deep water port Terminus could be built. In 1980 the Fisherman Islands Port Facility was officially opened by the Queensland Premier, Joh Bjelke-Petersen. In 2004 a 230 hectare expansion plan began to reclaim land at the north eastern end of the Island. This will increase the Port area and its capacity.
Some of this interesting history can be found at Port Of Brisbane History.
Moreton Bay Events Calendar for 2008
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