Welcome to the Southern

Moreton Bay Islands

Located in Quandamooka Country in the Southern Moreton Bay between the Redlands coast and North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), SMBI comprises Karragarra, Lamb (Nguderoo), Macleay (Alcheringa & Perulpa) and Russell (Canaipa) Islands.

It is a little piece of paradise that many of us call home.

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SMBI

Our little piece of paradise in the Quandamooka Coast…

Merely 18 minutes by water taxi or between 40 and 60 minutes by vehicle ferry from Redland Bay, the Southern Moreton Bay Islands really are a world apart.

The more relaxed pace of life over here tends to help relieve the stresses of modern life. It tends to allow us to enjoy life more. It tends to help us appreciate that the little things in life are as important as the big things.

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Events Happening Across SMBI Today (see more Events…)

Margarita's Aqua Mania Aerobics Mon 2024

Margarita's Aqua Mania Aerobics Mon 2024

2024-11-04    
8:15 am - 9:00 am
Bay Islands Aquatic Centre
Margarita's Aqua Mania Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday $10 per class or 10-pass for $80 Price includes pool entry fee if you do not swim before [...]
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Buzzing Bee's Playgroup (MI) 2024 T4

Buzzing Bee's Playgroup (MI) 2024 T4

2024-11-04    
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Macleay Island State School
Join our Play Matters affiliated group! Buzzing Bee's Playgroup provides up to 2 hours free play for children from infant to 5 years old. Children [...]
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Containers for Change MI (Monday) 2024

Containers for Change MI (Monday) 2024

2024-11-04    
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Macleay Island Lions Shed
Running Wild Youth Conservation Culture Inc - run the Macleay Island Containers for Change.
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Zumba with V (RI 2024)

Zumba with V (RI 2024)

2024-11-04    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Russell Island Rec Hall
Zumba with one of Australia's most experienced instructors - V! Classes are $12 ea or $20 for a weekly pass (4 classes/week). V also runs [...]
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Monday's Vinyasa Yoga - Flow to Slow - Yoga at Jencoomercha 2024

Monday's Vinyasa Yoga - Flow to Slow - Yoga at Jencoomercha 2024

2024-11-04    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Bay Islands Men's Shed MI
Monday's Vinyasa Yoga - Flow to Slow 8:45-10:15 a.m. Friday's Restorative Yoga with Essential Oil 4:30-6:00 p.m. (Permanently booked out - message us if you [...]
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Yoga With Anna 2024

Yoga With Anna 2024

2024-11-04    
8:45 am - 10:00 am
Tingira Boat Club
Monday Yoga at The Boat Club with Anna Doors open at 8.45am, class starts at 9.00am. Where: Tingira Boat Club, Benowa Street Park, 91 Coast [...]
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MI Community Craft Group 2024

MI Community Craft Group 2024

2024-11-04    
9:00 am - 11:30 am
MI Community Hall
Please visit our Facebook Group: Macleay Island Community Craft Group
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Writers Group (MI) 2024

Writers Group (MI) 2024

2024-11-04    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
MIPA Hall
Come and share our love of writing
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RICarts Pottery Mon PM 2024

RICarts Pottery Mon PM 2024

2024-11-04    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
RICarts
Pottery, on a Monday afternoon. 1-4 pm. All skill levels welcome. Advice and direction available from Edith. Usual $5 a day
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Monday Yoga with Parvati 2024

Monday Yoga with Parvati 2024

2024-11-04    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
MIPA Hall
YOGA with PARVATI A gentle to medium strength yoga Which generates a healthier physical structure And a calm, healthy mind Monday 5:45 pm – 6:45 [...]
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Some of the many SMBI Community Organisations and Web Sites

Tingira Boat Club

Sundays, when the tide is right, are boating days, with the Club owning a number of Vagabonds and canoes, members can be seen enjoying the waters of Moreton Bay.

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SMBI State Schools

The Macleay Island State School (Prep – 6) and the Russell Island State School (Kindy – 6) offer local, quality education with inclusion support for all SMBI primary-aged children. Each school has a P&C, and also a weekly Breakfast Club for all students.

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Running Wild

Running Wild is focused on providing social services for our community. We support individuals and other local organisations, helping to create a positive community for all.

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Bay Islands Community Services

We provide a range of services to the islands of Russell, Macleay, Lamb and Karragarra. We have two community centres.  One on Russell Island, the other on Macleay Island.

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Bay Island Disability Collective

A common vision to grow and uplift the image, professionalism and accessibility of disability services in the Bay Islands.

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Bay Islands Info

If you’re looking for information on the excellent Bay Islands Guide mobile phone app or for more information regarding SMBI, have a look here.

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MI Progress Association

Macleay Island Progress Association

The Macleay Island Progress Association was founded over 50 years ago with the broad objective of fostering the wellbeing of our Island. 

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Karragarra BBQ Area

Karragarra Island Ratepayers & Residents Association

Karragarra Island Ratepayers & Residents Association was recently formed to represent the voice of the Karragarra community.

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Lamb Island Residents Association

The Lamb Island Residents Association was formed to provide a voice for our community at a local, state and federal level and to create a forum for Lamb Islanders to meet and discuss the ideas and issues that affect us all.

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