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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Macleay Map, by Kerryn Moore

Events Happening Across SMBI Today (see more Events…)

Containers for Change RI (Thursday) 2025

Containers for Change RI (Thursday) 2025

2025-05-22    
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Conservation Corner Russell Island
Running Wild Youth Conservation Culture Inc - run the Russell Island Containers for Change at the Bay Islands Conservation's "Conservation Corner".
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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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