Transport Across SMBI

Karragarra Island

ServiceInformation
SeaLink SEQ Vehicle BargeVehicular barge service between Redland Bay and SMBI – bookings are essential
Translink Passenger FerryPassenger ferry service between Redland Bay and SMBI – GoCard preferred

Lamb Island

ServiceInformation
SeaLink SEQ Vehicle BargeVehicular barge service between Redland Bay and SMBI – bookings are essential
Translink Passenger FerryPassenger ferry service between Redland Bay and SMBI – GoCard preferred
Lamb VanProvided by the Lamb Island Rec Club – free service to the Rec Club, “Gold Coin Donation” to other locations – call 0448 466 421

Macleay Island

ServiceInformation
SeaLink SEQ Vehicle BargeVehicular barge service between Redland Bay and SMBI – bookings are essential
Translink Passenger FerryPassenger ferry service between Redland Bay and SMBI – GoCard preferred
Macleay Island TaxiMeets most ferries, and can be booked by calling them on 0418 734 741
Bay Islands Golf Club Courtesy BusFree pick up and drop off when attending Bay Islands Golf Club events – 07 3409 5299
Club Macleay Courtesy BusFree pick up and drop off when attending Club Macleay events – 07 3409 5364
Lions Club Community BusCan be organised for community events – phone to request – 0411 639 812
Macleay Island Arts Centre Courtesy BusFree pick up and drop off when attending Macleay Island Arts Centre events – 07 3409 4100
Pub Paradise Courtesy BusFree pick up and drop off when attending Pub Paradise events – 07 3409 5200

Russell Island

ServiceInformation
SeaLink SEQ Vehicle BargeVehicular barge service between Redland Bay and SMBI – bookings are essential
Translink Passenger FerryPassenger ferry service between Redland Bay and SMBI – GoCard preferred
Russell Island TaxiMeets most ferries, and can be booked by calling them on 0408 785 218
Russell Island Bowls Club Courtesy BusFree pick up and drop off when attending Russell Island Bowls Club events – 07 3409 1330
RSL Club Courtesy BusFree drop offs when attending RSL Club events on Fri and Sat nights – 07 3409 1372


Translink GoCard Information

  • Travel with a Translink GoCard is at least 30% cheaper than travel without a GoCard using a paper ticket
  • All GoCard and paper ticket trips are a one-way trip – you’ll need to purchase another for your return trip
  • A number of concessions are available if you qualify
  • When your concession card expires, so does your Translink Concession Card and you will need to update the new expiry date at a GoCard retailer. This can be done at the Macleay Island or Russell Island Post Office
  • Thirty days before your card expires you will see a warning message on the card reader each time you touch on or touch off
  • If the reader shows RED when you touch on, then the touch has not been counted and when you top up on the ferry, you will still need to touch on after topping up your account
  • Please be sure that your touching on and off is correctly registered to save from being charged a higher trip fee
  • If you touch on and fail to touch off, you will be charged a higher trip fee
  • Travel between the Islands is free and you do not need to touch on or off

Transport Queensland Information

  • Check your vehicle registration status
  • Pay your vehicle registration online
  • Own a vehicle and want to receive a registration certificate?
  • Registering a vehicle to be solely used on SMBI/Coochie/NSI?
    • F3529 – Vehicle Details Inspection Sheet– you will need to complete Q10 as “Registered operator/representative”. This does not mean that you can drive an unroadworthy vehicle, just that you take the responsibility for its roadworthiness and do not need a Road Safety Certificate by a TMR approved agent
    • Need to take an “Island Rego” vehicle to the mainland? Here is the current information from Transport and Main Roads regarding the Removal of Vehicle from Restricted area:
      • Verbal or written notification must be received by TMR before the vehicle is removed from the area
      • Customer Service Centre to issue a letter of authority allowing the use of the vehicle outside the restricted area
      • Vehicles Removed from area for more than 7 days require a pro-rata payment of the registration fee
      • Email request for vehicle to be removed from the island to [email protected]
      • Include the following details in your email:
        • Full name
        • Registration number, VIN and make and model
        • Contact phone number
        • Duration vehicle will be off the island