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A beautiful bayside area, Victoria Point Brisbane is the point in Moreton Bay from where you take off for Coochiemudlo Island. It has numerous parks and shady avenues, just perfect for a long, lazy afternoon. The Aborigines called this place Warra Warra, which probably means mussels. Part of the Redland Shire area, Brisbane's Victoria Point is renowned as a holiday and farming region. HOW TO GET TO VICTORIA POINT IN BRISBANE: • Victoria Point is 29 km away from the City Center, Brisbane. Turn right from Capalaba into Mt Cotton Road and follow the road directions to reach Victoria Point. Or take Bloomsfeld Street, Cleveland and get here via Colburn Avenue. • Alternatively, take a bus to Victoria Point in Brisbane. THINGS TO SEE IN VICTORIA POINT BRISBANE: A popular destination for nature lovers, Victoria Point, Brisbane is famous for its environmental reserves and beautiful parks. Here's some activities for you to enjoy in Brisbane's Victoria Point: • Check out koalas in the wild at Eprapah Environmental Center and Point Halloran Conservation Reserve, noted for their free-living koala populations. You can also go bushwalking on the trails at these two reserves. Eprapah provides boardwalks too, particularly useful for young families. • Egret Colony Wetlands: Take photos of gorgeous egrets and ibis in these protected wetlands • With its lush greens, Victoria Point Brisbane is a popular family picnic destination. Enjoy the view of the bay from Victoria Point's beautiful parks. The Yeo Park with its view of the islands offers you the chance to unwind, picnic, and enjoy a swim. Victoria Point, Gateway to Coochiemudlo Island : Take a ferry from Brisbane's Victoria Point and reach the “jewel of Moreton Bay”, Coochiemudlo Island in minutes. Passenger ferries and vehicle barges leave 37 times a day 7 days a week from the Victoria Point Jetty, Colburn Avenue. In the aboriginal language, Coochiemudlo means “red mud”. This tiny subtropical island, endearingly called Coochie, has more 4 km of safe beaches in its 5 sq km territory. Enjoy bathing in the beautiful beaches that are safe even for kids. Other activities on Coochiemudlo Island : Bushwalking, Fishing, Golfing, Surfing, Camping, and lots more! SHOPPING: The Victoria Point Bus Station has a shopping zone that's part of the Koala Park Shopping Center. Have fun shopping! ACCOMMODATION NEAR VICTORIA POINT: Victoria Point has little to offer in terms of accommodation, but neighbouring Coochiemudlo Island has a motel. Alternatively, you could put up at any of these hotels in Coochiemudlo: • Lamina Amour • The Cow House • The Lochief Do stop by at Victoria Point en route to Coochiemudlo Island. With amazing picnic spots and natural resources, Victoria Point Brisbane, you'll discover, is a great place for a relaxing vacation!
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