Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bribie Island Visitor Information Centre
( 07-3408 9026;
www.bribie.com.au
;
Benabrow Ave, Bellara;
9am-4pm)
Pick up 4WD maps and heaps of info.
Getting There & Away
Frequent Citytrain services run from Brisbane to Caboolture from where
Bribie Island
Coaches
(
www.bribiecoaches.com.au
)
connects to Bribie Island; regular Brisbane Translink fares
apply (one-way $13.90).
UNEXPECTED TREASURE: ABBEY MUSEUM
The impressive art and archaeology collection in the
Abbey Museum
( 07-5495 1652;
www.abbeymuseum.com
;
63 The Abbey Pl, Caboolture, off Old Toorbul Point Rd; adult/child/family $8.80/5/
19.80; 10am-4pm Mon-Sat) spans the globe and would be at home in any of the world's famous museums.
Once the private collection of Englishman John Ward, the pieces include neolithic tools, medieval manuscripts
and even an ancient Greek foot-guard (one of only four worldwide), and will have you scratching your head in
amazement. The church has more original stained glass from Winchester Cathedral than what is actually left in
the cathedral. In June/July, make merry at Australia's largest medieval festival, held on the grounds.
The Abbey Museum is on the road to Bribie Island, 6km from the Bruce Hwy turn-off, where you'll find the
Caboolture Warplane Museum
( 07-5499 1144;
www.caboolturewarplanemuseum.com
; McNaught Rd,
Hangar 104, Caboolture Airfield; adult/child/family $10/5/20;
9am-3pm), with its collection of restored
WWII warplanes, all in flying order.
