Bongaree: An Escape to the Beautiful Island Paradise of Queensland
Bongaree is an urban community of the island of Birbie in the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia. The suburb is located in the southwestern portion of the island right beside Pumicestone Passage and was named in honor of the Bungaree, an Aboriginal Australian explorer who was known to be the first Aboriginal leader to circumnavigate the entire continent. Bongaree is known for its white sand beaches with pristine blue water that offers tourists a perfect peaceful holiday vacation.
Best Time to Visit
March to April or during summer is the best time to travel to Bongaree for during this season when the flowers come to life and the sun begin to shine. Mid March temperature are in low of 20 degree Celsius while May has an average of 25 degree. Tourists may also book their hotel accommodation in October to be part of the BIDCA Music Festival for an entertaining celebration of music and the arts.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Tourists may start their tour at the Birbie Island Butterfly House to experience a close encounter with beautiful species of butterflies. Then take a short stop at the Buckle’s Hole Conservation Park for an awesome experience of bird watching. Tourists may have their lunch at the Savige’s Seafood for sumptuous seafood treat.
Sylvan Beach Resort is a popular beach destination in Bongaree, just an hour drive away from Brisbane Airport (BNE). It is a 4-star 2 to 3 bedroom vacation rental apartment with outdoor pool and covered BBQ area. Other top hotels to stay in Bongaree are Bribie Island Hotel and Fairways Golf & Beach Retreat.