Departs thursdays and takes you to the very heart of the pumicestone passage marine park. The pumicestone passage is a narrow stretch of waterway between bribie island and the mainland stretching to caloundra in the north and as far as deception bay in the south. The pumicestone passage port information gathered by marinetraffic includes, wind forecasts and realtime updates for vessels in the port of pumicestone passage. Trial shellfish reef modules were deployed into pumicestone passage on 12th december 2017 for more information see our map and research priorities pages. Action has been taken to build a last line of defence against flooding for homes and businesses along a 2km stretch of pumicestone passage shoreline. Transport operations marine safety regulation 2004 tomsr transport infrastructure sunshine coast waterways management plan 2000 tiscwmp m ar i ne pks ot byz gl 208 sunshine coast local law no.
Witnesses observed a physical altercation between a male and female on board the vessel, prior to proceeding over to offer assistance. Transport operations marine safety pu regulation 2004. The marine park offers excellent boating and fishing in the sheltered waters of the pumicestone passage and moreton bay and the ocean beaches of moreton island and north stradbroke island. Its sheltered waters are a place where locals and visitors can reconnect with nature and its diverse habitats sustain regional fisheries. The pumicestone passage is an amazing attraction of this wonderful area attracting local, interstate, and international tourists. Moreton bay marine park monitoring program moreton bay regional council waterway health.
Yearround presence of dugongs in pumicestone passage. The passage is recognised as one of the most important bird and marine habitats on the east coast of australia and is part of the moreton bay marine park. A marine park with the oldest registered fish habitat in queensland, it is a narrow, shallow estuary, encompassing a meandering system of channels, sand banks and islands. The maps are intended for recreational boating and should be used as a guide for navigation. The area is know as a marine park with 24 islands bounded by 240 kilometers of shoreline. Access wetland mapping in pdf and kml format by selecting the desired 100k map tile below or download the data via the queensland government information service the below map is for visual representation purposes only. Here is the list of queensland marine charts and fishing maps available on. Disclaimer the purpose of this map is to help interpret the marine parks moreton bay zoning plan 2008. Marine rescue jetty volunteer marine rescue bribie. A series of environmental protection programs, covering both its marine life and.
There are also several marine reserves within the passage so check with fisheries before exploring. Flathead, bream, whiting, tailor and mangrove jack are often caught around bribie island. If you keep following this gravel road it leads to the inland tracks of the island and camp grounds on the passage. Pumicestone passage and contributing catchments facts and. Fishing the pumicestone passage bribie island boat hire. The passage, which is part of the moreton bay marine park, is a narrow, shallow estuary, made up of a system of tidal channels and sand banks and is the perfect place to explore on a standup paddleboard, kayak, catamaran or. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Modelling hydrodynamic processes within pumicestone. The pumicestone passage marine park is the body of water between the northern tip of bribie island and the caloundra headland.
Pumicestone passage cartographic material cartography by. Multiple marine incidents, bribie and moreton water police. View the official map of pumicestone channel fish habitat area pdf. Mapping of shallow coastal groundwaters, their hydrology and.
The calm, tranquil and very attractive waters are a prime location for a variety of water sports and cruises. Under the influence of the tides this shallow narrow water body provides a wide range of habitat types including salt marshes, mud flats, seagrass beds and extensive mangrove systems including the largest area of orange mangrove bruguiera gymnorhiza in south east queensland. Areas do not include marine or estuarine waters but do include estuarine wetland vegetation. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. To reproduce any map within this series, see terms and conditions at maritime safety queenslands website. The passage is a sanctuary to dugongs, dolphins and turtles with the skies above. The whole stretch is only one and a half nautical miles from beginning to end, yet the high tide varies by one hour and 20 minutes across this short section, being later at the beginning of the skids. Pumicestone channel fish habitat area facts and maps. Similarly, despite heavy fishing effort, harvestable fish abundance had.
Bribie island is separated from the mainland by the pumicestone passage marine park, which has 24 islands and is bounded by 240 kilometres of shoreline. The pumicestone passage connects to the sea at each end of the island. Pumicestone passage picture tour sunshine coast australia. Pumicestone passage cartographic material cartography. This booklet contains maps from the mouth of the brisbane river and across to amity then north to offshore caloundra and cape moreton. Pumicestone passage and contributing catchments facts.
Pumicestone passage australia, moreton bay, queensland. Pumicestone passage action plan 2017 moreton bay region. This booklet contains maps for the pumicestone passage from around beachmere to caloundra. Pumicestone passage catchment moreton bay regional council. All cruises venture into the heart of the pumicesone passage which is steeped in history, rich in. Access wetland mapping in pdf and kml format by selecting the desired 100k map tile below or download the data via the queensland government information service. The results of the water chemistry were examined by use of the software package.
The hire area in pumicestone passage is as far as lime pocket to the north and as far as red beach to the south off the southern end of bribie island. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Qld boating, fishing, camtas marine safety chart mc550. Seniors and bus groups come and join us for a smooth water cruise in the largest marine park on the sunshine coast with its fascinating history and glorious. These days maps and the like call it the pumicestone passage, but recently ive read queensland government department legislation that refers to it as pumicestone strait. Pumicestone passage action plan 2017 moreton bay regional. Pumicestone passage stretches for 35 kilometres, from caloundra in the north to deception bay in the south. Maps bribie houseboat holidays boat hire bribie island. Maritime safety queenslands beacon to beacon guides provide navigation maps for selected waterways from the southern gold coast to. Regulations shown on this map are gazetted areas that fall within various pieces of legislation. Pumicestone passage catchment action plan 20172020. Norfolk and spent two weeks exploring the bay and surrounds and naming point skirmish and pumicestone river. Pumicestone passage provides deepwater access to most boats, although care must be taken to avoid the shallow areas and sand banks, which are suitably marked on most gps maps with shallow. Since that time, a large amount of urban development has occurred in the region, mostly within the last 50 years.
The pumicestone passage is part of the moreton bay marine park. It is a historic map of the dredge section numbers 30, 32 and 33 as they existed in the late 1800s. Pumicestone passage is a narrow waterway that lies to the north of and adjacent to moreton bay, and between mainland queensland and bribie island, australia. Marine rescue jetty volunteer marine rescue bribie island. School excursions tailored eco explorer cruises for all student groups. Beautiful, absolute waterfront apartment on pumicestone passage, the ideal holiday position. Pumicestone passage boating, fishing, marine safety chart camtas publication mc550 bonus wall chart fish of australia, anglers guide reverse side size 48. Pumicestone passage is a spectacular waterway that offers a sheltered recreational area perfect for boating, fishing. It is fairly shallow, with sand and mud floor and a few structures favoured by fish. This internationally significant marine park with its numerous islands and creeks is home to over 300 bird species and is. Under the sparkling waters of the coast near mooloolaba lies the exhmas brisbane, fast becoming a world class dive site and artificial reef.
Boating navigation maps of waterways of pumicestone passage from caloundra bar to halls bay. Pumicestone passage catchment action plan 20172020 1 overview the pumicestone passage is a unique waterway nestled in the lee of bribie island between moreton bay and the sunshine coast. Anecdotal reports have suggested that the passage is home to dugongs yearround despite winter water temperatures that are known to cause dugongs to migrate elsewhere. Explore pumicestone passage marine park by kayak and spot dugongs, dolphins and unique birdlife. Moreton bay marine park about moreton bay department of. At approximately 3pm, members of the public came to the rescue of three occupants in a small dinghy in the middle of pumicestone passage. Results to date have been very encouraging, including a doubling of fish numbers in the first 6 months, and increased fish activity over patch reefs, crate reefs and bese reef modules. The three notorious sections of the pumicestone passage are the skids, the narrows, and the ws. Fishing the passage with light to medium spin rods with cover most species. Bagging oysters for james clark at poverty point, pumicestone passage, ca. In addition, observed data are used to interpret general hydrodynamic behaviour in the passage, and determine various. Zone and designated area boundaries are indicative only. The pumicestone passage is a shallow enclosed waterway located between the mainland and bribie island. The passage is also a regional aquatic playground, presenting opportunities such as boating, paddling, fishing and swimming, which attract thousands of locals and visitors each year.
Queensland great barrier reef abbott point to flinders passage, 1. Yearround presence of dugongs in pumicestone passage, south. Tripcony family of cowie bank, oyster farmers in pumicestone passage, ca 1892. This internationally significant marine park with its numerous islands and creeks is home to over 300 bird species and is an important sanctuary in their migration. This map outlines the area of interest for restoration trials of subtidal shellfish reefs. The passage was originally shown as pumicestone river on the maps of matthew flinders as he found an abundance of pumice stone lining the shoreline.
See below for information on things to know before you go. Pumicestone passage on 12th december 2017 for more information see our map and research priorities pages. Pumicestone passage is home to about 1,500 resident shorebirds of 11 species, and nearly 20,000 migratory shorebirds of 24 species. The winding and shallow waterways offer excellent fishing for flathead, bream, snapper, tuskfish, flounder, mackerel and whiting, to name a few. He was the first european explorer to enter moreton bay in 1799 on the sloop h. Conquering the pumicestone passage boat gold coast. Gympie mt kanigan brisbane mt stapylton satellite images. Then, in 1822, explorer john bingle deduced that the waterway was open at both ends bribie and caloundra and referred to it as the pumicestone channel. At the second roundabout off the bridge follow the white patch signs to the left, follow this road north to the end and just before you hit the unsealed section of road is the suburb of white patch. The pumicestone passage is a 35 kilometre channel of pristine water stretching from the tip of bribie island near caloundra in the north, to deception bay in the south. Boating maps maritime safety queenslands beacon to beacon guides provide navigation maps for selected waterways from the southern gold coast to keppel bay and rockhampton.
Recommended fishing gear for the pumicestone passage. Catherine, thomas and con tripcony at cowie bank, 1892. During winter the passage between bells creek and caloundra bar is one of southeast queenslands principal spawning areas for yellowfin bream. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A marine park with the oldest registered fish habitat in queensland, pumicestone passage is a spectacular waterway that offers a sheltered recreational area perfect for boating, fishing and swimming. Shallow groundwater borehole sea 1110 near ningi area. Direct jetty access to the pumicestone passage marine park a calm, tranquil and stunning body of water, perfect for swimming, fishing and all types of water sports. A hydrodynamic model is developed using the modelling software sms and rma2 as a foundation for future hydrodynamic and water quality modelling. Eco explorer cruise the pumicestone passage on caloundras doorstep is 35kms long and separates bribie island national park from the mainland. Information about port of pumicestone passage unlocode departures and expected arrivals. Detailed information for port of pumicestone passage. We are privileged to be able to show you the beauty of bribie island on a smooth water cruise aboard the ferryman. There are parks, beaches and bbqs dotted all along the foreshore area so why not catch yourself some dinner and cook up a storm. In this study, numerical modelling, graphical methods and water surface elevation and current velocity parameter calculations are used to describe hydrological processes in the pumicestone passage.