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Macleay Island

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Macleay Island

Macleay Island is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Russell Island, 43km from Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.

Macleay Island is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 2,635, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Macleay Island sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Macleay Island to your route.

About Macleay Island

Macleay Island is an island in Moreton Bay, South East Queensland, Australia. The island constitutes a town and locality within the City of Redland. In the 2021 census, Macleay Island had a population of 3,193 people.

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What are the best things to do in Macleay Island?

Macleay Island offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Macleay Island located?

Macleay Island is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -27.6109 latitude, 153.3600 longitude.

What is the population of Macleay Island?

Macleay Island has a population of approximately 2,635 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,635
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.6109, 153.3600

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Macleay Island

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dreamworld

Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Warner Bros. Movie World

Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.

34 km · about 40 min drive

bridge

Story Bridge

Brisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.

36 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Surfers Paradise Street Circuit

A Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

43 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Surfers Paradise Beach

The Gold Coast's flagship beach with a long stretch of golden sand backed by a skyline of gleaming high-rises.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Macleay Island

  • 36 kmStory BridgeBrisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.
  • 43 kmSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Macleay Island.

Russell Island

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 2,747

Victoria Point

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 14,669

Redland Bay

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 14,626

Thornlands

🇦🇺 Australia

11 km awayPop. 14,475

Mount Cotton

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 6,729

Cleveland

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 14,541

Carbrook

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 1,179

Ormiston

🇦🇺 Australia

15 km awayPop. 5,669

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