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Russell Island

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Russell Island

Russell Island is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Macleay Island, 38km from Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.

Russell Island is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 2,747, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Russell 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 Russell Island to your route.

About Russell Island

Karragarra Island is one of the inhabited islands in the Moreton Bay near Brisbane, in Queensland, Australia. It is also a town and locality in the City of Redland, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census the locality of Karragarra Island had a population of 204 people.

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What are the best things to do in Russell Island?

Russell 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 Russell Island located?

Russell Island is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -27.6487 latitude, 153.3812 longitude.

What is the population of Russell Island?

Russell Island has a population of approximately 2,747 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,747
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.6487, 153.3812

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 Russell 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Warner Bros. Movie World

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

29 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

40 km · about 45 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Russell Island

  • 38 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.
  • 40 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Russell Island.

Macleay Island

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 2,635

Redland Bay

🇦🇺 Australia

9 km awayPop. 14,626

Victoria Point

🇦🇺 Australia

10 km awayPop. 14,669

Carbrook

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 1,179

Mount Cotton

🇦🇺 Australia

15 km awayPop. 6,729

Jacobs Well

🇦🇺 Australia

15 km awayPop. 1,841

Thornlands

🇦🇺 Australia

15 km awayPop. 14,475

Cornubia

🇦🇺 Australia

16 km awayPop. 7,173

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