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About Toorbul, Meldale and Donnybrook

map of toorbul, meldale and donnybrook Toorbul, Meldale and Donnybrook offer totally unique waterfront living in a quiet, peaceful environment. It has that special feeling of being a million miles from anywhere while still being a stones throw from :-

The city opportunities and facilites of Brisbane
Fast growing outer metropolitan Caboolture
Beach and holiday mecca of The Sunshine Coast
Beaches, fishing and National Park of Bribie Island.
Mountains and Rainforests of the hinterland.

And this is without mentioning the benefits of living in Toorbul, Meldale and Donnybrook themselves. A large number of the properties that Creekside Real Estate sell are on absolute waterfront blocks. You can sit in your own backyard and put in some serious fishing time. Or why not hop in your boat at your own jetty and go for a cruise down the salt water sandy bottom creek into the beautiful Pumicestone Passage Marine Park.

Toorbul, Meldale and Donnybrook are located 50 kilometres north of Brisbane in The Caboolture Shire. A forward looking Shire Council administers Caboolture, one of the fastest growing areas of South East Queensland with a population in excess of 110,000. The townships themselves are 20km from the centre of Caboolture which has all the facilities that you need :-

A modern public hospital and a large private hospital
Several public and private schools
University campus opening in the near future
Well serviced by the north / south railway and The Bruce Highway
Airfield for private and recreational aviation
Shops, cinemas, clubs, cafes, restaurants and more

The Waterways

boats moored off toorbul point Throughout Toorbul, Meldale and Donnybrook there are numerous waterways where you can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating or just relaxing by the sea all year round. Many properties are located on absolute waterfront and those that are not are never far from the water. Access is straightforward with many boat ramps as well as ample waterfront parks with barbeque and picnic facilities.

The main waterway in the area is the internationally recognised Pumicestone Passage Marine Park which has a rich abundance of wild life. The passage stretches from Golden Beach in Caloundra through to Deception Bay in the south. It is protected by marine and national parks, wetland reserves and fish habitat reserves. Several islands are located in the passage and there is plenty of space to find a quiet spot to fish, swim or just relax and forget about the rest of the world for a while.

The Beaches

birds taking off at toorbul If what you are after is sandy surf beaches then you will be pleased to know there is a wide variety nearby. The closest are on Bribie Island 20 minutes away with a fully patrolled surf beach on the ocean side of the island and several sandy beaches on the calm side. For the Four Wheel Drive enthusiasts there is approximately 30km of beach on the ocean side of Bribie to explore.

The world renowned Sunshine Coast beaches are a short 45 minute drive away with the holiday town of Caloundra the first stop. The Sunshine Coast is a popular holiday spot for people from Queensland and the southern states with a warm climate and a wide variety of beaches with something for everyone - open beach breaks, point breaks and sheltered coves for the family.

The Wildlife

Kangaroos at Toorbul This area is a haven for native wildlife especially marine and bird species although land mammals are also in abundance. The Pumicestone Passage is home to many marine animals including Dolphins, Dugong, Turtles and numerous fish species. The passage is the southern most habitat on the east coast for Dugong which can be spotted grazing on the sea grass beds. Dolphins are a more common sight and can be spotted cruising up and down the passage daily.

Our area is an internationally recognised habitat for birds with some migratory species coming from as far away as Siberia to spend the northern winter here. The pumicestone passage has been awarded protection for it's birdlife under several international treaties including RAMSAR, CAMBA and JAMBA. It is said that there are more bird species in the Pumicestone Passage area than in Kakadu National Park. The sight of hundreds of birds taking off at once is a spectacular yet common sight here.

Land animals are also common here and Kangaroos are a regular sight. Every day at dusk the kangaroos gather at the south end of Toorbul Point in large numbers delighting both locals and visitors alike.

The City

brisbane city skyline You may feel like you are a million miles from anywhere here but you are less than one hour's drive from Brisbane's CBD and even less to the northern suburbs of Brisbane. Commuting to the city for work is a breeze with express trains running from Caboolture regularly.

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