Russell Island has to be one of South East Queensland’s best kept secrets. Located only 50 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, it boasts panoramic views across Moreton Bay, Stradbroke Island and south towards the Gold Coast. Russell Island Queensland is the largest of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, measuring 8km in length and 3km in width and has a population of between 2500 and 3000 people. There are many businesses located on the Island. These include a supermarket, hardware store, cafe, takeaway, video shop, RSL, bowls club, taxi service, motel, doctor, post office, library, bottle shop, chemist and many more.
Russell Island also has its own primary school, Queensland fire and rescue service and heli pad for emergencies.The weather is generally quite mild with the average temperature being 11-21 degrees in winter and 18-28 degrees in summer. When visiting Russell Island there are several accommodation options to choose from. Options include staying at one of several waterfront holiday homes to staying at the friendly Russell Island Motel which is the cheapest option. The holiday houses vary from waterfront locations to quiet bush settings while the Motel is situated in the heart town.
Russell Island News
15/17/08 The Shopping centre opening date has been put back by a week. More News...
19/06/08 The Bay Islands will receive $3.7 Million worth of infrastructure projects over the next year. $2 Million of this will be funded by the SMBI differential rates which will increase this year. More News...
18/05/08 Shopping Centre Opening Date Set - The countdown is on for the opening of the Cornetts Supa IGA on Russell Island, with work having started on the fit-out for the new supermarket. More News...
18/04/08 RP Data Analysis - An RP Data analysis has revealed that Russell Island has made it into the top 50 list for best performing suburbs for price growth in Queensland during the last 12 months. It came in at number 34 with price growth of 29.5 percent. This brings the median house price on Russell Island to $226,000. More News...
14/03/08 Russell Island police station now open - The new police station, located at 28 High Street on Russell Island is currently being run by officers from Redland Bay Police Station. More News...
01/03/08 Plan for ferry link from Bay Islands to Brisbane City - The Bayside Bulletin reports. More News...
Accommodation
Neds House This Russell Island rental property is fully equiped and sleeps 10 people. It is located on the waterfront and it is just meters from the yacht club. Features include a BBQ area, 2 bathrooms and boat access. For all bookings and enquiries click the link below.
Harrisons Hut Relax On The Deck Taking In The Views...This Waterfront Holiday Rental features 4 Bedrooms upstairs plus rumpus room underneath and will easily accommodate 10 people. BBQ, full Kitchen, full linen, huge TV and all for the price of a Hotel room for two, what a bargain!
The Love Shack Brand New 2 Bedroom (sleeps 8 at a push) Cedar Cottage for Holiday Letting on Russell Island. The house is a fully functional home away from home TV, DVD, Microwave, Fridge Freezer, Under Bench Oven and reverse cycle Airconditioning. Secluded bush setting within walking distance to the town centre.
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