Welcome to Russell Island

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


11/08/08 Inter-Island Car Ferry Deal. Bring your car shopping at the new IGA store on Russell Island for just $15 return! More News...

03/08/08 The official opening of the new shopping centre including Cornetts Supa IGA on Saturday, 2 August 2008, was a sight long awaited by the residents of Russell Island and the surrounding Bay Islands. More News...

03/08/08 New Island infrastructure! As promised, here is a selection of photos taken at the official opening of the Supa IGA. I have also included photos of other newly completed island projects. More News...

29/07/08 Cornett's Super IGA has now opened its doors on Russell Island. The official opening will be on Saturday 2nd August. More News...

15/07/08 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...

Accommodation



Harrison's Hut Holiday Accommodation

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...


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The Love Shack Bush Retreat

Duncoppin Cottage Nestled in a quiet part of the island "Duncoppin" boasts 2 bedrooms, both with queen size beds, 2 bathrooms, fully furnished, ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans...


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The Love Shack Bush Retreat

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...


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