Redland City, Local government area in Greater Brisbane, Australia
Redland City is an administrative region southeast of Brisbane that stretches along the coast and includes both mainland and several islands. The area offers different landscapes with forests, bays, and beaches threaded through by smaller villages and suburbs.
The area came together in 1949 from the merger of two older local government areas and gained city status in 2008. This development reflects the region's growth and its increasing administrative importance to greater Brisbane.
The Quandamooka people have a deep connection to the offshore islands and shape the region through their community initiatives. Visitors can see the importance of this heritage in local artworks and places that matter to the community.
Multiple suburban and regional bus routes connect different parts of the area to each other and to Brisbane. The islands are reachable by ferries, which are best checked before visiting to understand the available routes.
The region is home to over 1,700 native species and is known for a particularly large koala population. This species diversity makes the coastal landscape and islands an important site for nature conservation in Queensland.
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