Bribie Island Second World War Fortifications

The Bribie Island Second World War fortifications are concrete structures along the northern beaches that include gun emplacements, searchlight buildings, and observation posts. These were built for coastal defense and monitored ship movements between Bribie and Moreton Islands.

The fortifications were built between 1939 and 1943 as a key military outpost for monitoring shipping lanes. Two six-inch guns from the First World War were moved here to establish the artillery capability at this strategic coastal position.

The fortifications reflect Queensland's military past and show how the coast was defended during wartime. Today visitors can see how these structures fit into the landscape and what role they played in daily life back then.

Access to the northern fortification sites requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle permit as they are located in a remote area. Climbing on the structures is not allowed due to safety risks and should be avoided.

Some of the fortification structures were built using recycled materials from demolished local buildings. This shows how wartime ingenuity adapted available resources for defensive purposes.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -26.86326,153.12451

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10