Dunwich Convict Causeway

The causeway is a stone wall extending along Junner Street in Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island, built from rough red stones fitted together without mortar. It was constructed in 1827 and formed a solid landing area where vessels could approach and dock for loading and unloading goods.

Built in 1827, it served as the primary landing point for vessels entering Moreton Bay, transporting supplies and prisoners to the Brisbane penal settlement. It represents one of the earliest phases of European settlement in the region, when such port structures were essential for mainland connections.

The wall reflects the skill of convict workers who quarried and shaped stones from Doctor's Hill using traditional European methods of the time. Walking past it, you can see how carefully the rough red stones were stacked and positioned, giving a sense of the labor involved in constructing such solid infrastructure.

The structure sits along Junner Street and is easy to reach on foot while walking through Dunwich toward the waterfront area. Plan a short visit to observe the stonework details, and note that it remains an active part of the modern harbor zone with barge and water taxi services nearby.

The causeway originally had a brick paved surface on top of the stone wall, protecting boats from rough waters and providing storage space. Today visitors see only the stone base, but careful observation reveals traces of that earlier brick layer in the lower sections.