ATTRACTIONS GRIFFIN QLD

Osprey House Environment Centre is nestled on the banks of the Pine River amidst the branching arms of the mangroves. It melds as a part of this sensitive wetland area with its natural timber design, sweeping verandas and meandering boardwalks inviting everyone to explore almost secret locations and learn about the local fauna and flora. Cast your eyes across the river and wetlands from the viewing platforms and enjoy the ambience of the natural environment. So much wildlife inhabits this area that the you are spoiled for choice, whether it is birds on high, sleepy koalas in the gum trees, crabs in the mudflats or a dolphin playing in the river channel, each day offers unique surprises. The centre includes a theatre, an interpretive centre with information about our natural environment and how we can all make a difference, 400 metres of boardwalks and a barbecue and picnic area. Osprey House is situated close to where Ospreys regularly roost. These fish eating hawks may be seen at almost any time in daylight hours, soaring over the river, diving into the water to catch fish, or carrying fish back to their nest and feeding site atop a 21 metre raptor pole.

Located in Griffin, Bray Farm Park offers children an adventurous day of fun and exploring. This park has a Harry Potter theme that is perfect for entertaining children and their magical abilities. Hidden away in the Riverbreeze Estate of Griffin, this magical park allows children to escape into a world of wizardry. Bray Farm Park is surrounded by some of Moreton Bay’s greatest wildlife and nature. Children and families will become infatuated with the beautiful sounds of lively birds and if you are lucky enough you may even encounter a koala or kangaroo. One of the highlights of Bray Farm park is the playgrounds which are composed of wooden cubby houses connected by a swinging bridge, ramp and slide. Children can also enjoy hopping around on gigantic tomatoes and pumpkins that are scattered across the park. Other features include; climbing nets, bench seating, slides, rubbish bins and a concrete path for older children who would like to take their bikes or scooters. This park is also conveniently located nearby to the Osprey House Environmental Centre and Dohles Rock Reserve which makes for a great day out for children and their families. Please note there are no toilets....

In the lower reaches of Saltwater Creek off Bramble Bay, Hays Inlet is a wetland and estuarine area lined with mangroves and coastal bushland. A unique environment, Hays Inlet is host to a range of habitats including intertidal flats, mangrove forest, saltmarsh, Casuarina forest and open eucalypt forest. Due to its high levels of productivity and the importance of the breeding grounds, sections of Hays Inlet have been protected against commercial fishing for around 50 years. As part of the Moreton Bay Marine Park, the Hays Inlet Conservation Park supports and protects wildlife such as kangaroos, Flying Foxes, Eastern Curlews, fish, crabs and prawns....