NUDGEE BEACH

 

 Nudgee Beach is a small coastal suburb located next to the Brisbane Airport. This coastal community is surrounded by mangroves swamps and sandy beaches and two major creeks.

 Nudgee Beach has a lot of history, in the past the area was used by the indigenous Turrbul people for hunting, fishing and gathering. Later in time Nudgee Beach became a popular camping site before the land developed into a small community. Today Nudgee Beach remains a peaceful place with people still fishing along the beaches and creek banks.

 My purpose on this journey was to explore the Tabbil-Ban Dhagun Bushwalk that winds through the mangrove swamp and along the Nudgee Creek to the ocean. 

The walkway was rather relaxing for a 40 minute stroll stopping on occasions to enjoy the bird life.

 I would not recommend Nudgee Beach as a tourist destination but more of a place for bird watchers or a peaceful walk.

 The view of Nudgee Creek towards the entrance of the ocean.

There is only one road going in and out of Nudgee Beach, so you don't want to miss the exit on the Gateway Highway.

 

Elanora Park

Elanora Park is located in Wynnum on the northern part of the coastline. Approx 30 minute drive from the  Brisbane City. Great place to explore and adventure away from city life for a few hours.

From the entrance

Great place to sit and appreciate the bird lake

Pretty flowers amongst the grass plain

Bird Park

A friend found this teddy hanging in a tree and decided to take a photo

The bottom end of the Bird Lake

Another photo of bird park

 

Walkway through the mangroves

High tide along the mangroves boardwalk

looking out towards the bay

my view of the boardwalk

really worth the walk

And back to the start from the otherside of the carpark

Elanora park is well worth the visit. Map of this park can be found at the following link Elanora Park, or http://my247.com.au/brisbane/Elanora-Park.577423.