Can we really call Bribie Island a sanctuary?
Bribie Island’s greeting sign welcomes visitors to a ‘flora and fauna sanctuary’ but is this fact or fantasy? Join us for an evening under the stars for Bribie Island Nature Festival’s opening night and meet some of our featured artists and scientists ready for the weekend ahead.

Through a dynamic fusion of scientific inquiry and artistic perspective, we’ll assess the health of Bribie’s nature. We celebrate the triumphs—from dedicated turtle conservation efforts to vital habitat restoration—while confronting the friction points: the impact of unlimited recreational 4 wheel-drives on our shorelines and the encroachment of invasive species into the national park from the neighbouring pine plantation. Come engage with the experts and visionaries defining the future of our unique island sanctuary.

Keep the lively discussion going afterwards with a post-event reception. Drinks will be available to purchase from our volunteer-run bar.

Welcome ceremony by Pumicestone Indigenous Education and Employment Council.