Sunrise - view from the condo.Woorim is one of several small towns on Bribie Island an hour’s drive north of Brisbane. It is the only town on the surf side of the island. We rented a three bedroom condominium overlooking the beach and the passage to Moreton Island, a large sandy island off shore. Our condominium not only had a great view but was well appointed with a large and sunny kitchen and a huge wrap around verandah. Marielle and I would go to sleep to the sound of waves and wake up to spectacular sunrises. Well at least I would. Nearly every day started off with a long walk on the beach. In fact the beach was large enough to play an impromptu game of beach cricket one afternoon. Shopping in Woorim has every thing you need, takeaway fish and chips, bakehouse and pub. What more could I guy ask for? Bribie Island is known for its long beach (30 kilometers) accessible by four-wheel drive and its wildlife. Kangaroos, wallabies, emus, various snake species, green tree frogs and dingos often can be seen venturing from the National Park and there are over 250 bird species.
Sadly, this idyllic area is under threat from all quarters. In their effort to preserve the beaches in the Woorim area, Council has caused some massive erosion to the south which has destroyed so much beach and turtle habitat. And both political parties have announced plans to locate a massive desalination plant on Bribie. This will lead to some major industrialization of the Island and will spell the end of life as we know it today. The waste from this plant will be discharged into shallow water in Moreton Bay and will destroy that for both recreational and commercial fishing. It is all very sad.
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