Public transport
Buses
Connex is the area's main bus company. Timetables and route details are available from Council's Customer Service Centres or at www.transinfo.qld.gov.au/Timetables.htm. For more information, contact Connex Bus Line on 3245 3333.
Trains
Queensland Rail operates services between Cleveland and Brisbane.
From Brisbane you are able to get to the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast by rail. Train stations in the Redlands are located at Cleveland, Ormiston, Wellington Point, Birkdale and Thorneside.
You can get a timetable from Queensland Rail at train stations or on 3235 2222 or visit www.transinfo.qld.gov.au/Timetables.htm
Ferries, Barges and Water Taxi
Ferry, barge and water taxi services run between the mainland and islands.
Timetables and other information are available from the Redlands on Moreton Bay Visitor Information Centre on 1300 667 386, the individual operator or at
www.flyer.com.au
www.stradbrokeferries.com.au
www.seastradbroke.com
A service also operates between Coochimudlo Island and Colburn Avenue, Victoria Point. Bookings are essential. Phone 3820 7227.
For information on vehicular barges, read about the Weinam Creek Commuter Facility.
Weinam Creek Commuter Facility
The Weinam Creek Commuter Facility (Banana Street, Redland Bay) is operated by Council. It services people commuting to and from the Bay Islands.
The facility includes:
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a marina with permanent and short-term (48 hour) moorings
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two locked car compounds and
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public facilities including a car park, jetty, boat ramp and public pontoon.
Just 400 metres away from the Weinam Creek Commuter Facility are vehicular barges that run to the Bay Islands. Passenger ferries also run to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands of Russell, Karragarra, Lamb and Macleay.