Russell Island boasts a huge range of local amenities which have developed over the years to suite the needs of residents and visitors. Being a largely residential area the amenities have grown to support local requirements, and all other needs can be obtained with a short trip to the mainland.
We receive many questions about the availability of power and water on the Islands. As part of our infracture these services are readily available to most streets and allotments.
Our power comes from the mainland across the Western Boating Channel and connects to Russell Island at Rocky Point.
Our water comes from the lakes on Nth Stradbroke Island and the Sir Leslie Harrison Dam on the mainland which is part of the Redlands water catchment area, and is some of the best in the country.
Telephone land line is available throughout the Island with a few exceptions, and those that cannot receive ADSL by landline use wireless internet connection, and the areas without landline are set up with the latest wireless telephone system by Telstra.
Another important question on everyone's mind that does not know the Islands is "do we flood?".
The four Islands that make up the Southern Moreton Bay Islands are flood free, and we do not see those sort of floods that the rest of South East Queensland and Northern NSW experience. Naturally we get some overland water flow, but being small Islands, the water just runs off into the Bay with little effect of personal property.
These Islands are possibly one of the safest havens in South East Queensland, and remain undiscovered by a vast majority of Australians.
PLEASE READ BELOW TO DISCOVER THE AMENITIES THAT ARE AT OUR DOOR STEP, AND REMEMBER YOU TOO CAN BE LIVING IN POSSIBLY ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRETS IN AUSTRALIA.
Transport
Passenger Travel to and from the Island as a foot passenger is supported by Bay Island Transit with their fleet of modern watertaxi's powered by the famous Hamilton Jet system which is protective of the bay and it's environment. Trips range from 20 minutes to 35 minutes depending on if you catch a direct boat to Russell island or as the locals call it a round the world trip, which actually means you go via the other 3 islands in the group. Taxi's run from very early morning to late at night. Visit their web site below and select "Bay Islands Transit" for time tables and prices. Watertaxi's depart from the marina in Redland Bay.
Vehicular Transport is supported by Stradbroke Ferries and barges run approx 12 hours per day. Trip takes approx 1hr 15mins and departs for the Islands from Redland Bay. For full details on time tables and prices visit
Vehicle Ferry - Getting here and booking informationPublic Transport from Redland Bay - Translink
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EMERGENCY SERVICES |
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PHONE 34091823 for local contact |
PHONE 132500 IN EMERGENCIES |
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Police Fire Ambulance always Dial 000 in emergencies |
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The Island has well established Emergency Services, 24/7 Ambulance Station, Rural Fire Brigade and SES team. Both the Rural Fire Brigade and SES are always looking for new recruits, and if you feel you can contribute to either of these, please contact your local coordinators for more information.
The Island also has it's own manned Police Station which maintains our safe and secure community.
EDUCATION IN THE REDLANDS
Russell Island has its own Primary School which hoasts approximately 200 children, with high school children travelling to Victoria Point State High School free of charge by Water Taxi from the Island and School Bus from Redland Bay.
The Redlands is host to 63 public and private schools, including primary, secondary and special education.
To see the full list of schools visit www.eq.edu.au and search Redlands.
Not included in the above figures is the Metropolitan South Institute of Tafe, (MSIT) with a Campus in Alexandra Hills, and surrounding suburbs.
Listed below is a small selection of Schools with links to their web sites.
BAY ISLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
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Bay Islands Medical Centre 6 Alison Crescent Russell Island Medical Centre ph 34091151 5 Days a Week Monday to Thurday 8:30 am to 5 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 3 pm Mater Pathology ph 34092940 3 days per week Mon, Wed, Fri 7:00 am to 3 pm Retail 7 days per week Aunty Alice's Cafe Ph 34092002 Art Stuff and Nonsence ph 34091700
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