Title: Macleay Island Travel Guide: Best of Macleay Island, Brisbane Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Macleay Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Macleay-Island-Hotels.d6153224.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Macleay Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Macleay-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d6153224.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Macleay Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Macleay-Island.d6153224.Car-Hire-Guide)[Macleay Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Macleay-Island.d6153224.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Macleay Island Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![View past trees on the red soil shore to boats on the blue waters of Moreton Bay, with Macleay and Stradbroke Islands on the horizon. Redland Bay, Queensland, Australia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153224/b9877b1f-5c26-453a-bbd0-675702ffe272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the jetty on Coochiemudlo Island across the bay to Macleay Island and Stradbroke Island in the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153224/b7b47c30-4c7e-43d2-9463-9a80a981fd3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bollards reflected in shallow shoreline Coochiemudlo Island, with boats moored in the blue waters of the bay and Macleay Island on the horizon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153224/03b37fd0-8f82-4c97-859a-34f70ca6bddb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View with dead tree on the beach at low tide. Macleay Island in the distance. Coochiemudlo Island, Queensland, Australia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153224/ea42c19e-fe31-4aaf-bd6f-a43515cef079.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View across calm water to the sandy shore of Coochiemudlo Island, with Macleay Island and Stradbroke Island in the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153224/4de5ad84-40e9-44b3-872a-99defb0bc054.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Macleay Island Things to do - Top hotels in Macleay Island - Top Holiday Rentals in Macleay Island ![Bohemian Vintage King Bed Caravan w Hydrotherapy Spa & 5m Bell Tent w Queen Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78390000/78387600/78387568/cb03ff6d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bohemian Vintage King Bed Caravan w Hydrotherapy Spa & 5m Bell Tent w Queen Bed MacLeay Island QLD Stay at this golf resort in Macleay Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bay Islands Golf Club and Curlew Nesting Site ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Relaxing island getaway Excellent laid back holiday enjoyed in the hot tub and by the fire pit. Beds and pillows were comfy and location meant we could walk to the supermarket, ferry and swimming spot with ease To top it all off, the host was excellent with communication and going over and above to make sure that we had ... Reviewed on 6 Apr 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=78387568&PinnedHotelID=78387568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153224) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=78387568&PinnedHotelID=78387568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153224) ![Perulpa Bay Magnificent upstairs unit, 50 m from sea, top views, Huge veranda](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99667100/99667079/807e17f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Perulpa Bay Magnificent upstairs unit, 50 m from sea, top views, Huge veranda MacLeay Island QLD Stay at this golf apartment in Macleay Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bay Islands Golf Club and Curlew Nesting ... 10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) Host extremely helpful and accomodation was fully equipped and excellent. Everything needed for a great stay at good value Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=99667079&PinnedHotelID=99667079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153224) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=99667079&PinnedHotelID=99667079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153224) ![Hope Harbour Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95860000/95855400/95855308/6a4b2197_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hope Harbour Hotel 11 John Lund Dr Hope Island QLD £66 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a golf course. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 6.6/10 (1,299 reviews) Staff where very friendly and helpful Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=95855308&PinnedHotelID=95855308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153224) [See all 966 properties in Macleay Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6153224) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Perulpa Bay Magnificent upstairs unit, 50 m from sea, top views, Huge veranda](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99667100/99667079/807e17f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Perulpa Bay Magnificent upstairs unit, 50 m from sea, top views, Huge veranda MacLeay Island QLD Stay at this golf apartment in Macleay Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bay Islands Golf Club and Curlew Nesting ... 10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) Host extremely helpful and accomodation was fully equipped and excellent. Everything needed for a great stay at good value Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Perulpa-Bay-Magnificent-Upstairs-Unit.h99667079.Hotel-Information) ![The Peninsula at Hope Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19740000/19735500/19735459/7d08c079_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Peninsula at Hope Island 5101 Harbourview Drive Hope Island QLD Stay at this beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dreamworld and Warner Bros. Movie World ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (564 reviews) Nice modern Apartment but had a mouldy smell when we walked in. Aircon vent was dirty/mouldy. Balcony table was rusty. Tea bags seemed old/stale. Yeah not very happy with the stay. Old school keys and fob. Don't think we'll go back there. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-The-Peninsula-At-Hope-Island.h19735459.Hotel-Information) ![Quest Eight Mile Plains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19120000/19110700/19110675/2614b724_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Eight Mile Plains 1 Clunies Ross Court Eight Mile Plains QLD Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Popular attractions Westfield Garden City Shopping Mall ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Quest-Eight-Mile-Plains.h19110675.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Macleay Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6153224&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Macleay Island hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153224&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153224&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153224&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153224&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153224&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153224&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![South Bank Parklands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621556026976/17e960e6-8883-4d9a-a55f-b213c8558387.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Bank Parklands After visiting South Bank Parklands, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Bank-Parklands-South-Brisbane.d553248621556026976.Attraction) ![The Gabba Cricket stadium in Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061059/a4782306-a656-4d9b-90f8-d2aa79eb11d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Gabba Catch an event at The Gabba during your trip to Brisbane. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Gabba-Woolloongabba.d6061059.Attraction) ![Brisbane Showgrounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6210343/3eb082bf-eb58-4b23-be89-025d224db6e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brisbane Showgrounds Enjoy a stop at Brisbane Showgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Brisbane. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Showgrounds-Bowen-Hills.d6210343.Attraction) ![Roma Street Parkland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061087/86f69d1e-9ddf-49f1-ab06-5a3b394d43f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roma Street Parkland Stroll through this inner-city oasis with lake, subtropical flowers, native plants, public art and water features. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roma-Street-Parkland-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.d6061087.Attraction) ![Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061069/33d71e5c-d45a-40f2-bb1e-f9542c5484a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Cuddle a koala, hand-feed kangaroos and see other iconic Australian wildlife only a short distance from central Brisbane. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lone-Pine-Koala-Sanctuary-Fig-Tree-Pocket.d6061069.Attraction) ![Treasury Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6210378/edd5eb1c-bbe9-433a-baff-353bd8df92f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Treasury Building A magnificent 19th-century building and riverside jewel that is now host to one of Queensland’s biggest casinos and entertainment precincts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Treasury-Building-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.d6210378.Attraction) ### Things to do ![3 Day Ticket ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50463769/79ad2b70-33cc-4e51-8227-8729c909e29a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Day Ticket Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint £84 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-ticket-dreamworld.a50463769.activity-details) ![Plaza Premium Lounge at Brisbane Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/512650/92d38b62-55d5-4dbc-b85a-1fb94fab5d81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Premium Lounge at Brisbane Airport (BNE) £30 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-brisbane-airport-bne.a512650.activity-details) ![Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3857251/51dc96d8-eec5-4592-8344-1833b202c651.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb £79 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/brisbane-story-bridge-adventure-climb.a3857251.activity-details) ![2 DAY TICKET Dreamworld + SkyPoint](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50421791/8733dec4-f4b0-4fb5-9e9e-2d014ac2acb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 Day Ticket Dreamworld + SkyPoint £68 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-ticket-dreamworld-skypoint.a50421791.activity-details) ![XXXX Brewery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1399654/ed87dace-7ff9-49ab-9f58-71a442a6ccf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### XXXX Brewery Tour £22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/xxxx-brewery-tour.a1399654.activity-details) ![SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/171975/e4bd3f92-f120-45c7-a1d7-f7d556b23f86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission £21 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-sunshine-coast-general-admission.a171975.activity-details) [See all activities in Macleay Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Macleay-Island.d6153224.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Macleay Island ![Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061087/431e5a73-8a67-4ffe-bb06-86dac7964680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Brisbane ![Russell, Paihia, Neuseeland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342493/cf33b6eb-8a68-4870-8a69-c8798b7b43cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Russell Island - Cities near Macleay Island - Places of interest [Brisbane](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane.dx179993)[Russell Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Russell-Island.dx6342493) - [Dreamworld ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dreamworld-Coomera.d6086999.Attraction) - [Cylinder Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cylinder-Beach-Brisbane.d6147869.Attraction) - [Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Logan-Metro-Indoor-Sports-Centre-Brisbane.d553248635931205498.Attraction) - [Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Queen-Elizabeth-II-Jubilee-Hospital-Coopers-Plains.d6244155.Attraction) - [Mount Gravatt Lookout ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Gravatt-Lookout-Mount-Gravatt.d553248621532609950.Attraction) - [Gheebulum Kunungai National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gheebulum-Kunungai-National-Park-Brisbane.d6148378.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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