Bay Islands Art and Scenic Tours

Their boutique tours are designed for small groups up to nine people to provide a personalised experience. They will take you around the islands to enjoy the beautiful coastline and scenic views. You will see a variety of ecological habitats including tidal mudflats and mangroves, coastal eucalypt forest, melaleuca wetlands and subtropical rainforest.

They will discover bush tucker (edible plants) and see a wide variety of birdlife. You may spot turtles, dolphins and even dugongs in the bay, and observe the tidal changes. They will see historical artefacts and learn some of the history of the islands, taking in the islands’ quirky houses and gardens along the way. They will also be checking out the local art and craft studios where you will meet the artists and crafts people, see some of their unique creations and hear about their inspirations. Each of the islands is different and has its own energy and vibe.

A morning tea and afternoon tea/lunch will be provided; and to round off the day, you will participate in a short workshop using copper. You will learn how to create a beautiful embossed copper leaf to take home with you as a memento of the day.
Transport on the islands is a mix of driving and walking in small sections not more than three kilometres in total.

Tours

Karragarra & Macleay Island tour

Bay Islands Art and Scenic Tours take adventure seekers to the picturesque islands of Redland Bay. Their journeys cover wildlife-packed habitats of Karragarra Island and Macleay Island, where tour participants will get to see tidal mudflats and mangroves, coastal eucalyptus forests and Melaleuca wetlands. The tour also include art/craft studio visits and a complimentary workshop where guests will have a chance to practice copper crafting skills.

Highlights:
Embark on a tour of picturesque Karragarra and Macleay Island day tour (or option two: All Island tour)
Sip on a morning tea and pay a visit to a pottery workshop and islands art/craft studios
See Tim O’Shea Wetlands and take a scenic walk from Dalpura Beach to Pat’s Park
Pay a visit to Coorooboree Park
Snack (food platter) on lunch at a local home - vegetarian options available
Take part in a copper art class; all tools and materials provided

Adults $160

Tour Two: All Islands Tour

Russell Island start off with a short walk along the main road to visit Russell Island’s friendly Art Gallery. Then morning tea, on to avocado and community gardens. A bush walk. Fabulous Kinga’s art studio, then to a beautiful Sandy Beach

Lamb Island, partly drive and walk along the island for sightseeing and visit the honey man.

MacLeay Island is where you'll have afternoon tea and historical relics of saltworks, distillery and lime kiln tour. Then off to the Tingira Boat Club and Art Gallery with the pottery shed and the Bowls Club. Walk along the picturesque road from Dalpura beach to Pat’s Park at the island's tip. Drive along the eastern side of the island enjoying the spectacular views. Corroboree Park and the waterhole (historical significance).Perulpa Island – a small island attached to Macleay Island by a causeway.

Karragarra Island includes a circled walk along the island to visit the beautiful community gardens with *edible flowers and weeds

Over age 18 is full price at AUD160