Bribie Island - Beach Experience

Get ready for a day at the iconic sands of Bribie Island. This Beach Experience is all about building confidence on sand, enjoying the spectacular coastline, and learning key techniques for safe and responsible beach driving.

Whether you're new to beach driving or just keen for a day out with fellow 4WDers, this trip is open to all GWM Tank models and other GWM 4WD makes. Visitors and new members are especially encouraged to come along and get a taste of what our club has to offer!

Key Topics Covered:

• Tyre pressures and traction on sand
• Driving in soft sand and managing momentum
• Beach convoy etiquette and safety
• Water crossings (tides depending)
• Recovery techniques using snatch straps
• Environmental awareness on coastal tracks

Trip Rating: EASY–MODERATE

Suitable for most 4WDs 

Low Tide: 05:53am - 0.32m

High Tide: 12:05pm - 1.88m

Low Tide: 6:20pm - 0.29m

NO TRAVELLING 2 HOURS EITHER SIDE OF THE HIGH TIDE!!

Meeting Point & Time:

Location: Harrsion Payne Track Carpark (Bribie Beach Access Track) – End of North Street, Woorim Qld 
Time: Meet at 7:30am, ready to hit the beach at 8:00am sharp. 
We’ll air down tyres at the beach entry point and run through a quick briefing before heading north towards Norfolk Creek Lagoon.

Approx. Finish: 3:30–4:00pm via the Northern Access Track (short stop over the Bribie Island Fort & War Gun Tower). This track will bring you out to White Patch or you can south and exit the beach via Harrison Payne Track at Woorim. 

UHF Channel: 28

Costs:

• Vehicle Access Permit: $57.40/week or $179.20 Annual – (No Day Permits) (pre-booked via Queensland National Parks Booking Service | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Queensland - Paid Vehicle Permits)
• Food & Drinks: BYO