Fort Bribie

Nestled on the sand of Ocean Beach rests the retired naval defence fortifications of WWII. This Heritage Listed site remains one of Bribie Islands most important tourist attractions, signifying evidence of war defence preparations. It also provides onlookers with a historical recollection of the arrangement of defence sites constructed during the 1940’s. The main installation of this fortification is located on the north-eastern part of Ocean Beach. Further up, near the northern part of Woorim Beach, rests the shell of the Fort Skirmish bunker. The site of Fort Bribie was built during WWII and became operational in the early months of 1942. This site was built to provide a defence support for the RAN against light raiding warships. This location was abandoned three years later, after its success in fulfilling its intended purpose. The important elements that remain at Fort Bribie include two searchlight posts, an observation post, two mine control huts, a plotting room, two-gun placements, a signals operation room and a water tank. The remaining pieces of this war history is accessible by 4WD to the Ocean Beach Campgrounds. Alternatively, if you like to take a long walk or don’t own a 4WD, walkers can take a 20 kilometre trek from Woorim Beach to this memorable site.