Walking Through Time: Moreton Bay’s Heritage Trails
Step outside, press play on your phone, and let the stories of Moreton Bay’s past unfold around you. The region’s digital Heritage Trails, created by Moreton Bay Regional Council, invite you to explore convict history, coastal settlement, Indigenous heritage, and local life — all while wandering our streets, foreshore paths, or rural roads.
These self-guided journeys combine maps, historic images, and audio stories to help locals and visitors discover how our communities grew and changed.
And across the Moreton region, Brisbane Living Heritage members are helping to keep these stories alive.
Where Heritage and Museums Meet
The trails take you directly into the landscapes that shaped our history — and our member museums and societies add the depth, detail, and human touch that makes each story unforgettable.
Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology (Caboolture) shares global treasures that connect Moreton Bay’s communities with thousands of years of human history.
Bribie Island Seaside Museum brings to life the coastal stories found on the Bribie Island Heritage Walkabout and Plaques Waterfront Walk.
Caboolture Historical Village lets visitors step into pioneer life after exploring the Caboolture River Road Heritage Drive.
History Redcliffe and the Redcliffe Museum both add richness to the Redcliffe Convict Trail and Esplanade Walk, showcasing artefacts and archives of Queensland’s first European settlement.
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum is the natural companion to the Petrie and North Pine trails, highlighting the people and industries that shaped the district.
North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) Museum holds the stories of Quandamooka Country, connecting visitors with Indigenous history, island industries, and community life.
Samford & District Historical Society offers a close look at village life to accompany the Samford Village Walk.
Together, these organisations ensure the stories you meet along the trails are carried into galleries, museums, and heritage centres — places where you can pause, reflect, and connect more deeply.
Why Walk a Heritage Trail?
Discover history in the landscape — every street corner, shoreline, and park tells a story.
Learn on the move — digital maps and audio let you explore at your own pace.
Connect with local heritage groups — after walking a trail, step into a nearby museum or historical society for more.
Whether you’re tracing the footsteps of convicts in Redcliffe, strolling the foreshore at Bribie, or exploring the quiet main street of Samford, these trails turn everyday paths into time-travel experiences.
Explore Further
The Moreton Bay Heritage Trails are free and accessible online:
👉 View the full list of trails here
And when you finish your walk, don’t forget to drop into one of our member organisations — they’re the keepers of the stories that make our shared heritage so rich.
