History of the region

Caboolture district

Caboolture district history
Caboolture has a rich, yet quiet history. With its proximity to Brisbane, capital city of Queensland, Caboolture was one of the first areas of the State opened to European settlement.
Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Nestled in a parkland setting, it enjoys scenic views over the glimmering waters of the Pumicestone Passage in Moreton Bay. Become acquainted with Matthew Flinders and Bongaree and their encounter at Skirmish Point.
Picture Caboolture

Pine Rivers district history
Prior to European settlement, the Pine Rivers district was home to a number of Aboriginal clans belonging to the Turrbal, Kabi (Kabi Kabi or Gubbi Gubbi) and Waka (Wakka Wakka) language groups.
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum
Visit Pine Rivers Heritage Museum to discover the heritage of our district in the permanent display and experience something new with every special display.

Redcliffe district history
Redcliffe underwent a significant land boom in the 1880s and was quickly gaining a reputation as a seaside resort - offering a seaside experience similar to many of the holiday destinations in England.
Redcliffe remembers
Present the unique social and cultural history of Redcliffe during the decade 1939-1949 covering the War Years and the first few years after the war.
Redcliffe snapshots
Redcliffe Museum
The museum and its collections will offer an intriguing insight into a unique region, its European history since 1799, its heritage as Queensland’s first European settlement in 1824-25.