Woorim - QLD

Woorim is a tranquil coastal village on Bribie Island offering a peaceful and laid-back holiday with beautiful beaches, natural wonders, and a close-knit community that will welcome you. Often referred to as the ‘surf side’, Woorim is located on the eastern side of Bribie Island, the Pacific Ocean side. Surrounded by National Parks and lined with pristine beaches, Woorim is the ultimate in laid back beach lovers paradise. With no skyscrapers and just good old fashioned character dining options and shopping, everything you need for a relaxing holiday is right on your doorstep.The 30km natural beauty and tranquility of Woorim Beach makes it a perfect spot for capturing stunning sunrises and starlit nights. The protection provided by Moreton Island ensures safe and gentle waves along the beach, making it ideal for swimming, boogie boarding, or simply relaxing by the water. The calm waters of the Pumicestone Passage, just a short drive away, offer even more opportunities for water-based activities such as boating, jet skiing, fishing, and kayaking. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a peaceful morning on the beach or an adventurous day out on the water, Woorim Beach and its surrounding areas have something for everyone to enjoy.Visitors to Woorim Surf Beach are often treated to a wide variety of wildlife. During early morning and late afternoon, kangaroos and wallabies are frequent visitors. Bottlenosed and Australian Humpback dolphins are seen daily playing and feeding, and at times will come right into the surf to play. You might also be lucky to spot turtles hatching and whales during their annual June to October migration from Antartica to Hervey Bay.Nature enthusiasts will love our close proximity to the National Park where you can appreciate the diverse range of wildlife, flora and fauna. Walking north towards the first beacon, white bellied Sea Eagles and Brahminy Kites can frequently be seen soaring along the shoreline in search of their next meal. It’s an oasis for birdwatchers, bushwalkers, and wildlife lovers.If you bought your own 4WD, buy an online permit and explore The Ocean Beach drive which starts at the end of the street and continues along the beach for 23 km to Fort Bribie in the north of the island.Apart from beach and bush related activities, Woorim offers various recreational opportunities with close-by beachfront exercise equipment, bbq facilities and playgrounds. There are numerous bike tracks allowing you a flat easy ride along the ocean front or all the way across the island where you can explore more dining and shopping options on the Pumicestone Passage. Within a 10-15 minute walk from your home, the Surf Club provides a relaxed dining atmosphere with ocean views or enjoy the beergarden atmosphere at the iconic Blue Pacific Hotel with live music every Sunday afternoon. Just down the road, The Bribie Island Golf Club will cater to golf enthusiasts, or you can catch a movie at the local cinema or visit the mesmerising Butterfly house.For those bringing their pooches, most cafes and eateries are dog friendly and there are numerous dog beach options with the on leash beach just 200m from your holiday home and the off leash beach only a 3 minute drive or 30 minute beachfront walk away.Woorim Beach is the closest surf beach to Brisbane and is approximately an hour north of Brisbane and an hour south of Sunshine Coast. To gain a true understanding of Woorim and all that is has to offer, you need to ‘scratch the surface’ and talk to the locals who are a friendly and relaxed mix of people from all walks of life.