BOYNE ISLAND TANNUM

Boyne Island Tannum Sands is currently a 3-star accredited Queensland Tidy Town. 

Boyne Island has also won Queensland cleanest beach 2018.

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History and Geography Facts

The town was named for the Boyne River, which was named by John Oxley in 1823. Originally the island was used for sheep grazing, this was followed by small crops, horticulture, fishing and timber. St Luke's Anglican Church was built in 1924 on Sayre Crescent. It was designed by Arthur Malpass. It was built from timber. Although the 1924 church building still stands, it was replaced in 1995 by a new brick church building called St Mark's adjacent to the old church building. Boyne Island State School opened on 27 January 1953.

It is located on the west bank of the Boyne River and, is a particular type of island called a holm, an island in a river or an estuary. It is bounded on the eastern side by the Boyne River, for about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) and the South Trees Inlet, on the southern, for 9 kilometres (5.6 mi), and western sides, for about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) Tannum Sands is located on the eastern side of the mouth of the Boyne River spreading southward and is often referred to as Boyne Island's twin town.

Attractions and Events

·     Boyne Tannum Hookup : One of Queensland’s biggest family fishing competitions. Huge local event with live entertainment and prices usually held around June long weekend.

·     Tannum sand beaches : The main swimming beach with patrolling in summer seasons. Great for swimming, walking, sunsets and family beach days.

·     Millenium Beach lookout : Nice coastal views over the beach and ocean, quiet photo sunrise spot.

·     Canoe Point picnic area : One of the nicest scenic areas around Boyne/ Tannum. Boardwalks, picnic spots, mangroves and river views.

·     Canoe Point Wetlands : Wetlands and bird watching areas, nice and peaceful place if you enjoy photography or wildlife.

·     Lilley’s beach : 4WD access and fishing, prefect for that remote beach vibes.

Dine out and takeaway

Blend Café – Big breakfasts, smoothies and good coffee

Boyne bakery – Good pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches and sweet treats.

T3 on Wyndham – Breakfast wraps and toastie easy casual option for pizza

Truffle Pig – More modern/ café styled food, great for brunch and good quality dinners.

MJ’s on Boyne – One of the local favourites, relaxed waterfront styled atmosphere with a mix of steak to seafood.

Boyne Island Chinatown Restaurant – Reliable Chinese takeaway and dine-in.

Accommodation

·     Boyne Island Motel and Villa

·     Tannum on the beach motel

·     Reef Adventureland motel

·     Discovery parks – Tannum sands

·     Boyne Island caravan park

·     Tannum sands hotel

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