Deception Bay Heritage Trail
Stops: 16 | Length: 2.3 km one way | Time: 1 hour
The Deception Bay Heritage Trail takes you back to the town’s early days, when the area was remote, roads were dusty tracks and Aboriginal locals maintained traditional lifestyle and culture.
Audio: Tap the audio link to hear complementary stories. Alternatively click here to download transcripts for all stories.
Nature Notes: Helps you focus on wildlife, plants and habitat.
Map: Use the interactive map for stop locations.
Acknowledgement of Country
Moreton Bay Regional Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and Traditional Country on which this trail is located. We also pay our respect to Elders past, present and in the future.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that the following trail contains images, names and voices of deceased persons.
Moreton Bay Regional Council would like to thank the community members of Deception Bay for providing their personal stories in several of the audio segments and for assisting with designing the original trail.
If you enjoy the walk and want to find out more, head to the Deception Bay Library. It’s one of our stops—see the map for location.
Small house at Deception Bay, ca. 1890. Bancroft Collection, Image courtesy of Evelyn Bancroft.
Stops: Several (not all) stops feature distinctive markers. They were erected as part of the original trail and offer additional story content. The markers were designed by artists, Paul Johnson and Gail Mason who drew inspiration from the mangrove tree, and from the unique rock patterns seen at Stop 1 on the trail.
Deception Bay Heritage Trail Marker, 2018. Photographed by Katie Bennett, Image courtesy of Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Directions
First stop: Bathing pool or aquarium?
Your trail begins at the very end of Beach Road. You will see the Stop 1 distinctive marker.
Final Notes
Nature Notes
The mangroves at Deception Bay are home to a giant: the Queensland Mud Crab. Growing to an average of 2.5 kilos, they begin life just a millimetre long. Look for big holes in the mud, but do not disturb—a giant crab comes with giant pincers.
Directions
This ends the trail. We hope you have enjoyed the walk.
If you have any feedback on the trail, please contact the Community and Cultural Programs Team on (07) 3205 0555 or email communityprograms@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.
We also have more trails you can explore. Just click HERE !
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
