Bluey Piva Park is a medium-sized park located at the entrance to Woorim Beach, and to the left of the Bribie Island Surf Club.
It has a large parking lot with directional signage and connecting pathways, an open grassed area, sandstone block seating, low and wide benches, picnic shelters, and BBQ facilities.
If you are looking for an accessible beach adventure on Bribie Island, make sure you put Bluey Piva Park at the top of your list. Not only is it nearby to Woorim’s restaurants and cafés, but it also marks the starting point of the Woorim Beach Accessible Pathway, which extends south to Edwin Schrag Lookout.
Bluey Piva Park opens up on to Beach Access Point 12, with accessible matting through the dunes and directly onto Woorim Beach. This allows wheelchairs, walkers, prams and other mobility devices to travel onto the beach. Beach wheelchairs are available from the nearby Surf Club for free hire.
The large toilet block directly out the front includes accessible toilets and changing areas, so you can dry off before heading back to the car. You can also refill your water bottles at the water fountains, and recharge as you continue your island outing.
Have a whale of a time
During whale watching season (June to October), you may even be able to spot a magnificent marine animal. Bluey Piva Park offers the trademark views across to Moreton Island, with its blue waters and white sand.
Nearby venues/Food & drink:
You can pack your own picnic and enjoy in the parks and seating areas, or meet with family and friends at a comfortable seaside venue.
There are a number of food and drink options along North Street at Woorim, including Bribie Island Surf Club, The Blue Pacific Hotel, Mojo’s on North, Mokha Café, and IGA Woorim Street.
Sensory Considerations
Tactile:
- Sandy beaches
- Polyester accessible matting path
- Water and waves
- Grassed picnic areas
Visual:
- Sandy beaches with blue water
- Boats, jet skis and other water sports
- Native plants and trees (mangroves, banksias, eucalypt trees)
- Wildlife such as shorebirds and lizards. Kangaroos and wallabies can often be seen venturing from the national park to surrounding suburbs
Auditory:
- Sounds of the ocean (waves, moving water)
- Bird calls, including shorebirds and waterbirds
NOTE: Some of the grassy areas around Woorim, including Bluey Piva Park, are classified as bookable areas through Council. These may be used for sporting or recreational events and occasions. This could increase pedestrian traffic and affect parking availability.
Address:
Corner of North Street and First Avenue