Bay Islands Transit System (B.I.T.S.)

Bay Islands Transit System (formerly Bay Islands Taxi Service) was established in 1982 to provide the Bay Islands community with safe fast reliable water transport to the mainland.

The Bay Islands are located in the beautiful Moreton Bay Marine Park and are just a few of the treasures Moreton Bay has to offer.

Moreton Bay stretches 125 kilometers from Caloundra to the Gold Coast and was declared a Marine Park in 1993. It boasts one Island for every day of the year, as well as dolphins, dugongs, turtles and migratory birds.

Some areas have significant aboriginal and European cultural heritage values. Unlike a National Park on land where all landscapes and wildlife are preserved to the greatest possible extent, Marine Park allows people to do most things while still protecting the natural environment. More information can be obtained from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Once on board one of our four large catamarans your only worry will be which island to see first with the options of Karragarra, Macleay, Lamb and Russell Islands , but don't worry too much, the Moreton Bay magnet is sure to bring you back. The 60 ft catamarans have a passenger capacity of up to 150 persons.

The boats run on a regular timetable throughout the day, 7 days a week servicing all islands on a continual basis. We do not transport vehicles of any sort though push bikes can be taken on the vessels. The boats are wheel chair friendly likewise all the jetties on the islands and mainland are wheelchair accessible.

If you are a resident on one of the islands or a visitor, the service can cater for your needs. The service starts in the early hours of the morning going through to late evening. You can travel between the islands, from the mainland to the islands or even do a round trip if you just want to see the area.

Group Bookings

Most timetabled services outside of peak hour can accommodate groups. Please confirm travel times with our office on 3409 1145. Group payments are accepted with prior arrangement.
The vessels are available for private charter please contact our office for availabilty..

B.I.T.S. provide a fast and efficient way to get to and from the Bay Islands known as Karragarra, Macleay, Lamb and Russell islands. We depart from the Weinam Creek Marina jetty facility on Banana street , Redland Bay.

The first ferry departs Redland Bay at 5.10am Monday to Saturdays and 6.05 Sundays & public holidays. Tickets (Return and Multi-trip) can be purchased from the Ticket Office located at the jetty facility. One way fares can be purchased on board the vessel. Full EFTPOS and Credit Card facilities are provided in the Ticket Office.

Veolia Bus service also has a bus stop located next to the Marina with services to Victoria Pt, Cleveland , Capalaba and the Brisbane City . There are services to Logan and Mt Gravatt as well.

Parking facilities at the Marina are available for both long and short term periods. There are secure and non-secure areas with the secure parking requiring an application to the Redland Shire Council. All the parking in the area is managed by the Council. There is parking within some private residences located in the area though a cost may apply.
Please allow enough time to locate a car parking space as ferries depart at scheduled times.