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Why Your Next Home Should be in Burpengary East from Local Business to Local Events & More!

Local Business

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One of the things that makes North Harbour’s suburb of Burpengary East such a liveable and desirable suburb is the huge amount of local business on offer.

We’ve got everything on our doorstep: a medical centre, shops, cafes and takeaways at the Hub (2 minutes away), a brand-new shopping centre at Burpengary (including Kmart and Woolies) plus Aldi and Coles and a variety of great places to shop, eat (Burrito Bar and Slo Poke American Barbeque mmm) and pamper yourself five minutes away in Station Road, Burpengary’s main street, a wide selection of global stores such as Costco and IKEA 10-15 minutes away, a new university campus arriving in 2020 at Petrie (20-25 minutes away) and regular road and transport upgrades. Phew!

In the next few weeks we’ll be posting our 2018 reviews of awesome local businesses in and around Burpengary East – it’s a tough job trying out all these places to eat, shop and spa but someone’s got to do it!

Local Events

Local Events

The Burpengary area also hosts a heap of regular local events. From sports to markets, horticulture and heritage there is something for everyone.

Australians are world renowned for our sport and Burpengary East residents are no exception. With a swimming complex, AFL precinct, junior touch rugby, netball and cricket on offer to name but a few – our suburb is certainly not lacking in the “things to do” department. (Sign on details for local sporting clubs are further down the page). There are also heaps of clubs around such as Scouts and Pony Club plus plenty of places to ride bikes and lots more.

Burpengary Markets are held every Saturday on Station Road, 7am-1pm. Get on down and grab your fresh fruit and veg, bric a brac, plants, clothing, fabric and more! Find them on Facebook for details https://www.facebook.com/burpengarymarket/

Local Events

Caboolture Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) is, despite the name, located in Burpengary and offers a great day out for the whole family plus the opportunity to develop a green thumb for any budding horticulturalists.

See more by visiting this page.

Burpengary East, and specifically the North Harbour site, has a long and interesting heritage having gone through several incarnations over the years since it was first named Moray Fields in 1861 – a Cotton Farm, Sugar Plantation, Dairy Farm and Pine Plantation before the North Harbour concept was born in 2005. Moray Fields was the site of the first European settlement in the area. You can learn more about the area’s heritage here www.northharbourheritage.org

Building at North Harbour

North Harbour gives First Home Buyers an amazing opportunity to move into a brand-new home in an excellent location for a great price rather than focussing on older houses for sale which may need additional work after purchase.

Why build? Building your first home means you can get exactly what you need from the start of your home owning journey. No need to spend on renovations or competing against other buyers – just choose your house and land package and get ready to move into the northside’s best new development. There are lots of designs to choose from, as you’ll see from our Display Village of 35 homes, with a lot of exciting styles and layouts on offer.

We appreciate that building your first home can be a daunting undertaking and do our best to make the process as smooth as possible for you. Sales Manager Aidan Winter has helped a lot of First Home Buyers and says:

“A question I get asked a lot is, ‘Where do I start?’. Many buyers that I speak to are unsure of whether they should decide on a house first and then buy a block to suit or if they should do it the other way around.

“My advice is to come and look around the North Harbour Display Village. The North Harbour Display Village is a great place to start your home buying journey due to the variety of homes on display.

“Our Village has homes which range in size from below 200 square metres to a home that is over 600 square metres. A trip through the North Harbour Display Village will give you a quick idea of the size of house that is going to suit your lifestyle and family needs.

“Once we have an idea of the house size that’s going to suit, we can then advise you of the lot size that’s going to work best. A house siting is then organised to let you know how much room you’ll have around your new home. We can then give you an idea on how much your new home is going to cost.

“The next step is to secure your block and then take your time to decide on the exact home design you’d like, select your perfect home builder and any specific changes or features that you’d like in your new home. Drop into the North Harbour Display Village to start your new home journey. We’re open every day from 10am till 5pm.

“We have 35 Display Homes in our Display Village from 14 local and national builders: Metricon, McLachlan, McDonald Jones, Stylemaster, Hallmark, Integra, Homes by CMA, Bold, Simonds, Coral, Pantha, Valeco, Sunvista and GJ Gardner.”

And Finally…

Junior Rugby League

Sign on days for local sports are coming up this weekend:

Saturday, February 3rd

Junior Rugby League – Beachmere Pelicans JRLC, sign on day 9am-11am: Head to the Facebook page for more details or to sign up online.

Sunday, February 4th:

AFL – Moreton Bay Lions AFSC: Sign on information is on the Club’s Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/188004978456315/.

Soccer – Caboolture Soccer Club: Register online now http://www.caboolturesportsfc.com.au/wspHome.aspx or head to the Club on Sunday February 4th for the sign on day.

And don’t forget our free local events:

Saturdays @ 7am (briefing at 6:45am) – North Harbour parkrun at the Heritage Precinct site. See https://www.parkrun.com.au/northharbour/ for sign up and directions

Sundays @ 7am– Sunrise Yoga at Reflections Park

Have a great week ????

The North Harbour Sales & Information Centre is open 10am-5pm every day: if you’re house hunting, head in to see us. We’ve got free coffee, free bottles of cold water and a kids room with plenty of toys to keep your little ones amused while you browse. We also have two parks to choose from, the Village Park even has free Wi-Fi. To be the first to hear about our latest releases and news, sign up for our email and SMS updates and find us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/northharbour/. For more information please contact us.

Where to Sign on for Sport, Back to School for Kids & More!

Sport & Club Sign Ons

With kids in South East Queensland going back to school (and parents secretly breathing a sigh of relief!) it’s a great time to look at extracurricular activities for 2018, and in particular, where to sign on for sports in our local area. And, if you’re thinking of taking up a new sport or hobby in SE QLD in 2018, our community partners have got you covered. North Harbour is proud sponsor and supporter of all the local sports clubs mentioned below.

Sign on, online now:

South East Queensland

Touch Footy: Caboolture Touch Association Junior Season starts on January 29th, players must sign on to be included in teams. Sign up on the website http://www.caboolturetouch.com/ and/ or head to the Club’s Facebook page for more information.

Saturday, February 3rd

Junior Rugby League – Beachmere Pelicans JRLC: Our newest community partner for 2018, the Beachmere Pelicans JRLC aims to foster the development of junior rugby league in a positive, family friendly environment. Pelicans teams play in the Sunshine Coast JRL competition. See the Pelicans JRLC Facebook page for more info and to sign up online.

Sunday, February 4th:

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AFL – Moreton Bay Lions AFSC: Moreton Bay Lions’ state of the art AFL Precinct located in the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex has been described by AFL Chairman, Mike Fitzpatrick as having “the best community sporting facilities in Australia”. The Club has Senior, Women’s and Youth/ Junior teams with plenty of on and off the field fun to be had. Sign on information is on the Club’s Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/188004978456315/.

Soccer – Caboolture Soccer Club: Caboolture Soccer Club has nine flood lit fields, three of which are full sized, one of which has competition standard lighting; and fields 51 teams for male and female juniors and seniors across most divisions in the Brisbane competition zone. Register online now http://www.caboolturesportsfc.com.au/wspHome.aspx or head to the Club on Sunday February 4th for the sign on day.

Athletics – Deception Bay Little Athletics is now midway through the 2017-2018 season, registration for the 201-2019 season will open in August, check here for information http://deceptionbayla.asn.au/centre-info/sign-on/

We also sponsor the Caboolture Dog Obedience Club which is now taking bookings for February classes https://caboolturedogobedience.com.au/

Australia Day

We’re lucky to live in one of the most beautiful destinations in South East Queensland, Moreton Bay, which definitely pulls out all the stops for Australia Day!

Redcliffe: Free, family friendly event at Suttons Beach. Live performers and bands will be on stage from noon to 7.30pm for live tunes all day. Get active onshore with beach cricket and volleyball, or get out on the water with the Float ‘n’ Fun Paddle Boards and Peddle Boards. Enjoy garden games and the Lamington eating contest. This fantastic Aussie Day event will finish with a brilliant firework display from 7.30pm. Click here for more.

Redcliffe

Bribie Island: Another free, family event with a similar format to Redcliffe, at Brennan Park, Bribie Island. Live entertainment from noon to 7.30pm. More information can be found here.

Moonlight Market, Old Petrie Town: In addition to the usual array of stalls, food vendors, hot-rods and classic cars, there will be some great entertainment. The markets run from 5-9pm see Facebook for more details.

Caboolture Historical Village, Australia Day extravaganza: Gates open at 9am sharp. Adult admission is $10 with children under 16 free. Bring a picnic or visit the Country Pub for a feed and enjoy the Parade of vintage cars, axemen outside the Axeman’s Hall of Fame doing some demos and have a go at the crosscut saw. There’s plenty on offer from re-enactments, not necessarily noted for their accuracy in prowling the site and Blarney Stone Irish Bush Band keeping the Country Pub hopping.

Australia Day at the Village is a great family day at a great family venue with minimal traffic hassles and lots of fun and action. For more information visit the website.

Caboolture Sports Club – 3-Day Australia Day Celebration! With Australia Day falling on a Friday in 2018, Caboolture Sports Club will mark the nation’s annual holiday with not three, but four jammed packed days of fun, laughter and entertainment the whole family can enjoy.

Comedy club show

Sit Down Comedy Club show, Thursday 25th January from 7.30pm. Starring comedians Lindsay Webb & Ray Badran, tickets are strictly limited and are available to purchase for just $20pp. 

Friday 26th January, the club’s regular Friday Ladies night will be transformed into the ultimate Australia Day Ladies Night Party. Ladies (and men) will be treated to a fun-filled night with plenty of games, prizes, specials, live music + DJ Robbie Rob till late. Dress up in your best Aussie-themed attire, prizes for the best dressed.

On Saturday 27th January, get the kids out of the house and enjoy the free Family Fair. 10am – 12.30pm in the showroom and outdoor courtyard, with free attractions including wildlife show, jumping castle, face painting and more. For more information call on 07 5497 9711 or see https://www.cabsports.com.au/

North Harbour parkrun (Saturdays, 7am) and Sunrise Yoga in the Park (Sundays, 7am) are on as usual over the long Australia Day weekend. The Sales & Information Centre is also open 10am-5pm every day: if you’re house hunting, head in to see us. We’ve got free coffee, free bottles of cold water and a kids room with plenty of toys to keep your little ones amused while you browse. We also have two parks to choose from, the Village Park even has free Wi-Fi.

Have a great week ????

North Harbour Sales and Information Centre & Display Village are open every day from 10am-5pm including Australia Day. To find out more about South East Queensland’s best new development sign up for our email and SMS updates and find us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/northharbour/. For more information please contact us.