Category: Burpengary East

Looking Forward to the Holidays? Here Are Ten Great Things to do in Burpengary!

Ten Things To Do In Burpengary

 

With so many stunning things to do in Brisbane, it is easy to overlook all the things to do in Burpengary and Burpengary East, so we’ve compiled a handy list for you, which is by no means exhaustive! Read on to find out more, and if you think we’ve missed something let us know on our Facebook page. 

 

1 – Swimming at Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre. The Centre, located a short 5 minute drive from North Harbour, is a state of the art community facility set in the heart of the Moreton Bay region’s most modern sporting precinct. With three heated swimming pools you can swim all year round! The Centre showcases one of North Brisbane’s largest indoor heated 50m and 25m aquatic halls and also has a large shaded outdoor leisure area including lagoon pool complete with beach entrance, water features, sun lounges, gazebos, café, BBQ’s, tennis courts and playground – perfect to entertain the whole family this summer! 

 

2 – If art and crafts are your thing, why not take a class with our community partners, The Artisan’s Guild of Caboolture and District, located on the corner of Old Bay Road and Maitland Street in Burpengary East? This beautiful space also offers plenty of art to enjoy in the gallery, and opportunities to purchase original works. For more information, find the team on Facebook. 

 

3 – North Harbour Heritage Trail: Take a step back in time and wander through the leafy, riverside Heritage Park at North Harbour. Our Compass Centre tells the story of the European settlement in the area and you can then walk the 1.5km Heritage Trail and view some of the relics which remain today.  

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4 – Visit CREEC (the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre), a stunning 18 hectares of parklands and open space next to Burpengary Creek.  Encompassing a rare lowland rainforest riparian ecosystem, CREEC was chosen for its unique location and has several habitats, being home to a wide range of wildlife. On site is an administration building with auditorium, a community nursery, playgrounds, BBQ, walking and interpretive trails. It is located approximately 40 km north of Brisbane on Rowley Road at Burpengary and is definitely one of the very best things to do in Burpengary.  

For more information visit http://www.creec.org.au/ 

 

5 – Burpengary Library has plenty on offer from books to periodicals and media, to activities including lego club, craft, storytime and more! Click here for more information on what’s on.   

 

6 – Bite Markets at North Harbour: Every Friday and Saturday from 4pm till late, over 30 flavour makers open their doors at Bite Markets offering you the perfect place to eat, drink and spend time with friends and family. As well as flavour makers offering food and beverages from around the world, Bite has nightly live entertainment and a children’s play zone and throws some of the best Burpengary events! Bite is a short 3 minutes from the North Harbour Sales Centre at Exit 150 off the Bruce Highway on Nolan Drive. 

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7 – Sunrise Yoga in the Park: This free, outdoor yoga class is held in North Harbour Heritage Park every Sunday at 7:30am and is suitable for all ages and levels including beginners. Our teacher is Dionne, who owns The Yoga Shed in Burpengary East. Dionne says, “This one hour yoga class provides an amazing way to take your first step to learning and implementing a yoga practice into your life, as well as the opportunity to connect with other yogis in a blissfully natural environment.” 

 

And if one class a week isn’t enough, you can visit The Yoga Shed which is just five minutes from North Harbour and caters for all yoga levels from beginners to advanced in a serene and welcoming setting.  

 

8 – Uhlmann Road boat ramp – If you want to explore the delights of Moreton Bay, then Burpengary’s Uhlmann Road boat ramp is a great place to start. With an upgrade to the amenities and parking in 2021, it is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. 

 

9 – North Harbour Mountain Bike Trail: The Mountain Bike Trail in Heritage Park offers up to 6kms of riverside, off-road tracks to suit beginners and families as well as intermediate level riders. Access is from the end of Moreton Bay Boulevard next to Habitat Park and the mountain bike trail is open every day, 6am to sunset. There are also bike paths and walking trails around the Heritage Park BBQ and picnic shelters.  

 

10 – North Harbour parkrun: Located in the same area as the mountain bike trail, North Harbour parkrun is held at 7am, every Saturday. North Harbour parkrun is a free 5km cross country run/ walk around North Harbour Heritage Park along the Caboolture River.

Find North Harbour

 

North Harbour’s Sales and Information Centre and Display Village are open seven days a week, 10am-5pm. Located on the corner of Buckley Road and Fraser Drive, Burpengary East, the Display Village showcases display homes from some of Australia’s best home builders. To find out more about North Harbour’s parks and community facilities including our regular events and things to do in Burpengary East, sign up for our email updates and find us on Facebook and Instagram (@northharbourliving). 

Ten Reasons to Try Our Free Sunday Sunrise Yoga Classes In Burpengary East!

Free Yoga Classes in Burpengary East

 

If you’re looking for things to do in the Brisbane area, did you know you can do Yoga in the park, every Sunday, for free at North Harbour? Yes, not only are we located in one of the best suburbs in beautiful Moreton Bay in the north of Brisbane, we also have free activities every weekend offering you the chance to enjoy a great lifestyle which is healthy for both your body and wallet! 

 

One of these activities is our regular Sunday Sunrise Yoga in the Park. This free class is open to everyone and is held every Sunday at *7:30am (weather permitting) in Heritage Park. North Harbour’s Sunrise Yoga is open to all ages and designed for everybody – all levels are welcome from beginners to advanced. Heritage Park is a stunning area of outstanding natural beauty and is located along the banks of the Caboolture River. It is the perfect location to unwind, relax and enjoy an amazing class in the great outdoors, getting you ready to face the week ahead.  

 

Our classes are extremely popular and our teacher is local yogi Dionne Lister from “The Yoga Shed”. Dionne is an excellent teacher and has been practicing yoga for many years. “Yoga has not only changed my physical body but my attitude towards life. It’s the perfect way to reduce stress, build strength and flexibility and enjoy a healthier you.”

And if one class a week isn’t enough, Dionne’s Yoga studio “The Yoga Shed” is just five minutes from North Harbour and offers a variety of yoga classes in Burpengary East, catering for all yoga levels from beginners to advanced in a serene and welcoming setting. 

 

So, if you’re keen to get stronger and increase your flexibility, we hope to see you at Sunrise Yoga in the Park soon. 

 

What to bring: 

 

  • Yoga mat and/ or towel
  • Full water bottle 
  • An open heart and a smile
  • You may also want something to lay across your eyes during relaxation

 

And afterwards we encourage you to grab some breakfast and coffee at Havn café, located next to the North Harbour Sales Centre on Buckley Road – what a great way to start a Sunday! 

*Please note that class times change seasonally, to get up to date information please visit our Sunrise Yoga in the Park Facebook page. 

 

Ten Reasons to Try Sunrise Yoga in the Park

  1. Stress Reduction.Slow, deep yogic breathing encourages reduction of both physical and mental tension allowing us to unwind after a busy week and prepare for the next. Being outside in the fresh air listening to birdsong, among the trees, also helps to reduce stress levels, which is vital for a healthy mind and body.
  2. Increase your flexibility. Yoga helps us to stretch and elongate muscles throughout our bodies. The more elastic your muscles are, the less prone you are to injury which is particularly helpful as much of our work is now sedentary. 
  3. Improve your balance. Almost everything we do, from walking, to shopping for groceries to playing with our kids all require varying levels of physical balance. Practicing the various poses improves your balance and encourages freer every day, functional movement – vital for longevity and health. Yoga also benefits us in the other meaning of balance, yoga’s entire function is to balance body and mind to achieve our best mental and physical health.
  4. Increase your strength.Many people either have strength or flexibility, however too much of either doesn’t help with our functional movement. Yoga is an excellent way to build strength using your own body weight whilst ensuring you also stay flexible. 
  5. Build your stamina.Yoga is a great form of exercise for all levels, ages, and abilities. Whilst all exercise will build stamina, yoga builds it gently – every practice increases stamina, and each pose can be adapted with varying degrees of difficulty allowing you to grow into your practice over time. 
  6. Improve your digestion.Yoga’s twists and bends gently massage your internal organs and this helps to detoxify your system which is great for overall health and can also assist with weight loss. Many poses can also help relieve bloating and stimulate the digestive system.
  7. Gives you enhanced focus.The concentration you develop in yoga translates to other areas of your life – which is excellent to practise on a Sunday in the park before a hectic Monday!
  8. Improve your posture.Yoga helps you walk taller and develop stronger core muscles. And, when you have body awareness and a strong core you can’t help but have good posture.
  9. Improve your circulation. Again, this is vital for health as poor circulation can lead to fluid retention, acne breakouts, issues with concentration and more! 
  10. Improve your cardiovascular fitness.Yoga’s practice of controlled breathing teaches your body to use oxygen more efficiently and helps to improve your overall level of cardiovascular fitness.

So – if you want to improve your functional fitness in a beautiful outdoor setting, for free – head to Sunrise Yoga in the Park. You’ll find all the details you need on our Facebook page. To find out more about Dionne and The Yoga Shed click here or visit www.yogashed.com.au.

 

Things to Do in Burpengary East

To find out more about what’s on at North Harbour including Bite Markets and all our upcoming events in Burpengary East, visit our Events page. And, if you’d like to find out more about North Harbour Living, our Sales and Information Centre and Display Village are open seven days a week, 10am-5pm, located on the corner of Buckley Road and Fraser Drive. We have stunning designs from a range of builders available to view, and our next Display Village will open in mid-2022.  

You can view latest land releases and general information on our website www.northharbour.com.au, and additional information about buying a new home at North Harbour through our other online channels: 

  • YouTube Channel: We have over 100 videos online on our North Harbour YouTube Channel 
  • Blogs: We have more than 250 informative blogs on our website 
  • Facebook: All our latest updates are posted on Facebook, Instagram and Google 

 

You can also contact us by phone, 07 5433 1111, or email . Our office is open 10am-5pm every day. And, if required, we can work through the buying process with you by phone, email and electronic document transfer.