17/10/2026
📍 Lamb Island: An Island Story
Long before European settlement, Lamb Island was part of Quandamooka Country. The Quandamooka people have maintained an enduring connection to the lands and waters of Moreton Bay for tens of thousands of years.
During the 19th century, land selection and European settlement brought changes to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Farming, fishing and oystering became important industries, while boats connected island communities with the mainland.
One notable figure in Lamb Island’s history was Thomas Lucas, associated with Corroboree Point and the early Moreton Bay oyster industry. He died in 1895, and his grave remains on the hill above the Lamb Island jetty, preserving a tangible link to the island’s past.
By the early 20th century, Lamb Island had developed a farming community. Local growers cultivated fruit and vegetables, transporting their produce by boat to the mainland and markets beyond.
A significant reminder of this era is the Lamb Island Jetty Shed, built in 1939 for the Lamb Island Fruit-growers Cooperative. Constructed using locally milled timber, the shed provided storage for produce awaiting collection by boat. It reflects the important role maritime transport played in the island’s agricultural economy.
Another historic landmark is Lamb Island Pioneer Hall. Originally built as a farmhouse for Cecil Hine around 1924, it was later repaired and adapted for community use, officially opening as Pioneer Hall in May 1978.
From the late 20th century, residential development gradually transformed former farmland. Despite these changes, Lamb Island retained its quiet atmosphere and close connection to the surrounding bay.
Today, its historic buildings and landmarks offer glimpses into an earlier way of life, when farming, oyster production and boat transport shaped the island community.
From Quandamooka Country and early industries to heritage buildings and modern island living, Lamb Island’s story remains an important chapter in the history of the Redlands Coast.
