australian bunker

[jager17]

Went to stay for a few days on bribie island (on the east cost of australia) and figured I should take a photo of one of the bunkers on the beach, placed during the threat of japanese invasion. unfortunately there is nothing left in it and it is completely sealed off.

[Ralph P]

Thanks for posting the picture of the bunker.

Is there any other forum members have pictures of inside the bunker?

[BPA-Paul]

Thanks for sharing jager !, did not know this even exsisted.

[jager17]

the island is covered with bunkers hidden in the bush, as well as a rumoured underground facility somewhere

[helmuthunter]

Thanks for sharing! I lived on this Island for 3 years and never got to see them myself. Will have to make the effort next time im up there, regards Johnno.

[Bill Hermann]

I have no pics of the inside but have been inside a few times. Slinking behind the firing slots one can get a good field of fire on lovely bikini clad ladies.... Bill

[helmuthunter]

Bill you are a crack up old mate, regards Johnno.

[RobertCOUTTS]

Aussie Bunkers

My eldest son is into bunker searching, climbing down tunnels etc. Hes searched all those around Sydney and wollongong. Hes even convinced theres ordanace still in the underground Railway near St James in a sealed tunnel. Next week hes off to Northern Queensland to dig up a buried arms cache. I think its an excuse to not work he threw in his job to pursue these fantasies.If he finds anything interesting I will post it.
cheers Robert COUTTS.

[Bill Hermann]

Got some pics of inside

[Bill Hermann]

Unfortuantly vandals have hit it pretty badly. Can you imagine scanning the horizon from here in 1942 thinking the Imperial fleet could come into view anytime

[Bill Hermann]

Remains of power cables. Power was generated in a standalone structure long gone

[Bill Hermann]

Remains of bathrooms

[Bill Hermann]

I climbed up a far too thin tree to try and get the pic of the roof, hanging on for dear life! Regards, Bill

[RadarZ]

Thanks for posting, I love bunkers ,,, And Aussie bunkers in prep for J invasion was something I never thought of.

[jager17]

There are some larger more interesting bunkers further up the beach but they require a considerable amount of 4 wheel driving. I am going to moreton island next year and Ill try and get some photos of all the bunkers on the beach