North Stradbroke Island

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QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
VISITOR GUIDE 2015/16
Welcome
Welcome to North Stradbroke Island
(Minjerribah), home of the
Quandamooka people. Known as
‘Straddie’ by the locals, the island is one
of Australia’s natural treasures and best
of all, is right on Brisbane’s doorstep.
It’s one of the world’s largest sand
islands and is only an hour’s drive from
Brisbane and 90 minutes from the Gold
Coast. Access from Cleveland on the
mainland is by Stradbroke Ferries
vehicle ferry (45 minutes) or water taxi
(25 minutes).
North Stradbroke Island is blessed with
white sandy beaches, magnificent inland
lakes, hidden waterways and scenic
walks. One of the most spectacular, the
breathtaking North Gorge walk, is a
favourite with locals and visitors alike.
It’s an amazing vantage point to spot
wildlife with dolphins, turtles and manta
rays often sighted from the headlands.
It also attracts hundreds of whale
watchers who visit each year between
BRISBANE
June and November to watch the
majestic humpback whales on their
annual migration.
You only need to spend a few hours on
Straddie to slip into the relaxed pace of
island life. Whatever your holiday
desire, Straddie has it all.
For the more adventurous, activities
include bush walking, four wheel driving,
sand boarding, kayaking and snorkelling
just to name a few. The island is also well
known for its surfing and scuba diving,
with dive trips departing from the beach.
Those wanting to chill out can head to a
day spa or unwind with yoga on the
beach. Straddie’s beautiful beaches are
ideal for a refreshing dip or a long walk.
On the weekend, browse the colourful
markets (see events page for dates) or
enjoy a leisurely meal in the cafés and
restaurants around the island.
You might even rediscover some of the
simple pleasures of a real beach holiday
– set up the wickets on the sand for a
game of cricket, or toss a frisbee near the
waves. Enjoy an ice cream while you
watch a pod of dolphins at play, or barbecue
some seafood caught by the local fishermen.
The island offers a range of accommodation
to suit all tastes and budgets. Choose from
resorts to backpackers and camping
grounds, as well as rental homes and
holiday units. Gather your family or a group
of friends and spend a weekend in an
architect-designed house with panoramic
ocean views or book a site at an absolute
beachfront camping ground.
The friendly locals, laidback
atmosphere, abundant natural wonders
and activities on offer means all visitors
are spoilt for choice. Families, couples,
groups of friends, local and international
travellers can all enjoy an unforgettable
holiday experience on North Stradbroke
Island … where summer never ends!
Once you’ve been to Straddie, it will
hold a special place in your heart.
Getting Here
Contents
Driving from the Sunshine Coast or
Brisbane Airport
02Welcome
Head south along the Gateway Motorway
and over the Gateway Toll Bridge. Turn left
onto Old Cleveland Road (approximately
5km) from the bridge and follow the signs
to Cleveland.
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Transport
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Campfires
20 Eating Out
Travel north along the Pacific Highway and
take the Cleveland Exit No. 30 onto
Cleveland/Beenleigh Redland Bay Road and
follow the signs to Cleveland.
North Stradbroke Island is easily accessible
by water taxi or vehicular ferry, with regular
services operating from Cleveland. Once on
the island there is a range of transport
options including a taxi service and a bus
system operating between Dunwich, Amity
Point and Point Lookout. All the townships
are linked with sealed roads that are
accessible by conventional vehicles,
however a 4WD is required for driving on
beaches and permits must be obtained from
Straddie Camping.
From the Gold Coast by Bus/Rail
Climate
32Explore
North Stradbroke Island boasts a sub-tropical
climate with moderate temperatures and
sunshine almost all year round. Temperatures
range from an average of 20 degrees
Celsius in July to an average of 28 degrees
in February.
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From Brisbane by Car
Follow the signs on Old Cleveland Road
through to Cleveland (30 minutes). The
water taxi and vehicle ferries depart from
Toondah Harbour, Emmett Drive, Cleveland.
If you are hiring a car on the mainland and
plan to take it to North Stradbroke Island,
ensure you check out the insurance
conditions with the hire car company.
From Brisbane by Rail
Take the train to Cleveland from Central or
Roma Street Stations. Regular buses depart
Cleveland Station for a short five-minute
trip to Toondah Harbour where you can
catch the water taxi.
Driving from the Gold Coast
Buses depart from the Surfers Paradise bus
terminal for the Brisbane Transit Centre.
Catch the train from the Transit Centre to
Cleveland. Regular buses depart Cleveland
Station for Toondah Harbour where you can
catch a water taxi.
04Dunwich
Surf Safety
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Driving Distances
Amity Point
11Fishing
Point Lookout
22Weddings
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Cultural Activities
26Experiences
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Caring for Straddie
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Marine Life
29 Whale Watching
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Island Environment
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Day Trips
Special Events
35Maps
38Directory
40Timetables
Stradbroke Island Holidays
3 Emmett Drv (PO Box 1439),
Cleveland 4163 QLD Australia
P: (07) 3821 0266 or 1300 303 766
E: info@stradbrokeholidays.com.au
www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au
This visitor guide was produced by Stradbroke Island Holidays in
2015. All care has been taken to ensure the information contained
in it is accurate. Information is subject to change without notice and
copyright restrictions apply to all photographs and editorial. Some
photographs courtesy of David Biddulph, Manta Lodge & Scuba
Centre, Paul Ewart, Helen Daintree, Stradbroke Island Photography,
Julie Sisco Photography, RACQ, QLD Parks and Wildlife, Surf Life
Saving QLD, Redland City Council and the Department of National
Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing (NPRSR). Copyright 2015/2016
Dunwich
The historic
small town of
Dunwich is often
the first glimpse
most visitors have
of North Stradbroke
Island.
It’s a handy place to pick up provisions
from the fruit shop, bakery, general
stores, butcher and bottle shop, but it’s
the rich heritage of Dunwich that makes
it so special.
The Dunwich cemetery is also of historic
significance, and contains the graves of
more than 10,000 people, most of which
are unmarked, as well as early European
settlers.
A self-guided historical walk is a great
way to explore the history of the township
and the island’s colourful past as it winds
its way past convict relics and graves
dating back to shipwrecks in the 1800s.
Fishing off the jetty and swimming in the
salt water enclosure are popular activities
at Dunwich, and a picnic beneath the
expansive camphor-laurel trees on the
foreshore is an idyllic way to spend a
few hours. A convict-built causeway also
remains, although it has been expanded
to accommodate modern ships.
You can pick up a copy of the North
Stradbroke Island Heritage Trail from the
ferry terminal office at Cleveland or on
board the vessels as you make the journey
across to the island.
If you don’t have time to make the
walk, don’t miss a visit to the North
Stradbroke Island Historical Museum
in Welsby Street. Here you’ll find an
impressive display of photographs, items
retrieved from shipwrecks in local waters,
information about early settlement and
the island’s rich Aboriginal history.
There’s even a skull from a sperm whale,
one of the largest ever found washed up
on shore by the Queensland Museum.
The museum is open Tuesday to
Saturday from 10am to 2pm and Sunday
from 11am to 3pm.
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NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE
If you’re looking for the perfect spot for a
sundowner with a bay view and a relaxing
meal, then call into one of the clubs, a
favourite place with locals and visiting
boaties. For a quick bite or a takeaway,
there is the café and bakery in the main
street, while the fruit shop serves up
delicious coffee and light meals in a shady
courtyard.
Dunwich is also the gateway to many of
Straddie’s stunning natural wonders
including Myora Springs and Brown and
Blue Lakes. All three are ideal for wildlife
viewing and the lakes, especially Brown,
are popular swimming spots. Brown
Lake is only a five minute drive from the
township, and facilities including BBQs
and a small children’s playground.
NSI RUGBY LEAGUE
AND ALL SPORTS CLUB
ISLAND FRUIT BARN
AND CAFE
n Sharks Tooth Kitchen open Wednesday
to Sunday
n Lunch 12noon to 2pm & Dinner 6pm to
8pm (dine in or takeaway)
n Thursday – Trivia Night & Monster Raffles
n Friday – Family Night, Membership Draw
& Raffles
n Keno, Pokies & Foxsports TV available
n Functions catered for on request
Address: Ron Stark Oval, 2 Ballow Road, Dunwich
P: (07) 3409 9216
E: straddiesharks@bigpond.com
www.straddiesharks.com.au
NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Conserving and presenting the history
of North Stradbroke Island. Open Tuesday
to Saturday 10am – 2pm and Sunday
11am – 3pm. Tours by arrangement.
Open 7 days. 7am to 5pm on weekdays,
7am to 4pm on Saturday & 8am to 4pm on
Sunday. Offering fresh fruit & vegetables,
gourmet groceries, cafe & nursery, and
vegetarian specialities. Menu changes daily.
n Adult $4.00 n School Child on Tour $4.00
n Child $1.00 n Concession $3.00
Address: 15–17 Welsby Street, Dunwich
P: (07) 3409 9699
E: info@stradbrokemuseum.com.au
www.stradbrokemuseum.com.au
Address: 16 Bingle Road, Dunwich
P: (07) 3409 9125
STRADDIE SUPER SPORTS
STRADBROKE PHARMACY
FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY
SERVICE TO AMITY POINT
& POINT LOOKOUT
‘YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY EXPERTS’
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OPEN 7 DAYS
n Camping gear n Bait & tackle
n Hire bikes & kayaks n Sporting goods
Address: 18 Bingle Road, Dunwich
P: (07) 3409 9252
Full dispensary service
NDSS Agent
Home health products
Weekly dose administration aid service
Giftware, home décor, souvenirs, hats,
suncare & sunglasses
Address: 2/11 Ballow Road, Dunwich
P: (07) 3409 9080 F: (07) 3409 9801
DUNWICH FOODWORKS
OPEN 7 DAYS
n Groceries n BBQ chickens n Fruit & veg n Ice n ATM n Bait
Address: 5 Stradbroke Place, Dunwich P: (07) 3409 9444
www.foodworks.com.au
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Minjerribah Moorgumpin
Elders-in-Council Aboriginal
Corporation (MMEIC)
MMEIC Cultural
Education Programs
Terra Bulla Leumeah
A Beautiful Place – Here I Rest
MMEIC deliver a range of Aboriginal Cultural
Education Programs at Terra Bulla Leumeah,
a Redland City Council bushland property
situated at 151 Dickson Way, Myora on
Minjerribah – North Stradbroke Island.
The Elders named the site ‘Terra Bulla
Leumeah’, the English translation is ‘A beautiful
place, here I rest’. The site has a strong link to
the recent and long-term past of Aboriginal
people in the region as it was previously the
old Myora Mission site. The Elders recall stories
of their grandparents living on the land and its
importance as a gathering place.
Weaving Workshop at Terra Bulla
Terra Bulla Leumeah is also listed as a regional
ecosystem of concern by the Department of
Environment and Heritage Protection, due to the
significant vegetation and habitat types present.
MMEIC have recently upgraded the site
with an extensive Bush Tucker Trail and
landscaping to beautify the grounds. They
have installed wheelchair access and a car
parking area with a disabled car park as
well as extra seating for their cultural
education programs.
This upgrade project was kindly sponsored
by Sibelco Australia Limited through the
Straddie Sand Mining Community Fund,
Redland City Council, Stradbroke Ferries /
Stradbroke Island Holidays.
Terra Bulla Leumeah is a beautiful
destination where everyone can experience
local Aboriginal culture and enjoy the natural
beauty of the Island.
Yulu-Burri-Ba dancers performing at MMEIC 21st Anniversary Event @ Terra Bulla
MMEIC Cultural Education Programs available for group bookings:
Cultural Talks delivered
by MMEIC Elders
Aboriginal Art and Craft Workshops
for Adults or Children
There are a wide range of topics to choose
from and we will customise the content for
your interest areas;
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Aboriginal History –
Pre and Post-Colonial
Fishing
Traditional Tools and Weapons
Bush Tucker and Medicinal Plants
of Minjerribah
Dreamtime and Creation Stories.
Aboriginal Dance and Song
Weaving
Sand Art
Painting
Spear and Boomerang Throwing.
MMEIC Guided Tours
Enjoy a guided tour of the site with one of
the MMEIC Elders. The tour will traverse the
History of the Myora Mission, the Terra Bulla
Bush Tucker Trail and the Myora Cemetery.
MMEIC can provide a mini bus to transport
groups of up to 19 people.
For bookings phone Maria on: (07) 3409 9723 or email mmeic@bigpond.com
Surf
Safety
4. A RED flag on its own indicates
Cylinder Beach is patrolled and there are
public toilets, BBQ and picnic tables.
5. If you do get caught in a rip – remain
Adder Rock Beach is accessible through a
4WD track next to Adder Rock camping
grounds. It is popular with campers and
fishermen.
EXTREME DANGER – NEVER enter the
water on a red flag.
calm, raise one arm in the air, float and
wait for help to arrive – DON’T PANIC.
6.
To escape a rip, swim diagonally across
BE AWARE OF RIPS
the rip, don’t try and swim against it.
A rip is a strong current running out to sea
on a surf beach. It can easily take swimmers
from shallow waters up to several metres
offshore in a short period of time.
7. If you are unsure of the conditions, ask
SOME IMPORTANT POINTS TO
REMEMBER ARE:
Main Beach stretches 32km of unspoilt
sand, dunes and surf. It is popular with
surfers and fishermen. The Point Lookout
Surf Club is located at the northern end and
there are car parking facilities close by. Main
Beach is patrolled and there are public toilet
facilities at the surf club.
1. Swim only at beaches patrolled by
lifesavers / lifeguards and obey all
instructions.
2.
The red and yellow flags indicate the
safest place to swim – do not swim
outside the flags where rips may occur.
3.
Take note of what flags are flying and
be aware of the beach conditions.
a lifesaver or lifeguard – they are there
to help you.
BEACHES
Cylinder Beach is a picturesque cove
between Cylinder and Home Beach
Headlands. It is popular with families
because it is easily accessible with a car
park situated only metres from the beach.
Home Beach is just over a kilometre of
beautiful beach that stretches from the
Cylinder Beach Headland to Adder Rock.
Access is through the Point Lookout oval
or near Cylinder Headland. Dogs are
allowed between Rocky Point and Rocky
Headland in front of the Stradbroke Island
Beach Hotel.
Deadman’s & Frenchman’s Beaches are
secluded spots, nestled between North
Gorge Headland and Cylinder Beach. These
beaches are great places to explore rock
pools where you can see small fish,
anemones, shells and crabs.
Flinders Beach is situated between Amity
Point and Point Lookout. It has foreshore
camping and also allows dogs, provided
they are kept on a leash at all times. Public
toilets are available.
The safest way to
enjoy your North Stradbroke Island experience is to SWIM
BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS.
Main Beach / Cylinder Beach
Monday–Sunday: 8am–5pm
December / January school holidays: 8am–6pm
September school holidays: 8am–5pm
Easter: 8am–5pm
Adder Rock–Flinders Beach
December / January school holidays: 8am–6pm
September School Holidays / Easter School Holidays:
8am–5pm
Driving Distances
FromTo
Kilometres
Dunwich Brown Lake
4 km
Dunwich Blue Lake
8.5 km
Dunwich Causeway (Main Beach)
12.5 km
DunwichMyora Springs
5 km
DunwichPoint Lookout
18 km
Dunwich
Amity (turn off)
11.5 km
Amity (turn off)
Amity (Township) 5 km
Point Lookout Surf Club
4 km
Point Lookout Township arrival
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Amity Point
Looking for
somewhere to
throw in a line or
just relax?
You can’t go past
Amity Point.
Located between Dunwich and Point
Lookout, Amity Point is a popular spot for
families and fishermen who are drawn to
its quaint fishing village atmosphere.
Amity’s appeal begins with its relaxing
ambience, sandy beaches, shaded shores
and easy access to Moreton Bay. A
swimming enclosure means everyone can
swim in safety and the crystal clear water
is ideal for snorkelling.
The jetty is ‘the’ spot to be for fishing
on the incoming and outgoing tides. The
nearby boat ramp provides easy access
to the water, and friendly pelicans are
regular visitors to the foreshore. It’s also a
popular spot to watch the sunset and you
might even spot a wild dolphin.
Amity has a number of fishermen who sell
fresh seafood straight from the trawler
direct to the public. Trawlers tie up at
the jetty to offload the night’s catch of
fresh prawns, crabs and fish. Watch out
for roadside signs indicating where you
can buy some of the day’s catch direct,
or order some off the menu at the local
restaurants.
Beside the camping ground is a shady
children’s playground, equipped with an
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amenities block. It’s the ideal spot for a
relaxing picnic or barbecue.
Amity may be small, but it still boasts
a restaurant, Community Club and a
general shop, all of which are well
frequented by guests staying at the
beachside accommodation. Enjoy a
delicious al fresco meal surrounded by
pandanus palms at the cafe or pick up
some fresh prawns to enjoy with a cold
beer by the beach.
There are no surf beaches at Amity,
however 4WD access to Flinders surf beach
is located on the edge of the township.
The accommodation range is
surprisingly broad for such a small
community and visitors can choose
from cabins, bungalows, cottages and
holiday homes, as well as the popular
beachfront camping ground.
Cabarita Park is a fabulous location to
enjoy a picnic or some fish and chips
while you watch the sunset, and maybe
you will see the dolphins and turtles
that often swim by. A variety of birdlife
can also be viewed from Amity’s beach.
Whether you stay for a weekend or a
longer break, Amity’s laidback charm is
sure to make a lasting impression.
STRADDIE BUNGALOWS
ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT n 1 & 2 Bedroom Bungalows (air-conditioned)
n Fully self contained with private BBQ facilities n Tropical 2 acres of land right on beautiful Moreton Bay n Resort pool
n Private jetty for fishing and dolphin watching (dolphins visit the jetty daily) n Snorkelling n Magnificent sunsets
n Tranquil setting with resident koalas and birdlife n Walking distance to beach, shop & cafe
Address: 33 Ballow Street, Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7017 E: info@straddiebungalows.com.au
www.straddiebungalows.com.au
STRADDIE SALES RENTALS
Straddie Sales Rentals offers year round holiday accommodation
to suit families, couples and friends. Imagine fishing from your own
backyard, bathing in the sublime colours of the sunset, watching
playful dolphins or mingling with the local koala colony.
Choose from our extensive range of affordable classic cottages,
holiday homes, units, absolute waterfront properties or pet-friendly
accommodation.
from $585 per week
incl. linen/towels
Address: 4 Ballow Street, Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7126 or 0458 097 126
E: enquiries@straddiesalesrentals.com.au www.straddiesalesrentals.com.au FB: facebook.com/StraddieSalesRentals
SEA SHANTIES
SUPERB WATERFRONT LOCATION n SIMPLE SELF-CONTAINED CABINS n PETS WELCOME
Remember when holidays at the seaside were simple and fun? When Dad could fish, Mum could relax with a book and the kids could
walk barefoot to the shop for an iceblock or to the beach to play cricket? When the family actually talked, laughed and played games
together. Of course the family dog came along too in those days. Recapture the simple pleasures at
Sea Shanties, Amity Point and bring the dog too.
Address: 9A Cook Street, Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7161
E: seashanties@bigpond.com www.seashanties.com.au
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SEASHELLS CAFE
FULLY LICENSED AL FRESCO DINING AND BAR n LUNCH n DINNER n TAKE-AWAY
Fresh local seafood, superb steaks in a relaxed atmosphere.
Open 7 days*: Monday to Friday from 9.30am – Saturday 8am till late – Sunday 8am till 2pm * Opening hours may vary.
Also incorporating Straddie Catering for all your catering needs, specialising in weddings, functions, school groups and tour groups.
Address: 21 Ballow Street, Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7886 E: straddiecatering@gmail.com
www.straddiecatering.com.au
AMITY POINT GENERAL DEALERS
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 364 DAYS A YEAR FROM 6.30AM TO 6.00PM
n Fuel n Ice n Groceries n Bait & tackle n Fruit & vegetables n Eftpos n Souvenirs available n Camping supplies
n Newspapers / magazines n Hardware n Beach toys n Snorkelling equipment n Hot food & Coffee n Cold drinks
Address: 9 Ballow Street, Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7212 E: amitypointgd@bigpond.com
COSY COTTAGES
AMITY POINT HOLIDAY
ACCOMMODATION
n Very close to shop, boat ramp, jetty and
sandy beach
n Excellent water views
Address: Cnr Mirimar & Ballow Streets,
Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7119
E: contact@cosycottages.com.au
www.cosycottages.com.au
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DOLPHIN HOLIDAY
ACCOMMODATION
Affordable rental houses at Amity Point
and Flinders Beach. Pet friendly
properties also available. We offer
discounted barge fares.
Address: Endeavour Street, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3409 8455
E: dolphin@straddie.info
www.straddie.info
TWENTY FOUR
BIRCH STREET
Nestled in a quiet street of Amity Point, only
minutes from the beach, shops and restaurant.
Ideal family accommodation, four individually
fully renovated two bedroom units, sleeping five.
Address: 24 Birch Street, Amity Point
P: 0408 875 695
E: book@straddieholiday.com
www.straddieholiday.com
THE AMITY POINT
COMMUNITY CLUB INC.
RUFUS KING SEAFOODS
LICENSED CLUB
n Beer, wine & spirits
n Bistro – seafood, prime beef and burgers
n Member’s draw, Friday night raffles,
pokies, Sky channel and pool tables
n Keno and TAB n Fishing Club
n Mini Golf n Families welcome
– children’s area and playground
n Courtesy Bus (local area only)
n ATM – Licensed function room, lift/
wheelchair access/disabled toilet
Trawler fresh prawns, fish, crabs, oysters,
bugs. Open 7 days 9am – 5pm.
Straddie seafood now available in
Brisbane from our newly opened
Ashgrove store: 243 Waterworks Road.
Proprietors: Eddie & Steph Walker
Address: 44 Sovereign Road, Amity Point
P: (07) 3409 7224
E: rufuskingseafoods@bigpond.com
www.rufuskingseafoods.com.au
Fishing
Straddie offers plenty of places from which
to cast a line or launch a boat. Whether you
are an avid angler or a holiday fisherman,
one of the hardest decisions you will have
to make is just where to throw your line in.
From the rock wall and jetty located at
Amity Point to Jumpinpin, the stretch of
uninterrupted beach running from the
southern tip of the island to Point Lookout,
the fishing options are limitless. The 20
metre deep Rainbow Channel, situated off
Amity Point, is ideal for tuna and mackerel,
whereas foreshore fishing is available
everywhere from Main Beach at Point
Lookout to Flinders Beach just near Amity
Point. Main Beach is also your best chance
of catching your own bait including pipis
and beach worms. There are also fishing
charters available where all you have to
bring is your hat and your camera.
Address: Clayton Road, Amity Point
P: (07) 3409 7110 E: tapcci@redzone.com.au
www.amitypointcc.com.au
nNever fish by yourself. Fish in a group of
at least three within sight of each other.
If someone is washed in, one person
can stay and help while the other alerts
emergency services (dial 000). Mobile
phone users can also dial 112 to access
emergency services.
nInform others of your plans. Always let
friends or family know where you are
going and when you will be back.
nWear light clothing. Light clothing such
as shorts and a spray jacket will let you
swim easily if you are washed in.
Jumpers may be heavy and difficult to
take off.
nWear appropriate footwear. Cleats,
sandals and sandshoes with non-slip
soles suit different surfaces. Use the
appropriate shoes for the conditions.
nCarry safety gear. Wear a life jacket or
buoyancy vest. Also bring something
buoyant that can be easily thrown and
held on to, to help you stay afloat. Carry
ropes and torches.
nNever fish in exposed areas during
rough or large seas. Make sure you are
aware of local weather, swell and tidal
conditions before going fishing. Listen
to weather forecasts or call the weather
information line on 1900 937 107. Be
aware that conditions may change
dramatically in a short period of time.
nObserve first, fish later. Spend some
time (at least 30 minutes) watching
your intended spot before fishing to get
an idea of the conditions over a full
swell / wave cycle. Wave conditions can
get worse as the tide changes – you
should know whether the tides are high
or low and coming in or going out.
nPlan an escape route in case you are
washed in. Stay calm – if you are
washed in, swim away from the rocks
and look for a safe place to come
ashore or stay afloat and wait for help
to arrive.
nStay alert. Don’t ever turn your back on
the sea – if the waves, weather or swell
threaten your fishing spot then leave
immediately.
Amity Point is bordered by the south
passage bar and common catches are
mackerel, long tail tuna, tailor, spotty and
school mackerel, bonito and reef species.
From the rocks area off Point Lookout
catches can include snapper, sweetlip,
yellow fin tuna, wahoo, marlin and sailfish.
North Stradbroke Island offers an excellent
fishing destination and has an incredible
experience to offer everyone.
ROCK FISHING
Fishing, especially rock fishing, can be
dangerous. Follow these basic safety tips at
all times when rock fishing:
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Point
Lookout
Point Lookout, the
resort centre of
North Stradbroke
Island, is home
to world-class
surfing beaches
and spectacular
seascapes.
Situated at the northern tip of the island,
Point Lookout is actually a series of beaches
and headlands which can be easily explored
by foot. It is Queensland’s most easterly
point and located only 20km from Dunwich
and 19km from Amity Point.
There is always something to explore at
Point Lookout. It could be the 4km walk
between Frenchman’s Beach and Adder Rock
with its rocky outcrops and tidal pool, or the
seemingly endless expanse of Main Beach to
Jumpinpin at the island’s southern tip.
Don’t miss the stunning beauty of the
North Gorge walk with its breathtaking
views across the Pacific Ocean. The walk
is the perfect year-round vantage point
for spotting turtles, dolphins and manta
rays, and between June and November,
one of the best spots on the East Coast to
watch the annual migration of the majestic
humpback whales.
There are two patrolled beaches – Cylinder
and Main Beach – offering superb swimming
and surfing. Main Beach’s 32km stretch of
wide sandy beaches and rolling surf are ideal
for island-style camping, swimming and
fishing. A section of the beach is accessible
by 4WD, via Point Lookout and Dunwich.
With the island being home to some of the
best dive sites in South East Queensland,
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Point Lookout is the ideal departure
point for enthusiasts. If you prefer less
adventurous activities, early morning beach
yoga at Home Beach is a special way to start
the day.
There is also an impressive selection of
restaurants, cafés and eateries to choose
from. Whether it’s gelati on the beach,
a lazy brunch or an à la carte dining
experience, Point Lookout offers plenty of
tasty options. You can also pick up everyday
items from the local newsagent, bakery and
convenience store.
On the weekend, browse the vibrant market
stalls (see events page for dates) and don’t
forget to pick up some local seafood, caught
fresh the same day. The local whiting is a
popular choice and is especially good.
Point Lookout also offers an expansive
range of accommodation options catering
for all needs and budgets. Choose from
resorts, a stylish hotel, holiday houses and
units or backpacker hostels and cabins.
There are also several camping grounds
situated within walking distance to the
beaches and most facilities.
It’s the perfect coastal village, with some
of the most spectacular ocean views in the
world, but without the crowds.
Straddie Short Stays
ALLURE STRADBROKE RESORT
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Return vehicle ferry transfer
Heated pool
Private deck with BBQ
2 minute walk to beach
Starting from $242*
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PANDANUS PALMS
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Restaurant/bar, pool and tennis court
Ocean views
Private deck with BBQ
Starting from $130*
Per person,
based on 4 people
STRADBROKE ISLAND BEACH
HOTEL | SPA RESORT
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Access to onsite restaurant and bar
Pool
Starting from $248*
Per person,
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WHALEWATCH OCEAN
BEACH RESORT
n 2 nights in a 2 bedroom house
n Return vehicle ferry transfer
n Range of holiday houses
n Something to suit all budgets
n Pet friendly options available
person,
Starting from $160* Per
based on 4 people
SAMARINDA JEWEL BY
THE SEA RESORT
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Water views
Pool and BBQ area
person,
Starting from $144* Per
based on 4 people
THE ISLANDER
HOLIDAY RESORT
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Pool and fl oodlit tennis court
BBQ area
Starting from $198*
Per person,
twin share
SEA SHANTIES - AMITY POINT
n 2 nights in a 2 bedroom Ocean Side apartment
n Return vehicle ferry transfer
n Water views from the balcony
n Pool & BBQ area
n Walking distance to beach
Starting from $166*
DOLPHIN HOLIDAY
ACCOMMODATION
Per person,
based on 4 people
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Waterfront property
Private jetty
Some pet friendly cabins available
Starting from $213*
Per person,
twin share
Call 1300 303 766 or (07) 3821 0266
*Conditions apply. Subject to availability and vehicle ferry times selected. Off peak only. Excluding holiday periods.
Valid for selected dates in 2015/2016
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DOLPHIN HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
Dolphin Holiday Accommodation offers a range of affordable rental properties at both Point Lookout and Amity Point.
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Our experienced, friendly, local staff can help you find the perfect place to enjoy your time on Straddie, regardless of your budget.
Ring for a free brochure. We offer discounted barge fares. We provide all linen and offer a bed making service on request.
Address: Endeavour Street, Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8455 E: dolphin@straddie.info
www.straddie.info
PANDANUS PALMS HOLIDAY RESORT
n Fully self contained 2 & 3 bedroom villas n All villas have fantastic ocean views and private courtyards with BBQs n Linen provided
n Swimming pool n WiFi internet access and internet café in reception n Foxtel
n Tennis court n Movies at reception n Games room n The Whales Way Restaurant onsite
Address: 21 Cumming Parade, Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8106 E: bookings@pandanuspalmsresort.com
www.pandanuspalmsresort.com
THE ISLANDER HOLIDAY RESORT
Ideally located opposite Home Beach, nestled between the Hotel & the Bowls Club
n Fully self-contained air-conditioned studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available at affordable rates
n Resort offers a pool, tennis court, bbq area, Foxtel & wireless internet access
n Short walk to shops, restaurants, several beaches & recreational activities
Address: 41 East Coast Road, Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8388 E: info@stradbrokeislander.com.au
www.stradbrokeislander.com.au
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07 3409 8188 | reception@stradbrokehotel.com.au | www.stradbrokehotel.com.au
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SAMARINDA JEWEL BY THE SEA
SPECTACULAR VIEWS OVERLOOKING MAIN BEACH
n A short walk to the North Gorge Walk, beaches, shops & cafés n Swimming pool & BBQ area n Foxtel n Free WiFi in reception area
n 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments n Spacious & comfortable n Large verandahs n Self contained n Linen provided
Address: 1-5 Samarinda Drive, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3409 8785 E: reservations@samarinda.com.au
www.samarinda.com.au
RAY WHITE NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND
RAY WHITE NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND – THE ISLAND EXPERTS
n For sales, holiday and permanent rentals and exceptional property management n We manage a large range of properties to
suit all budgets – houses, units, townhouses – views, walk to beach, pet friendly n Visit our website for live availability or call
one of our friendly booking staff who can assist you with ferry bookings, linen hire and a wealth of local knowledge
Address: 4 Meegera Place, Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8255 E: straddie.qld@raywhite.com
www.visitstradbroke.com.au
WHALEWATCH OCEAN
BEACH RESORT
Whalewatch Ocean Beach Resort offers large
spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. We
have accommodation to suit all budgets
from our standard Ocean Side to our
Premium Ocean View apartments.
Whalewatch Resort overlooks Main Beach
and is walking distance to shops & cafes. The
perfect spot for watching whales migrate
north. The Resort features: Heated Pool; BBQ
Area; Games Room and small Gym.
Address: Samarinda Drive, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3409 8555
E: reservations@whalewatchresort.com.au
www.whalewatchresort.com.au
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SURFSTREET
STRADDIE VIEWS B&B
DID YOU KNOW...
You can collect your prescriptions at
Surf Street – enquire within.
OPEN 7 DAYS
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Surfboards & Skateboards n Beach Toys
Clothing & Swimwear n Suncare
Sunglasses & Hats n Souvenirs
Address: Shops 3 & 4/15 Mooloomba Road,
Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8000
FB: www.facebook.com/surfstreet
Instagram: @surfstreet4183
Located next to Fishes café
Features 2 private queen suites with ensuite
bathrooms and courtyards. Fridge, TV, tea &
coffee. Wonderful ocean views from deck
where a delicious hot breakfast is served.
Complimentary Port & Chocolates on arrival.
Address: 26 Cumming Parade, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3409 8875
E: straddiebedandbrekky@bigpond.com
www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au/
accommodation/straddie-views-bedbreakfast
The perfect place
to stay and play on straddie…
Nestled in the midst of white
sandy beaches and kilometres
of rolling surf, Allure Stradbroke
Resort offers the perfect
hideaway. It is located within an
easy stroll to Point Lookout and
impressive views of Moreton
Island and its surrounds.
The fully self-contained shacks
and one, two, three and four
bedroom villas are located just
two minutes from Home Beach.
Perfect for a family getaway,
couples retreat or group outing,
the resort boasts a range of
facilities including heated
swimming pool, gymnasium,
children’s playground and
tour desk.
R O O M FA C I L I T I E S
DINING
A variety of dining options to
tantalise your taste-buds are
located close by.
> Air conditioning
COME TOGETHER
> Full kitchen (villas)
Kitchenette (shacks)
Allure Stradbroke Resort has
access to many enticing venues
across the island, suitable for a
range of events. Contact us today
to book your next function.
> Microwave
> BBQ facility on deck
> Coffee and tea
making facilities
> Ironing facilities
> Satellite/cable tv
> Direct dial telephone
> All linen provided (except
beach and pool towels)
FROM THE AIRPORT
Stradbroke Island is Brisbane’s
most accessible island. Allure
Stradbroke Resort is a 45-minute
drive and 45-minute ferry trip
from Brisbane Airport.
book your holiday today
to relax a little bit longer!
R E S O R T FA C I L I T I E S
> 75 Self-contained
Shacks and Villas
> BBQ facility on deck
in every room type
> Heated swimming pool
> Kids facilities
> Edible Guest Garden
> WIFI only in common areas
ACTIVITIES NEAR
THE HOTEL
> Beauty, massage and tours
> Diving
> Whale watching
> Kayaking
> Surfing
> Sand boarding
DOWNLOAD OUR NEW BOOKING APP
1800 555 200
allurestradbroke.com.au
email reservations@allurestradbroke.com.au
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DOLPHIN REAL ESTATE
POINT LOOKOUT PHARMACY
Finding dream homes since 1993
NEXT DOOR TO STRADBROKE ISLAND
MEDICAL CENTRE
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Address: 1 Endeavour Street,
(PO Box 168) Point Lookout
P: (07) 3409 8777 F: (07) 3409 8766
M: 0418 752 766
E: sales@dolphinrealestate.com.au
www.dolphinrealestate.com.au
FREE Professional advice
FREE Webster packing
FREE Blood pressure monitoring
PROMPT Prescription service
Vitamins
Baby needs
Perfumes
Beauty and cosmetic products
Skin care and gifts
Faxing and photocopying services
Gift lines
Cold drinks and icecreams
Coffee - fresh ground beans!
First aid supplies and sunscreens
Address: Shop 1 / 4 Kennedy Drive, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3409 8661 F: (07) 3409 8662
E: pointlookoutpharmacy@gmail.com
ANCHORAGE ON STRADDIE – BEACHFRONT ISLAND RESORT
DISCOVER STRADBROKE
WHERE THE BEACH IS YOUR BACKYARD…
Quiet, self-contained Studio, One bed,
Two bed and Three bed Units.
n Direct access to Home Beach
n Salt water pool & sauna
n Poolside bbqs
n Free wireless internet poolside
n Foxtel
n Gift shop, art gallery & hairdresser
n Licensed restaurant
n Conference/training room
Ideally located on a sheltered pristine beach,
Anchorage is walking distance to the hotel,
bowls club and local markets.
Address: East Coast Road, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3409 8266
E: anchorage@stradbrokeresorts.com.au
www.stradbrokeresorts.com.au
MANTA LODGE AND SCUBA CENTRE
Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre is just
a 30 second walk from Home Beach,
Point Lookout. Accommodation ranges
from 4 to 8 bed dorms, twin share or
double rooms with shared bathroom
and kitchen accommodating 60 in total,
with all linen provided. The facilities
include a large common room with
TV, pool table, ping pong table, BBQ,
outdoor and indoor seating. Wireless
internet access is also available. Daily
dives and snorkelling to some of
Queensland’s best dive sites. Half day
4WD tours, surfboard and body board
hire can be arranged.
Address: 132 Dickson Way, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3409 8888
E: info@mantalodge.com.au
www.mantalodge.com.au
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Managing over 90 premium beach houses
and apartments, Discover Stradbroke is
Straddie’s most trusted accommodation
provider. With beach front and ocean views,
you can always find the perfect holiday
house with Discover Stradbroke.
Address: 3/23 Mooloomba Road,
Point Lookout P: (07) 3415 3949
E: bookings@discoverstradbroke.com.au
www.discoverstradbroke.com.au
STRADDIE CAMPING
FEEL THE SPIRIT OF QUANDAMOOKA COUNTRY
Straddie Camping offers a relaxing island camping getaway, on idyllic North Stradbroke Island. Surrounded by native bushland, 6 beachside
camping grounds offer powered and unpowered tent, camper trailer and caravan sites, and fully equipped cabins.
For more ‘back to nature’ camping, there are also hundreds of dog friendly beachside campsites,
nestled among the sand dunes overlooking the Island’s iconic beaches.
We also sell the 4WDrive Vehicle Access Permits required for driving on the Island’s beaches, and to the beach camping areas.
Address: 1 Junner Street, Dunwich P: (07) 3409 9668 E: info@straddiecamping.com.au
www.straddiecamping.com.au
STRADBROKE 4WD TOURS AND CAMPER TRAILER HIRE
VISIT Straddie for the day on our full
day 4WD tour including water taxi
tickets and lunch.
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Wildflowers in spring
Koalas and dolphins all year
Magnificent birdwatching
Pristine lakes, clean beaches and waters
STAY over in one of our camper trailers:
your choice of town or beach sites. Campers
fully equipped and transported, set up and
pulled down for you.
Contact Bill on (07) 3409 8051
M: 0438 098 059
E: straddie4wd@bigpond.com
www.straddie4wdtours.com
Campfires
Did you know?
n That the average-sized campfire is
capable of generating over 500 degrees
of heat after burning for only three hours.
n That the average-sized campfire when
extinguished with sand or dirt retains up
to 100 degrees of heat for eight hours.
n That the average-sized campfire when
extinguished with a bucket of water
retains little or no heat after a period of
ten minutes.
Remember any campfire that is left
unattended for any period of time,
particularly overnight, should be
extinguished by using a bucket of water,
not sand or dirt.
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Eating Out
The eating out
experience is as
diverse as any
great mainland
destination – with
one exception – the
seafood comes
direct from the sea
to the island.
Straddie oysters, Moreton Bay prawns
and locally caught fish are all in
abundant supply, just waiting to be
savoured by seafood lovers. The oysters
are harvested fresh from local oyster
beds and the trawlers deliver their catch
daily so you are assured of eating the
freshest seafood available.
Local seafood is a regular feature on the
menu, or you might prefer to grab some
fresh prawns and ice cold beers to enjoy
outdoors.
Seafood aside, there’s plenty more to
tempt all palates, and it’s available in
an equally diverse array of settings
ranging from casual cafés to à la carte
restaurants.
Begin your day with a scrumptious
breakfast. There are a variety of quaint
cafés at Point Lookout, Amity Point
and Dunwich offering tasty treats from
tempting menus.
Throughout the day keep your eye out
for selections from the hand painted
signboards outside many popular eating
places offering light, home cooked
delights.
Options include gourmet café-style
meals served in a shady garden
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courtyard or overlooking sweeping
views of the Pacific Ocean. Maybe a
takeaway hamburger or freshly-made
roll will hit the spot after a morning
spent surfing.
The island also has a number of clubs
serving up hearty bistro-style meals.
Some clubs feature special dining nights
including great value ‘all you can eat’
buffets or home cooked roast dinners.
If you’re looking for something a bit
more formal, the island is also home to
a selection of restaurants. Relax over a
cocktail before dinner, choose from the
à la carte menu and treat yourself to a
special night out – island style. Options
include seafood, modern Australian and
Mediterranean cuisine.
If you want to make the most of the
island’s natural beauty, you may choose
to round up the troops and enjoy fish
and chips or locally made pizza in one of
the parks overlooking the bay and watch
the sun set over the mainland.
From scrambled eggs to coffee and cake,
delicious gelati to seafood platters, or
a freshly grilled pub steak to a pie from
the bakery – the choice is entirely yours.
SISCO’S PHILLY CHEEZ
Delicious hearty healthy food all day
long – homestyle burgers, cheese steaks,
smoked BBQ brisket, southern fried chicken,
hot dogs, great coffee plus so much more.
Open 8.30am – 8.00pm.
Address: 1 Endeavour St, Point Lookout (just up the
hill from Bob’s Shop next to Dolphin Real Estate)
P: (07) 3415 3628
Find us on Facebook and Instagram!
www.phillycheez.com.au
FISHES CAFÉ
THE PRAWN SHACK
With a variety of weekly dinner specials and
an awesome breakfast and lunch menu,
Fishes at the Point is open 7 days a week
and is the ultimate stop for fresh, hearty
seafood!
Open Wed – Sat, 10am to 4pm & Sun 10am
to 2pm. Offering a selection of premium,
award-winning, fresh produce including
Straddie Prawns, Bugs, Crabs and Oysters,
Live Organic Mussels plus fresh fish such as
local Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Yellow Fin
Tuna and Cone Bay Ocean Barramundi.
Address: 15 Mooloomba Road, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3415 3444
E: fishes@discoverstradbroke.com.au
www.fishesatthepoint.com.au
Address: Mintee Street, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3415 3436
FB: www.facebook.com/theprawnshack
BOB’S SHOP
FOODWORKS PTY LTD
LOOK BEACH BAR CAFÉ
The place to be..... Welcome to the LOOK –
your first choice for fun dining and
refreshment at Point Lookout.
n Panoramic ocean views n Great coffee
n Wonderful food n Gourmet pizza
n Fully licensed cocktail bar n Fine wines
n Friendly staff n Regular live music
OPEN 7 DAYS 6.30AM TO 9.00PM
n Groceries n Bait & tackle
n Fruit & vegetables n Gas cylinders
Address: Cnr Mintee Street
& Mooloomba Road, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3415 3390
E: look@beachbarcafe.com
www.beachbarcafe.com
Address: 2 Endeavour Street, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3409 8271
www.foodworkspointlookout.com.au
BAZ’S BEACH BAR & GRILL
B R E A K FA S T • L U N C H • D I N N E R
B E A C H S I D E • TA K E AWA Y S
PH 3409 8041
B R E A K FA S T • L U N C H • Opening
D I N N E R Hours: Breakfast from 7am, lunch 12pm and dinner from 5pm
B E A C H S I D E • TA K E AWA Y S
Woodfire Pizza, steaks, ribs and seafood. Fully licensed with Craft Beer on tap.
PH 3409 8041
Address: 110-112 Dickson Way, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3409 8041
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Weddings
North Stradbroke
Island and your
wedding ...
a magical
combination!
Set your special day against the serene
backdrop of North Stradbroke Island’s
magical natural beauty.
The island is the perfect wedding
destination, with the choice of several
picturesque locations for the ceremony
and a diverse range of venues to suit all
tastes and styles for your reception.
North Stradbroke Island gives you the
option of a breathtaking white sandy
beach wedding with numerous sites on
offer. Plus, you’ll be comforted knowing
Straddie enjoys a sub-tropical climate,
which means perfect weather conditions
almost every day of the year.
If you prefer a wedding against a
glittering, calm seascape setting, you can
position yourselves to overlook the beach
and exchange vows while taking in the
superb views. Otherwise enjoy the raw,
rugged headland as a scenic backdrop for
your day.
For the reception, choose from an intimate
space for your guests, or let Straddie cater
for a lavish affair with fantastic venues
that will make your wedding day one of
the most memorable.
If you are looking to leave the planning
to the experts, then find details of
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everything you may need in the
Stradbroke Island Holidays Wedding
Guide. You’ll find everything from iconic
venues, a comprehensive selection of
accommodation choices and details on
photographers with some of the best
locations on offer.
And on that note, what an ideal spot for
photos! There are an abundance of
unique and timeless locales for
photography of family, friends and of
course, the bridal party.
Stradbroke Island Holidays can also
organise your island wedding for you
by providing valuable advice on island
wedding services, as well as transfers and
accommodation for you and your guests.
It’s the ideal location for not only a
wedding, but a holiday destination for
your guests or possibly a honeymoon.
Why not discover North Stradbroke
Island over a few days or even a week by
staying on and enjoying the relaxed island
atmosphere.
Easily accessible from Brisbane, North
Stradbroke Island is an unspoiled
destination for your special day, with the
added bonus of relishing in a tropical
island environment so close to the city.
POINT LOOKOUT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
CATERING FOR WEDDINGS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS
n Full bar facilities available n Magnificent Pacific Ocean views n Venue also suitable for school camps
Venue Hire Guide available by contacting Stradbroke Island Holidays.
POINT BAR
n Open to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoons n Also open further during school holidays
P: (07) 3821 0266 E: weddings@stradbrokeholidays.com.au
STRADBROKE ISLAND
MARRIAGE CELEBRANT
BY THE SEASIDE
DAVE THELANDER
WEDDING CELEBRANT
By The Seaside offers affordable yet
elegant wedding styling on the beautiful
North Stradbroke Island.
INGRID E. DE HEUS C.M.C – Ingrid’s warm
personality combines with your ideas to
create a unique and memorable ceremony
in an idyllic island location: on a white sandy
beach, a rocky headland overlooking the
blue ocean or a bush setting on a lake shore.
P: (07) 3409 7793 / 0408 770 924
E: ingrid.dandelion7@icloud.com
stradbrokeis.marriagecelebrant@gmail.com
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter
weddings – we customise our services to
each client. From ad-hoc rentals to
packages for any budget, we do it all.
LET US PUT THE “LOVE” INTO YOUR LIVES.
Please visit www.bytheseaside.com.au
and have a look at our packages to start
planning your perfect day now!
n You will LOVE the location n You will
LOVE the service n You will LOVE the
celebrant n You will LOVE each other!
P: 0400 001 639
E: contact@bytheseaside.com.au
FB: www.facebook.com/bytheseaside
Instagram: instagram.com/bytheseasideevents
www.bytheseaside.com.au
Memories made in Heaven on Straddie
MR ENTERTAINMENT
Getting married? Why not rock up in
style in a 1974 VW Kombi that will be
sure to turn heads!
Why hire multiple companies and pay
multiple barge fares when I can cater
for all your entertainment needs.
Let me set the mood at your ceremony
with your favourite songs followed by
live acoustic tunes or DJ beats before
and during the reception.
I’m also an experienced MC, so if you’re
struggling to find someone with the
nerves then leave it to me.
Ask how I can customise and spice up
your special day.
P: 0433 195 944 E: mattross1085@gmail.com
Instagram: MRENTERTAINMENTAUS
FB: facebook.com/EntertainmentAustralia
“Your” local Straddie Celebrant
Dave Thelander P: (07) 3409 9502
E: dave@straddiekingfishertours.com.au
SNAPSHOTS OF STRADDIE
n Weddings
n Portraits
n Home décor & wall art
n Gifts & souvenirs
Address: 1 Endeavour Street, Point Lookout
P: (07) 3415 3628 E: sos@juliesisco.com.au
www.juliesisco.com.au
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Cultural
Activities
Aboriginal people
can see things
through nature,
and have learned
to live with and
respect the
environment.
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The knowledge of the Quandamooka
(Moreton Bay) people has been passed
down through many generations and
with such a close affinity with nature,
they have learned to read the signs that
tell them such things as when to expect
a large school of fish or where honey
can be found.
The sea eagle is known as Merriginpah
and the Quandamooka people used
this sea bird when hunting for schools
of fish. The bird flying over the water
would show them where the fish were
located and the people could then
prepare for the catch.
When the lorikeets are plentiful it is
a good season for sea mullet, or when
the wattle is in flower it signals the
beginning of the tailor season. When the
Hop bush blooms, oysters are at their
best and when the blackbutt is in flower,
it means that parrot fish are in the bay.
This is just some of the knowledge that
has been handed down through the
generations and is still used today to
provide food for local families. There
is an opportunity for both educational
groups and individuals to experience
these traditions and skills through the
cultural workshops that are provided on
the island.
The Salt Water Murris’ – Quandamooka
Art Gallery is one of a handful of
galleries in Australia that is owned and
fully operated by Indigenous people.
The centre has a diverse and inspiring
display of traditional and contemporary
artwork by local Indigenous artists who
are all descendants of the Quandamooka
clans. The gallery is located at
3 Ballow Road.
The North Stradbroke Island Historical
Museum in Welsby Street, Dunwich also
has information on the island’s rich
Indigenous history.
The Quandamooka people’s desire is
that future generations will value their
stories and come to understand and
appreciate the connection they have
to the islands and waterways of
Moreton Bay.
CONFERENCES ― STRADBROKE ISLAND HOLIDAYS
With its close proximity to Brisbane, North Stradbroke Island is the ideal destination for conferences or business gatherings. Travelling to the
island is convenient by regular fast passenger ferry services or vehicle ferry services from Cleveland. The island offers a range of conference
facilities, accommodation options and activities that will ensure your event is organised professionally to provide the best possible outcomes.
Our conference coordinator can provide a comprehensive proposal to cover all of your needs.
For further information on North Stradbroke Island Conferences contact: Stradbroke Island Holidays
P: (07) 3821 0266 E: conferences@stradbrokeholidays.com.au www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au
EDUCATIONAL TOURISM ― STRADBROKE ISLAND HOLIDAYS
Stradbroke Island Holidays offers schools and groups a convenient booking service for accommodation, catering, day tours, island activities,
cultural workshops and transfers on North Stradbroke Island. We can assist you in coordinating day excursions or school camps and can plan
an itinerary to suit your needs and budget.
P: (07) 3821 0266 E: schools@stradbrokeholidays.com.au
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Experiences
North Stradbroke
Island offers a
diverse range of
experiences for
everyone – whether
you like a bit of
adventure and
fun or want a more
relaxing holiday.
SURFING
The waves that roll into Straddie’s beaches
have created a strong surfing culture on the
island, and with it a number of
internationally acclaimed surfers. The
Straddie Assault which is held in October
each year is the best chance to see the
island’s surfing talent. Main Beach and
Cylinder Beach offer the best surf
conditions, and are very popular with body
surfers, body boarders and board riders.
BEACH YOGA
Beach yoga is generally available in the
early mornings. Run by local teachers, it’s a
great way to relax and rejuvenate. Please
check the noticeboards at the local stores
for dates and times.
MARKETS
The popular Point Lookout Sunday markets at
the community hall are the best place to pick
up some of the island’s fantastic local products,
including unique art and crafts, homemade
jams or organic honey. The markets are held
over two days on long weekends – check the
hall noticeboard for dates.
FISHING
Whether you are an avid angler or a holiday
fisherman, Straddie offers plenty of places
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to cast a line or launch your boat. Those
who don’t have their own gear or want a bit
more adventure can join a fishing tour with
one of the local fishermen.
SCUBA DIVING
The island’s 5 star PADI dive centre offers
daily scuba dive and snorkel trips. The most
popular dive sites are Flat Rock, Boat Rock,
Manta Ray Bommie and Shag Rock. All levels
of divers are catered for.
4WD GUIDED TOURS
Several tour operators offer fully-guided
4WD tours which are an ideal way to
explore out of the way island highlights if
you don’t have your own vehicle. You’ll
discover magical spots including freshwater
lakes and beautiful beaches and bushland,
always with time for a swim.
MORE ISLAND ADVENTURES
If you are still looking for a fun way to spend
a day, sea kayaking is a popular choice.
Tours usually depart from beautiful Cylinder
Beach (depending on weather conditions)
and often include snorkelling. Another
popular activity is sand boarding – join a
tour, grab a board and hit the “sand slopes”!
Bookings are essential.
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YURA
NORTH STRADBROKE
ISLAND SURF SCHOOL
STRADDIE
KINGFISHER TOURS
n Fully qualified coaches
n Small groups for more one on one
Things for you to do!
n Sand boarding in the desert
n 4WD tour with BBQ lunch
n Fishing trips n Amazing kayak adventures
n You follow! Tag-Along-Tours
n Humpback whale watching
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For bookings and enquiries
P: (07) 3409 9502 or
“Barefoot Dave’s” hotline: 0409 123 586
E: info@straddiekingfishertours.com.au
www.straddiekingfishertours.com.au
assistance
Superb location at Cylinder Beach
Quality equipment and delivery
Personalised lessons to meet client needs
Great for school camps or corporate groups
Surfboard and body board hire available
Address: 9 Boreen Street, Point Lookout
P: 0407 642 616
E: murraytaylor57@bigpond.com
www.northstradbrokeislandsurfschool.com.au
STRADDIE ADVENTURES
Come and enjoy a fun and memorable day with new local owners, Luke and Deb.
Instructors are fully qualified, fun, a bit crazy and ready to meet your needs.
WE OFFER ACTIVITIES THAT ARE FUN FOR ALL AGES!
n Sea Kayaking/Snorkelling Tours n Sand Boarding Tours n Kayak and Paddleboard Hire
n Group Bookings (Schools, Universities, Corporate) n Camps n Team Building Activities
P: 0433 171 477 E: info@straddieadventures.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/StraddieAdventures
www.straddieadventures.com.au
Caring for Straddie
How you can help us
to keep Caring for Straddie:
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nsist on a calico bag or
biodegradable plastic bag OR
bring your own.
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Take a Pocket Ashtray with you
when you go travelling around the
island.
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T
ake your rubbish back with you
to where you are staying and
place your recyclable materials in
the recycling bins provided.
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Adopt a minimal impact approach
– leave only footprints, take only
photos!
Caring for Lakes
and Streams:
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B
ecause the lakes and
waterways of North Stradbroke
Island are not regularly flushed,
they are particularly sensitive to
pollution and an artificial
increase in nutrients.
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owered craft are NOT permitted
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on Brown Lake or Blue Lake.
By Caring for Straddie together, we
can enjoy the island’s
natural beauty for years to come.
ever use soap, toothpaste or
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detergents in the waterways as
these promote the growth of
algae and affect the purity of the
water and aquatic life. Take water
at least 50 metres from the shore
to wash dishes or shower.
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Some images courtesy of David Biddulph
& Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre
Marine
Life
Whether you are
diving in the waters
off Straddie or
spotting whales and
dolphins from the
rocky headlands of
Point Lookout, the
marine life of the
island will amaze you.
North Stradbroke Island is a fantastic location
for spotting and observing marine life. From
the ferry crossing to the North Gorge walk,
the visitor to Straddie can see dolphins,
whales, dugongs, manta rays and turtles.
The best viewing points are located along
the headlands and are all within walking
distance of accommodation properties at
both Amity Point and Point Lookout.
DOLPHINS
The waters surrounding North Stradbroke
Island are home to both bottlenose and
Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins and are
visited by common and spinner dolphins.
The area provides an abundance of
bountiful foraging habitats for dolphins
such as seagrass beds, mudflats, reefs and
mangroves.
Point Lookout has a large population of
resident bottlenose dolphins which varies
seasonally between 700–1000 individuals.
They can be seen feeding, sleeping and
riding the waves in Frenchman’s Bay and off
Cylinder Beach. This is the largest reported
population of bottlenose dolphins in the
smallest area in the world.
Norm’s Seat cliff-top observation point
on the North Gorge walk at Point Lookout
offers an excellent view of bottlenose and
Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins playing and
surfing the waves with the board riders.
DUGONGS
Moreton Bay is a well-known marine park
and is one of the few places in the world
where large numbers of dugongs can be
found. These captivating creatures inhabit
shallow tropical waters and are listed as
vulnerable to extinction by the World
Conservation Union. There are believed
to be 600 to 700 dugongs who call the
Moreton Bay area home. Although very shy,
these mammals can be seen around Amity
Point or during the crossing to the island
from the mainland.
MANTA RAYS
The manta ray is a graceful and acrobatic
animal and is the largest of the rays. While
closely related to the shark, the manta ray
is harmless and usually relaxed around
divers, often allowing an up close and
personal experience! A noted site for divers
and snorkellers is Manta Ray Bommie, just
off Point Lookout, which is one of the best
places to dive with manta rays in Brisbane
and is mentioned by Queensland Tourism as
one of Queensland’s top dive sites! Groups
of three to four manta rays can usually be
spotted during the summer months, when
numerous rays converge on Manta Ray
Bommie to be cleaned by smaller fish.
TURTLES
Green and loggerhead marine turtles
inhabit the sub-tropical waters surrounding
North Stradbroke Island. They are longliving, taking up to 50 years to reach
maturity. Turtles have separate locations
for breeding and feeding and thus some
turtles can travel from as far away as Papua
New Guinea and New Caledonia to nest
on Stradbroke Island. Female turtles come
ashore between December and February
to lay their eggs, something they can do
up to four times a season! Frenchman’s
and Deadman’s beaches are usually the
preferred location for turtle nesting.
Moreton Bay is the only place in the world
where turtles and dugongs still live on the
doorstep of a major city.
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Whale
Watching
Each year between
June and November
visitors flock to
Point Lookout
to witness the
annual migration
of the humpback
whales.
The North Gorge headland at Point
Lookout is considered one of the best
land-based whale watching sites in the
world, not only because it is right next to
the ‘whale highway’, but also because it
is only 35m above sea level, making it a
prime viewing platform.
2. FOOTPRINTS
The whales travel north past the headland
early in the season as they make their
way to the calving grounds around the
Whitsundays and Hervey Bay. As the year
moves on, they return south to their home
in the Antarctic, this time with their new
babies in tow.
This is the most spectacular manoeuvre.
With two or three beats of its tail, the whale
pushes itself into the air throwing itself
backwards creating a tremendous slap and
splash as its body hits the water.
Whale watchers marvel as hundreds
of the great creatures swim by, often
performing for their audience as they
throw their massive bodies from the water
in spectacular breaches, or slam the water
with powerful tail slaps and create water
spouts with their ‘blows’ as they surface.
WHALE WATCHER’S GUIDE
1. THE BLOW
This is usually the first sign of whales
in the distance or at close range and it
appears above the surface of the water
like a blast of steam. This occurs when
a whale expels its breath through the
blowhole on the top of its head. They
release at up to 450km/hr and can reach
up to 5m in height making it visible from a
distance of up to 2km.
Whales leave a greasy film on the surface
of the water – this slick area is known as a
footprint. This mark is left from the flukes
on the whale’s tail, from the downward
stroke in their swimming motion.
3. BREACHING
4. SPY HOPPING
Whales are very inquisitive creatures, and it is
common for them to poke their heads vertically
out of the water and have a good look around!
5. PECTORIAL FIN EXTENSION
This move will create waves! The whale will
wave their fins whilst lying on their back,
slapping their fins onto the surface of the water.
6. TAIL SLAP
This move involves slapping the tail
fluke down flat on the water – this can be
heard for many kilometres and is a way of
communicating position to other whales.
7. PEDUNCLE SLAP
The peduncle is the muscular part of the
body nearest to the tail flukes. In this
movement the tail is slapped in a sideways
motion like a karate chop. It is believed to
be a sure sign of aggression.
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Island
Environment
The Point Lookout
headland and
surrounds offer
excellent viewing
for seabird
watching.
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More rare and vagrant species have
been found here than at any other
terrestrial locality in Australia. Seabirds
to look for are crested terns, short-tailed
shearwaters, pied cormorants, lesser
frigate birds, Australasian gannets and
noddys. You can find them feeding in the
waters around the headland.
The majestic white-bellied sea eagle,
the whistling kite with its shrill call, and
the distinctive rust brown and white
Brahminy kite are a few of the birds-ofprey commonly seen gliding over the
shoreline and headlands in search of
small mammals, crabs and fish.
Grey kangaroos can sometimes be seen
feeding on the grass around the North
Gorge walk in the early morning and late
afternoon. They are accustomed to seeing
people and, if observed quietly, a range of
their behaviours can be enjoyed at close
quarters. However, patience is needed to
spot the rarer and extremely shy wildlife,
such as the golden wallaby.
Seventeen island vertebrate species are
rated as being biologically important.
These include the agile wallaby,
water mouse, the skink (anamalopus
truncates), “acid” frogs and the Golden
Stradbroke Wallaby. This wallaby is a
uniquely coloured variety of the swamp
wallaby which occurs only on North and
South Stradbroke Islands. Many of the
island’s vertebrate animals are rare or
uncommon species and populations are
small, leading to genetic distinctness.
This combined with their shy, secretive
natures means only a handful of species
are encountered. Larger species are
nocturnal and are especially vulnerable
to uncontrolled domestic animals and
road traffic.
Stradbroke’s lakes include Blue Lake,
Brown Lake, the Keyholes, Eighteen Mile
Swamp and a series of small lagoons.
Early morning or dusk is the best time
to see wildlife such as forest birds,
goannas, blue tongue lizards and other
reptiles.
Brown Lake is easily accessible by
conventional vehicle and has amenities
such as picnic tables, BBQs and a
composting toilet. The natural bushland
surrounding the lake is home to many
delicate wildflowers, including small
ground orchids. In calm conditions, the
lake also offers peaceful reflections.
The Keyholes are a freshwater system of
rehabilitated mining lakes and lagoons
which stretch over 4.5km. These lakes are
now home to the island’s massive open
air aviary of more than 250 species of
native birds.
Stradbroke has its own population of
koalas, found near the western swamps,
Swan Bay area and around Amity. Koala
habitat is protected and managed closely
to ensure this unique population is
preserved. Mining rehabilitation and
many domestic yards have also become
habitats for this national iconic species.
The headland areas at Point Lookout are
made of volcanic rock, estimated to be
120 to 200 million years old. Except for
small outcrops of rocks at Dunwich,
Stradbroke is composed entirely of sand
and sand dunes.
These dunes are precious to the island’s
ecology. Formed in glacial times these
large parabolic dunes have migrated across
almost the entire width of the island.
Frontal dune vegetation traps sand and
stabilises the fore dunes which form the
buffer zone between the beach and the
land. The dune stability is very dependent
on retention of covering vegetation,
such as the pigface (coastal noon flower)
ground-creeping plant.
If the vegetation is disturbed or removed,
the dunes quickly become mobile and
cannot replenish the sand to the beaches.
Pandanus palms are also important dune
stabilisers and can thrive in the most
precarious places. The Pandanus palm
has a separate male and female plant and
bears large segmented fruits that turn
orange when ripe.
Other plants that are easy to find and
identify include grass trees, several
species of banksia (especially the Wallum
and coastal), the beautiful wedding bush,
blueberry ash, and tuckeroos with bright
orange berries. All of these plants provide
habitats and great food for the numerous
birds such as rainbow lorikeets, noisy
friarbirds (“leatherhead”) and fig birds.
Island ecosystems are known to be
very fragile because of their small size
and isolation. Their flora and fauna are
particularly vulnerable. Several species
are already endangered. Stradbroke’s
flora and fauna are protected, as most of
the island is transitioning to national park
because of its valuable and unique natural
landscapes.
Wetlands and swamps fringe the island’s
northern, eastern and southern shores and
inland lakes have formed within inland
depressions. Blue Lake (Karboora) and
the Eighteen Mile Swamp are freshwater
lakes fed from the vast underground
aquifer. Brown Lake (Bummiera) is
perched above the water table in a
depression where accumulated vegetation
forms an impervious layer to hold water.
These “perched” lakes are vulnerable to
disturbance of the impervious layer.
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Explore
Natural scenic bush
walks, freshwater
lakes, whale watching
vantage points and
world renowned
beaches await you
when you visit Straddie.
LAKES
North Stradbroke Island has an
outstanding freshwater lake system that
has been listed as one of the world’s most
ecologically important wetlands. These
waterways include Blue Lake, Brown Lake,
the Keyholes, Eighteen Mile Swamp, Myora
Springs and a series of small lagoons.
Blue Lake National Park’s Aboriginal name
is Kaboora, meaning ‘silent pool’, and offers
a quiet haven for visitors who come to
appreciate its natural beauty. Early morning
or dusk is the best time to spot wildlife
including kangaroos, wallabies, birds and
goannas. Blue Lake is not accessible by car.
From the car park, it is a 2.5km walk to the
lake. There are no facilities at Blue Lake. For
a different freshwater experience, Brown
Lake is fully accessible by any vehicle and
provides picnic tables, BBQs and toilets.
An ideal location to enjoy a picnic and a
refreshing swim, the lake is located 4km
from Dunwich and is accessed via the TransIsland Road.
HEADLAND WALKS
Straddie’s impressive headland walk,
named the North Gorge walk, is located
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at the north eastern end of Point Lookout
and is the best vantage point on the island
from which to watch the whales and other
marine life pass by.
The walk encompasses the best of both
worlds with its exposed and jagged
headland on one side and natural
bushland on the other. The North Gorge
walk leads up to a unique rock formation
known as the Blowhole, a fantastic
viewing platform from which to watch the
migrating humpback whales. This walk is a
Straddie icon and reveals just how pristine
and unspoiled the island truly is.
BEACHES
From the rolling surf at Point Lookout
to the calm waters of Amity Point and
Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island has a
range of beaches to suit your needs. The
Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club and
life guards provide patrols at Cylinder
and Main beaches, which are suitable
for swimming, surfing and fishing. Point
Lookout also provides access to Main
Beach and Flinders Beach. These beaches
can only be accessed with a 4WD
vehicle, however beach permits must be
purchased prior to access.
Day Trips
Whether you wish
to take your car or
discover the island
by foot, Straddie
is the perfect
destination for a
day trip.
Despite being located so conveniently close to
Brisbane, North Stradbroke Island offers a
whole new world to explore.
The starting point of your day trip to North
Stradbroke Island begins in the bayside town of
Cleveland, located only one hour from the Gold
Coast and 45 minutes from the Brisbane CBD.
The trip across Moreton Bay takes only 45
minutes by vehicle ferry, where you can enjoy a
coffee or light meal at the café on board. The
glass windows on the Big Red Cat provide an
excellent opportunity to spot an array of
marine life in the bay, including dolphins,
turtles, and sometimes even dugongs.
Alternatively, browse the impressive local
Aboriginal artworks on the Minjerribah vehicle
ferry while you cross the bay. If you are taking
the Stradbroke Ferries passenger ferry service,
the trip is a quick 25 minutes.
The ferries arrive in the small town of Dunwich,
which has a rich and interesting history. The
Dunwich area is called Goompie by the local
Aboriginal people, from a word meaning ‘pearl
oyster’. While you’re in Dunwich, take the
opportunity to visit the North Stradbroke Island
Historical Museum, the Salt Water Murris’ –
Quandamooka Art Gallery or enjoy a meal at
one of the cafés or clubs. There is also a
swimming enclosure located close to the ferry
terminal.
Once you are ready to make your way to Point
Lookout, you can either take the local bus
service or follow the signs along East Coast
Road all the way to the surf side of the island,
located only 20km from the township of
Dunwich. Alternatively you may like to visit
Amity Point, a quaint fishing village located at
the north western end of the island.
Whether you want to relax with spectacular
views across the ocean or explore rocky
outcrops, tidal pools and seemingly endless
beaches, Point Lookout has something for
everyone. The breathtaking North Gorge walk
is the perfect year-round vantage point for
spotting turtles, dolphins and manta rays, and
between June and November, one of the best
spots on the east coast to watch the annual
migration of humpback whales.
Point Lookout is home to an impressive variety
of restaurants, cafés and souvenir shops. You
can enjoy a simple fish and chip lunch, choose
from gourmet à la carte meals in a restaurant,
take your own picnic and even sample some of
Straddie’s famous fresh seafood from the local
fishermen.
For those who seek adventure, activities at
Point Lookout include guided 4WD tours, sand
boarding, surfing, scuba diving and snorkelling.
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Special
Events
November 2015
STRADDIE HOTEL
MELBOURNE CUP
LUNCHEON
Date: 3rd
Location: Stradbroke Hotel
– East Coast Road, Point
Lookout
Ph: 07 3409 8188
STRADDIE SHARKS OYSTER
FESTIVAL
Date: 14th
Location: Ron Stark Oval,
Dunwich
Ph: 07 3409 9216
MORETON BAY RESEARCH
STATION OPEN DAY
Date: 21st (10am – 3pm)
Location: Dunwich
Ph: 07 3409 9058
www.uq.edu.au/moreton-bayresearch-station
MANTA FEST
Date: 20th – 22nd
Location: Manta Lodge YHA &
Scuba Centre, Point Lookout
Ph: 07 3409 8888
December 2015
STRADDIE HOTEL
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
Date: 24th
Location: Stradbroke Island
Beach Hotel – East Coast
Road, Point Lookout
Ph: 07 3409 8188
July 2016
October 2016
MANTA FEST
Date: 5th – 7th
Ph: 07 3409 8888
NSI GOLF CLUB STRADDIE
AMBROSE
Date: TBC
Location: NSI Golf Club –
Trans-Island Road, Dunwich
Ph: 07 3409 9999
ISLAND VIBE FESTIVAL
Date: 28th – 30th
Location: Home Beach, Point
Lookout
Ph: 0432 986 748
DINNER AT DUSK
Date: 27th
Road, Point Lookout
Ph: 07 3409 8188
March 2016
STRADDIE SHARKS EASTER
CARNIVAL
Date: 26th
Dunwich
Ph: 07 3409 9216
LINES IN THE SAND, NATURE
ART ACTIONS AND BEACH
CLEAN UP
Date: March/April School
Holidays
Location: Point Lookout
Ph: 0418 729 822
May 2016
TURTLE FEST
Date: 13th – 15th
Ph: 07 3409 8888
NSI GOLF CLUB MOTHER’S
DAY HIGH TEA
Date: 8th
Location: NSI Golf Club –
Trans-Island Road, Dunwich
Ph: 07 3409 9999
MUSEUMS ALIGHT
Date: TBC
Location: North Stradbroke
Island Historical Museum –
15-17 Welsby Street, Dunwich
Ph: 07 3409 9699
STRADDIE CHAMBER MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Date: 22nd – 24th
Location: Pt Lookout Hall, Pt
Lookout Surf Life Saving Club,
Dunwich Hall
Ph: 07 3409 8931
STRADDIE HOTEL
SEAFOOD DAY
Date: 2nd
Road, Point Lookout
Ph: 07 3409 8188
WHALE FEST
Date: 25th – 27th
Ph: 07 3409 8888
QUANDAMOOKA FESTIVAL
Date: July to September
Location: North Stradbroke
Island
The festival brings together
a celebration of the
Quandamooka culture,
country and people.
Ph: 07 3415 2816
www.quandamookafestival.
com.au
August 2016
SHARK FEST
Date: 19th – 21st
Ph: 07 3409 8888
STRADDIE SALUTE
TRIATHLON FESTIVAL
Date: 14th
www.iconevents.com.au
STRADBROKE INDEPENDENT
WHOLESALERS
STRADBROKE 10 000 BOWLS
CARNIVAL
Date: TBC
Bowls Club
Ph: 07 3409 8182
January 2016
June 2016
September 2016
LINES IN THE SAND NATURE
AND ART WORKSHOPS
Date: 4th (10am – 3pm)
Location: Point Lookout Hall
Ph: 0418 729 822
JUNETUNES MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: TBC
Road, Point Lookout
Ph: 07 3409 8188
CLEAN UP
Date: September/October
School Holidays
Ph: 0418 729 822
STRADDIE HOTEL NEW
YEAR’S EVE FESTIVITIES
Date: 31st
Road, Point Lookout
Ph: 07 3409 8188
STRADBROKE HOTEL
AUSTRALIA DAY
CELEBRATION
Date: 26th
Road, Point Lookout
Ph: 07 3409 8188
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February 2016
CLEAN UP
Date: June/July School
Holidays
Ph: 0418 729 822
DINNER AT DUSK
Date: 17th
Road, Point Lookout
Ph: 07 3409 8188
STRADDIE ASSAULT
Date: TBC
E: nsisupreme@bigpond.com
November 2016
STRADDIE SHARKS
MELBOURNE CUP FASHION
PARADE
Date: 1st
Dunwich
Ph: 07 3409 9216
STRADDIE HOTEL
MELBOURNE CUP
LUNCHEON
Date: 1st
Location: Stradbroke Hotel
– East Coast Road, Point
Lookout
Ph: 07 3409 8188
STRADDIE SHARKS OYSTER
FESTIVAL
Date: TBC
Dunwich
Ph: 07 3409 9216
MORETON BAY RESEARCH
STATION OPEN DAY
Date: 19th
Location: Dunwich
Ph: 07 3409 9058
www.uq.edu.au/moreton-bayresearch-station
MANTA FEST
Date: 25th – 27th
Ph: 07 3409 8888
Markets
MARKETS 2015
Nov: 1st/15th/29th
Dec: 6th/13th/20th/27th
MARKETS 2016
Jan: 2nd/3rd/10th/17th/24th
Mar: 26th/27th
Apr: 3rd/10th/24th
June: 12th/26th
July: 3rd
Sep: 11th/18th/25th
Oct: 2nd/16th/30th
Nov: 13th/27th
Dec: 4th/11th/18th
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Caravan Park
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To Point Lookout 13km
To Dunwich 15km
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Patrolled Swimming
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Medical Centre
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Emergency
Dogs off leash
4
Post Office
Public
Telephones
ATM
11
Service Station
Camping
3
Public Toilets
6
10
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12
4. Allure Stradbroke Resort 5. Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre 6. Pandanus Palms Resort
Accommodation Point Lookout: 1. Anchorage Resort 2. Dolphin Holiday Accommodation 3. Dolphin Real Estate
7. Ray White & Accommodation Centre 8. Samarinda Resort 9. Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel | Spa Resort
10. Straddie View B&B 11. The Islander Resort 12. Whalewatch Resort 13. Discover Stradbroke 14. Foodworks
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North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah)
Flinders
Beach
Clayton
Road
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Coa
Roa
Myora
Springs
Bradburys Beach
Cylinder Beach
Deadmans Beach
Road
Ea
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Moreton Bay
(Quandamooka)
Home
Beach
Amity Point
Thankful Rest
Adder Rock
Cylinder
Beach
Recreation area boundary to low water mark
Vehicle access permit (VAP) required
Frenchmans Beach
Point Lookout
Gorge
Walk
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Co
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Keyholes
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Ea
Teerk Roo Ra
National Park
One
Mile
Brown Lake
Tazi
Cleveland
Adams Beach
Road
Karboora and
Neembeeba
lookout tracks
Dunwich
North
Stradbroke
Island
(Minjerribah)
Coochiemudlo
Island
Redland
Bay
een M
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Victoria
Point
Macleay
Island
Eight
Legend
Naree Budjong Djara
National Park
Teerk Roo Ra
National Park
Russell
Island
Pictogram legend
Parking
Main
Beach
Boat ramp
4WD access
Walking track
Lookout
South
Pacific
Ocean
Recreation area
boundary to low
water mark
Vehicle access
permit (VAP)
required
National park (Recovery)
Conservation park
Minjerribah
Recreation Area
Whale watching
Accommodation
Camping
Caravan site
4WD camping
Shower
Picnic table
General store
Wetland
Water
Sealed road
Moreton Bay
Marine Park
Swan
Bay
4WD access only
Restaurant
Petrol
Vehicle ferry
Passenger ferry
Marine park zone
Ferry line
Toilets
Scale
0
Dog on leash
2.5
5
7.5
10 km
© State of Queensland. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. MA639 May 2012
Moreton Bay
Marine Park
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Directory
ACTIVITIES,
ATTRACTIONS & TOURS
Manta Lodge
& Scuba Centre
132 Dickson Way,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8888
Historical Museum
15-17 Welsby St,
Dunwich
(07) 3409 9699
Cosy Cottages
Cnr Mirimar & Ballow St,
Amity Point
(07) 3409 7119
Snapshots of Straddie
1 Endeavour Street,
Point Lookout
(07) 3415 3628
Discover Stradbroke
3/23 Mooloomba Rd,
Point Lookout
(07) 3415 3949
Straddie Super Sports
18 Bingle Rd, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9252
Dolphin Holiday
Accommodation
1 Endeavour St,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8455
Surf Street
Shops 3+4/Mooloomba Rd,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8000
The Prawn Shack
Mintee St, Point Lookout
(07) 3415 3436
EATING OUT
North Stradbroke
Island Surf School
0407 642 616
Amity Point
Community Club
Clayton Rd, Amity Point
(07) 3409 7110
Point Lookout Markets
Point Lookout
Community Hall
(07) 3409 8798
Baz’s Beach Bar and Grill
Anchorage Resort, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8041
Salt Water Murris
Ballow Rd, Dunwich
(07) 3415 2373
Stradbroke 4WD Tours and
Camper Trailer Hire
8 Waller Crt, Point Lookout
0438 098 059
Coffee in Cylinders
Cylinder Beach on the beach
under the Pandanus tree
0418 982 226
Fishes Café
Mooloomba Rd,
Point Lookout
(07) 3415 3444
Straddie Adventures
0433 171 477
Island Fruit Barn
(07) 3409 9125
Straddie Kingfisher Tours
(07) 3409 9502
0409 123 586
Look Beach Bar Cafe
Cnr Mintee St & Mooloomba Rd,
Point Lookout
(07) 3415 3390
ISLAND SHOPPING
Amity Point
General Dealers
9 Ballow St, Amity Point
(07) 3409 7212
Bob’s Shop Foodworks
2 Endeavour St, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8271
Foodworks
5 Stradbroke Pl, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9444
Island Fruit Barn
(07) 3409 9125
Mal Starkey’s Seafood House
1 Donahue St, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8353
Noreen’s Seaside Shop
Anchorage Beachfront Resort,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8798
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Rufus King Seafoods
44 Sovereign Rd,
Amity Point
(07) 3409 7224
North Stradbroke Island Rugby
League & All Sports
Ron Stark Oval, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9216
Sea Shells Cafe
(07) 3409 7886
Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel |
Spa Resort
East Coast Rd, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8188
Manta Lodge &
Scuba Centre
132 Dickson Way,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8888
Pandanus Palms Resort
Cumming Pde, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8106
Ray White North
Stradbroke Island
4 Meegera Pl, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8255
Samarinda Resort
Samarinda Drv,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8785
Sea Shanties
9a Cook St, Amity Point
(07) 3409 7161
Spa Resort
(07) 3409 8188
3 Emmett Drv, Cleveland
(07) 3821 0266
Straddie Bungalows
(07) 3409 7017
Straddie Camping
Junner St, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9668
Straddie Sales & Rentals
(07) 3409 7126
Straddie Views B&B
26 Cumming Pde, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8875
EFTPOS LOCATIONS
Cash advances available
through local post offices
ATMS:
Spa Resort
Point Lookout Bowls Club
Foodworks Dunwich
Foodworks Point Lookout
EFTPOS facilities at many
locations on the island
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Discover Stradbroke
3/23 Mooloomba Rd,
Point Lookout
(07) 3415 3949
Dolphin Holiday
Accommodation
Endeavour St, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8455
Dolphin Real Estate
1 Endearour St,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8777
Ray White North
Stradbroke Island
4 Meegera Pl, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8255
Straddie Sales & Rentals
(07) 3409 7126
TRANSPORT
North Stradbroke
Island Bus Service
(07) 3415 2417
North Stradbroke
Island Cab Service
0408 193 685
Stradbroke Ferries
Emmett Drv, Cleveland
(07) 3488 5300
CHURCH SERVICES
St Peter Chanel
Catholic Church
Hopewell St, Point Lookout
(07) 3821 4902
St Paul’s The Cross
Catholic Church
Finnegan St, Dunwich
(07) 3821 4902
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Air Sea Rescue
Yabby St, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9338
Sisco’s Philly Cheez
1 Endeavour St, Point Lookout
(07) 3415 3628
The Islander Resort
(07) 3409 8388
ACCOMMODATION
Twenty Four Birch Street
Amity Point
0408 875 695
Ambulance Station
Oxley Pde, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9333
Whalewatch Ocean
Beach Resort
Samarinda Drv,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8555
Marie Rose Medical Centre
Cnr Oxley Pde & Petrie St,
Dunwich (07) 3409 9059
Open: Mon - Sun 9am - 1pm
& 2pm - 4pm
Allure Stradbroke Resort
(07) 3415 0000
Anchorage
Beachfront Resort
(07) 3409 8266
Ambulance/Police/Fire
000
Police Station
Junner St, Dunwich
(07) 3409 6020
Police Station
Yarrong Rd, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8627 /
(07) 3409 8638
Towing & Breakdowns
0428 288 128
Stradbroke Medical Centre
4 Kennedy Drv, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8660
Open: Mon - Fri
8.30am - 5pm
Yulu-Burri-Ba
Community Health
16 Dickson Way, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9596
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Alternate Heath Professionals Lenore Harvey | Bowen Therapy
Kinesiology, Massage
0407 694 804
Stradbroke Pharmacy
2/11 Ballow Rd, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9080
Maree’s Hair Design
Shop 2, Anchorage Resort
(07) 3409 8799
Point Lookout Pharmacy
Shop 1/4 Kennedy Drv,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8661
Surf Street
Shop 3+4, Mooloomba Rd,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8000
WEDDINGS
By the Seaside Events
Courtney Jackson
0400 001 639
Dave Thelander Celebrant
(07) 3409 9502
Flowers Designed
by Shelley
0429 425 606
Mr Entertainment
Matt Ross
0433 195 944
NSI Productions
Anton Pettersen
0419 528 785
Sheryl Gotje
Marriage Celebrant
0430 429 615
Stradbroke Island Photography
0409 356 965
0402 250 022
(07) 3821 0266
Stradbroke Island
Marriage Celebrant
Amity Point
(07) 3409 7793
GENERAL
Amity & Dunwich Hall Hire
0428 724 405
Minjerribah
Moorgumpin Elders
Dunwich
(07) 3409 9723
Moreton Bay
Research Station
Flinders Ave, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9058
Point Lookout Hall
(07) 3409 8798
Post Office
Ballow St, Amity Point
(07) 3409 7220
Open: Mon - Fri
9am - 5pm
Post Office
Meegera Pl,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8210
Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Post Office
3 Welsby St, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9010
Open: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm
Quandamooka Land &
Sea Management
(07) 3409 9599
Redlands IndigiScapes & Visitor
Information Centre
17 Runnymede Rd, Capalaba
1300 667 386
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Point Lookout Surf
Life Saving Club
Kennedy Drv, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8158
x x x Accommodation
x
x Ambulance
x x x ATM
x x x Bait & Tackle Shop
x x x BBQs
x
x Bottle Shop
x Butcher
x
x Bakery
Sibelco
www.sustainablestradbroke.
com.au
x x x Cafe / Restaurants
(07) 3821 0266
x x x Children’s Playground
Youthlink
0418 301 000
x
CLUBS
x
x x x Camping
x
x
x Chemist
x Churches
x x x Clubs
x Doctor
x x x EFTPOS
Amity Point
Community Club
Clayton Rd, Amity Point
(07) 3409 7110
Point Lookout Bowls Club
(07) 3409 8182
NSI Rugby League
& All Sports
Ron Stark Oval, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 9216
Stradbroke RSL
23 Mallon St, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9318
Point Lookout Surf
Life Saving Club
Kennedy Drv, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8158
x x x Garage / Fuel
x
x
Hotel
x Hospital
x x x LPG (BBQ only)
x
x
x
x Newsagency
Patrolled Beaches
x Police
x x x Post Office
x Primary School
x x x Public Telephone
x x x Public Toilets
x
Resorts
x x Swimming Enclosure
x x x Supermarket
x
x
The Straddie Golf Club
Trans Island Rd, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9999
x Gift Shop
x x x Holiday Houses
x
Little Ship Club
1 Yabby St, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9022
x Fruit shop
x
Surf Shop
x Sports Hire
Surf Life Saving Club
x Tennis Courts
x x x Take-Away
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DAILY VEHICLE FERRY TIMETABLE
DEPARTS CLEVELAND
DEPARTS DUNWICH
5:30am
Minjerribah
6:30am
Minjerribah
7:00am
Big Red Cat
8:00am
Big Red Cat
8:00am
Minjerribah
9:00am
Minjerribah
9:00am
Big Red Cat
10:00am
Big Red Cat
10:00am
Minjerribah
11:00am
Minjerribah
11:00am
Big Red Cat
12:00pm
Big Red Cat
12:00pm
Minjerribah
1:00pm
Minjerribah
1:00pm
Big Red Cat
2:00pm
Big Red Cat
2:00pm
Minjerribah
3:00pm
Minjerribah
3:00pm
Big Red Cat
4:00pm
Big Red Cat
4:00pm
Minjerribah
5:00pm
Minjerribah
5:00pm
Big Red Cat
6:00pm
Big Red Cat
6:00pm
 Minjerribah
7:00pm
 Minjerribah
7:00pm
 Big Red Cat
7:45pm
 Big Red Cat
8:00pm
 Minjerribah
9:00pm
 Minjerribah
Minjerribah
Big Red Cat
 Operates on Friday and Sunday only  Operates on Friday only
Timetables subject to change. Services depart from Emmett Drive, Cleveland. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure.
Travel time approximately 50 minutes each way. Bookings essential. Terms and Conditions apply.
Effective 15th September 2014
DEPARTS CLEVELAND
DEPARTS DUNWICH
4:55am
5:25am
5:55am –
6:25am
6:55am
–
7:25am
–
7:55am
–
8:25am
–
8:55am
–
9:25am
–
9:55am
–
10:25am–
10:55am
–
11:25am–
11:55am
–
12:25pm–
12:55pm
–
1:25pm
–
1:55pm
–
2:25pm
–
3:25pm
–
3:55pm
–
4:25pm
–
4:55pm
–
5:25pm
–
5:55pm
–
6:25pm
–
6:55pm
–
7:25pm –
7:55pm
DAILY WATER TAXI
TIMETABLE
Water Taxi
Connects with Transdev Bus Route 258 from Cleveland Shops and Train Station
Connects with bus from Point Lookout
 Does not operate on Saturday & Sunday  Operates on Friday only
Buses only connect with water taxi services not vehicle ferry services.
Timetable subject to change. Travel time is 25 minutes each way.
No bookings required.
(07) 3488 5300 www.stradbrokeferries.com.au

North Stradbroke Island

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