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NORTH
STRADBROKE
ISLAND
VISITOR GUIDE 2013
QUEENSLAND
AUSTRALIA
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
vehicle ferry (45 minutes) or fast passenger ferry (25 minutes).
North Stradbroke Island is blessed with sandy white 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 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 bushwalking, 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 cafes 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, a delightful Bed
& Breakfast, 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, laid-back atmosphere, abundant natural wonders and
activities on offer means all visitors are spoiled 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.
North Stradbroke Island - 2013 Tourist Guide
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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.
From Brisbane by Rail
Take the Citytrain 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 Stradbroke Fast Ferry.
Driving from the Gold Coast
Contents
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Welcome
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Amity Point
Dunwich
Stradbroke
Driving Distances
Point Lookout
Campfires
Eating Out
Island Map
Weddings
Cultural Activities
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From the Gold Coast by Bus/Rail
Fishing
Caring for Straddie
Buses depart from the Surfers Paradise bus terminal for the Brisbane
Transit Centre. Catch the Citytrain from the Transit Centre to Cleveland.
Regular buses depart Cleveland Station for Toondah Harbour where
you can catch a water taxi.
Explore
Driving from the Sunshine Coast or Brisbane Airport
Experiences
Surf Safety
Marine Life
Head south along the Gateway Motorway and over the Gateway Toll
Bridge. Turn left into Old Cleveland Road (approximately 5km) from
the bridge and follow the signs to Cleveland.
Whale Watching
Transport
Island Environment
Day Trips
Special Events
Directory
Stradbroke Island Holidays
North Stradbroke Island is easily accessible by Fast Ferry 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.
Climate
2/152 Shore Street West (PO Box 1439),
Cleveland 4163 QLD Australia
Phone: (07) 3821 0266 or 1300 303 766
info@stradbrokeholidays.com.au
www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au
This visitor guide was produced by
Stradbroke Island Holidays in 2013. 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 Tourism Queensland, David Biddulph,
Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre, Paul Ewart, Helen
Daintree, SimmsQuinn Photography, Illumina
Photography, Beautiful Beach Weddings, Brisbane
Marketing, Redland City Council,
and the Department of National Parks,
Recreation, Sport and Racing (NPRSR).
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.
A division of
North Stradbroke Island boasts a subtropical 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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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.
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.
You can pick up a copy of the North Stradbroke Island Heritage Trail from
the ferry terminal office at Cleveland or onboard 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
Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am to 2pm and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.
The Dunwich cemetery is also of historic significance, and contains the
graves of more than 8,000 people, most of which are unmarked, as well
as early European settlers.
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.
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 three Clubs, a favourite
place with locals and visiting boaties. For a quick bite, pizza or a
takeaway, there are the cafes 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 BBQ’s and a small childrens’ playground.
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DUNWICH FOODWORKS
Open 7 days  Groceries  Fruit & Veg  BBQ Chickens  ICE  ATM  DVDS
Address: 5 Stradbroke Place, Dunwich Phone: (07) 3409 9444
NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Minjerribah MOORGUMPIN
Moorgumpin
MINJERRIBAH
Elders-in-Council
AboriginalCORPORATION
Corporation
ELDERS-IN-COUNCIL ABORIGINAL
Conserving and presenting the history of North
Stradbroke Island. Open Tuesday–Saturday
10am-2pm and Sunday 11am-3pm.
Tours by arrangement.
 Adults $3.50  Children $1.00
 Concessions / Tour Groups $2.50
Address: 15–17 Welsby Street, Dunwich
Phone: (07) 3409 9699
Email: info@stradbrokemuseum.com.au
www.stradbrokemuseum.com.au
The Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders are
The elders are available for Cultural Talks
available
to deliver
Cultural Talks
for school
to schools
and university
students,
groups,
and
university students,
tourist
and community
community
groups and
overseas
visitors.
groups and overseas
visitors.
Bookings
essential.
Bookings essential.
Contact Aunty Marg
Phone
(07)
3409Marg
9723
Contact:
Aunty
(07)
3409
9783
Phone: (07)Fax
3409
9723
Fax:
(07)3409 9783
mmeic@bigpond.com
Email: mmeic@bigpond.com
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STRADDIE SUPER SPORTS
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NSI RUGBY LEAGUE AND
ALL SPORTS CLUB
Licensed club – Open from 10am daily
 Sharks Tooth Kitchen open 7 days  Lunch
12noon to 2pm & Dinner 6pm to 8pm (dine in or
takeaway)  Thursday – Trivia Nights & Monster
Raffles + Friday – Family Night & Membership Draw
& Raffles  Courtesy Bus available on Thursday
& Friday nights  Keno now available
Address: Ron Stark Oval, Corner Ballow &
Cunningham Streets, Dunwich
Phone: 07 3409 9216
Email: straddiesharks@bigpond.com.au
www.straddiesharks.com
27/10/11 12:45 PM
OPEN 7 DAYS
ISLAND FRUIT BARN
AND CAFE
Open 7 days. 7am to 5pm on weekdays
& 7am to 4pm on weekends. Offering fresh fruit
& vegetables, Gourmet groceries, Cafe & Nursery,
and vegetarian specialities. Menu changes daily.
 Camping gear  Bait & tackle
 Hire bikes & kayaks  Sporting goods
Address: 16 Bingle Road, Dunwich
Phone: (07) 3409 9125
Address: 18 Bingle Road, Dunwich QLD 4183
Phone: (07) 3409 9252
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THE LITTLE SHIP CLUB
The Little Ship Club could be Brisbane’s best kept secret!
Situated on the waterfront, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the view. Our bistro provides top class seasonal meals at very reasonable prices.
It’s also the perfect place to hold that special function. Give us a call or visit us at www.littleshipclub.com.au and our friendly staff will be only too happy to help.
Address: 1 Yabby Street, Dunwich Qld 4183 Phone: (07) 3409 9022 Fax: (07) 3409 9577
www.littleshipclub.com.au
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With the Straddie Sand Mining Community Fund now investing in the community, there
has never been a better time to get active within the North Stradbroke Island community.
The Community Fund is looking for new and exciting opportunities to work with community
groups to deliver positive investment into Straddie’s future, making the Island a better place to be.
To learn more about applying to the Fund or to submit an idea go to www.straddiefund.com.au.
From
To
Dunwich Brown Lake
Dunwich Blue Lake
Dunwich Causeway (Main Beach)
Dunwich
Myora Springs
Dunwich
Point Lookout
Dunwich
Amity (turn off )
Amity (turn off )
Amity (Township)
5 km
Point Lookout Township arrival
Point Lookout Surf Club
4 km
Kilometres
4 km
8.5 km
12.5 km
5 km
18 km
11.5 km
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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 ocean 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 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 patronised by guests staying
in 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.
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STRADDIE BUNGALOWS
Absolute Waterfront  1 & 2 Bedroom Bungalows  Fully self contained with private BBQ facilities
 Tropical 2 acres of land right on beautiful Moreton Bay  Resort pool  Children’s playground
 Private jetty for fishing and dolphin watching  Snorkelling  Magnificent sunsets
 Tranquil setting with resident koalas and birdlife  Walking distance to beach, shop & cafe.
Address: 33 Ballow Street, Amity Point Phone: (07) 3409 7017 Email: info@straddiebungalows.com.au
www.straddiebungalows.com.au
STRADDIE SALES AND RENTALS
Get away to unspoilt Stradbroke Island for a holiday to remember in one of our holiday rentals. We have year round holiday
accommodation to suit families, couples and friends and all budgets.
Choose from our extensive range of affordable classic cottages, holiday homes, units, absolute waterfront properties or pet-friendly accommodation.
Imagine fishing from your own backyard, bathing in the sublime colours of the sunset, watching playful dolphins or mingling with the local koala colony.
Discount barge fares with every booking.
Address: 4 Ballow Street, Amity Point QLD 4183 Phone: (07) 3409 7126 Mob: 0458 097 126 Email: enquiries@straddiesalesrentals.com.au
www.straddiesalesrentals.com.au
SEA SHANTIES
Superb Waterfront Location  Simple Self-Contained Cabins  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 and 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 Phone: (07) 3409 7161 Email: seashanties@bigpond.com
www.seashanties.com.au
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SEASHELLS CAFE
Fully Licensed Al Fresco Dining and Bar  Lunch  Dinner  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 Phone: (07) 3409 7886 Email: info@straddiecatering.com.au
www.straddiecatering.com.au
AMITY POINT GENERAL DEALERS
Open 7 days a week 364 days a year from 6.30am to 6.00pm
 Fuel  Ice  Groceries  Bait & tackle  Fruit & vegetables  Eftpos  Souvenirs available  4WD permits for sale  Camping supplies
 Newspapers / magazines  Hardware  DVD hire  Beach toys  Snorkelling equipment  Pies / sausage rolls  Cold drinks
Address: 9 Ballow Street, Amity Point Phone: (07) 3409 7212 Email: amitypointgd@bigpond.com
COSY COTTAGES
Amity Point Holiday Accommodation
 Very close to shop, boat ramp,
jetty and sandy beach
 Excellent water views
Address: Cnr Mirimar & Ballow Streets,
Amity Point Phone: (07) 3409 7119
Email: contact@cosycottages.com.au
www.cosycottages.com.au
TWENTY FOUR
BIRCH STREET
Nestled in a quiet street of Amity Point, only
minutes from the beach, shops and restaurant.
Ideal family accommodation, three individual
fully renovated two bedroom units, sleeping five.
Address: 24 Birch Street, Amity Point
Phone: 0408 875 695
Email: book@straddieholiday.com
www.straddieholiday.com
DOLPHIN HOLIDAY
ACCOMMODATION
Affordable rental houses at Amity Point &
Flinders Beach. Some waterfront and pet
friendly properties also available.
Address: Endeavour Street, Point Lookout
Phone: (07) 3409 8455
Email: dolphin@straddie.info
www.straddie.info
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THE AMITY POINT COMMUNITY CLUB
RUFUS KING SEAFOODS
Licensed Club
 Beer, wine & spirits
 Bistro – seafood, prime beef and burgers
 Regular Friday night entertainment,
pokies, Sky Channel & pool tables
 Keno & TAB  Fishing Club
 Families welcome – children’s area
and playground  Lift access
 ATM – Licensed function room,
wheelchair access/disabled toilet
 4 times winner Clubs QLD “Best Club
in a Rural District”
 Membership welcome – affiliated
with 160 other clubs
Address: Clayton Road, Amity Point
Phone: (07) 3409 7110
Bistro: (07) 3409 7660 Fax: (07) 3409 7000
Email: tapcci@redzone.com.au
www.amitypointcc.com.au
FOODWORKS POINT
LOOKOUT
Open 7 days - 6.30am to 9.00pm
 Groceries  Bait & tackle
 Fruit & vegetables
 Gas cylinders
Address: 2 Endeavour Street, Point Lookout
Phone: (07) 3409 8271
STRADDIE ROADHOUSE
QLD PTY LTD
Home of the Straddie Burger
Open 7 days 6am-7pm (Kitchen closes 6.15pm).
Come and meet our friendly staff.
We also sell  Hot Chicken
 Drinks  Ice cream  Fuel
 Bait and Tackle  Basic Groceries
 Newspapers/Magazines & more
Located just a small walk from Adder Rock
Camping Grounds, 1st shop on your way
into Point Lookout.
Address: 126 Dickson Way, Point Lookout
Phone: (07) 3409 8838
Email: straddieroadhouseNSI@bigpond.com
Trawler fresh prawns, fish, crabs, oysters,
bugs. Open 7 days a week 9am – 5pm.
Proprietors: Eddie & Steph Walker
Address: 44 Sovereign Road, Amity Point
Phone: (07) 3409 7224
Email: rufuskingseafoods@bigpond.com
BETTA CAR & UTE HIRE
We offer cars from Nissan Micra’s to Toyota
Camry’s, people movers, utilities and trucks.
We offer free local pickup and charge $50 to
pick up and drop off at Brisbane airport or city.
Address: 217 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland
Phone: (07) 3821 1622
www.bettacarhire.com.au
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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
four kilometre 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 or 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, Point Lookout is the ideal departure point for divers. 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
a 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 event 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 luxury units or backpacker hostels, cabins and B&Bs.
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.
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N O RTH
STR A D B RO K E
IS L A N D
STRADDIE
Short stays
ALLORA
DOLPHIN HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
ALLURE STRADBROKE RESORT
• 2 nights accommodation
in a 2 bedroom townhouse
• Return vehicle ferry transfer
• Ocean views
• 3 bedroom also available
in a 2 bedroom house
• Range of holiday houses
• Something to suit all
budgets
in a 1 bedroom beach shack
• Heated pool
• Private deck with BBQ
• 2 minute walk to beach
Starting from
Starting from
Starting from
145
160
*
$
*
$
Per person based on 4 people
$
PANDANUS PALMS RESORT
232
*
Per person twin share
ANCHORAGE BEACHFRONT RESORT
SAMARINDA JEWEL BY THE SEA RESORT
in a 2 bedroom ocean
view unit
• Pool and tennis court
• Restaurant / Bar
in a studio room
• Beachfront facing resort
• Pool, sauna, restaurant
and gift shop
in a 2 bedroom garden unit
• Water views
• Pool and BBQ area
Starting from
Starting from
Starting from
120
$
190
*
138
*
$
$
THE ISLANDER HOLIDAY RESORT
*
WHALEWATCH OCEAN BEACH RESORT
SEA SHANTIES - AMITY
in a studio room
• Pool and floodlit tennis
court
• 2 minute walk to beach
in a 2 bedroom ocean
view unit
• Water views
• Pool and BBQ area
in a self contained cabin
• Waterfront property
• BBQ area
Starting from
Starting from
Starting from
178
$
150
*
$
in a 2 bedroom unit
• Private BBQ area
• Close to beach,
shop and restaurant
Starting from
Starting from
180
*
*
TWENTY FOUR BIRCH STREET - AMITY
• Private bungalows
• Pool and private jetty
$
STRADDIE BUNGALOWS - AMITY
$
116
*
102
$
*
To book your next North Stradbroke Island holiday
call 1300 303 766 or (07) 3821 0266
*Conditions apply. Off peak only. Excluding any holidays or peak periods.
PANDANUS PALMS RESORT
 Fully self contained 2 & 3 bedroom villa
 All villas have fantastic ocean views and private courtyards with BBQs  Linen provided  Swimming pool
 WiFi internet access and internet café in reception  Tennis Court  Movies at reception  Games room  The Whales Way Restaurant onsite
Address: 21 Cumming Parade, Point Lookout Phone: (07) 3409 8106 Email: bookings@pandanuspalmsresort.com
www.pandanuspalmsresort.com
SAMARINDA JEWEL BY THE SEA
With spectacular views overlooking Main Beach, Samarinda is a top spot to spend quality time with family, friends or that special person.
Samarinda offers the best in accommodation and beachside fun. Walk to North Gorge, swim, fish or relax on South Gorge Beach or Main Beach, they are
on the doorstep! Samarinda apartments are spacious and comfortable with 2/3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, large verandahs and completely self contained.
Call Robin or Jo for more information for your Straddie holiday at Samarinda, Point Lookout.
Address: Samarinda Drive, Point Lookout Phone: (07) 3409 8785 Email: samarinda@bigpond.com.au www.samarinda.com.au
WHALEWATCH OCEAN BEACH RESORT
Whalewatch Ocean Beach Resort offers luxurious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments located overlooking Main Beach and close to shops and cafés.
Apartments have ocean views and Foxtel. Most have air conditioning.
The resort features:  Heated swimming pool  BBQ area  Games room and gym  Small conference room
Address: Samarinda Drive, Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island Phone: (07) 3409 8555 Email: reservations@whalewatchresort.com.au
www.whalewatchresort.com.au
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ALLURE STRADBROKE RESORT
Located at Point Lookout and within walking distance to restaurants and shops, and directly opposite Home Beach.
The hotel features 65 modern, fully self contained Shacks (sleeping 2 people) and Villas (sleeping between 5 and 12 people) with family-friendly facilities
such as a children’s playground, heated swimming pool and gym. Facilities available for small conferences. Wedding and group discounts available.
Allure Stradbroke Resort is the perfect place for you to stay and play on Straddie.
Features include:  Foxtel  Wifi  Off-street parking  Air conditioning  Linen provided  Rooms serviced weekly  BBQs on decks
Formerly All Seasons Stradbroke Island
Address: 43-47 East Coast Road, Point Lookout Phone: (07) 3415 0000 Email: reservations@allurestradbroke.com.au
www.allurestradbroke.com.au
STRADBROKE ISLAND BEACH HOTEL | SPA RESORT
 3 or 4 bedroom luxury apartments, standard suites, ocean view suites, garden view deluxe suites or ocean view deluxe suites
 Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
 Weddings, conferences & events in our private function room
 Waves bar, TAB & gaming room
 Day Spa – revitalise & relax with spa treatments
Address: East Coast Road, Point Lookout Phone: (07) 3409 8188 Email: info@stradbrokehotel.com.au
www.stradbrokehotel.com.au
THE ISLANDER HOLIDAY RESORT
Ideally located opposite Home Beach, nestled between the Hotel & the Bowls Club.
Fully self-contained studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available at affordable rates.
Resort offers a pool, tennis court, kids playground, bbq area, Foxtel & wireless internet access.
Short walk to shops, restaurants, several beaches & recreational activities.
Address: 41 East Coast Road, Point Lookout Phone: (07) 3409 8388 Email: info@stradbrokeislander.com.au
www.stradbrokeislander.com.au
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East Coast Road, Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island
anchorage@stradbrokeresorts.com.au ♩ www.anchorage.stradbrokeresorts.com.au
Phone (07) 3409 8266
Affordable beachfront accommodation
at Point Lookout. Self contained studio,
one and two bedroom apartments. Ideally
located on a sheltered pristine beach.
Walking distance to the Hotel, Bowls Club
and shops. Conference
& Wedding facilities on site.
Eco friendly scooters available for hire.
2hr $30 4hr $40 24hr $60
Anchorage on Straddie. . .
where the beach is your backyard!
Noreen’s Seaside Shop
• Offers a unique range of silver,
pearl and semi-precious stone jewellery
• Ladies’ fashion, gifts and
decorator items, toys
• Beautiful home wares, local art
Open Thu–Mon and every day
during school holidays
Phone (07) 3409 8798
Shop 1, Anchorage Resort.
Maree’s Hair Design
Ladies’, men’s and children’s hairdressing
Facial waxing Weddings
Open Wed–Sat
Bookings Phone (07) 3409 8799
Shop 2, Anchorage Resort.
Licensed Restaurant Venue / Takeaway
• Enjoy a mediterranean menu in an ambient
setting with beautiful ocean breezes
• ‘All You Can Eat’ Pizza / Pasta Buffet
Wednesdays 6.00pm $15 adults / $9 kids
(Also Thursdays in school holidays)
• Great Takeaway Deals from 5.00pm nightly
Phone (07) 3409 8778
110 Dickson Way, Point Lookout.
www.lafocaccia.vpweb.com.au.
ALLORA
Located only a 6 minute walk to Home Beach at Point Lookout is where you’ll find Allora.
Allora consists of two stylish units, one being a 2 bedroom and the other a 3 bedroom.
Both units are fully self-contained and have large decks and undercover garages.
Address: 16 Tramican Street, Point Lookout Phone: (07) 3821 0266 Email: info@stradbrokeholidays.com.au
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RAY WHITE NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND
Ray White North Stradbroke Island ~ the Island Experts ~ for sales, holiday and permanent rentals and exceptional property management.
We manage a large range of properties to suit all budgets — houses, units, townhouses — views, walk to beach, pet friendly. Visit our website for live availability or
call one of our friendly booking staff who can assist you with discount ferry bookings, linen hire and a wealth of local knowledge.
Address: 4 Meegera Place, Point Lookout Phone: (07) 3409 8255 Email: straddie.qld@raywhite.com
www.visitstradbroke.com.au
DOLPHIN HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
POINT LOOKOUT REALTY/POINT
LOOKOUT BEACH RESORT
Dolphin Holiday Accommodation offers
a range of rental properties at both
Point Lookout and Amity Point.
 Holiday Houses
 Units
 Townhouses
 Pet friendly rental properties.
Our experienced local staff can help you
find the perfect place to enjoy your time
onStraddie, regardless of your budget.
Ring for a free brochure.
Address: Endeavour Street, Point Lookout
Phone: (07) 3409 8455
Email: dolphin@straddie.info
www.straddie.info
STRADDIE VIEWS B&B
Your Ideal Holiday on “Straddie”... Point Lookout
Realty offers a wide range of holiday houses,
units and townhouses at Point Lookout and
Flinders Beach.  Ring for a free brochure.
 Credit cards welcome. The Point Lookout
Beach Resort is right at Main Beach on
Kennedy Drive at Point Lookout.
Modern, fully self-contained units.
Address: Shop 3 Kennedy Drive, Point Lookout
Phone: (07) 3409 8213 Fax: (07) 3409 8733
Email: pointlookoutrealty@straddy.net.au
www.pointlookoutrealty.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 bed dorms to 8 beds 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, bike hire, surfboard and
body board hire can be arranged.
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
Phone: (07) 3409 8875
Email: straddiebedandbrekky@bigpond.com
www.northstradbrokeisland.com/straddiebb
Address: 132 Dickson Way, Point Lookout
Phone: (07) 3409 8888
Email: info@mantalodge.com.au
www.mantalodge.com.au
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STRADDIE CAMPING
Feel the Spirit of Quandamooka Country
Straddie Camping, located on idyllic North Stradbroke Island, offers a relaxing island camping getaway. 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 beachside campsites nestled among the sand dunes overlooking the Island’s iconic fishing & surfing beaches.
With it’s spectacular headlands and kilometres of white sandy beaches, Straddie is renowned for surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, boating, fishing and 4WDriving,
and is home to dolphins, turtles, manta-rays, kangaroos and koalas, and provides spectacular land views of the annual humpback whale migration.
Address: Junner St, Dunwich Qld 4183 Phone: (07) 3409 9668 Email: info@straddiecamping.com.au
Bookings: www.straddiecamping.com.au
C a m p f ire s
STRADBROKE CAMPER
TRAILER HIRE
Did you know?
That the average-sized campfire is capable
of generating over 500 degrees of heat after
burning for only three hours.
That the average-sized campfire when extinguished
with sand or dirt retains up to 100 degrees of heat
for eight hours.
T hat 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.
 Fully equipped
 Set up & pull down included
 Beach or town sites
Address: 8 Waller Crt, Point Lookout
Phone: 07 3409 8051 / 0438 098 059
Email: straddie4wd@bigpond.com.au
www.stradbroke4wdtours.com/
trailerHire.htm
POINT LOOKOUT BOWLS CLUB & STRADBROKE CATERING
BOWLS CLUB
 Open 7 days  Lunch from 12noon to 2pm  Dinner from 5.30pm  Espresso Coffee & Cake
 Affordable family meals  $10 budget night Tuesday  Bare foot bowls  Pool table  Alfresco dining
Address: East Coast Rd, Point Lookout Phone: (07) 3409 8182 or Kitchen: 07 3409 8590
Email: gordonandjan@bigpond.com
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The eating out experience is as diverse as any great mainland
destination – with one exception – the seafood comes direct to
the island from the sea. 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 each
day so you are assured of eating the freshest catches 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 cafes to a la carte restaurants.
Begin your day with a scrumptious breakfast. There are a variety of quaint cafes 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.
LOOK BEACH BAR AND CAFE
Options include gourmet cafe-style meals served in a shady garden 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.
Served in true friendly Straddie style
our restaurant quality food reflects our
“Two French Chef’s” fine dining skills.
The decor and ambiance is definitely
beachy with a touch of local history,
especially when some of the old
salts come to share a tale or two
over coffee. Island time prevails
so it’s not much use being in a hurry!
No one on Straddie takes anything too
seriously so neither should you! Take
some time to relax, enjoy the view,
share great food, coffee and drinks
with old friends and new.
Address: Cnr Mintee St &
Mooloomba Rd, Point Lookout
Phone: 07 3415 3390
Email: info@lookcafebar.com
www.lookcafebar.com
The island also has a number of clubs
serving up hearty bistro-style meals.
Some clubs feature special dining nights
including great value àll 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
a 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
watching 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.
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REDLANDS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
North Stradbroke Island | Cleveland | Wellington Point | Mount Cotton | Redland Bay | Victoria Point | Bay Islands
Moreton Bay - with its clear waters, stunning islands and charming villages hugging its mainland coastline –
provides the perfect place for a relaxing break or an adrenaline-filled adventure. Some of our secrets include:
• Whale, dolphin, turtle and koala spotting
• Champagne cruises on the bay
• Camel riding on the beach
• Exploring the coastline by kayak
• Fresh seafood straight from the trawler
• Pampering yourself in a luxurious day spa
• Walking around or to an island
• Dining with water views
Top 10
things to do
Southern Moreton
Bay Islands
Heritage Trail
Cleveland and
Ormiston Heritage Trail
North Stradbroke
Island Heritage Trail
TO FIND OUT ALL OUR HIDDEN SECRETS CONTACT contact
Redlands IndigiScapes and Visitor Information Centre
17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba
visitorcentre@redland.qld.gov.au
1300 667 386
8513 12/12
30 minutes from Brisbane
...a playground just waiting
to be explored
CONFERENCES — STRADBROKE ISLAND HOLIDAYS
With its close proximity to Brisbane, North Stradbroke Island is the ideal destination for conferences or business gatherings. Traveling 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
Phone: (07) 3821 0266 Email: 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.
Phone: (07) 3821 0266 Email: schools@stradbrokeholidays.com.au
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North Stradbroke Island and your wedding ... a magical
combination! It’s the perfect destination for an island
wedding — outstandingly beautiful, near Brisbane,
easily accessible, and the sub-tropical climate means
perfect weather conditions almost every day of the year.
An island wedding presents a unique and individual experience,
and it’s also a great opportunity to combine a wedding with some time
away for all involved. The appeal of Straddie is that it is small enough
for an intimate experience, large enough to provide a good selection
of venues, and close enough to Brisbane that access is quick and easy.
Above all – it is simply stunning! Whether you prefer the backdrop of
rugged headlands, perfect white sandy beaches or stunning seascape
views, Straddie has a variety of locations to choose, and all of them
would make a wonderful setting for your wedding photos.
Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding with a small group of
guests or a lavish affair, you’ll find details of everything you may need
in the Stradbroke Island Holidays wedding guide from fantastic venues,
a comprehensive selection of accommodation choices and details on
the best locations for your photographs.
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.
If you’re planning a wedding on Straddie and would like more
information or a copy of the wedding guide, please email
weddings@stradbrokeholidays.com.au.
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STRADBROKE ISLAND
EVENTS
STRADBROKE ISLAND
MARRIAGE CELEBRANT
VISUAL MOMENTS
Create the Experience! Stradbroke
Island Events is a locally owned
and operated event business
specialising in weddings.
We have an extensive range of
items available for hire and offer
complete event management.
For all your event needs on Straddie visit:
www.stradbrokeislandevents.com.au
or call Donna on 0418 301 000
Wedding Photography
on North Stradbroke Island
Address: 8 Waller Crt, Point Lookout
Phone: 07 3409 8051 / 0438 098 059
Email: straddie4wd@bigpond.com.au
www.visualmoments.net
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.
Address: “Butterfly Hill” on Yarrong Road,
Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island
Phone: (07) 3409 8352 Mob: 0408 770 924
Email: stradbrokeis.marriagecelebrant@
gmail.com / ingrid.dandelion7@gmail.com
POINT LOOKOUT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
Catering for weddings and other functions.
 Full bar facilities available  Magnificent Pacific Ocean views  Venue also suitable for school camps
Venue Hire Guide available by contacting Stradbroke Island Holidays.
Phone: (07) 3821 0266 Email: weddings@stradbrokeholidays.com.au
SIMMSQUINN
PHOTOGRAPHY
North Stradbroke Island
Wedding Photographers
Contact Ang 0409356965 or Stu 0402250022
Email: info@simmsquinn.com
www.simmsquinn.com
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Aboriginal people can see things through nature, and
have learned to live with and respect the environment.
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 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, Dunwich and opening hours can be found
at www.saltwatermurris.blogspot.com
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.
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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.
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.
Fishing, especially rock fishing, can be dangerous.
Follow these basic safety tips at all times when
rock fishing:
• Never 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.
• Inform others of your plans. Always let friends or family
know where you are going and when you will be back.
•Wear 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.
• Wear appropriate footwear. Cleats, sandals and sandshoes
with non-slip soles suit different surfaces. Use the appropriate
shoes for the conditions.
• Carry safety gear. Wear a life jacket or buoyancy vest. Also bring
something buoyant that can be easily thrown and held onto,
to help you stay afloat. Carry ropes and torches.
• Never 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.
• Observe 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.
• Plan 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.
• Stay alert. Don’t ever turn your back on the sea – if the waves,
weather or swell threaten your fishing spot then leave immediately.
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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 at its best. 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 from which to cast a line or launch your boat. For those
who don’t have their own gear, or want a bit more adventure, then you
can join a fishing tour with one of the local fisherman.
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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.
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STRADDIE ECO AND ADVENTURE TOURS
Get to meet a real award winning LOCAL (Barefoot Dave)! He will take you on an adventure of your choosing!
 Adrenaline sand boarding adventure  6 hour 4WD Eco Tour (includes our famous BBQ on the beach)
 Amazing kayaking adventure  You follow! Tag-along-tours  Humpback whale watching  Fishing tours  Beach driving
 Amazing scenic walks  Design your own tour or activities package!
For bookings and enquiries phone (07) 3409 9502 or “Barefoot” Hotline 0409 123 586 Email: info@straddiekingfishertours.com.au
www.straddiekingfishertours.com.au
NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND
SURF SCHOOL
 Fully qualified coaches
 Small groups for more one on one assistance
 Superb location of Cylinder Beach
 Quality delivery and equipment
 Personalised lessons to meet clients needs
Phone: 0407 642 616 Email: info@
northstradbrokeislandsurfschool.com.au
northstradbrokeislandsurfschool.com.au
Caring for Lakes and Streams:
How you can help us to keep Caring for Straddie:
• Because the lakes and waterways
of North Stradbroke Island are
not regularly flushed, they are
particularly sensitive to pollution and
an artificial increase in nutrients.
• Insist on a calico bag or biodegradable plastic bag
OR bring your own.
• Powered craft are NOT permitted on Brown Lake or Blue Lake.
• Take a Pocket Ashtray with you when you go travelling
around the island.
• N
ever use soap, toothpaste ordetergents 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.
• Take your rubbish back with you to where you are staying and place your recyclable materials in the recycling bins provided.
• Adopt a minimal impact approach – leave only footprints,
take only photos!
By Caring for Straddie together, we can enjoy the island’s
natural beauty for years to come.
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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 fresh water 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 in to the lake.
There are no facilities at Blue Lake.
For a different fresh water experience, Brown Lake is fully accessible by
any vehicle and provides picnic tables, BBQs and toilets. An ideal location
to enjoy a picnic and enjoy a refreshing swim, the lake is located 4km
from Dunwich and is accessed via the Trans-Island Road.
Headland Walks
Straddie’s impressive headland walk, named the Gorge Walk, is located
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 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 Lifesaving 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.
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INCOMING WAVES
Be Aware of Rips
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A rip is a strong current running outSWIMMER
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.
Some important points to remember are:
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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. DIRECTION OF CURRENT
3.Take note of what flags are flying and be aware of the beach conditions.
4.A REDBEACH
flag on its own indicates EXTREME DANGER – NEVER enter the water on
a red flag.
5.If you do get caught in a rip – remain 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 the rip, don’t try and swim against it.
7.If you are unsure of the conditions, ask a lifesaver or lifeguard – they are there to help you.
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Beaches
Main Beach stretches for 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.
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. Cylinder
Beach is patrolled and there are public toilets, BBQ and picnic tables.
Adder Rock Beach is accessible through a 4WD track next to Adder Rock camping grounds.
It is popular with campers and fishermen.
Patrol Hours
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
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.
Adder Rock–Flinders Beach
December / January school holidays ONLY:
8am–6pm
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Some images courtesy of David Biddulph & Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre.
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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 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
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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 long-living, 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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
blowholes 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.
2. Footprints
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
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.
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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The Point Lookout headland and surrounds offer
excellent viewing for seabird watching. 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-of-prey 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
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.
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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 vehicles and has amenities
such as picnic tables, BBQs and toilets. The natural bush land 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 stretches over 4.5 kilometers. These lakes are now home to
the Island’s massive open air aviary of more than 250 species of native birds.
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Stradbroke has its own population of koalas, found near the western
swamps, Swan Bay area and around Amity. Koala habit 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 ecology. Formed in glacial times
these large parabolic dunes have migrated across almost the entire width
of the Island.
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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 stabilizers 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.
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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.
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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 is
protected, as most of the island is transitioning to national park because
of its valuable and unique natural landscapes.
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Wetlands and swamps fringe the Island’s northern, eastern and southern
shores and inland lakes have formed in inland depressions. Blue Lake
(Karboora) and the Eighteen Mile Swamp are fresh water 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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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 1 hour from the Gold Coast
and 45 mins from the Brisbane CBD. The trip across Moreton Bay takes
only 45 mins by vehicle ferry, where you can enjoy a coffee or light meal
in the luxury 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. If you
are taking the fast passenger ferry service, the trip is a quick 25 mins.
The ferries arrive in the small town of Dunwich, which has a rich and
interesting history. The Dunwich area was called Goompie, 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
Murri’s 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 of 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 the humpback whales.
Point Lookout is home to an impressive variety of restaurants, cafes and
souvenir shops. You can enjoy a simple fish and chip lunch, choose from
gourmet a 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, sea kayaking
and snorkelling.
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Special
Events
March 2013
June 2013
October 2013
Straddie Sharks Karaoke
Little Ship Club Annual
Jazz Festival
Straddie Assault Teams
Surfing Competition
Little Ship Club, Yabby Street,
Dunwich
Point Lookout
Straddie Sharks Football Club,
Ron Stark Oval, Dunwich
January 2013
Date: Friday 1st – Starts at 8pm
P: 07 3409 9216
Amity Point
Community Club
Little Ship Club, Yabby Street, Dunwich
Clayton Rd, Amity Point
Live entertainment
every Friday night in January
Ph: 07 3409 7110
Opera on the Island
Date: Saturday 16th
Opera under the stars by the bay
P: 07 3409 9022
Straddie Sharks Monthly
BBQ & Smorgasbord
Straddie Sharks Football Club
Date: Sunday 31st – From 6pm.
Adults $10.00, Children $7.00
P: 07 3409 9216
Date: Friday 4th – Starts at 8pm
P: 07 3409 9216
Lines in the Sand Arts
Festival
Point Lookout
Date: 22nd – 25th
Embraces locals and visitors, nature
and art lovers and families, Aboriginal
and non-Aboriginal art and culture.
Artists create ephemeral ecological
art works in beautiful island settings,
and conduct workshops that engage
people’s natural creativity.
www.linesinthesand.com.au
Prawns at the Point
Easter Carnival & Fireworks
Spectacular
Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club
Kennedy Drive, Point Lookout
Date: 30th June – 6th July
P: 0418 301 000
Date: Saturday 5th
Bookings Essential
P: 0409 895 086 or 0428 771 377
Date: Saturday 30th
From 3pm – 8.30pm
P: 07 3409 9216
A ‘Taste of Straddie’
Austen Tayshus
Prawns at Easter
at the Point
Dunwich
Date: Sunday 13th – Tickets available
for
pre purchase $25.00 per ticket.
Bookings essential
P: 07 3409 9022
BBQ & Smorgasbord
Straddie Sharks Football Club
Date: Sunday 27th – From 6pm. Adults
$10.00, Children $7.00
P: 07 3409 9216
Dallas Frasca’s
Point Lookout Bowls Club
East Coast Rd, Point Lookout
Date: Tuesday 1st
From 3pm. Admission is free
P: 07 3409 8182
Point Lookout Surf Life Saving
Club, Kennedy Drive, Point Lookout
Date: Saturday 30th March
Bookings essential
P: 0409 895 086 or 0428 771 377
April 2013
Date: Friday 5th – Starts at 8pm
P: 07 3409 9216
Anzac Day March
Date: Thursday 25th from 10am – 2pm
P: 07 3409 9216
February 2013
BBQ & Smorgasbord
Straddie Sharks Football Club, Ron
Stark Oval, Dunwich
Date: Sunday 28th – From 6pm.
Adults $10.00, Children $7.00
P: 07 3409 9216
Date: Friday 1st – Starts at 8pm
P: 07 3409 9216
MantaFEST
Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre, 132
Dickson Way, Point Lookout
May 2013
Date: 8th – 10th
Diving Festival all about the Manta
Rays and Leopard Sharks
P: 07 3409 8888
Mother’s Day Luncheon
BBQ & Smorgasbord
Date: Sunday 12th
P: 07 3409 9022
Stark Oval, Dunwich
Date: Sunday 24th
From 6pm. Adults $10.00,
Children $7.00
P: 07 3409 9216
Straddie Sharks Footy
Sign On Day
Stark Oval, Dunwich
Date: Saturday 2nd
From 10am
P: 07 3409 9216
Youthlink Sand Art Whale
Welcoming Event
A ‘Taste of Straddie will
showcase what Straddie
has to offer
Saint Pauls of the Cross,
Welsby St, Dunwich
Date: Sunday 26th
From 9am – 11am
P: 07 3409 9699
Melbourne Cup Luncheon &
Fashions on the Field
Dunwich
Date: Tuesday 5th
P: 07 3409 9022
Stradbroke Island
Beach Hotel | Spa Resort
Melbourne Cup
Date: Tuesday 5th
P: 07 3409 8188
Straddie Oyster Festival
Date: Saturday 30th
P: 07 3409 9216
July 2013
December 2013
Chamber Music Festival
Stradbroke Island
Beach Hotel | Spa Resort
Christmas Eve Festivities
Date: 26th – 28th
www.stradmusic.org
August 2013
Stradbroke Island Beach
Hotel | Spa Resort
Seafood Festival
East Coast Rd,
Point Lookout
Date: TBA
P: 07 3409 8188
SharkFEST
Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre,
132 Dickson Way,
Point Lookout
Date: Tuesday 24th
P: 07 3409 8188
New Year’s Eve Party
Dunwich
Date: Tuesday 31st
P: 07 3409 9022
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Amity Point Community Club
Date: Tuesday 31st
Ph: 07 3409 7110
Hotel | Spa Resort New
Year’s Eve
Date: 9th – 11th
Diving event all about
the Grey Nurse Sharks
P: 07 3409 8888
September 2013
Point Lookout
Markets Point
Father’s Day Luncheon
Dunwich
Date: Sunday 1st
P: 07 3409 9022
Museums Alight
Straddie Salute
North Stradbroke Island Historical
Museum, Welsby St, Dunwich
Point Lookout
Date: Friday 17th
From 6pm – 8pm
P: 07 3409 9699
November 2013
Date: TBA
www.stradbrokeisland.com
Dunwich
Passionists 170th
Anniversary Mass
Date: 26th & 27th P: 0419 356 333
Date: Sunday 9th
P: 07 3409 9022
Off-Road Triathlon & Teams Challenge
Date: 7th & 8th
P: John Guise on 0449 253 173
www.weekendwarriorevents.com.au
Date: Tuesday 31st
P: 07 3409 8188
Lookout Community Hall
January 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
March 30th & 31st April 7th & 28th
May 5th June 9th, 23rd, 30th
September 15th, 22nd, 30th
October 6th & 20th
November 3rd & 17th
December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd,
28th & 29th
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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
Straddie Roadhouse
(07) 3409 8838
Straddie Super Sports
18 Bingle Rd, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9252
Rufus King Seafoods
44 Sovereign Rd, Amity Point
(07) 3409 7224
Eating Out
East Point Rd, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8182
(07) 3409 7110
Point Lookout
Fishing Charters
0407 376 091
CJ’s Pizza
Ballow Rd, Dunwich
(07) 3415 2444
Point Lookout Markets
Point Lookout
Community Hall
(07) 3409 8798
Fishes At The Point
Mooloomba Rd,
Point Lookout
(07) 3415 3444
Salt Water Murris
Ballow Rd, Dunwich
(07) 3415 2373
Harlequin’s Domain
43-57 East Coast Rd,
Point Lookout
(07) 3415 0090
Stradbroke Camper Trailer Hire
Island Fruit Barn
8 Waller Crt, Point Lookout
0438 098 059
(07) 3409 9125
Straddie Eco &
La Focaccia
Adventure Tours
Anchorage Beachfront
(07) 3409 9502
Resort, Point Lookout
0409 123 586
(07) 3409 8778
Amity Point General Dealers
9 Ballow St, Amity Point
(07) 3409 7212
Foodworks
2 Endeavour St,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8271
Foodworks
5 Stradbroke Pl,
Dunwich
(07) 3409 9444
Island Fruit Barn
(07) 3409 9125
Mal Starky’s Seafood House
1 Donahue St, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8353
Straddie Roadhouse
(07) 3409 8838
Noreen’s Seaside Shop
Anchorage Beachfront Resort, Sea Shells Cafe
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 7886
(07) 3409 8798
North Stradbroke
Island Surf School
0407 642 616
Island Shopping
Hotel | Spa Resort
(07) 3409 8188
Little Ship Club
1 Yabby St, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9022
Look Beach Bar & Cafe
Cnr Minteet & Mooloomba Rd,
Point Lookout
(07) 3415 3390
Mal Starky’s Seafood House
1 Donahue St, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8353
Rugby League & All Sports
(07) 3409 9216
& Stradbroke Catering
(07) 3409 8182
Accommodation
Allora
16 Tramican St, Point Lookout
(07) 3821 0266
Allure Stradbroke Resort
(07) 3415 0000
Sea Shanties
9a Cook St, Amity Point
(07) 3409 7161
Hotel | Spa Resort
(07) 3409 8188
Shop 2/ 152 Shore St West,
Cleveland
(07) 3821 0266
Straddie Bungalows
(07) 3409 7017
Straddie Camping
Junner St, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9668
Straddie Sales & Rentals
Anchorage Beachfront Resort 4 Ballow St, Amity Point
East Coast Rd, Point Lookout (07) 3409 7126
(07) 3409 8266
Straddie Views B&B
A Summer Place
26 Cumming Pde, Point
36 Sovereign Rd, Amity Point Lookout
0431 045 633
(07) 3409 8875
Bay Cottages
The Islander Resort
3 Mirimar St, Amity Point
(07) 3395 0031
(07) 3409 8388
Cosy Cottages
Twenty Four Birch Street
Cnr Mirimar & Ballow St,
Amity Point
Amity Point
0408 875 695
(07) 3409 7119
Whalewatch Ocean Beach Resort
Discover Stradbroke
Samarinda Drv, Point Lookout
1 Mintee Street, Point Lookout (07) 3409 8555
(07) 3415 3949
Eftpos Locations
Dolphin Holiday
Accommodation
Cash advances available
1 Endeavour St, Point Lookout
through local post offices
(07) 3409 8455
ATMS:
Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre
132 Dickson Way, Point
Lookout
Hotel | Spa Resort
(07) 3409 8888
Pandanus Palms Resort
Foodworks Dunwich
Cumming Pde, Point Lookout
Foodworks Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8106
Point Lookout Beach Resort
Kennedy Drv, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8213
Ray White North Stradbroke
Island
4 Meegera Pl, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8255
EFTPOS Facilities at many
locations on the island
Real Estate Agents
Discover Stradbroke
1 Mintee St, Point Lookout
(07) 3415 3949
Point Lookout Realty
Samarinda Resort
Samarinda Drv, Point Lookout Kennedy Drv, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8213
(07) 3409 8785
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Ray White North
Stradbroke Island
4 Meegera Pl, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8255
Police Station
Junner St, Dunwich
(07) 3409 6020
Straddie Sales & Rentals
(07) 3409 7126
Police Station
Yarrong Rd, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8627 /
(07) 3409 8638
Transport
Towing & Breakdowns
0428 288 128
Betta Car & Ute Hire
217 Bloomfield St, Cleveland
(07) 3821 1622
Big Red Cat
Emmett Drv, Cleveland
(07) 3488 5300
North Stradbroke
Island Bus Service
(07) 3415 2417
North Stradbroke
Island Cab Service
0408 193 685
Stradbroke Fast Ferry
(07) 3488 5300
Stradbroke Ferries
(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
Ambulance/Police/Fire
000
Ambulance Station
Oxley Pde, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9333
Stradbroke Medical Centre
4 Kennedy Drv, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8660
Open: Mon - Fri
8.30am - 5pm.
Sat: 9am - 11am.
Sun: 10am - 11am
Yulu-Burri-Ba
Community Health
16 Dickson Way, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9596
Health & Wellbeing
x
Minjerribah
Moorgumpin Elders
Dunwich
(07) 3409 9723
x x x Bait & Tackle Shop
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 - 12.30pm
& 1.30pm - 5pm
Yoga & Massage
Lisa Iselin
0411 311 621
Post Office
3 Welsby St, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9010
Open: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm
Maree’s Hair Design
Shop 2, Anchorage Resort
(07) 3409 8799
Quandamooka Land &
Sea Management
(07) 3409 9599
Weddings
Redlands IndigiScapes &
Visitor Information Centre
17 Runnymede Rd, Capalaba
1300 667 386
Flowers Designed by Shelley
0429 425 606
SimmsQuinn Photography
0409 356 965
0402 250 022
Shop 2/152 Shore St West,
Cleveland
(07) 3821 0266
Stradbroke Island Events
0418 301 000
x x x Accommodation
Amity & Dunwich Hall Hire
0428 724 405
Post Office
Alternate Health Professional Cnr Booran & Gindarra Sts,
Point Lookout
0407 694 804
(07) 3409 8210
Beach Yoga
Open: Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm
Linda Rago
0409 538 972
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General
Sibelco
x Ambulance
x x x ATM
x x x BBQs
x
Bed & Breakfast
x
x Bottle Shop
x Butcher
x
x Bakery
x x x Cafe / Resaurants
x x
x
Camping
x Chemist
x x x Children’s Playground
x
x Churches
x x x Clubs
x
x Doctor
x x x EFTPOS
x
x Fruit hop
x x x Garage / Fuel
x
x Gift Shop
x x
Holiday Houses
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
www.sustainablestradbroke.com.au
x x x Supermarket
Shop 2/152 Shore St West,
Cleveland
(07) 3821 0266
x
Youthlink
0418 301 000
x x x Take-Away
Marie Rose Medical Centre
Cnr Oxley Pde & Petrie St,
Dunwich (07) 3409 9059
Open: Mon-Sun 9am - 1pm
& 2pm - 4pm
Stradbroke Island
Marriage Celebrant
“Butterfly Hill” Yarrong Rd,
Point Lookout
(07) 3409 8352
Clubs
Point Lookout Surf Life
Saving Club
(07) 3409 8158
Visual Moments
Photography
(07) 3409 8051
0438 098 059
& Stradbroke Catering
(07) 3409 8182
(07) 3409 7110
x
x
x
Surf Shop
x Sports Hire
Surf Life Saving Club
x Tennis Courts
NSI Rugby League & All Sports
Ron Stark Oval, Point Lookout
(07) 3409 9216
Point Lookout Surf
Life Saving Club
(07) 3409 8158
Little Ship Club
1 Yabby St, Dunwich
(07) 3409 9022
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It’s easy to get to
Daily Vehicle Ferry Timetable
Daily Vehicle Ferry Timetable
Departs Cleveland
Departs Dunwich
Departs Cleveland
Departs Dunwich
5.15am
6.00am
*
*
6.00am
7.00am
7.00am
8.00am
8.00am
9.00am
9.00am
10.00am
10.00am
11.00am
11.00am
12.00pm
12.00pm
1.00pm
1.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
3.00pm
3.00pm
4.00pm
4.00pm
5.00pm
5.00pm
6.00pm
6.00pm*
7.00pm*
7.00pm**
7.45pm**
8.00pm**
9.00pm**
* Does not operate on Sunday
* Does not operate on Saturday
** Operates on Friday & Sunday only
** Operates on Friday only
Phone: (07) 3488 5300
or 1300 STRADBROKE
www.bigredcat.com.au
Phone: (07) 3488 5300
1300 STRADBROKE
www.stradbrokeferries.com.au
Daily Fast Ferry Timetable
Departs Cleveland
Departs Dunwich
4.55am 5.55am*–
6.55am–
7.55am–
8.55am–
9.55am–
10.55am–
11.55am–
12.55pm–
1.55pm–
3.25pm–
4.25pm–
5.25pm–
5.25am*
6.25am*
7.25am–
8.25am–
9.25am–
10.25am–
11.25am–
12.25pm
1.25pm–
2.25pm–
3.55pm–
4.55pm–
5.55pm–
6.25pm–
6.55pm–
7.25pm**–
7.55pm**
*
Connects with bus from Cleveland Shops and Train Station
Connects with bus from Point Lookout
* Does not operate on Saturday & Sunday
** Friday only

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - IndigiScapes

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