North Stradbroke Island
One of Australia's natural treasures and a perfect escape destination, located right on the doorstep of Brisbane.
 Just one hour from Brisbane International Airport and Brisbane City and 1 112 hours from the Gold Coast, North Stradbroke Island is easily accessible by vehicular ferry from Cleveland or Redland Bay. North Stradbroke Island is one of the largest sand islands in the world, with kilometres of white sandy beaches fringing the island's eastern side. The calm waters of Moreton Bay lap against the shores of the island's western fishing towns.
With an incredible diversity of experiences to offer and beautiful spots to explore, North Stradbroke is a popular holiday location for families, couples and adventure-seekers alike.
North Stradbroke's unspoilt beaches and headlands are perfect for swimming, surfing and fishing year round. Whales, dolphins, turtles and manta rays can often be spotted from the spectacular North Gorge at the tip of the island. The island has been listed as one of the world's most ecologically important wetlands and has several freshwater lakes, waterways and lagoons.
The island is the ultimate paradise for the many enthusiasts who visit each year. You can choose from campsites with full amenities or perhaps pitch a tent on some of the best beachfront sites in Queensland. Those with a 4WD can also explore the beaches and inland tracks. There is plenty of holiday accommodation, ranging from resorts, units, rental houses and budget accommodation. Your holiday on North Stradbroke Island is sure to be a wonderful and unique experience you'll never forget.
Visitor Information
Transport on the island
North Stradbroke Island is serviced by its own bus system, with buses meeting almost every water taxi. Buses operate between Dunwich, One Mile, Amity Point and Point Lookout. The island is also serviced by taxi. Alternatively, you may take your own car over to the island using a vehicle barge service. All townships are linked with sealed roads which are accessible by conventional vehicles, however a 4WD is required for driving on beaches and inland sand tracks.
Climate
The climate is subtropical, with sunshine almost all year round. Temperatures in coastal South East Queensland range from an average of 2O degrees Celsius in July to an average of 28 degrees in February
Banking facilities
Banking facilities on the island are limited, however cash advances are available from Visa, Mastercard and Bankcard through the local Post Offices. Dunwich Post Office is open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 8am - 11am. Amity Point Post Office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (closed 12.30pm- 1.30pm). Point Lookout Post Office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. There are also several EFTPOS facilities at various locations on the island.
Medical services
There is a health centre on Cnr Oxley Parade and Petrie Street, Dunwich (Phone: 07 3409 9059). A registered nurse is on call 24 hours for emergencies, with access to medical backup. There is also a doctor's surgery at Point Lookout (Ph: 07 3409 8660). For emergencies, the ambulance service can be contacted (Ph: 07 3409 9333).
Island-style Camping grounds
Camping on North Stradbroke Island has always been a popular way to enjoy the island's natural beauty, first ckus beaches and other attractions.
Camping offers the perfect way to spend time with the family, relax, and get back to basics. Redland Shire Council operates six camping sites, all with amenity blocks and laundry facilities. Adder Rock, Point Lookout Cylin&r Beach, Point Lookout Situated at the entrance to Point Picturesque cove between Lookout, 20kms from Dunv,/ich. Home Beach & Cylinder Natural surrounds and shady Headlands, 21 km from campsites. Close to beach. Dunwich. Shady beachfront BBQS, gravel roads, play- campsites. Safe swimming and ground, on-site ranger. surf when conditions are right. Rock & beach fishing nearby. Powered sites: 16 Gravel roads, BBQS, Unpowered sites: 140 playground, on-site ranger. Powered sites: 6 Unpowered sites: 60
Camping on beaches
Dunes and beaches can be very fragile. The sparse dune vegetation is often all that stops the dunes from becoming mobile and moving inland.
Use an existing camp site - choose a site where you will not need to dig a trench, flatten vegetation or break overhanging branches.
Do not camp within 50 metres of streams or waterways.
Use the toilet facilities where provided. If camping without toilet facilities, bury toilet waste in a 20cm hole at least 50 metres away from a waterway, campsite or front dunes. Do not empty chemical toilets into the composting toilets at Flinders Beach as this kills the bacteria within the composting chambers rendering them inoperative.
Take your rubbish with you and dispose of it at home or at designated waste disposal sites. Use fuel stoves. If a fire is necessary, always keep it small and where possible, light fires in areas cleared of vegetation on the site of a previous fire. Do not collect firewood from the beaches or dunes. Always observe fire warnings. Extinguish all fires before leaving.
If fishing, bury fish remains 30cm under the sand below the high water mark.
Caring for lakes & streams
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.
Powered craft are NOT permitted on Brown Lake, Blue Lake or the Keyhole Lakes. Those found operating powered craft on any lakes are liable for prosecution.
Never use soap, toothpaste or 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.
Beachfront
Situated between Amity Point and Point Lookout, 19km from Dunwich. Right on the beachfront. Accessible only by 4WD from Amity Point or Point Lookout. Four amenity blocks in small clearings behind dunes. Drinking water and beach shower at Adder Rock access road. Small campfires and dogs are permitted. No bonfires allowed.
Situated along the eastern coast, Main Beach stretches for over 30kms. Choose your own secluded spot to camp (must be at least 10kms south of the causeway). Accessible only by 4WD via George Nothling Drive at Point Lookout or via Trans Island Road from Dunwich. No amenities or drinking water. Small campfires and dogs are permitted.
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