| Things
to do
 North Stradbroke Island
Beautiful Cylinder Beach, North Stradbroke
Island Plenty of things to see when diving at North Straddie See
and hear the pounding surf on the eastern side of the island North
Stradbroke Island, or "Straddie" as
it’s known to locals, is one of the world’s largest sand
islands and it’s right on Brisbane’s doorstep.
www.ourbrisbane.com/visitors
Whether you want a relaxing holiday or something a little more physical,
Straddie has the activity for you. Enjoy the views, bushwalks, wildlife
and a host of other activities.
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| Wildlife at Amity Point |
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Curlews are aplenty |
Scenic walks
North Gorge Walk
The North Gorge is located at Point Lookout is the place Captain
Cook first mapped in 1770 naming the island. A walk around this
headland is must during your stay, being a perfect vantage point
in which to view dolphins, turtles, and rays.
From June to November the North Gorge also offers some of the best
land based viewing of the Humpback whale migration.
For more on North Gorge www.auswalk.com.au/queensland-tropical-hiker
Blue lake Walk
The Blue Lake Walk is approximately 2kms long and takes in much of
the fauna and flora surrounding the world renowned Blue Lake. Enjoy
a refreshing dip in the Lake after this walk. 4WD access to the
lake is also available. For more about Blue lake www.epa.qld.gov.au
Historical Walk
Pick up a map from the Tourist Information center at Dunwich and
take a self-guided walk around some of the historical points of
interest, including; the cemetery, shipwrecks and buildings.
Other options
Swimming
 Straddie offers a host of locations in which to swim. Dunwich has
several quiet beaches on the bay, as well as providing access roads
to Brown Lake and Blue Lake.
Amity Point has a camp-side swimming enclosure as well as beach
front on the bay with spectacular views of Moreton Island. Halfway
between Amity Point and Point Lookout is Flinders Beach, where the
bay meets the Ocean. This is perfect for swimming, fishing and surfing.
Point Lookout offers some of the best surf beaches
in the world. Several of these are patrolled during school vacations
by the Surf Lifesavers. Surfing at Point Lookout is a must for any
serious surfer and you may spot local pro surfer Bede Durbidge out
on the waves.
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4WD Tours
Many companies now offer 4WD tours of the island and beaches ranging
in price and activities provided. For those who don't own a 4WD
this may offer the best way to see parts of the island otherwise
inaccessible by car.
Activities
For those who want a bit more activity in their Straddie experience
the following companies offer a host of sports and activities.
Right: Canoeing at sunset |
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Sea Kayak Trips
Includes free
snorkelling |
Mobile: 0417 741 963 |
| Amity Snorkelling Adventures |
(07) 3409 7161 |
| Sandboarding |
Mobile: 0417 741 963 |
Champagne Breakfast Flights
Departs
Archerfield, Brisbane airport. |
(07) 3397 0033 |
| Outback Camel Adventures,
school holidays only |
(07) 3823 2374 |
| Stradbroke Island Scuba Centre |
(07) 3409 8888 |
| Captain Silver Cruises |
(07) 3409 8636 |
| Bay Dolphin (group bookings only) |
(07) 3207 9620 |
| Corporate Adventures Ropes Course |
(07) 3821 0057 |
| North Stradbroke Island Golf Course |
(07) 3409 9999 |
| Point Lookout Bowls Club |
(07) 3409 8182 |
| Fig Tree Art Gallery |
(07) 3409 9643 |
| Sunset Blues Cruises |
Mobile: 0407 637 862 |
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| Tour operators |
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| For those who would like
someone to help them out with their Straddie experience the
following companies offer a host of tour options. |
| Point Lookout Tours |
(07) 3409 8051 |
| Coastal Island Safaris |
Mobile: 0413 874 556 |
| Sunrover Expeditions Island Day Tour |
(07) 3203 4241 |
| Tour de Straddie |
(07) 34098098 |
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Mobile: 0407377644 |
| 4WD Tours |
(07) 3409 8414 |
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Mobile: 0417 799257 or 0417 741 963 |
| Straddie Kingfisher Tours |
(07) 3409 9502 |
| Mal Starkey's Fishing Tours |
(07) 3409 8353 |
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Mobile: 015 376 091 |
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