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Stradbroke Island is one of Queensland's natural treasures
and a perfect weekend or mid-week breakaway destination, located right on the
doorstep of Brisbane. It is the second largest sand island in the world covering
27,530 hectares (approx 37kms long by 11km wide) mostly designated national
park.
Just one hour from Brisbane International Airport and Brisbane
City and 1 hour from the Gold Coast, North Stradbroke Island is easily accessible
by fast water taxi or vehicular ferry from
Cleveland. Link
to Transport page. North Stradbroke Island
is one of the largest sand islands in the world, 37kilometres long and 11kilometres
wide with kilometres of white sandy beaches fringing the islands 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.
The
calm crystal clear bay water, where dolphins frolic,
pelicans relax and seagulls fly, offers safe swimming, great snorkelling
and good fishing and boating. The
public jetty is a great fishing spot for kids and is next to the boat ramps and
swimming enclosure. There are plenty of things
to do on Straddie. 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.  North Stradbroke Island has three
main townships - Point Lookout, Amity Point and Dunwich. All townships are connected
by bitumen roads, offer safe swimming spots and scenic walking areas.
The view to the island's southern tip Jumpinpin showcases Main Beach's 32km stretch
of wide sand beaches and surf, swimming
and fishing.
The island is the ultimate paradise for the many 4WD enthusiasts who visit
each year. Surfing
beaches at Amity East and Flinders Beach are only 3 minutes by car and Point Lookout
is only 10 minutes away. The
old school house park has BBQ's, tennis court, children's play area and a mini
basketball court. There is also a skate board rink near the camping area. Amity Point is a peaceful and pretty
little spot on the bayside of the Island. It is the ideal holiday for families,
fishermen, boat owners and bush walkers in fact anyone looking for a relaxing
stress free destination. |
