North

VISITOR GUIDE 2015/16 Welcome Welcome to June and November to watch the – set up the wickets on the sand for a (Minjerribah), home of the majestic humpback whales on their game of cricket, or toss a frisbee near the . Known as annual migration. waves. Enjoy an ice cream while you ‘Straddie’ by the locals, the island is one watch a pod of dolphins at play, or barbecue You only need to spend a few hours on of Australia’s natural treasures and best some seafood caught by the local fishermen. of all, is right on ’s doorstep. Straddie to slip into the relaxed pace of island life. Whatever your holiday The island offers a range of accommodation It’s one of the world’s largest sand desire, Straddie has it all. to suit all tastes and budgets. Choose from islands and is only an hour’s drive from resorts to backpackers and camping For the more adventurous, activities Brisbane and 90 minutes from the Gold grounds, as well as rental homes and include bush walking, four wheel driving, Coast. Access from Cleveland on the holiday units. Gather your family or a group sand boarding, kayaking and snorkelling mainland is by Stradbroke Ferries of friends and spend a weekend in an just to name a few. The island is also well vehicle ferry (45 minutes) or water taxi architect-designed house with panoramic known for its surfing and scuba diving, (25 minutes). ocean views or book a site at an absolute with dive trips departing from the beach. North Stradbroke Island is blessed with beachfront camping ground. Those wanting to chill out can head to a white sandy beaches, magnificent inland The friendly locals, laidback day spa or unwind with yoga on the lakes, hidden waterways and scenic atmosphere, abundant natural wonders beach. Straddie’s beautiful beaches are walks. One of the most spectacular, the and activities on offer means all visitors ideal for a refreshing dip or a long walk. breathtaking North Gorge walk, is a are spoilt for choice. Families, couples, favourite with locals and visitors alike. On the weekend, browse the colourful groups of friends, local and international It’s an amazing vantage point to spot markets (see events page for dates) or travellers can all enjoy an unforgettable wildlife with dolphins, turtles and manta enjoy a leisurely meal in the cafés and holiday experience on North Stradbroke rays often sighted from the headlands. restaurants around the island. Island … where summer never ends! It also attracts hundreds of whale You might even rediscover some of the Once you’ve been to Straddie, it will watchers who visit each year between simple pleasures of a real beach holiday hold a special place in your heart.

BRISBANE Getting Here Contents From Brisbane by Car Driving from the Sunshine Coast or 02 Welcome Follow the signs on Old Cleveland Road Brisbane Airport 04 Dunwich through to Cleveland (30 minutes). The Head south along the Gateway Motorway 07 Surf Safety water taxi and vehicle ferries depart from and over the Gateway Toll Bridge. Turn left , Emmett Drive, Cleveland. onto Old Cleveland Road (approximately 07 Driving Distances If you are hiring a car on the mainland and 5km) from the bridge and follow the signs 08 Point plan to take it to North Stradbroke Island, to Cleveland. 11 Fishing ensure you check out the insurance Transport 12 Point Lookout conditions with the hire car company. North Stradbroke Island is easily accessible 19 Campfires From Brisbane by Rail by water taxi or vehicular ferry, with regular 20 Eating Out Take the train to Cleveland from Central or services operating from Cleveland. Once on Roma Street Stations. Regular buses depart the island there is a range of transport 22 Weddings Cleveland Station for a short five-minute options including a taxi service and a bus 24 Cultural Activities trip to Toondah Harbour where you can system operating between Dunwich, Amity 26 Experiences catch the water taxi. Point and Point Lookout. All the townships 27 Caring for Straddie Driving from the Gold Coast are linked with sealed roads that are accessible by conventional vehicles, Travel north along the Pacific Highway and 28 Marine Life however a 4WD is required for driving on take the Cleveland Exit No. 30 onto 29 Whale Watching beaches and permits must be obtained from Cleveland/Beenleigh Redland Bay Road and 30 Island Environment follow the signs to Cleveland. Straddie Camping. 32 Explore From the Gold Coast by Bus/Rail Climate 33 Day Trips Buses depart from the Surfers Paradise bus North Stradbroke Island boasts a sub-tropical terminal for the Brisbane Transit Centre. climate with moderate temperatures and 34 Special Events Catch the train from the Transit Centre to sunshine almost all year round. Temperatures 35 Maps Cleveland. Regular buses depart Cleveland range from an average of 20 degrees Station for Toondah Harbour where you can Celsius in July to an average of 28 degrees 38 Directory catch a water taxi. in February. 40 Timetables

Stradbroke Island Holidays 3 Emmett Drv (PO Box 1439), Cleveland 4163 QLD Australia P: (07) 3821 0266 or 1300 303 766 E: [email protected] www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au

This visitor guide was produced by Stradbroke Island Holidays in 2015. All care has been taken to ensure the information contained in it is accurate. Information is subject to change without notice and copyright restrictions apply to all photographs and editorial. Some photographs courtesy of David Biddulph, Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre, Paul Ewart, Helen Daintree, Stradbroke Island Photography, Julie Sisco Photography, RACQ, QLD Parks and Wildlife, Surf Life Saving QLD, Council and the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing (NPRSR). Copyright 2015/2016 It’s a handy place to pick up provisions The is also of historic from the fruit shop, bakery, general significance, and contains the graves of Dunwich stores, butcher and bottle shop, but it’s more than 10,000 people, most of which the rich heritage of Dunwich that makes are unmarked, as well as early European it so special. settlers. A self-guided historical walk is a great Fishing off the jetty and swimming in the The historic way to explore the history of the township salt water enclosure are popular activities and the island’s colourful past as it winds at Dunwich, and a picnic beneath the small town of its way past convict relics and graves expansive camphor-laurel trees on the foreshore is an idyllic way to spend a dating back to shipwrecks in the 1800s. Dunwich is often few hours. A convict-built causeway also You can pick up a copy of the North remains, although it has been expanded the first glimpse Stradbroke Island Heritage Trail from the to accommodate modern ships. ferry terminal office at Cleveland or on If you’re looking for the perfect spot for a most visitors have board the vessels as you make the journey sundowner with a bay view and a relaxing across to the island. meal, then call into one of the clubs, a of North Stradbroke If you don’t have time to make the favourite place with locals and visiting walk, don’t miss a visit to the North boaties. For a quick bite or a takeaway, there is the café and bakery in the main Island. Stradbroke Island Historical Museum street, while the fruit shop serves up in Welsby Street. Here you’ll find an delicious coffee and light meals in a shady impressive display of photographs, items courtyard. retrieved from shipwrecks in local waters, information about early settlement and Dunwich is also the gateway to many of the island’s rich Aboriginal history. Straddie’s stunning natural wonders including Myora Springs and Brown and There’s even a skull from a sperm whale, Blue Lakes. All three are ideal for wildlife one of the largest ever found washed up viewing and the lakes, especially Brown, on shore by the Queensland Museum. are popular swimming spots. Brown The museum is open Tuesday to Lake is only a five minute drive from the Saturday from 10am to 2pm and Sunday township, and facilities including BBQs from 11am to 3pm. and a small children’s playground.

4 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE NSI RUGBY LEAGUE ISLAND FRUIT BARN NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND AND ALL SPORTS CLUB AND CAFE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

nSharks Tooth Kitchen open Wednesday to Sunday n Lunch 12noon to 2pm & Dinner 6pm to Conserving and presenting the history 8pm (dine in or takeaway) of North Stradbroke Island. Open Tuesday n Thursday – Trivia Night & Monster Raffles to Saturday 10am – 2pm and Sunday nFriday – Family Night, Membership Draw Open 7 days. 7am to 5pm on weekdays, 11am – 3pm. Tours by arrangement. 7am to 4pm on Saturday & 8am to 4pm on & Raffles n Adult $4.00 n School Child on Tour $4.00 Sunday. Off ering fresh fruit & vegetables, n Keno, Pokies & Foxsports TV available n Child $1.00 n Concession $3.00 gourmet groceries, cafe & nursery, and n Functions catered for on request vegetarian specialities. Menu changes daily. Address: Ron Stark Oval, 2 Ballow Road, Dunwich Address: 15–17 Welsby Street, Dunwich P: (07) 3409 9216 P: (07) 3409 9699 E: [email protected] Address: 16 Bingle Road, Dunwich E: [email protected] www.straddiesharks.com.au P: (07) 3409 9125 www.stradbrokemuseum.com.au

STRADDIE SUPER SPORTS STRADBROKE PHARMACY

FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY SERVICE TO AMITY POINT & POINT LOOKOUT ‘YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY EXPERTS’ n Full dispensary service OPEN 7 DAYS n NDSS Agent n Camping gear n Bait & tackle n Home health products n n Hire bikes & kayaks n Sporting goods Weekly dose administration aid service nGiftware, home décor, souvenirs, hats, suncare & sunglasses Address: 18 Bingle Road, Dunwich Address: 2/11 Ballow Road, Dunwich P: (07) 3409 9252 P: (07) 3409 9080 F: (07) 3409 9801

DUNWICH FOODWORKS

OPEN 7 DAYS n Groceries n BBQ chickens n Fruit & veg n Ice n ATM n Bait

Address: 5 Stradbroke Place, Dunwich P: (07) 3409 9444 www.foodworks.com.au

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 5 Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders-in-Council Aboriginal Corporation (MMEIC)

MMEIC Cultural Education Programs Terra Bulla Leumeah A Beautiful Place – Here I Rest

MMEIC deliver a range of Aboriginal Cultural MMEIC have recently upgraded the site Education Programs at Terra Bulla Leumeah, with an extensive Bush Tucker Trail and a Redland City Council bushland property landscaping to beautify the grounds. They situated at 151 Dickson Way, Myora on have installed wheelchair access and a car Minjerribah – North Stradbroke Island. parking area with a disabled car park as The Elders named the site ‘Terra Bulla well as extra seating for their cultural Leumeah’, the English translation is ‘A beautiful education programs. place, here I rest’. The site has a strong link to This upgrade project was kindly sponsored the recent and long-term past of Aboriginal by Sibelco Australia Limited through the people in the region as it was previously the old Myora Mission site. The Elders recall stories Straddie Community Fund, of their grandparents living on the land and its Redland City Council, Stradbroke Ferries / importance as a gathering place. Stradbroke Island Holidays. Terra Bulla Leumeah is also listed as a regional Terra Bulla Leumeah is a beautiful ecosystem of concern by the Department of destination where everyone can experience Environment and Heritage Protection, due to the local Aboriginal culture and enjoy the natural Weaving Workshop at Terra Bulla significant vegetation and habitat types present. beauty of the Island.

Yulu-Burri-Ba dancers performing at MMEIC 21st Anniversary Event @ Terra Bulla

MMEIC Cultural Education Programs available for group bookings:

Cultural Talks delivered Aboriginal Art and Cra Workshops MMEIC Guided Tours by MMEIC Elders for Adults or Children Enjoy a guided tour of the site with one of There are a wide range of topics to choose • Aboriginal Dance and Song the MMEIC Elders. The tour will traverse the from and we will customise the content for • Weaving History of the Myora Mission, the Terra Bulla your interest areas; • Sand Art Bush Tucker Trail and the Myora Cemetery. • Painting • Aboriginal History – MMEIC can provide a mini bus to transport • Spear and Boomerang Throwing. Pre and Post-Colonial groups of up to 19 people. • Fishing • Traditional Tools and Weapons • Bush Tucker and Medicinal Plants of Minjerribah For bookings phone Maria on: (07) 3409 9723 or email [email protected] • Dreamtime and Creation Stories.

6 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE Minjerribah Moorgumpin 4. A RED flag on its own indicates Cylinder Beach is patrolled and there are Surf EXTREME DANGER – NEVER enter the public toilets, BBQ and picnic tables. Elders-in-Council Aboriginal water on a red flag. Adder Rock Beach is accessible through a 5. If you do get caught in a rip – remain 4WD track next to Adder Rock camping Safety grounds. It is popular with campers and Corporation (MMEIC) calm, raise one arm in the air, float and wait for help to arrive – DON’T PANIC. fishermen. Home Beach is just over a kilometre of 6. To escape a rip, swim diagonally across  beautiful beach that stretches from the the rip, don’t try and swim against it. BE AWARE OF RIPS Cylinder Beach Headland to Adder Rock. A rip is a strong current running out to sea 7. If you are unsure of the conditions, ask Access is through the Point Lookout oval on a surf beach. It can easily take swimmers a lifesaver or lifeguard – they are there or near Cylinder Headland. Dogs are MMEIC Cultural from shallow waters up to several metres to help you. allowed between Rocky Point and Rocky offshore in a short period of time. Headland in front of the Stradbroke Island Education Programs BEACHES Beach Hotel. SOME IMPORTANT POINTS TO Main Beach stretches 32km of unspoilt REMEMBER ARE: sand, dunes and surf. It is popular with Deadman’s & Frenchman’s Beaches are Terra Bulla Leumeah surfers and fishermen. The Point Lookout secluded spots, nestled between North 1. Swim only at beaches patrolled by Surf Club is located at the northern end and Gorge Headland and Cylinder Beach. These A Beautiful Place – Here I Rest lifesavers / lifeguards and obey all there are car parking facilities close by. Main beaches are great places to explore rock instructions. Beach is patrolled and there are public toilet pools where you can see small fish, facilities at the surf club. anemones, shells and crabs. 2. The red and yellow flags indicate the MMEIC deliver a range of Aboriginal Cultural MMEIC have recently upgraded the site safest place to swim – do not swim Cylinder Beach is a picturesque cove Flinders Beach is situated between Amity Education Programs at Terra Bulla Leumeah, with an extensive Bush Tucker Trail and outside the flags where rips may occur. between Cylinder and Home Beach Point and Point Lookout. It has foreshore a Redland City Council bushland property landscaping to beautify the grounds. They Headlands. It is popular with families camping and also allows dogs, provided 3. Take note of what flags are flying and because it is easily accessible with a car they are kept on a leash at all times. Public situated at 151 Dickson Way, Myora on have installed wheelchair access and a car  be aware of the beach conditions. park situated only metres from the beach. toilets are available. Minjerribah – North Stradbroke Island. parking area with a disabled car park as The Elders named the site ‘Terra Bulla well as extra seating for their cultural Leumeah’, the English translation is ‘A beautiful education programs. place, here I rest’. The site has a strong link to The safest way to This upgrade project was kindly sponsored the recent and long-term past of Aboriginal enjoy your North Stradbroke Island experience is to SWIM by Sibelco Australia Limited through the BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS. people in the region as it was previously the old Myora Mission site. The Elders recall stories Straddie Sand Mining Community Fund, Main Beach / Cylinder Beach of their grandparents living on the land and its Redland City Council, Stradbroke Ferries / Monday–Sunday: 8am–5pm importance as a gathering place. Stradbroke Island Holidays. December / January school holidays: 8am–6pm Terra Bulla Leumeah is also listed as a regional Terra Bulla Leumeah is a beautiful ecosystem of concern by the Department of destination where everyone can experience September school holidays: 8am–5pm Environment and Heritage Protection, due to the local Aboriginal culture and enjoy the natural Easter: 8am–5pm Weaving Workshop at Terra Bulla significant vegetation and habitat types present. beauty of the Island. Adder Rock–Flinders Beach December / January school holidays: 8am–6pm September School Holidays / Easter School Holidays: 8am–5pm

Yulu-Burri-Ba dancers performing at MMEIC 21st Anniversary Event @ Terra Bulla Driving Distances

MMEIC Cultural Education Programs available for group bookings: From To Kilometres Cultural Talks delivered Aboriginal Art and Cra Workshops MMEIC Guided Tours Dunwich Brown Lake 4 km by MMEIC Elders for Adults or Children Enjoy a guided tour of the site with one of There are a wide range of topics to choose • Aboriginal Dance and Song the MMEIC Elders. The tour will traverse the Dunwich 8.5 km from and we will customise the content for • Weaving History of the Myora Mission, the Terra Bulla Dunwich Causeway (Main Beach) 12.5 km your interest areas; • Sand Art Bush Tucker Trail and the Myora Cemetery. • Painting Dunwich Myora Springs 5 km • Aboriginal History – MMEIC can provide a mini bus to transport • Spear and Boomerang Throwing. Pre and Post-Colonial groups of up to 19 people. Dunwich Point Lookout 18 km • Fishing Dunwich Amity (turn off) 11.5 km • Traditional Tools and Weapons Amity (turn off) Amity (Township) 5 km • Bush Tucker and Medicinal Plants of Minjerribah For bookings phone Maria on: (07) 3409 9723 or email [email protected] Point Lookout Township arrival Point Lookout Surf Club 4 km • Dreamtime and Creation Stories.

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 7 Located between Dunwich and Point amenities block. It’s the ideal spot for a Lookout, Amity Point is a popular spot for relaxing picnic or barbecue. Amity Point families and fishermen who are drawn to Amity may be small, but it still boasts its quaint fishing village atmosphere. a restaurant, Community Club and a Amity’s appeal begins with its relaxing general shop, all of which are well ambience, sandy beaches, shaded shores frequented by guests staying at the and easy access to . A beachside accommodation. Enjoy a swimming enclosure means everyone can delicious al fresco meal surrounded by Looking for pandanus palms at the cafe or pick up swim in safety and the crystal clear water some fresh prawns to enjoy with a cold is ideal for snorkelling. somewhere to beer by the beach. The jetty is ‘the’ spot to be for fishing throw in a line or There are no surf beaches at Amity, on the incoming and outgoing tides. The however 4WD access to Flinders surf beach nearby boat ramp provides easy access is located on the edge of the township. just relax? to the water, and friendly pelicans are regular visitors to the foreshore. It’s also a The accommodation range is You can’t go past popular spot to watch the sunset and you surprisingly broad for such a small might even spot a wild dolphin. community and visitors can choose Amity Point. from cabins, bungalows, cottages and Amity has a number of fishermen who sell holiday homes, as well as the popular fresh seafood straight from the trawler beachfront camping ground. direct to the public. Trawlers tie up at Cabarita Park is a fabulous location to the jetty to offload the night’s catch of enjoy a picnic or some fish and chips fresh prawns, crabs and fish. Watch out while you watch the sunset, and maybe for roadside signs indicating where you you will see the dolphins and turtles can buy some of the day’s catch direct, that often swim by. A variety of birdlife or order some off the menu at the local can also be viewed from Amity’s beach. restaurants. Whether you stay for a weekend or a Beside the camping ground is a shady longer break, Amity’s laidback charm is children’s playground, equipped with an sure to make a lasting impression.

8 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE STRADDIE BUNGALOWS

ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT n 1 & 2 Bedroom Bungalows (air-conditioned) n Fully self contained with private BBQ facilities n Tropical 2 acres of land right on beautiful Moreton Bay n Resort pool n Private jetty for fi shing and dolphin watching (dolphins visit the jetty daily) n Snorkelling n Magnifi cent sunsets n Tranquil setting with resident koalas and birdlife n Walking distance to beach, shop & cafe

Address: 33 Ballow Street, Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7017 E: [email protected] www.straddiebungalows.com.au

STRADDIE SALES RENTALS

Straddie Sales Rentals off ers year round holiday accommodation to suit families, couples and friends. Imagine fi shing from your own backyard, bathing in the sublime colours of the sunset, watching playful dolphins or mingling with the local koala colony. Choose from our extensive range of aff ordable classic cottages, holiday homes, units, absolute waterfront properties or pet-friendly accommodation.

from $585 per week incl. linen/towels

Address: 4 Ballow Street, Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7126 or 0458 097 126 E: [email protected] www.straddiesalesrentals.com.au FB: facebook.com/StraddieSalesRentals

SEA SHANTIES

SUPERB WATERFRONT LOCATION n SIMPLE SELF-CONTAINED CABINS n PETS WELCOME Remember when holidays at the seaside were simple and fun? When Dad could fi sh, Mum could relax with a book and the kids could walk barefoot to the shop for an iceblock or to the beach to play cricket? When the family actually talked, laughed and played games together. Of course the family dog came along too in those days. Recapture the simple pleasures at Sea Shanties, Amity Point and bring the dog too.

Address: 9A Cook Street, Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7161 E: [email protected] www.seashanties.com.au

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 9 SEASHELLS CAFE

FULLY LICENSED AL FRESCO DINING AND BAR n LUNCH n DINNER n TAKE-AWAY Fresh local seafood, superb steaks in a relaxed atmosphere. Open 7 days*: Monday to Friday from 9.30am – Saturday 8am till late – Sunday 8am till 2pm * Opening hours may vary. Also incorporating Straddie Catering for all your catering needs, specialising in weddings, functions, school groups and tour groups.

Address: 21 Ballow Street, Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7886 E: [email protected] www.straddiecatering.com.au

AMITY POINT GENERAL DEALERS

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 364 DAYS A YEAR FROM 6.30AM TO 6.00PM

n Fuel n Ice n Groceries n Bait & tackle n Fruit & vegetables n Eftpos n Souvenirs available n Camping supplies n Newspapers / magazines n Hardware n Beach toys n Snorkelling equipment n Hot food & Coff ee n Cold drinks

Address: 9 Ballow Street, Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7212 E: [email protected]

DOLPHIN HOLIDAY TWENTY FOUR COSY COTTAGES ACCOMMODATION BIRCH STREET

AMITY POINT HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Affordable rental houses at Amity Point and Flinders Beach. Pet friendly Nestled in a quiet street of Amity Point, only n Very close to shop, boat ramp, jetty and properties also available. We offer sandy beach minutes from the beach, shops and restaurant. discounted barge fares. Ideal family accommodation, four individually n Excellent water views fully renovated two bedroom units, sleeping five.

Address: Cnr Mirimar & Ballow Streets, Address: Endeavour Street, Point Lookout Address: 24 Birch Street, Amity Point Amity Point P: (07) 3409 7119 P: (07) 3409 8455 P: 0408 875 695 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.cosycottages.com.au www.straddie.info www.straddieholiday.com

10 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE THE AMITY POINT RUFUS KING SEAFOODS COMMUNITY CLUB INC.

LICENSED CLUB n Beer, wine & spirits n Bistro – seafood, prime beef and burgers Trawler fresh prawns, fish, crabs, oysters, nMember’s draw, Friday night raffles, bugs. Open 7 days 9am – 5pm. pokies, Sky channel and pool tables Straddie seafood now available in n Keno and TAB n Fishing Club Brisbane from our newly opened nMini Golf n Families welcome Ashgrove store: 243 Waterworks Road. – children’s area and playground Proprietors: Eddie & Steph Walker n Courtesy Bus (local area only) nATM – Licensed function room, lift/ Address: 44 Sovereign Road, Amity Point wheelchair access/disabled toilet P: (07) 3409 7224 Address: Clayton Road, Amity Point E: [email protected] P: (07) 3409 7110 E: [email protected] www.rufuskingseafoods.com.au www.amitypointcc.com.au

 n Never fish by yourself. Fish in a group of n Never fish in exposed areas during at least three within sight of each other. rough or large seas. Make sure you are If someone is washed in, one person aware of local weather, swell and tidal Fishing can stay and help while the other alerts conditions before going fishing. Listen emergency services (dial 000). Mobile to weather forecasts or call the weather phone users can also dial 112 to access information line on 1900 937 107. Be emergency services. aware that conditions may change dramatically in a short period of time. n Inform others of your plans. Always let n Observ e first, fish later. Spend some Straddie offers plenty of places from which friends or family know where you are time (at least 30 minutes) watching to cast a line or launch a boat. Whether you going and when you will be back. your intended spot before fishing to get are an avid angler or a holiday fisherman, an idea of the conditions over a full one of the hardest decisions you will have n Wear light clothing. Light clothing such swell / wave cycle. Wave conditions can to make is just where to throw your line in. as shorts and a spray jacket will let you swim easily if you are washed in. get worse as the tide changes – you From the rock wall and jetty located at Jumpers may be heavy and difficult to should know whether the tides are high or low and coming in or going out. Amity Point to Jumpinpin, the stretch of take off. uninterrupted beach running from the n Plan an escape route in case you are n Wear appropriate footwear. Cleats, southern tip of the island to Point Lookout, washed in. Stay calm – if you are sandals and sandshoes with non-slip the fishing options are limitless. The 20 washed in, swim away from the rocks metre deep Rainbow Channel, situated off soles suit different surfaces. Use the and look for a safe place to come Amity Point, is ideal for tuna and mackerel, appropriate shoes for the conditions. ashore or stay afloat and wait for help whereas foreshore fishing is available n Carry safety gear. Wear a life jacket or to arrive. everywhere from Main Beach at Point buoyancy vest. Also bring something n Stay alert. Don’t ever turn your back on Lookout to Flinders Beach just near Amity buoyant that can be easily thrown and the sea – if the waves, weather or swell Point. Main Beach is also your best chance held on to, to help you stay afloat. Carry threaten your fishing spot then leave of catching your own bait including pipis ropes and torches. immediately. 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. ROCK FISHING Fishing, especially rock fishing, can be dangerous. Follow these basic safety tips at all times when rock fishing:

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 11 Situated at the northern tip of the island, Point Lookout is the ideal departure Point Lookout is actually a series of beaches point for enthusiasts. If you prefer less Point and headlands which can be easily explored adventurous activities, early morning beach by foot. It is Queensland’s most easterly yoga at Home Beach is a special way to start Lookout point and located only 20km from Dunwich the day. and 19km from Amity Point. There is also an impressive selection of There is always something to explore at restaurants, cafés and eateries to choose Point Lookout, the Point Lookout. It could be the 4km walk from. Whether it’s gelati on the beach, between Frenchman’s Beach and Adder Rock a lazy brunch or an à la carte dining resort centre of with its rocky outcrops and tidal pool, or the experience, Point Lookout offers plenty of seemingly endless expanse of Main Beach to tasty options. You can also pick up everyday North Stradbroke Jumpinpin at the island’s southern tip. items from the local newsagent, bakery and Don’t miss the stunning beauty of the convenience store. North Gorge walk with its breathtaking Island, is home On the weekend, browse the vibrant market views across the Pacific Ocean. The walk stalls (see events page for dates) and don’t is the perfect year-round vantage point to world-class forget to pick up some local seafood, caught for spotting turtles, dolphins and manta fresh the same day. The local whiting is a surfing beaches rays, and between June and November, one of the best spots on the East Coast to popular choice and is especially good. and spectacular watch the annual migration of the majestic Point Lookout also offers an expansive humpback whales. range of accommodation options catering seascapes. There are two patrolled beaches – Cylinder for all needs and budgets. Choose from and Main Beach – offering superb swimming resorts, a stylish hotel, holiday houses and and surfing. Main Beach’s 32km stretch of units or backpacker hostels and cabins. wide sandy beaches and rolling surf are ideal There are also several camping grounds for island-style camping, swimming and situated within walking distance to the fishing. A section of the beach is accessible beaches and most facilities. by 4WD, via Point Lookout and Dunwich. It’s the perfect coastal village, with some With the island being home to some of the of the most spectacular ocean views in the best dive sites in , world, but without the crowds.

12 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE Straddie Short Stays

ALLURE STRADBROKE RESORT DOLPHIN HOLIDAY n 2 nights in a 1 bedroom beach shack ACCOMMODATION n Return vehicle ferry transfer n 2 nights in a 2 bedroom house n Heated pool n Return vehicle ferry transfer n Private deck with BBQ n Range of holiday houses n 2 minute walk to beach n Something to suit all budgets n Pet friendly options available Per person, Per person, Starting from $242* twin share Starting from $160* based on 4 people

PANDANUS PALMS SAMARINDA JEWEL BY n 2 nights in a 2 bedroom ocean view villa THE SEA RESORT n Return vehicle ferry transfer n 2 nights in a 2 bedroom garden unit n Restaurant/bar, pool and tennis court n Return vehicle ferry transfer n Ocean views n Water views n Private deck with BBQ n Pool and BBQ area n 5 minute walk to beach Per person, Per person, Starting from $130* based on 4 people Starting from $144* based on 4 people

STRADBROKE ISLAND BEACH THE ISLANDER HOTEL SPA RESORT HOLIDAY RESORT n 2 nights in a standard hotel suite n 2 nights in a studio room n Return vehicle ferry transfer n Return vehicle ferry transfer n Access to onsite restaurant and bar n Pool and oodlit tennis court n 2 minute walk to beach n 2 minute walk to beach n Pool n BBQ area Per person, Per person, Starting from $248* twin share Starting from $198* twin share

WHALEWATCH OCEAN SEA SHANTIES  AMITY POINT BEACH RESORT n 2 nights in a quaint open plan cabin n 2 nights in a 2 bedroom Ocean Side apartment n Return vehicle ferry transfer n Return vehicle ferry transfer n Waterfront property n Water views from the balcony n Private jetty n Pool & BBQ area n Some pet friendly cabins available n Walking distance to beach Per person, Per person, Starting from $166* based on 4 people Starting from $213* twin share

Call 1300 303 766 or (07) 3821 0266 www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au * Conditions apply. Subject to availability and vehicle ferry times selected. Off peak only. Excluding holiday periods. Valid for selected dates in 2015/2016 C Copyright Stradbroke Island Holidays 2015/2016 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 13 DOLPHIN HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

Dolphin Holiday Accommodation off ers a range of aff ordable rental properties at both Point Lookout and Amity Point. n Holiday Houses n Units n Townhouses n Pet friendly rental properties Our experienced, friendly, local staff can help you fi nd the perfect place to enjoy your time on Straddie, regardless of your budget. Ring for a free brochure. We off er discounted barge fares. We provide all linen and off er a bed making service on request.

Address: Endeavour Street, Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8455 E: [email protected] www.straddie.info

PANDANUS PALMS HOLIDAY RESORT

n Fully self contained 2 & 3 bedroom villas n All villas have fantastic ocean views and private courtyards with BBQs n Linen provided n Swimming pool n WiFi internet access and internet café in reception n Foxtel n Tennis court n Movies at reception n Games room n The Whales Way Restaurant onsite

Address: 21 Cumming Parade, Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8106 E: [email protected] www.pandanuspalmsresort.com

THE ISLANDER HOLIDAY RESORT

07 3409 8188 | [email protected] | www.stradbrokehotel.com.au

Ideally located opposite Home Beach, nestled between the Hotel & the Bowls Club n Fully self-contained air-conditioned studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available at aff ordable rates n Resort off ers a pool, tennis court, bbq area, Foxtel & wireless internet access n Short walk to shops, restaurants, several beaches & recreational activities

Address: 41 East Coast Road, Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8388 E: [email protected] www.stradbrokeislander.com.au

14 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 07 3409 8188 | [email protected] | www.stradbrokehotel.com.au

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 15 SAMARINDA JEWEL BY THE SEA

SPECTACULAR VIEWS OVERLOOKING MAIN BEACH n A short walk to the North Gorge Walk, beaches, shops & cafés n Swimming pool & BBQ area n Foxtel n Free WiFi in reception area n 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments n Spacious & comfortable n Large verandahs n Self contained n Linen provided

Address: 1-5 Samarinda Drive, Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8785 E: [email protected] www.samarinda.com.au

RAY WHITE NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

RAY WHITE NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND – THE ISLAND EXPERTS n For sales, holiday and permanent rentals and exceptional property management n We manage a large range of properties to suit all budgets – houses, units, townhouses – views, walk to beach, pet friendly n Visit our website for live availability or call one of our friendly booking staff who can assist you with ferry bookings, linen hire and a wealth of local knowledge

Address: 4 Meegera Place, Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8255 E: [email protected] www.visitstradbroke.com.au

WHALEWATCH OCEAN BEACH RESORT SURFSTREET STRADDIE VIEWS B&B

Whalewatch Ocean Beach Resort offers large spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. We DID YOU KNOW... have accommodation to suit all budgets You can collect your prescriptions at from our standard Ocean Side to our Surf Street – enquire within. Premium Ocean View apartments. OPEN 7 DAYS Features 2 private queen suites with ensuite Whalewatch Resort overlooks Main Beach n Healthcare & Beauty bathrooms and courtyards. Fridge, TV, tea & and is walking distance to shops & cafes. The coff ee. Wonderful ocean views from deck n Surfboards & Skateboards n Beach Toys perfect spot for watching whales migrate where a delicious hot breakfast is served. n Clothing & Swimwear n Suncare north. The Resort features: Heated Pool; BBQ Complimentary Port & Chocolates on arrival. Area; Games Room and small Gym. n Sunglasses & Hats n Souvenirs Address: 26 Cumming Parade, Point Lookout Address: Shops 3 & 4/15 Mooloomba Road, P: (07) 3409 8875 Address: Samarinda Drive, Point Lookout Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8000 E: [email protected] P: (07) 3409 8555 FB: www.facebook.com/surfstreet www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au/ E: [email protected] Instagram: @surfstreet4183 accommodation/straddie-views-bed- www.whalewatchresort.com.au Located next to Fishes café breakfast

16 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE The perfect place to stay and play on straddie…

Nestled in the midst of white swimming pool, gymnasium, DINING RESORT FACILITIES sandy beaches and kilometres children’s playground and A variety of dining options to > 75 Self-contained of rolling surf, Allure Stradbroke tour desk. tantalise your taste-buds are Shacks and Villas Resort offers the perfect located close by. > BBQ facility on deck ROOM FACILITIES hideaway. It is located within an in every room type easy stroll to Point Lookout and > Air conditioning COME TOGETHER > Heated swimming pool impressive views of Moreton > Full kitchen (villas) Allure Stradbroke Resort has > Kids facilities Island and its surrounds. Kitchenette (shacks) access to many enticing venues > Edible Guest Garden > Microwave across the island, suitable for a > WIFI only in common areas The fully self-contained shacks > BBQ facility on deck range of events. Contact us today and one, two, three and four to book your next function. ACTIVITIES NEAR > Coffee and tea THE HOTEL bedroom villas are located just making facilities two minutes from Home Beach. FROM THE AIRPORT > Beauty, massage and tours > Ironing facilities Stradbroke Island is Brisbane’s > Diving Perfect for a family getaway, > Satellite/cable tv most accessible island. Allure > Whale watching couples retreat or group outing, > Direct dial telephone Stradbroke Resort is a 45-minute > Kayaking the resort boasts a range of > All linen provided (except drive and 45-minute ferry trip > Surfing facilities including heated beach and pool towels) from Brisbane Airport. > Sand boarding

book your holiday today DOWNLOAD OUR NEW BOOKING APP to relax a little bit longer! 1800 555 200 allurestradbroke.com.au email [email protected] NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 17 DOLPHIN REAL ESTATE Finding dream homes since 1993 POINT LOOKOUT PHARMACY

NEXT DOOR TO STRADBROKE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTRE n FREE Professional advice n FREE Webster packing n FREE Blood pressure monitoring n PROMPT Prescription service n Vitamins n Baby needs n Perfumes n Beauty and cosmetic products n Skin care and gifts n Faxing and photocopying services n Gift lines n Cold drinks and icecreams Address: 1 Endeavour Street, n Coff ee - fresh ground beans! (PO Box 168) Point Lookout n P: (07) 3409 8777 F: (07) 3409 8766 First aid supplies and sunscreens M: 0418 752 766 Address: Shop 1 / 4 Kennedy Drive, Point Lookout E: [email protected] P: (07) 3409 8661 F: (07) 3409 8662 www.dolphinrealestate.com.au E: [email protected]

ANCHORAGE ON STRADDIE – BEACHFRONT ISLAND RESORT DISCOVER STRADBROKE

WHERE THE BEACH IS YOUR BACKYARD… Quiet, self-contained Studio, One bed, Two bed and Three bed Units. n Direct access to Home Beach n Salt water pool & sauna n Poolside bbqs n Free wireless internet poolside n Foxtel Managing over 90 premium beach houses n Gift shop, art gallery & hairdresser and apartments, Discover Stradbroke is n Licensed restaurant Straddie’s most trusted accommodation n Conference/training room provider. With beach front and ocean views, you can always find the perfect holiday Ideally located on a sheltered pristine beach, house with Discover Stradbroke. Anchorage is walking distance to the hotel, bowls club and local markets.

Address: East Coast Road, Point Lookout Address: 3/23 Mooloomba Road, P: (07) 3409 8266 Point Lookout P: (07) 3415 3949 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.stradbrokeresorts.com.au www.discoverstradbroke.com.au

MANTA LODGE AND SCUBA CENTRE

Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre is just a 30 second walk from Home Beach, Point Lookout. Accommodation ranges from 4 to 8 bed dorms, twin share or double rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen accommodating 60 in total, with all linen provided. The facilities include a large common room with TV, pool table, ping pong table, BBQ, outdoor and indoor seating. Wireless internet access is also available. Daily dives and snorkelling to some of Queensland’s best dive sites. Half day 4WD tours, surfboard and body board hire can be arranged.

Address: 132 Dickson Way, Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8888 E: [email protected] www.mantalodge.com.au

18 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE STRADDIE CAMPING

FEEL THE SPIRIT OF QUANDAMOOKA COUNTRY Straddie Camping off ers a relaxing island camping getaway, on idyllic North Stradbroke Island. Surrounded by native bushland, 6 beachside camping grounds off er powered and unpowered tent, camper trailer and caravan sites, and fully equipped cabins. For more ‘back to nature’ camping, there are also hundreds of dog friendly beachside campsites, nestled among the sand dunes overlooking the Island’s iconic beaches. We also sell the 4WDrive Vehicle Access Permits required for driving on the Island’s beaches, and to the beach camping areas. Address: 1 Junner Street, Dunwich P: (07) 3409 9668 E: [email protected] www.straddiecamping.com.au

STRADBROKE 4WD TOURS AND CAMPER TRAILER HIRE Campfires VISIT Straddie for the day on our full day 4WD tour including water taxi Did you know? tickets and lunch. n See whales in winter n That the average-sized campfire is n Wildfl owers in spring capable of generating over 500 degrees n Koalas and dolphins all year of heat after burning for only three hours. n Magnifi cent birdwatching n That the average-sized campfire when n Pristine lakes, clean beaches and waters extinguished with sand or dirt retains up STAY over in one of our camper trailers: to 100 degrees of heat for eight hours. your choice of town or beach sites. Campers fully equipped and transported, set up and n That the average-sized campfire when pulled down for you. 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, Contact Bill on (07) 3409 8051 particularly overnight, should be M: 0438 098 059 extinguished by using a bucket of water, E: [email protected] www.straddie4wdtours.com not sand or dirt.

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 19 Straddie oysters, Moreton Bay prawns courtyard or overlooking sweeping and locally caught fish are all in views of the Pacific Ocean. Maybe a Eating Out abundant supply, just waiting to be takeaway hamburger or freshly-made savoured by seafood lovers. The oysters roll will hit the spot after a morning are harvested fresh from local oyster spent surfing. beds and the trawlers deliver their catch daily so you are assured of eating the The island also has a number of clubs freshest seafood available. serving up hearty bistro-style meals. The eating out Some clubs feature special dining nights Local seafood is a regular feature on the including great value ‘all you can eat’ menu, or you might prefer to grab some experience is as buffets or home cooked roast dinners. fresh prawns and ice cold beers to enjoy diverse as any outdoors. If you’re looking for something a bit Seafood aside, there’s plenty more to more formal, the island is also home to great mainland tempt all palates, and it’s available in a selection of restaurants. Relax over a an equally diverse array of settings cocktail before dinner, choose from the destination – with ranging from casual cafés to à la carte à la carte menu and treat yourself to a restaurants. special night out – island style. Options one exception – the include seafood, modern Australian and Begin your day with a scrumptious Mediterranean cuisine. seafood comes breakfast. There are a variety of quaint cafés at Point Lookout, Amity Point If you want to make the most of the direct from the sea and Dunwich offering tasty treats from island’s natural beauty, you may choose tempting menus. to round up the troops and enjoy fish to the island. Throughout the day keep your eye out and chips or locally made pizza in one of for selections from the hand painted the parks overlooking the bay and watch signboards outside many popular eating the sun set over the mainland. places offering light, home cooked From scrambled eggs to coffee and cake, delights. delicious gelati to seafood platters, or Options include gourmet café-style a freshly grilled pub steak to a pie from meals served in a shady garden the bakery – the choice is entirely yours.

20 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE SISCO’S PHILLY CHEEZ FISHES CAFÉ THE PRAWN SHACK

With a variety of weekly dinner specials and Open Wed – Sat, 10am to 4pm & Sun 10am Delicious hearty healthy food all day an awesome breakfast and lunch menu, to 2pm. Offering a selection of premium, long – homestyle burgers, cheese steaks, Fishes at the Point is open 7 days a week award-winning, fresh produce including smoked BBQ brisket, southern fried chicken, and is the ultimate stop for fresh, hearty Straddie Prawns, Bugs, Crabs and Oysters, hot dogs, great coffee plus so much more. seafood! Live Organic Mussels plus fresh fish such as Open 8.30am – 8.00pm. local Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Yellow Fin Tuna and Cone Bay Ocean Barramundi. Address: 1 Endeavour St, Point Lookout (just up the hill from Bob’s Shop next to Dolphin Real Estate) Address: 15 Mooloomba Road, Point Lookout P: (07) 3415 3628 P: (07) 3415 3444 Address: Mintee Street, Point Lookout Find us on Facebook and Instagram! E: fi [email protected] P: (07) 3415 3436 www.phillycheez.com.au www.fi shesatthepoint.com.au FB: www.facebook.com/theprawnshack

BOB’S SHOP LOOK BEACH BAR CAFÉ FOODWORKS PTY LTD

The place to be..... Welcome to the LOOK – your fi rst choice for fun dining and refreshment at Point Lookout. n Panoramic ocean views n Great coff ee n Wonderful food n Gourmet pizza OPEN 7 DAYS - n Fully licensed cocktail bar n Fine wines 6.30AM TO 9.00PM n Friendly staff n Regular live music n Groceries n Bait & tackle Address: Cnr Mintee Street n Fruit & vegetables n Gas cylinders & Mooloomba Road, Point Lookout P: (07) 3415 3390 Address: 2 Endeavour Street, Point Lookout E: [email protected] P: (07) 3409 8271 www.beachbarcafe.com www.foodworkspointlookout.com.au

BAZ’S BEACH BAR & GRILL

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER BEACH SIDE • TAKEAWAYS

P H 3409 8041

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • OpeningDINNER Hours: Breakfast from 7am, lunch 12pm and dinner from 5pm BEACH SIDE • TAKEAWAYS Woodfi re Pizza, steaks, ribs and seafood. Fully licensed with Craft Beer on tap. P H 3409 8041

Address: 110-112 Dickson Way, Point Lookout P: (07) 3409 8041

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 21 Set your special day against the serene everything you may need in the backdrop of North Stradbroke Island’s Stradbroke Island Holidays Wedding Weddings magical natural beauty. Guide. You’ll find everything from iconic venues, a comprehensive selection of The island is the perfect wedding accommodation choices and details on destination, with the choice of several photographers with some of the best picturesque locations for the ceremony locations on offer. North Stradbroke and a diverse range of venues to suit all Island and your tastes and styles for your reception. And on that note, what an ideal spot for North Stradbroke Island gives you the photos! There are an abundance of ... option of a breathtaking white sandy unique and timeless locales for wedding beach wedding with numerous sites on photography of family, friends and of a magical offer. Plus, you’ll be comforted knowing course, the bridal party. Straddie enjoys a sub-tropical climate, Stradbroke Island Holidays can also combination! which means perfect weather conditions organise your island wedding for you almost every day of the year. by providing valuable advice on island If you prefer a wedding against a wedding services, as well as transfers and glittering, calm seascape setting, you can accommodation for you and your guests. position yourselves to overlook the beach It’s the ideal location for not only a and exchange vows while taking in the wedding, but a holiday destination for superb views. Otherwise enjoy the raw, your guests or possibly a honeymoon. rugged headland as a scenic backdrop for Why not discover North Stradbroke your day. Island over a few days or even a week by For the reception, choose from an intimate staying on and enjoying the relaxed island space for your guests, or let Straddie cater atmosphere. for a lavish affair with fantastic venues Easily accessible from Brisbane, North that will make your wedding day one of Stradbroke Island is an unspoiled the most memorable. destination for your special day, with the If you are looking to leave the planning added bonus of relishing in a tropical to the experts, then find details of island environment so close to the city.

22 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE POINT LOOKOUT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

CATERING FOR WEDDINGS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS n Full bar facilities available n Magnifi cent Pacifi c Ocean views n Venue also suitable for school camps Venue Hire Guide available by contacting Stradbroke Island Holidays. POINT BAR n Open to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoons n Also open further during school holidays

P: (07) 3821 0266 E: [email protected] www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au

STRADBROKE ISLAND DAVE THELANDER MARRIAGE CELEBRANT BY THE SEASIDE WEDDING CELEBRANT

By The Seaside offers affordable yet elegant wedding styling on the beautiful North Stradbroke Island. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter weddings – we customise our services to each client. From ad-hoc rentals to packages for any budget, we do it all. INGRID E. DE HEUS C.M.C – Ingrid’s warm LET US PUT THE “LOVE” INTO YOUR LIVES. personality combines with your ideas to Please visit www.bytheseaside.com.au n You will LOVE the location n You will create a unique and memorable ceremony and have a look at our packages to start LOVE the service n You will LOVE the in an idyllic island location: on a white sandy planning your perfect day now! celebrant n You will LOVE each other! beach, a rocky headland overlooking the blue ocean or a bush setting on a lake shore. P: 0400 001 639 Memories made in Heaven on Straddie E: [email protected] P: (07) 3409 7793 / 0408 770 924 FB: www.facebook.com/bytheseaside “Your” local Straddie Celebrant E: [email protected] Instagram: instagram.com/bytheseasideevents Dave Thelander P: (07) 3409 9502 [email protected] www.bytheseaside.com.au E: dave@straddiekingfi shertours.com.au

MR ENTERTAINMENT SNAPSHOTS OF STRADDIE

Getting married? Why not rock up in style in a 1974 VW Kombi that will be sure to turn heads! Why hire multiple companies and pay multiple barge fares when I can cater for all your entertainment needs. Let me set the mood at your ceremony with your favourite songs followed by live acoustic tunes or DJ beats before and during the reception. n Weddings I’m also an experienced MC, so if you’re n Portraits struggling to fi nd someone with the nerves then leave it to me. n Home décor & wall art Ask how I can customise and spice up n Gifts & souvenirs your special day.

P: 0433 195 944 E: [email protected] Address: 1 Endeavour Street, Point Lookout Instagram: MRENTERTAINMENTAUS P: (07) 3415 3628 E: [email protected] FB: facebook.com/EntertainmentAustralia www.juliesisco.com.au

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 23 The knowledge of the Quandamooka is an opportunity for both educational (Moreton Bay) people has been passed groups and individuals to experience Cultural down through many generations and these traditions and skills through the with such a close affinity with nature, cultural workshops that are provided on Activities they have learned to read the signs that the island. tell them such things as when to expect a large school of fish or where honey The Salt Water Murris’ – Quandamooka can be found. Art Gallery is one of a handful of galleries in Australia that is owned and The sea eagle is known as Merriginpah fully operated by Indigenous people. Aboriginal people and the Quandamooka people used The centre has a diverse and inspiring this sea bird when hunting for schools display of traditional and contemporary can see things of fish. The bird flying over the water artwork by local Indigenous artists who would show them where the fish were are all descendants of the Quandamooka through nature, located and the people could then clans. The gallery is located at prepare for the catch. and have learned 3 Ballow Road. When the lorikeets are plentiful it is The North Stradbroke Island Historical to live with and a good season for sea mullet, or when Museum in Welsby Street, Dunwich also the wattle is in flower it signals the has information on the island’s rich beginning of the tailor season. When the Indigenous history. respect the Hop bush blooms, oysters are at their best and when the blackbutt is in flower, The Quandamooka people’s desire is environment. it means that parrot fish are in the bay. that future generations will value their This is just some of the knowledge that stories and come to understand and has been handed down through the appreciate the connection they have generations and is still used today to to the islands and waterways of provide food for local families. There Moreton Bay.

24 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE CONFERENCES ― STRADBROKE ISLAND HOLIDAYS

With its close proximity to Brisbane, North Stradbroke Island is the ideal destination for conferences or business gatherings. Travelling to the island is convenient by regular fast passenger ferry services or vehicle ferry services from Cleveland. The island off ers a range of conference facilities, accommodation options and activities that will ensure your event is organised professionally to provide the best possible outcomes. Our conference coordinator can provide a comprehensive proposal to cover all of your needs.

For further information on North Stradbroke Island Conferences contact: Stradbroke Island Holidays P: (07) 3821 0266 E: [email protected] www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au

EDUCATIONAL ― STRADBROKE ISLAND HOLIDAYS

Stradbroke Island Holidays off ers schools and groups a convenient booking service for accommodation, catering, day tours, island activities, cultural workshops and transfers on North Stradbroke Island. We can assist you in coordinating day excursions or school camps and can plan an itinerary to suit your needs and budget.

P: (07) 3821 0266 E: [email protected] www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 25 SURFING to cast a line or launch your boat. Those The waves that roll into Straddie’s beaches who don’t have their own gear or want a bit have created a strong surfing culture on the more adventure can join a fishing tour with Experiences island, and with it a number of one of the local fishermen. internationally acclaimed surfers. The Straddie Assault which is held in October SCUBA DIVING each year is the best chance to see the The island’s 5 star PADI dive centre offers island’s surfing talent. Main Beach and daily scuba dive and snorkel trips. The most Cylinder Beach offer the best surf popular dive sites are Flat Rock, Boat Rock, North Stradbroke conditions, and are very popular with body Manta Ray Bommie and Shag Rock. All levels Island offers a surfers, body boarders and board riders. of divers are catered for. BEACH YOGA 4WD GUIDED TOURS diverse range of Beach yoga is generally available in the Several tour operators offer fully-guided early mornings. Run by local teachers, it’s a 4WD tours which are an ideal way to experiences for great way to relax and rejuvenate. Please explore out of the way island highlights if check the noticeboards at the local stores you don’t have your own vehicle. You’ll for dates and times. everyone – whether discover magical spots including freshwater MARKETS lakes and beautiful beaches and bushland, you like a bit of always with time for a swim. The popular Point Lookout Sunday markets at adventure and the community hall are the best place to pick up some of the island’s fantastic local products, MORE ISLAND ADVENTURES fun or want a more including unique art and crafts, homemade If you are still looking for a fun way to spend jams or organic honey. The markets are held a day, sea kayaking is a popular choice. holiday. over two days on long weekends – check the Tours usually depart from beautiful Cylinder relaxing hall noticeboard for dates. Beach (depending on weather conditions) and often include snorkelling. Another FISHING popular activity is sand boarding – join a Whether you are an avid angler or a holiday tour, grab a board and hit the “sand slopes”! fisherman, Straddie offers plenty of places Bookings are essential.

26 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE STRADDIE NORTH STRADBROKE YURA! KINGFISHER TOURS ISLAND SURF SCHOOL

n Fully qualifi ed coaches Things for you to do! n Small groups for more one on one n Sand boarding in the desert assistance n 4WD tour with BBQ lunch n Superb location at Cylinder Beach n Fishing trips n Amazing kayak adventures n Quality equipment and delivery n You follow! Tag-Along-Tours n Personalised lessons to meet client needs n Humpback whale watching n Great for school camps or corporate groups n Surfboard and body board hire available For bookings and enquiries P: (07) 3409 9502 or Address: 9 Boreen Street, Point Lookout “Barefoot Dave’s” hotline: 0409 123 586 P: 0407 642 616 E: info@straddiekingfi shertours.com.au E: [email protected] www.straddiekingfi shertours.com.au www.northstradbrokeislandsurfschool.com.au

STRADDIE ADVENTURES

Come and enjoy a fun and memorable day with new local owners, Luke and Deb. Instructors are fully qualifi ed, fun, a bit crazy and ready to meet your needs. WE OFFER ACTIVITIES THAT ARE FUN FOR ALL AGES! n Sea Kayaking/Snorkelling Tours n Sand Boarding Tours n Kayak and Paddleboard Hire n Group Bookings (Schools, Universities, Corporate) n Camps n Team Building Activities P: 0433 171 477 E: [email protected] FB: www.facebook.com/StraddieAdventures www.straddieadventures.com.au

Caring for Straddie How you can help us Caring for Lakes to keep Caring for Straddie: and Streams: n Insist on a calico bag or n Because the lakes and n Powered craft are NOT permitted biodegradable bag OR waterways of North Stradbroke on Brown Lake or Blue Lake. bring your own. Island are not regularly flushed, By Caring for Straddie together, we n Take a Pocket Ashtray with you they are particularly sensitive to can enjoy the island’s when you go travelling around the pollution and an artificial natural beauty for years to come. island. increase in nutrients. n Take your rubbish back with you n Ne ver use soap, toothpaste or to where you are staying and detergents in the waterways as place your recyclable materials in these promote the growth of the recycling bins provided. algae and affect the purity of the n Adopt a minimal impact approach water and aquatic life. Take water – leave only footprints, take only at least 50 metres from the shore photos! to wash dishes or shower.

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 27 Some images courtesy of David Biddulph & Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre

North Stradbroke Island is a fantastic location DUGONGS for spotting and observing marine life. From Moreton Bay is a well-known marine park Marine the ferry crossing to the North Gorge walk, and is one of the few places in the world the visitor to Straddie can see dolphins, where large numbers of dugongs can be Life whales, dugongs, manta rays and turtles. found. These captivating creatures inhabit The best viewing points are located along shallow tropical waters and are listed as the headlands and are all within walking vulnerable to extinction by the World distance of accommodation properties at Conservation Union. There are believed Whether you are both Amity Point and Point Lookout. to be 600 to 700 dugongs who call the Moreton Bay area home. Although very shy, diving in the waters DOLPHINS these mammals can be seen around Amity The waters surrounding North Stradbroke Point or during the crossing to the island Island are home to both bottlenose and from the mainland. off Straddie or Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins and are visited by common and spinner dolphins. MANTA RAYS spotting whales and The area provides an abundance of The manta ray is a graceful and acrobatic bountiful foraging habitats for dolphins animal and is the largest of the rays. While dolphins from the such as seagrass beds, mudflats, reefs and closely related to the shark, the manta ray rocky headlands of mangroves. is harmless and usually relaxed around Point Lookout has a large population of divers, often allowing an up close and resident bottlenose dolphins which varies personal experience! A noted site for divers Point Lookout, the seasonally between 700–1000 individuals. and snorkellers is Manta Ray Bommie, just They can be seen feeding, sleeping and off Point Lookout, which is one of the best marine life of the riding the waves in Frenchman’s Bay and off places to dive with manta rays in Brisbane Cylinder Beach. This is the largest reported and is mentioned by Queensland Tourism as island will amaze you. population of bottlenose dolphins in the one of Queensland’s top dive sites! Groups smallest area in the world. of three to four manta rays can usually be spotted during the summer months, when Norm’s Seat cliff-top observation point numerous rays converge on Manta Ray on the North Gorge walk at Point Lookout Bommie to be cleaned by smaller fish. offers an excellent view of bottlenose and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins playing and TURTLES surfing the waves with the board riders. 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. Moreton Bay is the only place in the world where turtles and dugongs still live on the doorstep of a major city.

28 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE The North Gorge headland at Point 2. FOOTPRINTS Lookout is considered one of the best Whales leave a greasy film on the surface Whale land-based whale watching sites in the of the water – this slick area is known as a world, not only because it is right next to footprint. This mark is left from the flukes Watching the ‘whale highway’, but also because it on the whale’s tail, from the downward is only 35m above sea level, making it a stroke in their swimming motion. prime viewing platform. 3. BREACHING Each year between The whales travel north past the headland This is the most spectacular manoeuvre. early in the season as they make their With two or three beats of its tail, the whale June and November way to the calving grounds around the pushes itself into the air throwing itself Whitsundays and Hervey Bay. As the year backwards creating a tremendous slap and visitors flock to moves on, they return south to their home splash as its body hits the water. in the Antarctic, this time with their new babies in tow. 4. SPY HOPPING Point Lookout Whales are very inquisitive creatures, and it is Whale watchers marvel as hundreds common for them to poke their heads vertically to witness the of the great creatures swim by, often out of the water and have a good look around! performing for their audience as they annual migration throw their massive bodies from the water 5. PECTORIAL FIN EXTENSION in spectacular breaches, or slam the water This move will create waves! The whale will of the humpback with powerful tail slaps and create water wave their fins whilst lying on their back, whales. spouts with their ‘blows’ as they surface. slapping their fins onto the surface of the water. WHALE WATCHER’S GUIDE 6. TAIL SLAP 1. THE BLOW This move involves slapping the tail fluke down flat on the water – this can be This is usually the first sign of whales heard for many kilometres and is a way of in the distance or at close range and it communicating position to other whales. appears above the surface of the water like a blast of steam. This occurs when 7. PEDUNCLE SLAP a whale expels its breath through the The peduncle is the muscular part of the blowhole on the top of its head. They body nearest to the tail flukes. In this release at up to 450km/hr and can reach movement the tail is slapped in a sideways up to 5m in height making it visible from a motion like a karate chop. It is believed to distance of up to 2km. be a sure sign of aggression.

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 29 More rare and vagrant species have Seventeen island vertebrate species are been found here than at any other rated as being biologically important. Island terrestrial locality in Australia. Seabirds These include the agile wallaby, to look for are crested terns, short-tailed water mouse, the skink (anamalopus Environment shearwaters, pied cormorants, lesser truncates), “acid” frogs and the Golden frigate birds, Australasian gannets and Stradbroke Wallaby. This wallaby is a noddys. You can find them feeding in the uniquely coloured variety of the swamp waters around the headland. wallaby which occurs only on North and The Point Lookout South Stradbroke Islands. Many of the The majestic white-bellied sea eagle, island’s vertebrate animals are rare or headland and the whistling kite with its shrill call, and uncommon species and populations are the distinctive rust brown and white small, leading to genetic distinctness. surrounds offer Brahminy kite are a few of the birds-of- This combined with their shy, secretive prey commonly seen gliding over the natures means only a handful of species excellent viewing shoreline and headlands in search of are encountered. Larger species are small mammals, crabs and fish. for nocturnal and are especially vulnerable seabird Grey kangaroos can sometimes be seen to uncontrolled domestic animals and watching. feeding on the grass around the North road traffic. Gorge walk in the early morning and late Stradbroke’s lakes include Blue Lake, afternoon. They are accustomed to seeing Brown Lake, the Keyholes, Eighteen Mile people and, if observed quietly, a range of Swamp and a series of small lagoons. their behaviours can be enjoyed at close Early morning or dusk is the best time quarters. However, patience is needed to to see wildlife such as forest birds, spot the rarer and extremely shy wildlife, goannas, blue tongue lizards and other such as the golden wallaby. reptiles.

30 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE Brown Lake is easily accessible by Stradbroke is composed entirely of sand and coastal), the beautiful wedding bush, conventional vehicle and has amenities and sand dunes. blueberry ash, and tuckeroos with bright such as picnic tables, BBQs and a orange berries. All of these plants provide These dunes are precious to the island’s composting toilet. The natural bushland habitats and great food for the numerous ecology. Formed in glacial times these surrounding the lake is home to many birds such as rainbow lorikeets, noisy large parabolic dunes have migrated across delicate wildflowers, including small friarbirds (“leatherhead”) and fig birds. almost the entire width of the island. ground orchids. In calm conditions, the Island ecosystems are known to be lake also offers peaceful reflections. Frontal dune vegetation traps sand and very fragile because of their small size stabilises the fore dunes which form the The Keyholes are a freshwater system of and isolation. Their flora and fauna are buffer zone between the beach and the rehabilitated mining lakes and lagoons particularly vulnerable. Several species land. The dune stability is very dependent which stretch over 4.5km. These lakes are are already endangered. Stradbroke’s on retention of covering vegetation, flora and fauna are protected, as most of now home to the island’s massive open such as the pigface (coastal noon flower) the island is transitioning to national park air aviary of more than 250 species of ground-creeping plant. because of its valuable and unique natural native birds. landscapes. If the vegetation is disturbed or removed, Stradbroke has its own population of the dunes quickly become mobile and and swamps fringe the island’s koalas, found near the western swamps, cannot replenish the sand to the beaches. northern, eastern and southern shores and Swan Bay area and around Amity. Koala Pandanus palms are also important dune inland lakes have formed within inland habitat is protected and managed closely stabilisers and can thrive in the most depressions. Blue Lake (Karboora) and to ensure this unique population is precarious places. The Pandanus palm the Eighteen Mile Swamp are freshwater preserved. Mining rehabilitation and has a separate male and female plant and lakes fed from the vast underground many domestic yards have also become bears large segmented fruits that turn aquifer. Brown Lake (Bummiera) is habitats for this national iconic species. orange when ripe. perched above the water table in a The headland areas at Point Lookout are depression where accumulated vegetation made of volcanic rock, estimated to be Other plants that are easy to find and forms an impervious layer to hold water. 120 to 200 million years old. Except for identify include grass trees, several These “perched” lakes are vulnerable to small outcrops of rocks at Dunwich, species of banksia (especially the Wallum disturbance of the impervious layer.

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 31 LAKES at the north eastern end of Point Lookout North Stradbroke Island has an and is the best vantage point on the island outstanding freshwater lake system that from which to watch the whales and other Explore has been listed as one of the world’s most marine life pass by. ecologically important wetlands. These The walk encompasses the best of both waterways include Blue Lake, Brown Lake, worlds with its exposed and jagged the Keyholes, Eighteen Mile Swamp, Myora headland on one side and natural Springs and a series of small lagoons. bushland on the other. The North Gorge Natural scenic bush Blue Lake National Park’s Aboriginal name walk leads up to a unique rock formation known as the Blowhole, a fantastic is Kaboora, meaning ‘silent pool’, and offers viewing platform from which to watch the walks, freshwater a quiet haven for visitors who come to migrating humpback whales. This walk is a appreciate its natural beauty. Early morning Straddie icon and reveals just how pristine lakes, whale watching or dusk is the best time to spot wildlife and unspoiled the island truly is. including kangaroos, wallabies, birds and vantage points and goannas. Blue Lake is not accessible by car. BEACHES From the car park, it is a 2.5km walk to the From the rolling surf at Point Lookout world renowned lake. There are no facilities at Blue Lake. For to the calm waters of Amity Point and a different freshwater experience, Brown Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island has a beaches await you Lake is fully accessible by any vehicle and range of beaches to suit your needs. The provides picnic tables, BBQs and toilets. Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club and when you visit Straddie. An ideal location to enjoy a picnic and a life guards provide patrols at Cylinder refreshing swim, the lake is located 4km and Main beaches, which are suitable from Dunwich and is accessed via the Trans- for swimming, surfing and fishing. Point Island Road. Lookout also provides access to Main Beach and Flinders Beach. These beaches HEADLAND WALKS can only be accessed with a 4WD Straddie’s impressive headland walk, vehicle, however beach permits must be named the North Gorge walk, is located purchased prior to access.

32 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE Despite being located so conveniently close to Once you are ready to make your way to Point Brisbane, North Stradbroke Island offers a Lookout, you can either take the local bus Day Trips whole new world to explore. service or follow the signs along East Coast The starting point of your day trip to North Road all the way to the surf side of the island, Stradbroke Island begins in the bayside town of located only 20km from the township of Cleveland, located only one hour from the Gold Dunwich. Alternatively you may like to visit Coast and 45 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. Amity Point, a quaint fishing village located at The trip across Moreton Bay takes only 45 the north western end of the island. minutes by vehicle ferry, where you can enjoy a Whether you wish Whether you want to relax with spectacular coffee or light meal at the café on board. The views across the ocean or explore rocky glass windows on the Big Red Cat provide an to take your car or outcrops, tidal pools and seemingly endless excellent opportunity to spot an array of beaches, Point Lookout has something for marine life in the bay, including dolphins, discover the island turtles, and sometimes even dugongs. everyone. The breathtaking North Gorge walk Alternatively, browse the impressive local is the perfect year-round vantage point for by foot, Straddie Aboriginal artworks on the Minjerribah vehicle spotting turtles, dolphins and manta rays, and ferry while you cross the bay. If you are taking between June and November, one of the best is the perfect the Stradbroke Ferries passenger ferry service, spots on the east coast to watch the annual destination for a the trip is a quick 25 minutes. migration of humpback whales. The ferries arrive in the small town of Dunwich, Point Lookout is home to an impressive variety day trip. which has a rich and interesting history. The of restaurants, cafés and souvenir shops. You Dunwich area is called Goompie by the local can enjoy a simple fish and chip lunch, choose Aboriginal people, from a word meaning ‘pearl from gourmet à la carte meals in a restaurant, oyster’. While you’re in Dunwich, take the take your own picnic and even sample some of opportunity to visit the North Stradbroke Island Straddie’s famous fresh seafood from the local Historical Museum, the Salt Water Murris’ – fishermen. Quandamooka Art Gallery or enjoy a meal at one of the cafés or clubs. There is also a For those who seek adventure, activities at swimming enclosure located close to the ferry Point Lookout include guided 4WD tours, sand terminal. boarding, surfing, scuba diving and snorkelling.

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 33 Special February 2016 July 2016 October 2016 MANTA FEST NSI GOLF CLUB STRADDIE ISLAND VIBE FESTIVAL Date: 5th – 7th AMBROSE Date: 28th – 30th Events Location: Manta Lodge YHA & Date: TBC Location: Home Beach, Point Scuba Centre, Point Lookout Location: NSI Golf Club – Lookout Ph: 07 3409 8888 Trans-Island Road, Dunwich Ph: 0432 986 748 Ph: 07 3409 9999 DINNER AT DUSK STRADDIE ASSAULT Date: 27th STRADDIE CHAMBER MUSIC Date: TBC November 2015 Location: Stradbroke Island FESTIVAL Location: Point Lookout Beach Hotel – East Coast Date: 22nd – 24th E: [email protected] STRADDIE HOTEL Road, Point Lookout Location: Pt Lookout Hall, Pt MELBOURNE CUP Ph: 07 3409 8188 Lookout Surf Life Saving Club, LUNCHEON Dunwich Hall Date: 3rd Ph: 07 3409 8931 Location: Stradbroke Hotel STRADDIE HOTEL November 2016 – East Coast Road, Point March 2016 SEAFOOD DAY Lookout Date: 2nd STRADDIE SHARKS Ph: 07 3409 8188 STRADDIE SHARKS EASTER Location: Stradbroke Island MELBOURNE CUP FASHION CARNIVAL Beach Hotel – East Coast PARADE STRADDIE SHARKS OYSTER Date: 26th Road, Point Lookout Date: 1st FESTIVAL Location: Ron Stark Oval, Ph: 07 3409 8188 Location: Ron Stark Oval, Date: 14th Dunwich Dunwich WHALE FEST Location: Ron Stark Oval, Ph: 07 3409 9216 Ph: 07 3409 9216 Dunwich Date: 25th – 27th Ph: 07 3409 9216 LINES IN THE SAND, NATURE Location: Manta Lodge YHA & STRADDIE HOTEL ART ACTIONS AND BEACH Scuba Centre, Point Lookout MELBOURNE CUP MORETON BAY RESEARCH CLEAN UP Ph: 07 3409 8888 LUNCHEON STATION OPEN DAY Date: 1st Date: March/April School QUANDAMOOKA FESTIVAL Holidays Location: Stradbroke Hotel Date: 21st (10am – 3pm) Date: July to September Location: Point Lookout – East Coast Road, Point Location: Dunwich Location: North Stradbroke Ph: 0418 729 822 Lookout Ph: 07 3409 9058 Island www.uq.edu.au/moreton-bay- Ph: 07 3409 8188 research-station The festival brings together STRADDIE SHARKS OYSTER a celebration of the MANTA FEST FESTIVAL Quandamooka culture, Date: TBC Date: 20th – 22nd May 2016 country and people. Location: Manta Lodge YHA & Location: Ron Stark Oval, Scuba Centre, Point Lookout Ph: 07 3415 2816 Dunwich TURTLE FEST Ph: 07 3409 9216 Ph: 07 3409 8888 Date: 13th – 15th www.quandamookafestival. Location: Manta Lodge YHA & com.au MORETON BAY RESEARCH Scuba Centre, Point Lookout STATION OPEN DAY Ph: 07 3409 8888 Date: 19th Location: Dunwich NSI GOLF CLUB MOTHER’S Ph: 07 3409 9058 December 2015 DAY HIGH TEA www.uq.edu.au/moreton-bay- Date: 8th August 2016 research-station STRADDIE HOTEL Location: NSI Golf Club – Trans-Island Road, Dunwich MANTA FEST CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER SHARK FEST Ph: 07 3409 9999 Date: 25th – 27th Date: 24th Date: 19th – 21st Location: Manta Lodge YHA & Location: Stradbroke Island Location: Manta Lodge YHA & MUSEUMS ALIGHT Scuba Centre, Point Lookout Beach Hotel – East Coast Scuba Centre, Point Lookout Date: TBC Ph: 07 3409 8888 Road, Point Lookout Location: North Stradbroke Ph: 07 3409 8888 Ph: 07 3409 8188 Island Historical Museum – STRADBROKE INDEPENDENT 15-17 Welsby Street, Dunwich STRADDIE HOTEL NEW WHOLESALERS Ph: 07 3409 9699 YEAR’S EVE FESTIVITIES STRADBROKE 10 000 BOWLS Date: 31st STRADDIE SALUTE CARNIVAL Markets Location: Stradbroke Island TRIATHLON FESTIVAL Date: TBC Beach Hotel – East Coast Date: 14th Location: Point Lookout MARKETS 2015 Road, Point Lookout Bowls Club Location: Point Lookout Nov: 1st/15th/29th Ph: 07 3409 8188 www.iconevents.com.au Ph: 07 3409 8182 Dec: 6th/13th/20th/27th

January 2016 June 2016 September 2016 MARKETS 2016 Jan: 2nd/3rd/10th/17th/24th LINES IN THE SAND NATURE JUNETUNES MUSIC FESTIVAL LINES IN THE SAND, NATURE Mar: 26th/27th AND ART WORKSHOPS Date: TBC ART ACTIONS AND BEACH Apr: 3rd/10th/24th CLEAN UP Date: 4th (10am – 3pm) Location: Stradbroke Island th th Location: Point Lookout Hall Beach Hotel – East Coast Date: September/October June: 12 /26 Ph: 0418 729 822 Road, Point Lookout School Holidays July: 3rd Ph: 07 3409 8188 Location: Point Lookout Sep: 11th/18th/25th STRADBROKE HOTEL Ph: 0418 729 822 AUSTRALIA DAY LINES IN THE SAND, NATURE Oct: 2nd/16th/30th CELEBRATION ART ACTIONS AND BEACH DINNER AT DUSK Nov: 13th/27th Date: 26th CLEAN UP Date: 17th Dec: 4th/11th/18th Location: Stradbroke Island Date: June/July School Location: Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel – East Coast Holidays Beach Hotel – East Coast Road, Point Lookout Location: Point Lookout Road, Point Lookout Ph: 07 3409 8188 Ph: 0418 729 822 Ph: 07 3409 8188

34 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE One Mile To Amity 16.5km Anchorage To Point Lookout 20km RD Dunwich One 0 200 400

Mile COASTMETRES METRES S

SCALE 1 : 18 000 E

Little Ships R Club EAST C Air Sea Reservoirs Rescue Reservoir Dunwich R Bradbury’s YABBY A High School IN Moreton Beach Historic B S O Bradbury’s Beach Graves T W Caravan Park Cemetary

M G

N

D I C T O R R

C E W S A K H Dunwich L L A VE L S O I R T State E E F S Redlands Shire ND R Sch L I O Polka Point FL ST L Office & Depot E N I M T R T T S E I T P M S Preschool O S F S S H S T R T A A A E L TAZI LY R O S ST T A L PAMPHLE ST U I X E A L R S G CA T E S Bay K L Y N ROAD N D FINNEGAN ST I R A E B Y C H B T R P B Museum S E S S E L T H E S P S D W ST PARSONS ST E ROUS Energex Depot M ANG GU Mitchell Park HA J Y CRES Scout Hall R G BALLOW A A

DUNWICH IN C km N T K I N S N U L STRADBROKE C A B

Ballow Pk PL O

Skate S W D

CRL I Bowl MALON ST T Sports Field Office A S

T M Hospital Point S NORTH Library and R BARTON Visitor Public Hall E

N M Centre A G S B Skate Bowl C 2km Lake Brown To A O E R Y L L R G E R Y C N S E S A A Skatebowl Park N T L L RD N U R J E T ADAMS T B T Beach 9.5 Blue Lake To EAC O S P National Pk 5.5km Blue Lake H To

Jetty Adams Beach Mooring Caravan Park

Approved Amity 4WD Beach 0 200 400 Access Works METRES Depot 4WD

A

R SCALE 1 : 20 000 T

E OLD BALLO S B W G R B IG C E S ST H R T E KE Amity Point T LE TL Y E S T T S ST Moreton S R E E R L O IL G 4WD M A RD T L Bay OO M T

O P S S A N F T N REIG T S SOVE E Y S H R

C T OO N K Library A

ST ...... ST N ST Caravan Park B D IR NZALES C GO E Camping Area ...... H Z

Old School KAWANA No Camping ...... House Park ST

Post Office ......

BALLOWM S ...... T Ambulance . ILL ES ST Fire Service ...... M Telephone . . IRIM AR KINDAR Toilets ...... ST A ST ...... All Fuels ...... Cabarita LLEWELLY N Boat Ramp ......

Park S ...... T AMITY Picnic Area CLAYTONS NORTH

( Jetty R POI D NT LOOKOUT RO R AD )

D Amity Point K E

E Camping Powerline R Ground Amity Point C Community Club ROAD N I S A B To Flinders Beach 2km To Point Lookout 13km To Dunwich 15km

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 35 GINDARRA ST 4WD Beach Access Scenic Walk / Beach Access / Beach Walk Scenic Patrolled Swimming

Picnic Area / BBQ Area Picnic

MEEGERA PL 14 7

GALEEN ST GALEEN MEEGERA PL MEEGERA

ENDEAVOUR ST 5 2 1 Service Station Service Office fi c f O t s o P Public Toilets 3 Camping Telephones Public Emergency 4 ATM leash off Dogs Medical Centre 11 6 10. Accommodation 7. 7. 4. 4. Ray White & Centre Accommodation Allure Stradbroke Resort Straddie View B&B 11. B&B View Straddie 10 9

Point Lookout: The Islander Resort Resort Islander The 5. 5. Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre Centre & Scuba Lodge Manta

1. 1. Anchorage Resort Resort Anchorage 8. Samarinda Resort Samarinda Resort 8 12. Whalewatch Resort Resort Whalewatch 2. 2. Dolphin Holiday Accommodation 6. 6. 9. Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel | Pandanus Palms Resort Pandanus Palms Resort 13. Discover Stradbroke 12 www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au 8 3. 3. Dolphin Real Estate Dolphin Real Estate Spa Resort Spa Resort 13 14. 14. Foodworks Foodworks

36 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah)

Recreation area boundary to low water mark Adder Rock Thankful Rest Vehicle access permit (VAP) required

Amity Point Flinders Cylinder Beach Clayton Beach Road Beehive Home Beach

Cylinder Beach Deadmans Beach

Road Moreton Bay Road Frenchmans Beach (Quandamooka) East Point Lookout Coast Gorge Walk Myora Road Bradburys Beach Springs

Coast The Keyholes Teerk Roo Ra East Brown Lake National Park One Mile

Tazi Cleveland Adams Beach Road

Karboora and Dunwich Neembeeba lookout tracks

Moreton Bay Marine Park North Coochiemudlo Stradbroke Island Island

Pictogram legend May 2012 (Minjerribah) Parking Victoria Main Toilets Point Beach Boat ramp 4WD access Redland Macleay Walking track Bay Island Lookout Legend South Pacific Whale watching

Naree Budjong Djara Eighteen Mile Swamp Ocean National Park Accommodation Camping

Teerk Roo Ra and Racing. MA639 Sport Recreation, of National Parks, nt National Park Russell Recreation area Island boundary to low Caravan site National park (Recovery) water mark 4WD camping Conservation park Vehicle access permit (VAP) Shower Minjerribah required Recreation Area Picnic table General store Water Restaurant Moreton Bay Sealed road Marine Park Petrol Swan 4WD access only Bay Vehicle ferry Marine park zone Passenger ferry

Ferry line Scale Dog on leash 0 2.5 5 7.5 10 km © State of Queensland. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Departme Service, and Wildlife Parks Queensland of Queensland. © State

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 37 Rufus King Seafoods Cosy Cottages EFTPOS LOCATIONS 44 Sovereign Rd, Cnr Mirimar & Ballow St, Cash advances available Directory Amity Point Amity Point through local post offices (07) 3409 7224 (07) 3409 7119 ATMS: Snapshots of Straddie Discover Stradbroke Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel | 1 Endeavour Street, 3/23 Mooloomba Rd, Spa Resort Point Lookout Point Lookout Point Lookout Bowls Club ACTIVITIES, (07) 3415 3628 (07) 3415 3949 Foodworks Dunwich ATTRACTIONS & TOURS Foodworks Point Lookout Straddie Super Sports Dolphin Holiday Manta Lodge 18 Bingle Rd, Dunwich Accommodation EFTPOS facilities at many & Scuba Centre (07) 3409 9252 1 Endeavour St, locations on the island 132 Dickson Way, Surf Street Point Lookout Point Lookout REAL ESTATE AGENTS Shops 3+4/Mooloomba Rd, (07) 3409 8455 Discover Stradbroke (07) 3409 8888 Point Lookout Manta Lodge & 3/23 Mooloomba Rd, (07) 3409 8000 North Stradbroke Island Scuba Centre Point Lookout Historical Museum The Prawn Shack 132 Dickson Way, (07) 3415 3949 15-17 Welsby St, Mintee St, Point Lookout Point Lookout Dolphin Holiday Dunwich (07) 3415 3436 (07) 3409 8888 Accommodation (07) 3409 9699 Endeavour St, Point Lookout EATING OUT Pandanus Palms Resort (07) 3409 8455 North Stradbroke Amity Point Cumming Pde, Point Lookout Island Surf School Community Club (07) 3409 8106 Dolphin Real Estate 0407 642 616 Clayton Rd, Amity Point 1 Endearour St, (07) 3409 7110 Ray White North Point Lookout Stradbroke Island (07) 3409 8777 Point Lookout Markets Baz’s Beach Bar and Grill 4 Meegera Pl, Point Lookout Point Lookout Anchorage Resort, Point Lookout (07) 3409 8255 Ray White North Community Hall (07) 3409 8041 Stradbroke Island (07) 3409 8798 Samarinda Resort 4 Meegera Pl, Point Lookout Coffee in Cylinders Samarinda Drv, (07) 3409 8255 Cylinder Beach on the beach Salt Water Murris Point Lookout under the Pandanus tree Straddie Sales & Rentals Ballow Rd, Dunwich (07) 3409 8785 0418 982 226 4 Ballow St, Amity Point (07) 3415 2373 Sea Shanties (07) 3409 7126 Fishes Café 9a Cook St, Amity Point Stradbroke 4WD Tours and Mooloomba Rd, (07) 3409 7161 TRANSPORT Camper Trailer Hire Point Lookout North Stradbroke 8 Waller Crt, Point Lookout (07) 3415 3444 Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel | Island Bus Service 0438 098 059 Spa Resort (07) 3415 2417 Island Fruit Barn East Coast Rd, Point Lookout Straddie Adventures North Stradbroke 16 Bingle Rd, Dunwich (07) 3409 8188 0433 171 477 (07) 3409 9125 Island Cab Service Stradbroke Island Holidays 0408 193 685 Look Beach Bar Cafe Straddie Kingfisher Tours 3 Emmett Drv, Cleveland Cnr Mintee St & Mooloomba Rd, Stradbroke Ferries (07) 3409 9502 (07) 3821 0266 Point Lookout Emmett Drv, Cleveland 0409 123 586 (07) 3415 3390 Straddie Bungalows (07) 3488 5300 33 Ballow St, Amity Point ISLAND SHOPPING North Stradbroke Island Rugby CHURCH SERVICES (07) 3409 7017 St Peter Chanel Amity Point League & All Sports Catholic Church General Dealers Ron Stark Oval, Dunwich Straddie Camping Hopewell St, Point Lookout 9 Ballow St, Amity Point (07) 3409 9216 Junner St, Dunwich (07) 3821 4902 (07) 3409 7212 (07) 3409 9668 Sea Shells Cafe St Paul’s The Cross Bob’s Shop Foodworks 21 Ballow St, Amity Point Straddie Sales & Rentals Catholic Church 4 Ballow St, Amity Point 2 Endeavour St, Point Lookout (07) 3409 7886 Finnegan St, Dunwich (07) 3409 7126 (07) 3409 8271 Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel | (07) 3821 4902 Straddie Views B&B Foodworks Spa Resort EMERGENCY CONTACTS East Coast Rd, Point Lookout 26 Cumming Pde, Point Lookout 5 Stradbroke Pl, Dunwich Air Sea Rescue (07) 3409 8188 (07) 3409 8875 (07) 3409 9444 Yabby St, Dunwich Sisco’s Philly Cheez The Islander Resort (07) 3409 9338 Island Fruit Barn 1 Endeavour St, Point Lookout East Coast Rd, Point Lookout 16 Bingle Rd, Dunwich Ambulance/Police/Fire (07) 3415 3628 (07) 3409 8388 (07) 3409 9125 000 ACCOMMODATION Twenty Four Birch Street Mal Starkey’s Seafood House Ambulance Station Allure Stradbroke Resort Amity Point Oxley Pde, Dunwich 1 Donahue St, Point Lookout East Coast Rd, Point Lookout 0408 875 695 (07) 3409 9333 (07) 3409 8353 (07) 3415 0000 Whalewatch Ocean Marie Rose Medical Centre Noreen’s Seaside Shop Anchorage Beach Resort Cnr Oxley Pde & Petrie St, Anchorage Beachfront Resort, Beachfront Resort Samarinda Drv, Dunwich (07) 3409 9059 Point Lookout East Coast Rd, Point Lookout Point Lookout Open: Mon - Sun 9am - 1pm (07) 3409 8798 (07) 3409 8266 (07) 3409 8555 & 2pm - 4pm

38 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE Point Lookout Surf Flowers Designed Post Office

Life Saving Club by Shelley 3 Welsby St, Dunwich Pt LookoutAmity Dunwich Kennedy Drv, Point Lookout 0429 425 606 (07) 3409 9010 xxxAccommodation (07) 3409 8158 Open: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Mr Entertainment xxAmbulance Police Station Matt Ross Quandamooka Land & xxxATM Junner St, Dunwich 0433 195 944 Sea Management (07) 3409 6020 xxxBait & Tackle Shop NSI Productions (07) 3409 9599 xxxBBQs Police Station Anton Pettersen Redlands IndigiScapes & Visitor Yarrong Rd, Point Lookout xxBottle Shop 0419 528 785 Information Centre (07) 3409 8627 / Sheryl Gotje 17 Runnymede Rd, Capalaba x Butcher (07) 3409 8638 Marriage Celebrant 1300 667 386 xxBakery Towing & Breakdowns 0430 429 615 xxxCafe / Restaurants 0428 288 128 Sibelco Stradbroke Island Photography www.sustainablestradbroke. xxx Camping Stradbroke Medical Centre 0409 356 965 com.au xxChemist 4 Kennedy Drv, Point Lookout 0402 250 022 (07) 3409 8660 Stradbroke Island Holidays xxxChildren’s Playground Stradbroke Island Holidays Open: Mon - Fri 3 Emmett Drv, Cleveland xx 3 Emmett Drv, Cleveland Churches 8.30am - 5pm (07) 3821 0266 (07) 3821 0266 xxxClubs Yulu-Burri-Ba Youthlink Stradbroke Island xxDoctor Community Health 0418 301 000 Marriage Celebrant xxx 16 Dickson Way, Dunwich EFTPOS (07) 3409 9596 Amity Point CLUBS xxFruit shop (07) 3409 7793 Amity Point xxxGarage / Fuel HEALTH & WELLBEING Community Club Alternate Heath Professionals - GENERAL xxGift Shop Clayton Rd, Amity Point Lenore Harvey | Bowen Therapy Amity & Dunwich Hall Hire xxx Holiday Houses Kinesiology, Massage 0428 724 405 (07) 3409 7110 0407 694 804 x Hotel Minjerribah Point Lookout Bowls Club Stradbroke Pharmacy Moorgumpin Elders East Coast Rd, Point Lookout x Hospital 2/11 Ballow Rd, Dunwich Dunwich (07) 3409 8182 xxx LPG (BBQ only) (07) 3409 9080 (07) 3409 9723 NSI Rugby League xxNewsagency Maree’s Hair Design Moreton Bay & All Sports x Patrolled Beaches Shop 2, Anchorage Resort Research Station Ron Stark Oval, Point Lookout xxPolice (07) 3409 8799 Flinders Ave, Dunwich (07) 3409 9216 xxxPost Office Point Lookout Pharmacy (07) 3409 9058 Stradbroke RSL Shop 1/4 Kennedy Drv, x Primary School Point Lookout Hall 23 Mallon St, Dunwich Point Lookout East Coast Rd, Point Lookout (07) 3409 9318 xxxPublic Telephone (07) 3409 8661 (07) 3409 8798 xxxPublic Toilets Surf Street Point Lookout Surf Post Office x Resorts Shop 3+4, Mooloomba Rd, Life Saving Club Ballow St, Amity Point Point Lookout Kennedy Drv, Point Lookout xx Swimming Enclosure (07) 3409 7220 (07) 3409 8000 (07) 3409 8158 xxxSupermarket Open: Mon - Fri WEDDINGS 9am - 5pm Little Ship Club x Surf Shop By the Seaside Events 1 Yabby St, Dunwich xxSports Hire Post Office Courtney Jackson (07) 3409 9022 Meegera Pl, x Surf Life Saving Club 0400 001 639 Point Lookout The Straddie Golf Club xxTennis Courts Dave Thelander Celebrant (07) 3409 8210 Trans Island Rd, Dunwich xxxTake-Away (07) 3409 9502 Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm (07) 3409 9999

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - 2015/16 VISITOR GUIDE 39 DAILY VEHICLE FERRY TIMETABLE

DEPARTS CLEVELAND DEPARTS DUNWICH

5:30am Minjerribah 6:30am Minjerribah 7:00am Big Red Cat 8:00am Big Red Cat 8:00am Minjerribah 9:00am Minjerribah 9:00am Big Red Cat 10:00am Big Red Cat 10:00am Minjerribah 11:00am Minjerribah 11:00am Big Red Cat 12:00pm Big Red Cat 12:00pm Minjerribah 1:00pm Minjerribah Minjerribah 1:00pm Big Red Cat 2:00pm Big Red Cat 2:00pm Minjerribah 3:00pm Minjerribah 3:00pm Big Red Cat 4:00pm Big Red Cat 4:00pm Minjerribah 5:00pm Minjerribah 5:00pm Big Red Cat 6:00pm Big Red Cat 6:00pm  Minjerribah 7:00pm  Minjerribah 7:00pm  Big Red Cat 7:45pm  Big Red Cat

8:00pm  Minjerribah 9:00pm  Minjerribah Big Red Cat

 Operates on Friday and Sunday only  Operates on Friday only Timetables subject to change. Services depart from Emmett Drive, Cleveland. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Travel time approximately 50 minutes each way. Bookings essential. Terms and Conditions apply. Effective 15th September 2014

DEPARTS CLEVELAND DEPARTS DUNWICH DAILY WATER TAXI 4:55am 5:25am 5:55am – 6:25am TIMETABLE 6:55am – 7:25am – 7:55am – 8:25am – 8:55am – 9:25am – 9:55am – 10:25am – 10:55am – 11:25am – 11:55am – 12:25pm – 12:55pm – 1:25pm – 1:55pm – 2:25pm – Water Taxi 3:25pm – 3:55pm –

4:25pm – 4:55pm – Connects with Transdev Bus Route 258 from Cleveland Shops and Train Station Connects with bus from Point Lookout 5:25pm – 5:55pm –  Does not operate on Saturday & Sunday  Operates on Friday only – – 6:25pm 6:55pm Buses only connect with water taxi services not vehicle ferry services.  –  Timetable subject to change. Travel time is 25 minutes each way. 7:25pm 7:55pm No bookings required. (07) 3488 5300 www.stradbrokeferries.com.au