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Stradbroke Island(Minjerribah) VISITOR GUIDE 2020

Nature • Adventure • Food • Events • Accommodation • Maps • Timetables + more

QUEENSLAND - WELCOME TO NORTH

A little known fact Straddie was used to film scenes for the blockbuster movie Aquaman. It was also used as a location in the Netflix Yura! Welcome to Give your children the holiday you had as mermaid drama Tidelands. (Minjerribah), home of the Quandamooka a child and pass on memories to cherish people. Known as Straddie by the locals, forever. Days on the beach, swimming, it is the second largest sand island in the fishing and exploring come with their own world and is only an hour’s drive from kind of magic on Straddie. and 90 minutes from the Gold Coast. Access from Cleveland on the Food and drink mainland is by Stradbroke Ferries vehicle Extended lunches gazing out at amazing ferry (45 minutes) or passenger ferry island vistas, sundowners from the (25 minutes). balcony of your accommodation, a picnic North Stradbroke Island is known for on one of the spectacular beaches or clean, spectacular white sandy beaches; parks. There are a variety of cafés and magnificent inland lakes; breathtaking restaurants on Straddie, along with some scenic walks and friendly, passionate great shops and local produce perfect for locals. A place to reconnect with friends however you want to entertain and enjoy and family to make memories you will your time on the island. cherish forever. Straddie is also part of the humpback superhighway during June Relax and Unwind – November each year. No matter what If you want to relax and unwind there are kind of experience you want, Straddie has many beautiful beaches that are ideal for something for everyone. a refreshing dip or a long walk. The North Gorge is a perfect place to take your time Great outdoors and drink in the amazing views or browse Spend your time outdoors four-wheel- the local markets or boutique shops. Enjoy driving, sand boarding, surfing or exploring ‘island time’ while on Straddie. the many beaches during the days and gazing up at an expanse of stars that will Contents leave you breathless at night. Whether Short but Sweet Getting Here & Around...... 4 you camp, glamp or stay in one of the Jump on a passenger ferry and spend the Important Tips...... 6 many different accommodation options on day on Straddie. You can explore Island Map...... 7 Dunwich (Goompi), the cultural heart of the island, there is so much to do and see! Explore...... 8 the island or head out to Point Lookout Tours & Activities...... 10 Family fun (Mulumba) and walk the Gorge Walk (a Dunwich...... 12 Straddie is a place where generations must do when you are on Straddie) and Heritage...... 17 come together to disconnect from their have a gelati or bite to eat at one of the busy lives and reconnect with each other. island cafés. Point...... 18 Point Lookout...... 22 Accommodation...... 24 Taste of Straddie...... 28 SeaLink North Stradbroke Island acknowledges the traditional owners Health, Wellness & more...... 29 of the country on which we work, live and visit and their connection Weddings...... 30 to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their Whale Watching...... 32 cultures and to their Elders both past and present. Group Travel...... 34 Beaches & Lakes...... 36 Surf Safety...... 38 Share your holiday photos with #ilovestraddie @stradbrokeferries Fishing...... 39 Marine Life...... 40 Wildlife...... 42 This visitor guide was produced by SeaLink Stradbroke Ferries in 2019. All care has been taken Events...... 44 to ensure the information contained in it is accurate. Information is subject to change without Directory...... 48 notice and copyright restrictions apply to all photographs and editorial. Some photographs courtesy of @straddiesurfpics | @kayleigh_specht | @photobohemian | @tripinavan | Township Maps...... 50 @mitch.dann | @nsiproductions | @paulewart1 | @brisbanemarketing Copyright 2019/2020. Ferry Timetables...... 52

2 3 Getting here & around

Transport Roads & Driving Services & Facilities North Stradbroke Island is easily All of the roads linking the townships are Most major services and facilities are accessible by SeaLink passenger or bitumen sealed roads, so four-wheel- located within the townships on North vehicle ferry, with regular services driving is recreational only. If you are Stradbroke Island, including fuel stations, operating from Cleveland. planning on driving off road and on the supermarkets, ATMs, post offices, beach a 4WD permit can be purchased medical centres, retail shops, a hotel and Once on the island if you do not through Minjerribah Camping. restaurants. There is no LPG gas available have your own transport there are The Journey North Stradbroke Island is home to an for cars on the island. four options: IS PART OF THE ADVENTURE… abundance of native animals, so it’s „ Local bus (cash only) important that you drive cautiously, ATM Locations „ Shuttle bus especially around dawn and dusk! Point Lookout SeaLink Stradbroke Ferries is located at There is public parking prior to our „ Taxi service Foodworks, Bowls Club, terminal and onsite near the vehicle ferry 12 Emmett Drive, Cleveland (Toondah „ Scooter hire Climate Stradbroke Hotel. Harbour). For vehicle ferry bookings check in office. There are also public North Stradbroke Island boasts a Dunwich please follow the signs to the check in toilets, our Departure Lounge Café and All operate between Dunwich, Amity sub-tropical climate with moderate Foodworks, Little Ship Club, RSL, window, our friendly staff will check you seating located at our terminal for your Point and Point Lookout but we temperatures and sunshine almost all convenience prior to departure. All Sports Club, Ballow Road near bakery. in and explain where to park for loading. recommend you check bus times or pre- year round. Temperatures range from an Make sure to grab a coffee in one of our book private transport prior to arrival on average of 20 degrees Celsius in July to Amity Point For passengers being dropped off to the famous ‘I ♥Straddie’ cups while you wait! the island. an average of 28 degrees in February. Community Club. passenger ferry we are located at 3 Emmett Drive (turn right from Middle Our information centre is open 7 days for Street into Emmett Drive, look for the ticket purchases and general information about North Stradbroke Island, so make white and blue tower. sure to stop in and say hi...

Bus / Rail information: The nearest station to is Cleveland (last stop). The 258 bus departs from Cleveland station and takes about 5 minutes to our terminal for the passenger ferry.

Drive times for car, taxi or rideshare: „ From Brisbane city approx. 50 mins „ From Brisbane Airport approx. 40 mins „ From Gold Coast approx. 65 mins „ From Gold Coast Airport approx. 80 mins „ From Sunshine Coast approx. 94 mins „ From Sunshine Coast Airport approx. 100 mins Driving distances on the island: „ From Dunwich to Brown Lake = 4km „ From Dunwich to = 8.5km „ From Dunwich to Causeway (Main Beach) = 12.5km „ From Dunwich to Myora Springs = 5km „ From Dunwich to Point Lookout = 18km „ From Dunwich to Amity (turn off) = 11.5km Getting Here „ From Amity (turn off) to Amity (township) = 5km „ From Point Lookout Township arrival to Point Lookout Surf Club = 4km SeaLink Stradbroke Ferries Departure terminal location for North Stradbroke Island is at Toondah Harbour Betta Car & Ute Hire Departure Lounge Caf StradEasy Shuttle Service 12 Emmett Drive, Cleveland, 4163 217 Bloomfi eld Street, Cleveland 3 Emmett Drive, Cleveland Did you know? [email protected] bett acarhire.com stradbrokeferries.com.au stradeasy.com.au Whether you want to get to Don’t miss out! • 2 mins from ferry terminal in Cleveland Drop in for a coff ee or a bite to eat at the Transport to/from ferries, accommodati on, Straddie faster or relax and enjoy Book your vehicle ferry or • Free pick-up and drop-off in local area Departure Lounge Café. Open seven days restaurants, cafes, beaches or any the ride, our passenger ferry • Airport transfers a week both at the Stradbroke Ferries requested locati on. Off ering friendly, fast tickets are valid for travel on either purchase your passenger terminal in Cleveland and onboard the • Wide range of vehicles including 12 and comfortable transport, you can book vehicle ferries to North Stradbroke Island. the passenger or vehicle ferries, or tickets online at and 8 seaters, sedans, small hatches, 1–10 seats on our air conditi oned bus, Home of the I♥Straddie cups and sti ckers. even a combination of both! www.stradbrokeferries.com.au dual cab utes, vans, trucks on-line or by phone. EFTPOS available on board. Private charters also available. stradbrokeferries

4 5 Important Tips Straddie Essentials

Four-wheel-driving fire only, which must always be watched, There are many great off-road tracks and and extinguished with water (not sand) beaches on Straddie. Be sure to check after use. You cannot have a fire to keep with Minjerribah Camping which tracks warm or a bonfire of any sort. are open during your stay, and if you are driving on the beach make sure to Bringing your Fur Baby grab a permit together with their Beach Whilst Straddie has pet friendly places Driving Tips & Info flyer. Beach Access for you to enjoy your time away with Permits can be purchased either monthly your pooch, to travel to the island you or yearly so you can come back again need to ensure your pet is inside your and again. vehicle whilst on the ferry or wearing a muzzle outside your vehicle or on the Beach Rules passenger ferry. Once on the island There are two patrolled beaches on there are on-leash beaches, pet friendly Straddie – Cylinder and Main. Make sure accommodation and some cafés that to read the signs and swim between the allow you to bring your dog, but please be flags while on Straddie. And no matter mindful of others and clean up after your what the weather – slip, slop, slap. pet. To protect our island wildlife, please keep your fur baby close at night. Fishing Straddie is a great place to wet a line. All Rubbish three townships have places for fishing, Straddie is home to pristine beaches and whether you do so from the beach, jetty, natural beauty. The people that call it boat or rock wall, and please make sure home and those that love to visit again to do so only if it is safe and do not leave and again take pride in the island and we bait or fishing line behind. ask you do the same. Dispose of rubbish correctly – don’t destroy what you came Having a fire to enjoy. Fires are only permitted on the foreshore Make the most of your time on Straddie camping areas, unless there is a fire ban but as the saying goes, leave only in place. You are allowed a small cooking footprints, take only photos.

Minjerribah Camping

[email protected] minjerribahcamping.com.au Make Magic on Minjerribah With hundreds of island camping sites overlooking kilometres of white sandy beaches. Our beachside camping grounds off er accommodati on to suit every traveller. • Powered and unpowered sites suitable for tents, camper trailers and caravans; • A selecti on of fully equipped cabins; • Glamping tents; and • Beach houses Contact us today to book your next holiday on Quandamooka Country.

6 7 Explore

Check out the street food on Straddie

Keep an eye out for the delicious food and drinks served at Cylinder Beach or pop up locations on the island most weekends. Welcome to Paradise EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF STRADDIE – YOUR WAY!

Here is our Straddie Here is our Straddie bucket list for a day trip: bucket list for a longer stay: Minjerribah Explore Dunwich, and enjoy the local Soak up a sunset at Amity Point or a shops and galleries, and the North sunrise at Point Lookout. How you can help us to keep Caring for Straddie: Stradbroke Island Historical Museum Play a round of golf at North Stradbroke „ Insist on a calico bag or biodegradable bag OR bring your own. on Minjerribah. Island Golf Club and barefoot bowls at „ Take a Pocket Ashtray with you when you go travelling around the island. the Point Lookout Bowls Club. Walk the world-famous Gorge Walk at „ Take your rubbish back with you to where you are staying and place your recyclable Point Lookout. Rejuvenate your body and mind with materials in the recycling bins provided. Cycle or Scooter to Myora Springs, Beach Yoga. „ Adopt a minimal impact approach – leave only footprints, take only photos! Brown Lake or one of the other Kick start your morning with a delicious townships (Straddie Super Sports in coffee from one of the island cafés. Caring for Lakes and Streams: Dunwich can hire out bikes, and Scooters „ Because the lakes and waterways of North Stradbroke Island are not regularly on Straddie can hire you a scooter, or Explore the rock pools and climb the sand hill on Deadman’s Beach. flushed, they are particularly sensitive to pollution and an artificial increase bring your own). in nutrients. Walk the whale watch track from Snapper Picnic on the foreshore of Dunwich, at „ Never use soap, toothpaste or detergents in the waterways as these promote the Street and take in the amazing views over one of the lakes, or on the headlands at growth of algae and affect the purity of the water and aquatic life. Take water at Frenchman’s Beach and beyond. Point Lookout. least 50 metres from the shore to wash dishes or shower. Look up as you stroll along the streets of Surf, Body Board, or simply take a dip at „ Powered craft are NOT permitted on Brown Lake or Blue Lake. Amity Point to spot koalas. one of the patrolled beaches. Browse the boutique shops run by Watch in awe as the whales go by Point creative, talented locals or check if the Lookout (June – November). markets will be on during your stay. Treat yourself to a gelati while kangaroo “Summer or winter, get amongst it or away from it all; Indulge with a cocktail or drink and a and dolphin spotting on the headland. Straddie is the perfect place to have the time of YOUR life.” delicious meal from one of the island Grab some fresh prawns or seafood from restaurants, some have the most amazing one of the island suppliers. ocean views!

8 9 Tours & Activities

Straddie Kingfi sher Tours

info@straddiekingfi shertours.com.au straddiekingfi shertours.com.au Things for you to do! • Local operator • Sand boarding (2 sessions daily) Experience Straddie • Ocean or Bay kayaking adventures NOTHING CAN SUBSTITUTE • 4WD Eco tour with beach BBQ AN AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE • 3 hour beach fi shing trips • Cultural & bush tucker tours • Boomerang painti ng (returnable boomerang to keep) • Local Wedding Celebrant Let the people that live and breathe • For the ti me poor we off er Half Day Tours as well Straddie be the ones to enhance • Corporate, hens, bucks & your time on the island. social groups welcome • Customise your very own iti nerary From outdoor adventures and guided tours to cultural workshops, scuba diving and more, there is much to do and experience while Quandamooka Coast you are on Straddie. [email protected] q-coast.com.au Experience Aboriginal Culture on North Stradbroke Island Brisbane’s Doorstep. Quandamooka Surf School Coast off er a range of experiences on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) to 9 Boreen Street, Point Lookout immerse you in ancient culture. • Tours • Cuisine [email protected] • Culture • Stay northstradbrokeislandsurfschool.com.au • Whales • Fully qualifi ed Surfi ng Aust Coaches Cultural experiences and cuisine ideal for • Small groups for more 1-on-1 assistance educati onal groups, corporate groups and • Superb locati on at Cylinder Beach events. Check out the website for more • Quality equipment and delivery details. • Personalised lessons to meet client needs • Great for school camps/corporate groups quandamookacoast • Surfb oard/body board hire available

Straddie Day Tours

13000TOURS (1300 086 877) [email protected] www.straddiedaytours.com.au Get onboard ‘The Don’ and discover the beauty right on Brisbane’s doorstep. Our Surf & Turf tour is perfect for corporate and social events. Discover Minjerribah and Sirromet A little known fact Winery all in one day.

Manta Bommie is a rocky reef off • Lunch included Brisbane’s North Stradbroke Island, • Wine tasti ng (Surf & Turf tour) and is ranked in Australia’s top 10 • Land-based marine life viewing dive sites. Manta Bommie attracts including whales (June – November) marine life like a magnet, especially • Explore pristi ne beaches over the warmer months – with • Swim in fl agged areas manta rays, as the Bommie’s namesake, the main attraction.

10 11 Dunwich

DunwichGOOMPI

Dunwich (Goompi) is the cultural heart of the island and the arrival point for all visitors to the island.

Immerse yourself in the rich Aboriginal and European history of the island by visiting the North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum on Minjerribah. There is also a gallery, studio and some boutique shops along with cafés and restaurants for something to eat or drink.

Once you have spent time exploring Dunwich head east along Alfred Martin Way to Brown Lake (Bummiera), North Stradbroke Island Golf Club and Blue Lake (Gabura).

Brown Lake (Bummiera) is a great spot for a picnic and a refreshing dip in the tea tree soaked fresh water, it does wonders for your skin and hair.

Blue Lake (Gabura) is a hidden oasis set 2.5km inland from the road. Make sure to take water as you must walk to the lake, but it is well worth the hike.

Another location worth a visit is Myora Springs (Capembah). Keep an eye out on your left as you head towards Point Lookout or Amity Point. The freshwater spring has been running for thousands of years and is a popular watering hole for some of the island’s wildlife.

Why we love On the 4th of April 2018 the Gold Coast Commonwealth this place Games began. Celebrated local artist Delvene Cockatoo- Dunwich (Goompi), home of the mighty Collins created both the prize and commemorative medals. Straddie Sharks and many talented locals, has lots to see and do. Don’t drive through Delvene’s studio – Made on Minjerribah, is located in without taking time to explore some of the Dunwich (Goompi). shops, beaches or lakes!

12 13 Stradbroke RSL

23 Mallon Street, Dunwich stradbrokersl.com.au Stradbroke RSL is a family-friendly venue, priding itself on great customer service and aff ordable mainland prices. Located only 700m from the Stradbroke Ferry Terminal at Dunwich, it houses 17 gaming machines with new games, bar, Lime Leaf Asian cuisine dining with new western dishes available (dine-in or takeaway), competi ti ve alcohol takeaway prices, self-serve TAB, Keno, Sky channel, Foxtel, courtesy bus, promoti ons and much more. Be sure to pop in and support this great local venue in air- PROUD SUPPORTERS OF... conditi oned comfort. Trading Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 11am (closed Monday).

North Stradbroke Island Foodworks – Dunwich

5 Stradbroke Place, Dunwich foodworks.com.au Open 7 days 8 BINGLE ROAD, DUNWICH | P: 0419 727 133 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK! • Groceries • BBQ chickens • Fruit & veg • Ice • ATM • Bait • Weekly specials • Friendly local staff

CLEARANCE Stradbroke Island Even Keel Caf Straddie Super Sports NOW ON! (formally Island Fruit Barn) Butchery (EXCLUDING GARDEN STOCK 16 Bingle Road, Dunwich 1 Stradbroke Place, Dunwich 18 Bingle Road, Dunwich AND FIGURINES) Drop in before Brown Lake, The Point • Friendly service Open 7 Days or when you’re homeward bound for • Best Meat Guaranteed • Camping gear • Bait and tackle SALE delicious smoothies, cakes, toasti es, pies • Open 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday; • Hire bikes and kayaks • Sporti ng goods and salads. Our coff ee and breakfasts are 7am to 12 midday Saturday • Pet lines – ti ck and fl ea treatments, the best you will fi nd. We also stock local • Quality small goods made on premises leads and collars • Soap nuts craft s and ecowares. We look forward to • Bamboo mugs and plates welcoming you.

Island Fruit Barn

14 Heritage

North Stradbroke Island Goompi Trail Museum on Minjerribah Polka Point, Goompi (Dunwich) 15–17 Welsby Street, Dunwich stradbrokeferries.com.au [email protected] Join Matt hew Burns on a 90 minute walking stradbrokemuseum.com.au tour to explore the shore of Goompi Conserving and presenti ng the history (Dunwich). Learn about the Quandamooka of North Stradbroke Island. Open Tues to people and their connecti ons to the land Sat 10am – 2pm and Sun 11am – 3pm. and sea. Highlights include bush medicines, Tours by arrangement. the fi sh ring and how arti facts are made. • Adult $5 / Child $1 / Concession $3 stradbrokeferries Nsihm

North Stradbroke Island The University of Minjerribah Moorgumpin Queensland Elders-In-Council Aboriginal Corporation Golf Club Research Station Notable Dates: Alfred Marti n Way, Dunwich 37 Flinders Street, Dunwich 03 September 1894 – the [email protected] Cambus Wallace runs aground [email protected] [email protected] Heritage The Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders are off Stradbroke Island in the available to deliver cultural talks for: northstradbrokeislandgolfclub.com.au uq.edu.au/moreton-bay-research-stati on first of two events which cause • Schools & universiti es • 9 Hole resort style course • Spectacular CRICOS Provider Number 00025B INTERESTING FACTS & NOTABLE DATES the island to be broken into scenic views • Equipment available for hire • Educati on and Science camps • Government departments and North and South. The ship business sectors • Free Putt Putt • Family friendly venue • Conferences, Workshops and Retreats was carrying whiskey and • Tourists & community groups • All visitors welcome – Open 7 days for • Accommodati on for Educati onal and golf, wildlife spotti ng, breakfast and lunch Research groups dynamite; which later exploded • Overseas visitors – Fully licensed • Fully catered facility causing craters that continued Bookings are essenti al. Did you know? At 4.10am on 14 May 1943, the to erode and cause the island The historic is one of Australian Hospital Ship Centaur, with to split into North and South the oldest cemeteries in Queensland. The 332 people on board was torpedoed by a Stradbroke Islands. oldest graves date back to 1850, the first Japanese submarine about 23 miles east 28 September 1934 – the Minjerribah Island year of the Dunwich Quarantine Station, of Point Lookout. The resulting explosion MV Mirimar was unveiled by when the ship Emigrant arrived with a was so great that the Centaur sank Accommodation Straddie the Hayles Bros, holding 500 typhus epidemic aboard. This resulted within minutes, taking with it the lives passengers it transported in the deaths of Dr Ballow, Dr Mitchell of 268 crew, nurses, medical orderlies 3-7 Cunningham Street, Dunwich people between Amity Point and 26 immigrants. It is estimated that and ambulance men. Residents at Point and the . [email protected] there are more than 9000 graves in the Lookout heard the explosion and saw a StradbrokeIslandStay.com.au cemetery – many graves are unmarked. bright flash out to sea. 01 June 1964 – Stradbroke Ferries started the first regular • Clean, economical accommodati on for individuals, The Rufus King was a 10,000 ton In 1827, under the command of Captain ferry service between Redland small and large groups American Liberty Ship that floundered Rous, the Rainbow was the first ship of war Bay and Dunwich. • $30 per person/night: 2 or 3 bed rooms, off North Stradbroke Island in July to enter Moreton Bay. In recognition of shared segregated bathrooms 1942. During poor weather, the ship Rous’s survey work, Stradbroke Island was 04 July 2011 – Quandamooka • Self catering faciliti es ran aground on the treacherous South named after Rous’s father, the first Earl of Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal • Dog friendly opti ons Passage Bar where it broke in two. A Stradbroke, and Dunwich after Captains Corporation (QYAC) were recognised as the custodians • On the waterfront, close to cafes, clubs, major operation was launched to salvage Rous’s elder brother, Viscount Dunwich. In of North Stradbroke Island shops and water taxis American Army wartime equipment. The 1988 the Sixth Earl of Stradbroke, with his wife, Countess Rosie, attended the first (Minjerribah) under the Native • On-site catering and acti viti es can be organised bow section of the ship was sealed and Title Act 1993. for large groups towed to New Guinea where it served as official opening of North Stradbroke Island a marine workshop. Historical Museum.

16 17 Amity Point

Amity Point PULAN

Amity Point (Pulan) is located about 16kms Accommodation ranges from modern, (15 minute drive) from Dunwich. Amity’s beachfront holiday houses to cabins, appeal begins with its relaxing ambience, cottages and units, or you can bring your sandy beaches, shaded shores and easy caravan or tent to the local campgrounds access to Moreton Bay. There are no surf which are only a short walk to the beaches at Amity, which makes it perfect water’s edge. Access to Flinders Beach for fishing, boating and snorkelling. The camping area is via Sovereign Road, 4WD large swimming enclosure provides a safe beach permits must be obtained from place to swim and the flat leafy streets are Minjerribah Camping prior to driving on great to walk or ride around to explore. the beach.

For the wildlife enthusiast, Amity’s “locals” The quiet, laidback ambience of Amity include friendly pelicans, cute koalas and Point makes it a perfect place for picnics, wild dolphins. Koalas can often be spotted throwing in a line or going for a relaxing sleeping in the gum trees surrounding the swim, and it’s the perfect place to unwind swimming enclosure and local streets, and and get back to basics. The sunsets at you might get a visit from a wild dolphin Amity Point are incredible so make sure off the jetty at dawn or dusk but please to sit back and watch Mother Nature put do not feed them. on a show.

On 11 March 1847, the Sovereign attempted the South Passage on route to . The treacherous weather engulfed the vessel and it was soon a wreck. The few survivors were saved by local Amity Point indigenous people, one of which was King Billy Toompani, who assisted in the rescue of 40 people.

Why we love this place

Take a step back in time ... Amity Point is the perfect place to have a picnic or BBQ and watch the sunset over the bay as the dolphins swim by and the birds flock in the trees that line the shore.

18 19 Adventure awaits... just add water! FROM FRESHWATER LAKES, CALM BAY WATERS AND PRISTINE SURF BEACHES, Dolphin Holiday Amity Point Rufus King Seafoods OUR PROPERTIES ARE THE PERFECT BASE FROM WHICH TO EXPLORE STRADDIE Accommodation General Dealers 44 Sovereign Road, Amity Point 2 Meegera Place, Point Lookout 9 Ballow Street, Amity Point [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] rufuskingseafoods.com.au www.straddie.info Open 7 days a week 364 days a year For over 30 years we’ve provided Aff ordable Rental Houses from 6.30am to 6.00pm Straddie’s fi nest seafood, there’s no • Houses at Amity Point and Flinders • Fuel; Bait & tackle; Gas refi lls; Ice substi tute for quality. Beach • Groceries; Fruit & vegetables; Eft pos • Stradbroke Prawns • Locally Caught • Pet friendly properti es also available • Hot food & coff ee; Cold drinks • Crabs & Bugs Fish • Camping supplies; Hardware Open 7 days a week 9am to 5pm. Follow • Beach toys; Snorkelling equipment us on social media @rufuskingseafoods • Souvenirs; Newspapers/magazines

Sea Shanties Waterfront Cabins

9A Cook Street, Amity Point seashanti [email protected] seashanti es.com.au • Superb absolute waterfront locati on • Private jett y for fi shing and watching dolphins • Pets welcome in some cabins • Resident koala and plenti ful birdlife • Outdoor kitchen/BBQ on grassy waterfront • Simple self-contained and tree-shaded cabins 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, (07) 3409 7126 laughed and played games together. 4 Ballow Street, Amity Point Qld 4183 Of course the family dog came along too in those days. Recapture the simple pleasures at Sea Shanti es, Amity Point [email protected] and bring the dog too.

20 www.straddiesalesrentals.com.au Point Lookout

Point Lookout (Mulumba) is located about turtles, dolphins and manta rays, and To every foodie’s delight, there is when you are on the island, they are held 18kms (18 minute drive) from Dunwich between June and November, one of the an impressive selection of eateries, at the Point Lookout Bowls Club and are and is a coastal town rich in natural best spots on the East Coast to watch restaurants and cafés to choose from. another opportunity to take a piece of beauty that will take your breath away. the annual migration of the majestic Whether its gelati on the beach, fish n’ Straddie home with you. humpback whales. chips with a view or an à la carte dining Situated at the north-eastern tip of the Relax, dine, swim, shop or explore experience, Point Lookout has plenty of island, this coastal township is a series When you’re trying to find the perfect beautiful Point Lookout, the little coastal MULUMBA tasty options. Point Lookout of beaches and headlands which can be beach for swimming, exploring or village that has some of the most easily explored by foot. Don’t miss the relaxing, Point Lookout absolutely spoils For boutique shopping there is a range of spectacular ocean views in the world, without the crowds. stunning beauty of the North Gorge walk you for choice. There are two beaches shops and studios at Point Lookout with with its breathtaking views across the that are patrolled by lifeguards daily – an eclectic collection of keepsakes and Pacific Ocean. The walk is the perfect Cylinder and Main Beach – both offering handmade wares. Make sure to check year-round vantage point for spotting superb swimming and surfing. the dates of the Point Lookout markets

On 30 November 2018, Surf Life Saving Queensland named Cylinder Beach the top beach in the sunshine state for the second year in a row.

Why we love this place Make sure to take time to walk the North Gorge, one of the best vantage points for spotting marine life on Straddie. The scenery as you walk the 1.2km boardwalk is spectacular!

22 23 Stay at Straddie EAT. SLEEP. BEACH. REPEAT There are many options when staying on Straddie. Choose from resorts, cottages, apartments or holiday houses, including pet friendly options.

Discover Stradbroke

3/23 Mooloomba Road, Point Lookout [email protected] accommodati onstradbroke.com.au • Off ering a premium selecti on of Straddie holiday rentals homes • Beach front, ocean views & pet friendly properti es • Contact us to fi nd the perfect family holiday home • Get the best deal by booking direct with Discover

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WhaleWatch Ocean Beach Resort

Samarinda Drive, Point Lookout reservati [email protected] whalewatchresort.com.au • Fully self-contained holiday apartments, Ray White all linen supplied North Stradbroke Island • 1, 2 & 3 bedroom spacious units with 4 diff erent styles to suit all budgets 4 Meegera Place, Point Lookout • Heated pool & BBQ area • Games room & gym [email protected] visitstradbroke.com.au • 350 metres to Main Beach, North Gorge walk, cafés & shops • For sales, holiday and permanent rentals and excepti onal property management. • Perfect spot to watch Humpback Whales migrate north • We manage a large range of properti es to suit all budgets – houses, units and • Kangaroos graze here each aft ernoon townhouses – views, walk to beach, • Ocean Front Ground Floor unit pictured pet friendly.

24 Dolphin Holiday Accommodation Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel

2 Meegera Place, Point Lookout 158 East Coast Road, Point Lookout [email protected] recepti [email protected] www.straddie.info stradbrokehotel.com.au Dolphin Holiday Accommodati on off ers a range of aff ordable The Hotel with one of Australia’s greatest ocean views. rental properti es at both Point Lookout and Amity Point. • Breakfast, lunch & dinner • Holiday Houses • Drinks • Townhouses • Gaming • Units • Accommodati on • Pet friendly rental properti es • Bott leshop Our experienced, friendly, local staff can help you fi nd the • Weddings perfect place to enjoy your ti me on Straddie, regardless of your • Conference venue budget. Ring for a free brochure. • Events We provide all linen and off er a bed making service on request.

Samarinda Holiday Apartments Pandanus Palms Holiday Resort

1-5 Samarinda Drive, Point Lookout 21 Cumming Parade, Point Lookout reservati [email protected] [email protected] samarinda.com.au pandanuspalmsresort.com • Fully self contained 2 & 3 bedroom villas Spectacular ocean views Manta Lodge and • All villas have fantasti c ocean views and • A short walk to the North Gorge Walk, Scuba Centre private courtyards with BBQs beaches, shops & cafés 132 Dickson Way, Point Lookout • Linen provided • Swimming pool & BBQ area 07 3409 8888 | [email protected] • Swimming pool • Foxtel mantalodge.com.au • WiFi access – fi rst hour is free • Free WiFi Dive, Stay, Play every 24 hours • 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments • Accommodati on located right on • Foxtel • Spacious & comfortable Home Beach • Tennis court • Large verandahs • On-site dive centre off ering dive and • Movies at recepti on • Self contained snorkel training and tours • Games room • Linen provided • Group accommodati on available for up to 56 guests • The Whales Way Restaurant onsite

Anchorage On Straddie – The Islander Holiday Resort Beachfront Island Resort 41 East Coast Road, Point Lookout East Coast Road, Point Lookout [email protected] [email protected] stradbrokeislander.com.au anchorageonstraddie.com.au Ideally located opposite Home Beach, nestled between the Where the beach is your backyard… Hotel & the Bowls Club. Quiet, self-contained Studio, One bed and Two bed Units • Fully self-contained air-conditi oned studio, • Direct access to Home Beach 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available at aff ordable rates • Heated salt water pool & sauna • Poolside bbqs • Resort off ers a pool, tennis court, • Free wireless internet BBQ area & Foxtel • Gift shop & hairdresser • Short walk to shops, restaurants, • Licensed cafe several beaches & • Conference/training room recreati onal acti viti es Ideally located on a sheltered pristi ne beach, Anchorage is walking distance to the hotel, bowls club and local markets.

26 27 Taste of Straddie

Whether you are after something relaxed and casual or decadent and formal, Health, Wellness & more Nothing is more invigorating than time spent outdoors. Straddie gives you a chance to there are a variety of places on Straddie disconnect from the stress in your life and reconnect with nature, family and friends. to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and When out exploring the island or spending the day on the beach make sure to use a everything in between. sunscreen with a high SPF and re-apply every two hours and drink plenty of water. Stop in to one of the seafood vendors, There are many different walking tracks and opportunities for effortless exercise on butchery or shops and turn your picnic Straddie but know your limits and look after your body, it’s the only one you have! or platters into something amazing with local seafood, Straddie kabana or fresh baked goods or salads and homemade sweets. Stradbroke Pharmacy Other choices are some great cafés, all with delicious coffee, insta-worthy meals, 2/11 Ballow Road, Dunwich salads and cakes all made from organic and responsibly sourced ingredients to facebook.com/stradbrokepharmacy suit those that want to be healthy or Your local community pharmacy delivering spoil themselves. quality healthcare and advice. Samadhi Flow Yoga Keep your eye out for selections from the • Full prescripti on service hand painted signboards outside many • Health check-ups & advice including in-pharmacy medicati on reviews popular eating places offering light, home samadhifl owyoga.com cooked delights. Options include gourmet • Blood pressure monitoring liss for ody ind oul café-style meals served in a shady garden • Home health products & Webster Packs • 7am Daily school hols, weekends & courtyard or overlooking sweeping views • Pop in before heading to the beach for public hols – Mooloomba Headland Park of the Pacific Ocean. Maybe a takeaway hats, sunglasses & sun protecti on • Mon/Weds 6pm Fluid Freedom Yoga & • Great range of unique souvenirs & gift s hamburger or freshly-made roll will hit Breathwork – Oceanside PL Community Hall the spot after a morning spent surfing. • We can arrange medicati on & pharmacy • Eco retreats, community classes & products to be delivered to our The island also has a number of clubs workshops collecti on points at the Amity Store & serving up hearty bistro-style meals. samadhiyogaandhealth Surfstreet in Point Lookout Some clubs feature special dining nights including great value options or home cooked roast dinners. Stradbroke Island Medical Centre If you’re looking for something a bit more formal, the island is also home to 2/4-10 Kennedy Drive, Point Lookout a selection of restaurants. Relax over a 07 3409 8660 or book online at HotDoc cocktail before dinner, choose from the • Healthy kids’ checks, child health and à la carte menu and treat yourself to a immunisati on special night out – island style. Options • General health care Bob’s Shop Foodworks Fishes Caf include seafood, modern Australian and • Aboriginal and TSI health assessments Pty Ltd Asian cuisine. • Skin cancer management Corner of Meegera Place and Endeavour 15 Mooloomba Road, Point Lookout • Ear micro-sucti on If you want to make the most of the Street, Point Lookout • Mental health island’s natural beauty, you may choose fi [email protected] • Dive medicals to round up the troops and enjoy fish and fi shesatt hepoint.com.au foodworkspointlookout.com.au • Women’s health chips, locally made pizza or even Mexican With a variety of weekly dinner specials Open 7 days – 6.30am to 9.00pm • A range of allied health services treats as you relax in one of the parks and an awesome breakfast and lunch • Groceries also available, including a Clinical overlooking the bay or on a blanket at the menu, Fishes at the Point is open 7 days • Bait & tackle Psychologist, Counsellor, Physiotherapy, beach as you watch the sun set. a week and is the ulti mate stop for fresh, • Fruit & vegetables hearty seafood! Osteopathy, Remedial Massage, Bowen Therapy, Dieti ti an, Audiologist and • Gas cylinders Podiatry • Ice

28 29 Weddings Say “I Do” ON STRADDIE

Easily accessible from Brisbane, North not only beaches and headlands but also Stradbroke Island is an unspoiled lush, natural bushland to capture a vast destination for your special day, with the array of special moments. added bonus of a sub-tropical climate and From catering and decorating to sunny skies most of the year. celebrants and photographers, everything A destination wedding on Straddie is the is available on the island. From an intimate perfect way to spend more time with marquee under the stars to a venue with those nearest and dearest to you, without panoramic views of the ocean, the island the need for passports. is the perfect destination for friends and Whether you have always dreamed of family to gather and celebrate. Straddie being married on the beach or rugged is also home to some gifted musicians to headlands or the relaxed vibes that come entertain you and your guests. with an island wedding, Straddie is the When it comes to your reception you perfect place to say, ‘I do’. can choose from a lavish 3 course meal, Why we love Straddie isn’t just the most beautiful a seafood buffet or cocktail platters and this place backdrop for the best day of your life, it canapés, all provided by the island’s There is already so much excitement in is also home to many talented locals that experienced local chefs. ensure your dream wedding becomes getting married or attending a wedding. Why not discover North Stradbroke a reality. Combine that with the breathtaking scenery Island over a few days or even a week on the island and you are guaranteed a The breathtaking beauty of the island by staying on and enjoying the relaxed magical experience. From beaches to fairy makes it a photographer’s dream, offering island atmosphere? tracks there are so many photo opportunities!

Photo: NSI Productions.

NSI Productions Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club

24 Kennedy Drive, Point Lookout info@nsiproducti ons.com.au 07 3821 0266 nsiproducti ons.com.au [email protected] NSI Producti ons off er both photo and stradbrokeholidays.com.au video all under the one roof. With a small • Perfect for Weddings handful of creati ves, we endeavour to tell Straddie Tipis your story creati vely and authenti cally, • Full bar facilities available as the day is a unique expression of • Stunning Pacific Ocean views yourselves and an event worth revisiti ng. straddieti [email protected] • Suitable for up to 110 guests straddieti pis.com.au We can’t wait to hear from you. • Venue hire guide available by contacting We are a luxury Tipi Hire Company based Stradbroke Island Holidays on North Stradbroke Island. We provide • Bar open to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoons our services to the island and surrounding and further during school holidays areas specialising in weddings, functi ons, • Also available for conferences corporate events, birthday parti es and up to 100 people and camps more. Our aim is to provide you with the up to 70 people highest quality and service to help you turn your dream event into a reality.

30 31 Whale Watching

Yalingbila (Whale) Tours

[email protected] q-coast.com.au Yura! (WELCOME) to Australia’s fi rst owner-operated Aboriginal Yalingbila (Whale) watching cruise. Tours operate during the seasonal migrati on (June to October) of the Humpback whale. On this unique cruise, enjoy an authenti c Whale Watching experience with local Aboriginal guides sharing cultural knowledge about Yalingbila and the spiritual connecti on they North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) the connection the share with the Quandamooka People. Relish the journey as is an ideal destination for seeing the have with the animals and marine life that you take in the lands, waters and islands of the Quandamooka Coast. Book online and become immersed in one of the oldest mighty humpback up close during June inhabit their lands and sea. living cultures on earth. – October each year. Whether by land or The whales travel north past the by sea it is truly an experience you won’t quandamookacoast headland early in the season as they soon forget. make their way to the calving grounds The North Gorge headland at Point around the Whitsundays and Hervey Bay. Lookout is considered one of the best As the year moves on, they return south land-based whale watching sites in the to their home in the Antarctic, this time world, not only because it is right next to with their new babies in tow. the “whale highway”, but also because it Whale watchers marvel as hundreds of is only 35 metres above sea level, making these majestic creatures swim by, often it a prime viewing platform. performing for their audience as they Alternatively, Yalingbila Tours offers throw their massive bodies from the guests the first ever Aboriginal owned water in spectacular breaches or slam Whale Cruise, allowing guests the unique the water with powerful tail slaps and opportunity to view whales (Yalingbila) create waterspouts with their “blows” as A little known fact from the sea whilst also learning about they surface. The male humpback whale is famous for its extraordinarily long and complex songs, which are specific to different populations and can be heard hundreds of kilometres away.

1. The Blow 2. Footprints 3. Breaching 4. Spy Hopping 5. Pectorial Fin 6. Tail Slap 7. Peduncle Slap This is usually the first sign of whales in the distance or at close Whales leave a greasy film This is the most spectacular Whales are very inquisitive Extension This move involves slapping The peduncle is the muscular range and it appears above the surface of the water like a blast on the surface of the water manoeuvre. With two or creatures, and it is common This move will create waves! the tail fluke down flat on the part of the body nearest to the of steam. This occurs when a whale expels its breath through – this slick area is known as a three beats of its tail, the for them to poke their heads The whales will wave their water – this can be heard for tail flukes. In this movement the blowholes on the top of its head. They release the air up footprint. This mark is left from whale pushes itself into the vertically out of the water and fins whilst lying on their back, many kilometres and is a way the tail is slapped in a to a speed of 450 kilometres an hour, that can also reach up to the flukes on the whale’s tail, air throwing itself backwards have a good look around! slapping their fins onto the of communicating position to sideways motion like a karate 5 metres in height making it visible from a distance of around from the downward stroke in creating a tremendous slap surface of the water. other whales. chop. It is believed to be a 2 kilometres. their swimming motion. and splash as its body hits sure sign of aggression. the water.

32 33 Group Travel

THE BEST EXPERIENCES ARE Groups ONES THAT ARE SHARED. Private Conferences Educational Special Charters & Retreats Camps Interest Our exclusive charters, North Stradbroke Island Straddie is the perfect Groups suitable for corporate offers the perfect destination location for students to groups or private events, for conferences, business learn about history, culture Whether you are looking can be tailored to suit your seminars and retreats. The and the environment. The for a day trip or longer stay groups’ needs and budget, island is easily accessible by island provides a fascinating on North Stradbroke Island, with optional pick up and both passenger ferry and range of habitats that can our Groups department can departure points in Brisbane vehicle ferry and offers a be incorporated into any create a specialised itinerary City, Cleveland and North variety of conference venues school itinerary. to suit a variety of budgets Stradbroke Island. suitable for both small and and requirements. Students can learn about large gatherings. Cruise along the Brisbane the island’s rich history and River or unwind on the aqua waters of Moreton Bay with On Straddie you can escape from the office to the natural strong cultural heritage as We specialise in: catering, optional entertainment and more. Our vessels are beauty and isolation of this island paradise, while still having well as partake in a wide variety of activities, both educational „ Cultural workshops and demonstrations licensed and offer groups a unique view of Brisbane City or plenty to see and do. Tailored packages can include venue hire, and adventure based, available for all group sizes and adapted to „ Full day coach tours with experienced guides Moreton Bay. transfers, accommodation, activities and catering to suit any suit a wide range of age groups and budgets. „ Group packages with accommodation, budget and group size. transfers and catering „ Chartered cruises for up to 150 people

Get the most out of your time on Straddie! We offer popular day tour itineraries, along with conferences, A little known fact retreats and camps, plus the flexibility to create a tailored itinerary for your group. The Point Lookout Surf Club can be used for weddings, functions, conferences and school camps, there is even CONTACT US FOR AN dormitory style accommodation OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE available onsite along with a kitchen and bar. (07) 3488 5300 or [email protected]

34 35 Beaches & Lakes LAKES Blue Lake & Eighteen Mile Swamp Blue Lake (Gabura) and Eighteen Mile Swamp are freshwater lakes fed from a vast underground aquifer. Blue Lake National Park’s Aboriginal name is Gabura, Beaches & Lakes meaning ‘silent pool’ and offers a quiet LET THE SEA SET YOU FREE haven for visitors who come to appreciate its natural beauty. The lake is accessible by foot only and is a 5 kilometre round trip walk. Make sure you remember to take SURF BEACHES comfortable shoes, a water bottle and a hat as there are no facilities at Blue Lake. Main Beach Cylinder Beach Main Beach stretches for 32 kilometres of Cylinder Beach is a picturesque cove Brown Lake unspoilt sand, dunes and surf. It is popular popular with families because it is easily Brown Lake (Bummiera) gets its name with board riders and bodysurfers who accessible with a carpark situated only from the colour of the water. The clear enjoy the big swells. metres from the beach. The waves at ‘tea’ colour comes from the surrounding Cylinder are often smaller and therefore The beach is only patrolled near the tea trees and reeds. The natural bushland it is perfect for swimming and wading in surrounding the lake is home to many Surf Club at the northern end the shallows. delicate wildflowers, including small No dogs near patrolled area Yes patrolled ground orchids. Brown Lake is also special 4WD access with permit because it is a perched lake, meaning No dogs that it sits above the water table in a No 4WD access Adder Rock Beach depression where the accumulated Adder Rock Beach is accessed through Home Beach vegetation forms an impervious layer to a 4WD track next to Adder Rock Home Beach is just over a kilometre of hold water. Brown Lake is easily accessible campground. This beach provides an beach stretching from the Cylinder Beach by conventional vehicle and has amenities attractive spot for swimming and is Headland to Adder Rock and is a perfect such as picnic tables, wood-fired BBQs popular with campers and fishermen. spot for those relaxing strolls along and a composting toilet. Not patrolled (except during peak the beach.

school holidays and Easter) Not patrolled No dogs Dogs on leash No 4WD access No 4WD access

Deadman’s Beach Flinders Beach Deadman’s Beach is a great place to Flinders Beach is 4.6 kilometres of beach explore the rock pools and climb the big situated between Amity Point and Point sand dune. Access to Deadman’s Beach is Lookout. It is popular for foreshore by walking track from the carpark on top camping and fishing. of Cylinder Beach Headland. Not patrolled Not patrolled Dogs on leash No dogs 4WD access with permit No 4WD access Frenchman’s Beach BAYSIDE BEACHES Frenchman’s Beach is a secluded spot, A little known fact access to the beach is via the 233 stairs Amity Point & Dunwich from East Coast Road, Point Lookout. A Foreshore Beaches Both Brown Lake (Bummeria) and Blue Lake lovely place to walk or lie on the beach On the western side of the island, (Gabura) are very sacred to with a good book. Amity Point and Dunwich offer the Quandamooka people, sandy beaches and calm water for being the home of an Not patrolled swimming and great fishing. Amity extraordinarily huge carpet snake – jargon snake No dogs and Dunwich both have swimming spirit yuri Kabool. Its spirit No 4WD access enclosures. resides in both lakes with Not patrolled the jargon attributed with being able to travel from No dogs one lake to another. No 4WD access

36 37 Surf Safety Info

Why we love BE AWARE OF RIPS this place Surf Safety There is no better feeling than the moment A rip is a strong current running out to sea on a surf beach. It can you see your rod start to dip and feel the bite of a fish at your bait. There are many easily take swimmers from shallow waters up to several metres places to wet your line on the island but offshore in a short period of time. if you prefer your seafood ready to be weighed and put on ice, then head to one of Some important points to 4. A RED flag on its own indicates the seafood or oyster shops located in Amity remember are: EXTREME DANGER – NEVER enter Point or Point Lookout. the water on a red flag. 1. Swim only at beaches patrolled by lifesavers / lifeguards and obey 5. If you do get caught in a rip – remain all instructions. calm, raise one arm in the air, float and wait for help to arrive – DON’T PANIC. 2. The red and yellow flags indicate the safest place to swim – do not 6. To escape a rip, swim diagonally across Fishing swim outside the flags where rips the rip, don’t try and swim against it. may occur. ‘GOOD TIMES 7. If you are unsure of the conditions, ask 3. Take note of what flags are flying and a lifesaver or lifeguard – they are there HAPPEN ON THE be aware of the beach conditions. to help you. TIDES’

From the rock wall and jetty located at Amity Point to Jumpinpin, the stretch of uninterrupted beach running from the southern tip of the island to Point Lookout, the fishing options are limitless. The 20 metre deep Rainbow Channel, situated off Amity Point, is ideal for tuna and mackerel, whereas foreshore fishing is available everywhere from Main Beach at Point Lookout to Flinders Beach just near Amity Point. Main Beach is also your best chance of catching your own bait including pipis and beach worms.

Fishing, especially rock fishing, can be dangerous. Never fish by yourself. Fish in a group of at least three within sight of each other. BEACH PATROL If someone is washed in, one person can stay and help while the other alerts Main Beach / emergency services (dial 000). You can Cylinder Beach also dial 112 from your mobile phone to Monday–Sunday: access emergency services. 9am–5pm „ Inform others of your plans Dec / Jan School Holidays: „ Wear light clothing 8am–6pm „ Wear appropriate footwear Easter & Sep School Holidays: 8am–5pm „ Carry safety gear „ Never fish in exposed areas during Adder Rock- rough or large seas Flinders Beach „ Observe first, fish later

Dec / Jan School Holidays: „ Plan an escape route in case you are 8am–6pm washed in Easter & Sep School Holidays: „ Stay alert, never turn your back on 8am–5pm the sea

38 39 Marine Life

Marine Life ‘DARLING IT’S BETTER, DOWN WHERE IT’S WETTER, TAKE IT FROM ME.’

Dolphins Turtles The waters surrounding North Stradbroke Green and loggerhead marine turtles Island are home to both bottlenose and inhabit the sub-tropical waters Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins and are surrounding North Stradbroke Island. visited by common and spinner dolphins. They are long living, taking up to 50 years The area provides an abundance of to reach maturity. Turtles have separate bountiful foraging habitats for dolphins locations for breeding and feeding and such as seagrass beds, mudflats, reefs thus some turtles can travel from as far and mangroves. Point Lookout has a large away as Papua New Guinea and New population of resident bottlenose dolphins Caledonia to nest on Stradbroke Island. which varies seasonally between 700– Female turtles come ashore between 1000 individuals. December and February to lay their eggs, Why we love something they can do up to four times They can be seen feeding, sleeping this place a season! Frenchman’s and Deadman’s and riding the waves in Frenchman’s Straddie really is this wonderful place where you can see dolphins, turtles, beaches are usually the preferred location Bay and off Cylinder Beach. This is the manta rays and even dugongs without the need of a boat or entry fee. During for turtle nesting. Moreton Bay is the largest reported population of bottlenose June to October you can even see whales as they pass by – growing in only place in the world where turtles and dolphins in the smallest area in the world. numbers each year from Point Lookout. Norm’s Seat cliff-top observation point on dugongs still live on the doorstep of a the North Gorge walk at Point Lookout major city. offers an excellent view of bottlenose and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins Manta Rays playing and surfing the waves with the The manta ray is a graceful and acrobatic board riders. animal and is the largest of the rays. While closely related to the shark, the Dugongs manta ray is harmless and usually relaxed Moreton Bay is a well-known marine park around divers, often allowing an up close and is one of the few places in the world and personal experience! A noted site where large numbers of dugongs can be for divers and snorkellers is Manta Ray North Stradbroke Island is a fantastic location for spotting found. These captivating creatures inhabit Bommie, just off Point Lookout, which and observing marine life. From the ferry crossing to the shallow tropical waters and are listed as is one of the best places to dive with vulnerable to extinction by the World manta rays in Brisbane and is mentioned North Gorge walk, visitors to Straddie can see dolphins, Conservation Union. There are believed by Queensland as one of whales, dugongs, manta rays and turtles. The best viewing to be 600 to 700 dugongs who call the Queensland’s top dive sites! Groups of points are located along the headlands and are all within Moreton Bay area home. Although very three to four manta rays can usually be shy, these mammals can be seen around spotted during the summer months, when walking distance of accommodation properties at both Amity Point or during the crossing to the numerous rays converge on Manta Ray Amity Point and Point Lookout. island from the mainland. Bommie to be cleaned by smaller fish.

40 41 Wildlife Wildlife ALL GOOD THINGS ARE WILD & FREE

Birdlife Koalas Look for seabirds such as crested terns, North Stradbroke Island has its own short-tailed shearwaters, pied cormorants, population of koalas, found near the lesser frigate birds, Australasian gannets western swamps, Swan Bay area and and noddys feeding in the waters around around all of the townships. Koala the headland. The majestic white-bellied habitat is protected and managed sea eagle, the whistling kite with its shrill closely to ensure this unique population call, and the distinctive rust brown and is preserved. white brahminy kite are a few of the birds-of-prey commonly seen gliding over Other native animals the shoreline and headlands in search of There are many other island vertebrate small mammals, crabs and fish. And of species that are rated as being biologically course, Australia’s iconic kookaburra with important. These include the agile wallaby, its distinctive laugh, might be found sitting water mouse, the skink (anomalopus on the balcony of your accommodation or truncates) and the acid frogs. Straddie is a near the island’s eateries. wildlife wonderland!

Goannas This magnificent lizard which grows up to a metre in length can often be seen on warm days basking happily in the sun. Their prey can include all manner of smaller reptiles, young birds, eggs, snakes and mammals. Meals are often eaten whole; thus the size of their meals may depend on the size of the animals.

Kangaroos and Wallabies Grey kangaroos can sometimes be seen feeding on the grass around the North Gorge walk in the early morning and late afternoon. They are accustomed to seeing people and, if observed quietly, a range of their behaviours can be enjoyed at close quarters. Patience is needed to spot the rarer and extremely shy Golden Stradbroke Wallaby. This wallaby is a uniquely coloured variety of the swamp wallaby which only occurs on North and South Stradbroke Islands.

Why we love this place Due to the isolated nature of the island, it is home to

Straddie is home to an abundance of wildlife. There is no need to visit a zoo to some rare and uncommon species with fascinating see the Aussie icons – they spend their days roaming the streets and grazing in genetic distinctions. the headland parks or grassed areas, or hanging out in the trees.

42 43 Events Want even more reason to celebrate while on Straddie?

April May June July August September October November December

Acoustic Amity Bede’s Grom Shootout Acoustic Amity NAIDOC Week Legend Pro AM Father’s Days Island Vibe Festival Melbourne Cup Acoustic Amity Twilight Markets Point Lookout Twilight Markets Various Locations North Stradbroke Island Various Locations Home Beach Various Locations Twilight Markets Amity Point surfingqueensland.com Amity Point Golf Club islandvibe.com.au Amity Point Straddie Chamber Acoustic Amity Straddie Sharks straddiesalesrentals.com.au straddiesalesrentals.com.au northstradbrokeisland straddiesalesrentals.com.au Mother’s Day Music Festival Twilight Markets Straddie Assault Oyster Festival 07 3409 7126 07 3409 7126 golfclub.com.au 3409 7126 Various Locations Various Locations Amity Point Main Beach Dunwich Straddie Sharks stradmusic.org Quandamooka Festival straddiesalesrentals.com.au 07 3409 9216 Christmas Day Lunch Easter Carnival Various Locations 07 3409 7126 Stradbroke Hotel Straddie Ambrose Dunwich quandamookafestival.com.au stradbrokehotel.com.au North Stradbroke Island Golf Club 07 3409 9216 07 3409 8188 northstradbrokeislandgolfclub.com.au New Years Eve Party Stradbroke Hotel stradbrokehotel.com.au 07 3409 8188

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Dial Straddie Super Sports Minjerribah Island Ballow Street, North Stradbroke Island 000 in an emergency. x x Chemist Museum on Minjerribah 18 Bingle Road, Dunwich Stradbroke Island Accommodation Straddie Amity Point Children’s 15-17 Welsby Street, Dunwich (07) 3409 9252 Beach Hotel 3-7 Cunningham Street, Towing & Breakdowns (07) 3409 7220 x x x Playground (07) 3409 9699 East Coast Road, Dunwich RESQ YOU Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Stradbroke Island Butchery Point Lookout (07) 3409 9445 0428 288 128 x x Churches North Stradbroke Island Stradbroke Place, Dunwich Post Office (07) 3409 8188 Surf School (07) 3409 9088 The Islander Resort Stradbroke Medical Centre Meegera Place, x x x Clubs East Coast Road, 0407 642 616 2/4 – 10 Kennedy Drive, Point Lookout x x Doctor Starfish Studio Accommodation Point Lookout Point Lookout (07) 3409 8210 North Stradbroke Island 63 Mooloomba Rd (07) 3409 8388 x x x EFTPOS Allure Stradbroke Resort (07) 3409 8660 Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Golf Club Point Lookout East Coast Road, Whalewatch Ocean Post Office x x Fruit shop Alfred Martin Way, Dunwich 0429 852 701 Yulu-Burri-Ba Point Lookout Beach Resort (07) 3409 9999 Community Health 3 Welsby Street, Dunwich x x x Garage / Fuel The Most Amazing Shop (07) 3415 0000 Samarinda Drive, (07) 3409 9010 16 Dickson Way, Dunwich x x Gift Shop Quandamooka Coast 8 Bingle Road, Dunwich Point Lookout Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Anchorage on Straddie (07) 3409 9596 [email protected] 0419 727 133 (07) 3409 8555 x x Holiday Houses East Coast Road, 0418 973 695 Quandamooka Taste of Straddie Point Lookout Health & Wellbeing Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal x Hotel Quandamooka Festival Transport (07) 3409 8266 Bowen Therapy | Lenore Corporation (QYAC) x Hospital Quandamookafestival.com.au Even Keel Café Betta Car & Ute Hire 100 East Coast Road, Discover Stradbroke Harvey Allied Health Services x x LPG (BBQ only) (07) 3415 2816 16 Bingle Road, Dunwich 217 Bloomfield Street, Dunwich 3/23 Mooloomba Road, 4-10 Kennedy Drive (07) 3409 9125 Cleveland (07) 3415 2816 x x Newsagency Yalingbila (Whale) Tours Point Lookout M: 0407 694 804 (07) 3821 1622 [email protected] Fins ‘n’ Fries x Patrolled Beaches (07) 3415 3949 Stradbroke Pharmacy Redlands Coast Visitor 0418 973 695 Shop 2 Meegera Pl, North Stradbroke Information Centre Dolphin Holiday 2/11 Ballow Road, Dunwich x x Police Point Lookout Island Carriers Shore Street West, Samadhi Flow Yoga Accommodation (07) 3409 9080 (07) 3409 8841 0408 726 961 Raby Bay Harbour Precinct, x x x Post Office 0488 113 365 2 Meegera Place, Cleveland x Primary School Fishes at the Point StradEasy Shuttle Service Weddings Straddie Day Tours Point Lookout 1300 667 386 15 Mooloomba Road, 0488 029 718 x x x Public Telephone 13 000 TOURS (07) 3409 8455 Mr Entertainment St Peter Chanel 1300 086 877 Point Lookout Stradbroke Ferries Point Lookout x x x Public Toilets Manta Lodge & Catholic Church (07) 3415 3444 Emmett Drive, Cleveland 0433 195 944 Straddie Kingfisher Tours Scuba Centre Hopewell Street, x Resorts Mal Starkey’s Seafood House 132 Dickson Way, (07) 3488 5300 (07) 3409 9502 Point Lookout Surf Life Point Lookout Swimming 1 Donahue Street, Point Lookout x x 0409 123 586 Saving Club (07) 3821 4902 Enclosure Point Lookout (07) 3409 8888 Emergency Contacts Kennedy Drive, St Paul’s The Cross x x x Supermarket Island Shopping 0409 618 353 Marine Rescue Point Lookout Pandanus Palms Resort Catholic Church Yabby Street, Dunwich (07) 3821 0266 x Surf Shop Amity Point General Dealers North Stradbroke Island Cumming Parade, Finnegan Street, (07) 3409 9338 9 Ballow Street, Amity Point Golf Club Point Lookout Sheryl Gotje Dunwich x x Sports Hire Alfred Martin Way, Dunwich (07) 3409 8106 (07) 3409 7212 Ambulance/Police/Fire Marriage Celebrant (07) 3821 4902 Surf Life (07) 3409 9999 000 0430 429 615 x Bob’s Shop Foodworks Ray White North Straddie Chamber of Saving Club Cnr of Meegera Place and Prawn Shack Stradbroke Island Ambulance Station Stradbroke Island Holidays Commerce (SCC) x x Tennis Courts Endeavour Street, Point Lookout Mintee Street, Point Lookout 4 Meegera Pl, Point Lookout Oxley Parade, Dunwich 3 Emmett Drive, Cleveland www.stradbrokeisland.com x x x Take-Away (07) 3409 8271 0429 852 701 (07) 3409 8255 (07) 3409 9333 (07) 3821 0266 [email protected]

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DEPARTS Emmett DEPARTS Junner DEPARTS Emmett DEPARTS Junner CLEVELAND Drive DUNWICH Street CLEVELAND Drive DUNWICH Street 6:00am Minjerribah 7:00am Minjerribah 4:55am  5:25am  7:00am Sea Breeze 8:00am Sea Breeze 5:55am  6:25am  8:00am Minjerribah 9:00am Minjerribah 6:55am – 7:25am – 9:00am Sea Breeze 10:00am Sea Breeze 7:55am – 8:25am – 10:30am Minjerribah 11:30am Minjerribah 8:55am – 9:25am – 11:30am Sea Breeze 12:30pm Sea Breeze 9:55am – 10:25am – 12:30pm Minjerribah 1:30pm Minjerribah 10:55am – 11:25am – 1:30pm Sea Breeze 2:30pm Sea Breeze 11:55am – 12:25pm – 3:00pm Minjerribah 4:00pm Minjerribah 12:55pm – 1:25pm – 4:00pm Sea Breeze 5:00pm Sea Breeze 1:55pm – 2:25pm – 5:00pm Minjerribah 6:00pm Minjerribah 3:25pm – 3:55pm – EXTRA SERVICES 4:25pm – 4:55pm – 6:00pm  Sea Breeze 7:00pm  Sea Breeze 5:25pm – 5:55pm – 7:30pm  Minjerribah 8:30pm  Minjerribah 6:25pm – 6:55pm – 7:25pm  7:55pm   Operates on Friday and Sunday only  Operates on Friday only Connects with bus to/from Point Lookout Timetables subject to change.  Does not operate on Saturday, Sunday or public holidays Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Travel time approximately 50 minutes each way.  Operates on Friday only Bookings essential. Terms and Conditions apply. Timetable subject to change. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes each way. Tickets are valid for 365 days from purchase date. Local bus route 258 connects terminal to Cleveland shops and train station. Check translink.com.au for timetables.

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