NORTH Stradbroke Island(Minjerribah) VISITOR GUIDE 2020 Nature • Adventure • Food • Events • Accommodation • Maps • Timetables + more QUEENSLAND - AUSTRALIA WELCOME TO NORTH A little known fact Stradbroke Island Straddie was used to film scenes for the blockbuster movie Aquaman. It was also used as a location in the Netflix Yura! Welcome to North Stradbroke Island 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. Brisbane 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. Amity 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 Toondah Harbour 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 Blue Lake = 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 Café 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,