Stradbroke Island Tours

Stradbroke Island Tours
North Stradbroke Island, locally referred to as ‘Stradbroke’ or ‘Straddie’, is one of the largest sand islands (Fraser Island being the largest) in the world. North Stradbroke Island is situated at the southern end of Moreton Bay and is easily accessible by ferry from Cleveland.

North Stradbroke Island is a picturesque place with an enticing blend of rugged coastal landscape, tranquil inland lakes, and unspoilt pristine of white sandy beaches that stretch into an endless horizon fringed by the aqua blue ocean.

Whales, dolphins, turtles and manta rays can be seen from the spectacular Point Lookout at the northern tip of the island. Stradbroke Island contains important wetlands, freshwater lakes, waterways and lagoons. Stradbroke’s freshwater lakes provides beautiful picnic and swimming opportunities

The three townships still have a village atmosphere with a variety of cafés and restaurants.

For all this Stradbroke is just an hour away from Brisbane.

Things to do whilst on Stradbroke Island include:
• 4WD tours
• Diving
• Golf
• Sailing
• Swimming
• Sea Kayaking
• Fishing
• Bird Watching
• Picnics and BBQs
• Scenic Walks

Or just do nothing and take it easy

Tours of Stradbroke Island – most from Brisbane.

4WD Eco Tour on North Stradbroke Island

After pick up from your Brisbane accommodation you head to Cleveland and take a fast water taxi ride to "Straddie". When you arrive at 9.30am you will be meet those of you who are meeting us at Dunwich, and then head off and explore Brown Lake. This is a perched lake and is medicinal to swim in.

You then head through the National Park and drive onto Main Beach - 32 kilometres of pure white sand. Enjoy a fun drive over a sand bank into another fresh water lake called the Keyholes. You can then relax with a cup of tea and some Aussie damper for morning tea.

Afterwards you head back to the beach and drive to Point Lookout's North Gorge. From here you may see Dolphins, Sharks, Manta Rays and Turtles. The Humpback Whale can be seen between June and November each year.

From this scenic outlook you head back to Flinders beach for a BBQ on the beach. Enjoy steak, sausage, garden salad, homemade bread and a fruit drink in the best dining room in the world.
You can use the fishing rods and bait which are supplied for free while lunch is prepared. Or perhaps you'd prefer to go for a swim, collect shells or simply relax.

After lunch you’ll head to Amity Point - a great little township with fishing boats towed by all sorts of tractors. You can walk out to the jetty and see what fish are about. On the way back home you’ll stop at Myora Springs where there is a chance of spotting a Koala. A short drive and you are back from where the tour commenced.

If you are heading back to Brisbane, you will be taken by water taxi back to Cleveland and return to your hotel at about 5.00pm complete with memories and plenty of photos.

4WD Eco Tour on North Stradbroke Island