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North Stradbroke Island
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- Picturesque North
Stradbroke Island is an enticing blend of rugged coastal landscape, tranquil
inland lakes, and pristine beaches just one hour from Brisbane.
One of the world's largest sand islands, it is situated at the southern end
of Moreton Bay and is easily accessible by vehicle ferry ("barge") and water
taxi from Cleveland.
North Stradbroke Island has some of the most spectacular scenery found in
Queensland. White sandy beaches stretch into an endless horizon fringed by
the aqua blue ocean, while a system of freshwater lakes in the island's
centre provides beautiful picnic and swimming spots.
The three townships of Dunwich, Amity and Point Lookout
still have a village atmosphere but offer a range of accommodation to
suit all budgets, not to mention a variety of cafés and restaurants.
North Stradbroke Island .....where summer never ends
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Straddie
Kingfisher Tours, gives you the opportunity to explore
beautiful North Stradbroke Island or Moreton Island in the
comfort of a 4 wd drive vehicle with a tour guide who's
knowledge and love of Straddie will be stay with you forever.
Tour operator Dave Thelander can arrange
pick up from
Dunwich Views.
Contact: Dave Thelander
Email:
info@straddiekingfishertours.com.au
Web: www.straddiekingfishertours.com.au
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Mal Starkey's Point Lookout Fishing Charters offers
Game and Private Charters, accommodates up to 8 people. Tour
includes morning tea, quality fishing equipment, bait and non-alcoholic
beverages. Full day trips available
- Morning tea provided
- Maximum 8 people
- Quality tackle and bait provided
For bookings phone: (07) 3409 8353
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The
Stradbroke Island Scuba Centre offers a full service
dive facility, right from the beach at Point Lookout. Boat dives
run daily to some of the best sites South-East Queensland has
to offer, including Flat Rock with its Nursery, Shark Alley and
Turtle Caves, Shag Rock with its amazing swim through and Manta
Bommie with its amazing wildlife.
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Visit the township of Dunwich
The ferries, barges and water taxis from the mainland arrive
at Dunwich on the western side of North Stradbroke Island.
Swim and lunch in the safe swimming beach.
Dunwich has a small shopping area, doctor, chemist, bakery,
coffee shop, bottle shop, supermarket, newsagents, aboriginal
artifacts shop.
One of the most interesting areas of Dunwich is the cemetery
(listed by the National Trust) which has graves which date from
as early as 1847. It was the burial site for the 42 typhus victims
who arrived aboard the Emigrant in 1849 and were quarantined
on the island. The graves include both those of Dr George Mitchell
and Dr David Bellow, the ship's doctor and the local surgeon.
The cemetery is now one of the few reminders of the early settlement
which was established at Dunwich.
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Visit Point Lookout, lunch overlooking Frenchman's Beach,
sit and watch the Whales migrate from June to August. Walk the
magnificent North Gorge Walk, view dolphins, stingrays and sea
turtles at play in the beautiful pristine waters of North Stradbroke
Island.
Point Lookout beaches are reowned for swimming, surfing and
fishing.
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Visit
the magnificent Main Beach, 22 kms of pristine beach stretching
to the horizon, swim between the flags at the patrolled beach,
4wd drive down kilometers of beautiful white sand, fish from the
beach all along Main Beach. |
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Visit
the "Little Ships Club" , open for lunch and dinner,
or simply relax on the lawn, watching the ships in the marina.
Family friendly with a wonderful grassed area. |
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Visit
picturesque Brown Lake, (the native name is Bumeira ) only
5 minutes drive from your accommodation house, safe swimming in
a beautiful fresh water lake, BBQ facilities, children's play
ground, friendly Goannas come to visit. Walking trails and native
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GOLF
Play a round or two of golf at the North Stradbroke Island
Golf Club Inc
Dunwich Trans-Island Rd
Phone/Fax (07) 3409 9999
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