CHALETS NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

Stage one of this multi-purpose path to Brown Lake, North Stradbroke Island, was funded by SRQ in 2003. Brown Lake (or Lake Bummiera) is a perched freshwater lake bounded by melaleuca and tea-tree bushland. It is a popular swimming place and has special significance to the local Aboriginal people. There are barbecue and picnic facilities and easy road access....

This track system provides access to the beach and whale watching towers. Take in scenic views and vistas along the headland and beaches, stopping for a swim along the way. There is the option to do a longer loop between the beaches and tracks/paths connecting Point Lookout. See open Brush Box/Banksia forest vegetation types. ...

North Stradbroke Island - traditionally known as Minjerribah - is the second largest sand island in the world. It offers a wide range of experiences including the best land-based whale-watching in Australia. Right on Brisbane's doorstep, "Straddie" is perfect for day trips, short stays or week-long getaways. There are kilometres of golden beaches, freshwater lakes and ocean waters teeming with marine life including dolphins, manta rays, turtles and humpback whales. For those who like a bit of adventure and fun there are 4WD tours, sandboarding, surfing lessons, diving, snorkelling, golf and a vast spectrum of aquatic activities. For others who want a more relaxing day out, the "Straddie" offers bowls, bird-watching, picnic spots, scenic walks and perfect beach fishing, as well as secluded hideaways in the calm waters of Moreton Bay. North Stradbroke Island has an extensive range of holiday accommodation including architecturally designed holiday houses with their own whale-watching towers, beach-front and foreshore camping, family holiday resorts with self-contained accommodation as well as a backpacker hostel. There are three main villages on North Stradbroke Island; Dunwich, Amity Point and Point Lookout....

Manta Bommie is a rocky reef off Brisbane's North Stradbroke Island, and is ranked in Australia's top 10 dive sites. Manta Bommie attracts marine life like a magnet, especially over the warmer months - with manta rays, as the Bommie's namesake, the main attraction. Divers often encounter groups of three or four of these giant rays swimming together. Leopard sharks, shovelnose rays, wobbegong sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, pelagic fish and turtles are also common visitors, giving this fully immersive aquarium something new and exciting to offer with every visit....

On the calm waters of Moreton Bay, Amity Point is located on North Stradbroke Island, the second largest sand island in the world. Located just off the coast of Brisbane, North Stradbroke Island can be accessed by regular passenger and vehicular ferries which depart from mainland Cleveland. Amity has a quiet, laid-back fishing village atmosphere and is the perfect place to relax, unwind, wet a line or watch the sun set over the bay. Amity's most popular landmark is its jetty, a favoured spot to watch the sun disappear over the mainland and the dolphins play. The calm bay waters make the swimming enclosure to the side of the jetty a safe place for the kids to splash about or swim. The rock wall on either side of the jetty is teeming with marine life and a vast array of fish species makes snorkelling a truly memorable experience. There are a range of accommodation options in Amity Point to suit all budgets. Waterfront cabins, cottages, bungalows and houses are all available for short term hire. There is also a large camping ground which boasts magnificent views over Moreton Bay. ...

Straddie Camping offers easy access island camping on idyllic North Stradbroke Island, 'Minjerribah', just off the coast of Brisbane. With six camping grounds in three of the island's townships, Straddie Camping offers powered and unpowered sites for tents, camper trailers and caravans, as well as fully equipped cabins, and two unique 'glamping' EcoShacks. There are also 500 natural beachfront campsites overlooking the island's iconic white sandy beaches. If you are looking for somewhere to camp with your dog, Straddie Camping welcomes dogs in the Main Beach and Flinders Beach, beach camping areas. The Island boasts kilometres of white sandy beaches, and huge expanses of native forests teeming with local wildlife. Popular with Four Wheel Driving enthusiasts, surfers and fishermen, the Island also offers scuba diving, swimming, kayaking, sand boarding and bush walking, and is renowned for dolphins, turtles, manta-rays, kangaroos and koalas, as well as superb views of the annual humpback whale migration. Minjerribah Camping Pty Ltd T/A Straddie Camping is a partnership between the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) as shareholders, trustee and Traditional owners of the land, and Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), a Commonwealth Statutory Authority, as the key investor....

The Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel | Spa Resort is nestled on the headland a few short steps from the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by white sandy beaches and natural bushland, the Hotel is the place to be on North Stradbroke Island. The Straddie icon features 13 hotel rooms, 15 three or four bedroom ocean view apartments, bistro, beer garden, bar (with TAB and gaming) and bottle shop that are open seven days a week. The Hotel also features the Straddie Day Spa and direct access to Home and Cylinder Beach....

Straddie Camping offers easy access island camping on 'Minjerribah', North Stradbroke Island, just off the coast of Brisbane. Two fully equipped EcoShack offer a 'glamping' experience at the Amity Point Camping Ground. The EcoShacks feature large windows, fan cooling, and off-the-ground positioning to take advantage of the island breezes. The Quandamooka People's cultural considerations to land, seasons and wildlife, were integrated in the design concept and application. Environmental best practice technology is utilised for the treatment of water and sewerage to ensure a minimal environmental footprint, and landscaping use native species endemic to North Stradbroke Island. The main door features an inlaid design by local Quandamooka Artist Belinda Close. They face directly onto the beachfront, taking advantage of the magnificent sunsets over Moreton Bay. Amity Point Campground (Pulan Pulan ) has a family friendly interpretive walk, with signposted points of interest providing information on the area's rich Aboriginal history, as well as featuring ancient Aboriginal stories. The interpretive walk lets guests immerse themselves in the living cultural landscape of Minjerribah, and learn about the Quandamooka people's connection to the land - dating back tens of thousands of years....