If you are looking to find a getaway that is not far from Brisbane, but feels a million miles away North Stradbroke island or "Straddie", as the locals call it, is one of Moreton Bay's best loved getaway spots. Straddie boasts a range of camping options from beach camping through to managed camping areas and is a great place for 4wd adventurers looking to dip a toe in to the 4wd and camping trailer experience. You do not need a 4WD to see Straddie as bitumen connects most of the main areas but if you ant to drive on the beaches or via the unsealed tracks then a 4wd is mandatory. Our 4WD hire vehicles and hire camper trailers are all well suited to Stradbroke Island and can be supplied with everything you need for a great camping and adventuring experience. There is plenty to do on Straddie including; fishing, surfing, bush walking, whale watching, kite surfing and just relaxing.
The resident community, some 3,000 lucky people, will welcome you, and they'll also expect you to look after this spectacular natural environment. (for your information, plastic bags are banned on the island, so any you bring with you, you'll have to take away when you leave.)
Located at the southern end of Moreton Bay, it is one of the largest sand islands in the world, and is a popular escape destination for couples, families, nature lovers and adventure-seekers.
Stretches of white sandy beach line the island's ocean side making it ideal for swimming, surfing, and fishing, while the sheltered western edge offer a calm environment for those after a more relaxing experience.
"Straddie" is the perfect destination for a four wheel drive or bush adventure. While there are paved roadways around the island, much of the hinterland, including the lakes, is only accessible by four wheel drive, and these areas are fascinating sanctuaries for local flora and fauna. Bring your own four wheel drive or book a tour with an experienced "Straddie" operator. Some also offer "tagalong" tours for less experienced four wheel drive enthusiasts.
North Stradbroke Island is rich in Aboriginal and European historical sites. Visit the North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum at Dunwich for a fascinating history of the island. Eerily, the cemetery at Dunwich includes the graves of shipwreck and typhoid victims from the early 1800s.
Aboriginal shell middens can be found throughout the island. You can also attend indigenous cultural and bush tucker talks organized by the Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders.
Stradbroke Island is only accessible by ferry, for more information on ferry rates and timetables click here.
