North Stradbroke Island Travel
North Stradbroke Island Overview
North Stradbroke Island is an island off the coast from Brisbane in South East Queensland. The climate is subtropical, with sunshine almost all year round. The warm northerly winds and the fragrant smell of the air give the tropical feel of the island. The best time to visit the island is during the summer season. That will be the months of December, January and February.
North Stradbroke Island Main Attractions
North Stradbroke Island is a magnificent tourist destination. Blessed with elongated beaches, deep blue lagoons, aqua blue water as well as luxurious resorts to stay, this island has been attracting tourists for years. Being a major tourist destination, the facilities in the island is up-to-date and the personnel will sure to keep your vacation a smooth sailing ride. Besides, North Stradbroke Island vacation packages include several tourist destinations as well as various fun filled tourist activities.
North Strandbroke has been listed as one of the world's most ecologically important wetlands and has several freshwater lakes, waterways and lagoons. Apart from the fresh water bodies, the island is also surrounded by crystal-clear sea water that surge the pristine and unspoilt beaches. The beaches are popular for swimmers, sailors, sea kayakers, divers and anglers all year round.
North Stradbroke Island Activities
One of the largest sand islands in the world, Stradbroke is an eco-tourism destination and far more a visitors' delight. The magnificent bodies of water such as the pristine beaches, wetlands and lakes are among the natural attractions, and whale watching during the winter and spring seasons is always popular. Activities available on the island include: surfing; fishing; swimming; kayaking; sand boarding; bushwalking; horse riding; golf, and bowls. Camping and four-wheel driving is also allowed on beaches for permit-holders.
North Stradbroke Island Accommodation & Dining
Accommodation in Stradbroke Island almost has it all. Whatever your taste or budget, we can find the perfect accommodation to match your needs, from budget accommodation to luxurious Stradbroke Island resorts, with ocean views, heated swimming pool and every convenience at your fingertips. Most of the restaurant in Stradbroke Island is nestled atop a natural headland, just a few short steps from the pristine white beaches and rolling surf. Visitors enjoy Mediterranean style of fine dining having most of the international cuisines and have the taste of Straddie atmosphere.
North Stradbroke Island Shopping & Nightlife
Nightlife in Stradbroke Island can be considered the best in Australia. Visitors looking for a great place to settle in for the night never get disappointed with the way locales celebrate every night. There are pubs with beer gardens where you can showcase different contests, have some booze and spend the night. Tourists and locals have most of their socializing in these beer gardens. Shops in Straddie are known for different surfing merchandises. They actually have their own brand of surf boards, wax and other merchandise.
Getting To & Around North Stradbroke Island
The only way to get into the island is by ferry from Cleveland. There are three main ferries, all of them leaving Cleveland at the same point on the east side of Cleveland at the end of the bus line 258. Local buses at North Stradbroke meet most of the passenger-only ferries, but check with the bus company.
