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North Stradbroke Island Beaches

About the Region

North Stradbroke Island is a sand island off Brisbane with windswept ocean beaches and calm bay shorelines. Find 2 beaches across 1 suburbs.

What Makes It Special

  • •The world's second-largest sand island - undeveloped dunes, freshwater lakes, and abundant wildlife including koalas and dolphins
  • •Quandamooka Aboriginal heritage - guided sea country cultural experiences with one of the oldest continuous coastal cultures in Australia
  • •Humpback whales visible from the Gorge Walk at Point Lookout between June and October - no boat required

Best Time to Visit

June to October for humpback whale watching from Point Lookout. December to February for the warmest swimming. Avoid Easter when the island fills to capacity and the car ferry books out weeks ahead.

Explore North Stradbroke Island

2 beaches · 1 suburb

Point Lookout

· 2
Cylinder BeachMain Beach

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