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Artist and Designer Jess Scott (Stradbroke resident for over 20 years) creates her own Australian made home wares and artworks. Outdoor cushion covers, Pure linen tea towels, hand printed T shirts. Local wares from artists, jewellery makers, photographers and beauty products. A great selection of Australian made creative pieces from Stradbroke Island and surrounding areas. Open 5 Days a week
North Stradbroke Island QLD
1.0 km away
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Cylinder Beach, North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) – One of Queensland's Best Beaches. Located on the stunning North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) in Queensland, is one of the island's most famous and picturesque beaches. Consistently ranked among the best beaches in Queensland by Surf Life Saving Queensland, Cylinder Beach is a must-visit destination for holidaymakers, families, surfers, and nature lovers. Protected from prevailing winds, Cylinder Beach offers calm and crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. The gentle surf makes it ideal for beginners, while more experienced surfers enjoy riding the waves. Lifeguards from the Point Lookout Surf Club patrol the beach, ensuring a safe experience for visitors. For the most up-to-date surf lifesaving hours and safety information, contact the Point Lookout Surf Club directly. Cylinder Beach is surrounded by natural beauty, with soft golden sand backed by lush dunes and coastal vegetation, making it perfect for scenic walks, photography, and relaxing beach days. Visitors can enjoy a full range of facilities including ample car parking, public toilets, and easy access to nearby cafés, restaurants, and shops. For those looking to extend their stay, North Stradbroke Island offers a variety of accommodation options including holiday rentals and camping near Cylinder Beach. Whether you're visiting for a day trip or a longer getaway, Cylinder Beach is a highlight of any Straddie adventure.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
1.1 km away
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Paula Boo, a Minjerribah/Tjerrangerri/Terrangee Island songbird, weaves her acoustic soul through both her music and her art. Drawing on her French Canadian, Lebanese, and Norwegian ancestry, she shares stories that form a universal and uplifting voice—one that connects with loved ones, the ocean, and the land in a joyful celebration of life. As a fibre artist, Paula works with a rich mix of traditional and contemporary techniques. She primarily uses sustainably harvested natural fibres, beach treasures, assorted weeds, and other found materials. Her current explorations blend natural fibres with metalwork, ceramics, botanical printing, and cyanotype, expanding the creative possibilities of her practice. Paula continues to learn weaving and basketry from both traditional and modern practitioners, whom she honours as powerful teachers and carriers of ancient art forms. She is committed to sharing her knowledge while embracing new techniques that support fresh, contemporary expressions of weaving as a vibrant and evolving art. Paula Boo Studios offers a space to enjoy, appreciate, and purchase local art, as well as participate in creative workshops. Visitors are welcome on Open Studio Days or by appointment.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
1.3 km away
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Main Beach, North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) Feel the soft sand between your toes and the refreshing ocean spray at Main Beach, the largest and most iconic beach on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah). Stretching an impressive 32 kilometres from Point Lookout (Mulumba) to the southern tip of the island, this spectacular stretch of coastline is perfect for swimming, surfing and beach walks along the Redlands Coast, Queensland. Patrolled by the Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club, Main Beach is a favourite among surfers and bodyboarders, renowned for its consistent swells and famous left-handed point breaks. Always check surf lifesaving patrol times and flagged swimming areas with the local Surf Life Saving Club before visiting. Main Beach camping is a popular choice for adventurers. Access this pristine coastline by four-wheel drive via George Nothling Drive, Point Lookout (Mulumba) or Alfred Martin Way, Dunwich (Goompi). A vehicle access permit and camping permit are required and can be purchased through Minjerribah Camping. Whether you're planning a surf trip, a beachside campout, or simply a day soaking in the natural beauty of Minjerribah's coastline, Main Beach is a must-visit destination on the Redlands Coast.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
1.7 km away
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Ride upon the spirit of the humpback whale as these majestic, migratory creatures pass by Redlands Coast from June to November each year. Watch from the headland of Point Lookout (Mulumba) on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) as an estimated 40,000+ whales migrate north. Be captivated as they breach and spout, sending the sparkling waters of southern Moreton Bay high into the air, glistening in the sunlight. Each time you see these magnificent mammals it is as exciting as the last. Point Lookout is regarded as one of the best land-based whale watching sites on Australia’s eastern coast. It is here that you will find the Minjerribah Panorama Coastal Walk that links from the whale-watching platforms overlooking Frenchmans Beach. This glorious new walk has several picnic areas and viewing points and includes the revamped Frenchmans Stairs that snake down to the beach. It runs south to connect with the iconic 1.2km-long Gorge Walk that twists its way around the rocky headlands. These walks offer the finest vantage points on the island to spot the whales as they pass on their annual migration. You will also have a bird’s eye view of a variety of other marine life, including sea turtles, manta rays, schools of fish and playful dolphins frolicking in the waves.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
1.7 km away
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Amity Point is Brisbane’s most popular shore diving destination, but technically you still need to board a boat at some time to reach it. Located on the northwest tip of North Stradbroke Island, inside Moreton Bay, Amity Point has a rocky reef where numerous car bodies have been dumped. In depths from five to 15 metres, divers will see reef fish, moray eels, octopus, nudibranchs, flatheads, parrotfish, globefish, wobbegongs, stingrays and stonefish. Amity Point is best dived on the high tide, being tidal like all the sites in the bay, but it can also be done as a drift dive. Amity Point is also a great night dive popular for divers training, with an interesting array of nocturnal marine life, such as crabs, shrimps, crayfish and parrotfish.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
9.6 km away
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Boat Rock is an action-packed dive site located off Brisbane’s North Stradbroke Island. While always a sensational dive, it is the least visited dive site in the area as it is generally washed by strong currents, is a tricky spot to anchor and is a site best suited to experienced divers. This tiny outcrop barely breaks the surface and its steep sides drop straight to 25 metres. If you rush your dive you can circumnavigate the base of Boat Rock on a single dive, but there is also a maze of rocky gutters and ledges to explore around this rocky pinnacle in depths to 30 metres. The coral growth at Boat Rock is very average, but you don’t dive into this site to look at corals as you are likely to see schools of trevally, kingfish, fusiliers, surgeonfish, snapper and mackerel. Also common are wobbegongs, Queensland gropers, stingrays, spotted eagle rays, turtles and even the odd bronze whaler shark.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
11 km away
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Just a couple of kilometres north of Brisbane's North Stradbroke Island, Flat Rock is well-known by locals as the most exciting dive site in the area. The natural rocky island is surrounded by vibrant coral gardens that are home to turtles, wobbegongs, leopard sharks, eagle rays, reef fish, pelagic fish and even the odd manta ray. With depths of up to 35 metres, it’s an area reserved for those with Advanced Open Water Diving qualifications. Be sure to visit during winter, when you can meet packs of impressive grey nurse sharks, as they gather at the spectacular Shark Alley.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
11 km away
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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.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
11 km away
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Located halfway between two of North Stradbroke Island’s most popular dive sites, Shag Rock and Flat Rock, is a large rocky ridge known as Middle Reef. There are a number of dive sites at Middle Reef, in depths from 12 metres to 33 metres, where divers can explore ledges, caves and rocky walls. This wonderful rocky reef is coloured by pretty soft corals, sponges, gorgonians, sea whips and bushy black coral trees, the coral so lush as it is nearly always washed by strong currents. Middle Reef is populated by the usual varieties of reef fish and invertebrate species found off Brisbane, but is also a good place to see gropers, crayfish, wobbegongs, stingrays and eagle rays.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
11 km away
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Shag Rock is located off Brisbane’s North Stradbroke Island and is one of those all-weather sites that is very under-appreciated at times. Surrounding Shag Rock are rocky reefs and coral gardens in depths from six to 20 metres. Reef fish and invertebrate species are very common, including nudibranchs, moray eels, crayfish and cuttlefish. But Shag Rock is also home to turtles, wobbegong sharks, brown-banded catsharks, stingrays, stingarees, and shovelnose rays and often visited by pelagic fish. Take care where you settle on the sand at Shag Rock as a large population of electric rays live here that are hard to see as they are hidden under the sand. Over summer Shag Rock is also visited by leopard sharks and even the occasional manta ray.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
11 km away
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The Straddie Club comes complete with kangaroos, koalas and a host of bird life. The 9 hole and 18 tee par 71 /2 course with grass greens and fairways is found on the upper slopes of Mt Hargrave in a bushland setting. Please visit the fully licensed clubhouse for a cold beer and watch the kids play a game of putt putt. The clubhouse bistro, The Nineteenth , is open for lunch. It offers exquisite views of Brown Lake, and across Moreton Bay from Redland Bay to Brisbane, and north to the Glasshouse Mountains. Please call to confirm availability. Facilities include electric golf buggies, hire clubs, golf lessons and clinics. Free putt putt is also available seven days a week. The Clubhouse, bistro, The Nineteenth, is available for private functions be they weddings, conferences or parties.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
12 km away
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Brown Lake (Bummiera) – North Stradbroke Island's Pristine Rainwater Lake Also known as Bummiera to the Quandamooka People, Brown Lake is a stunning rainwater lake on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), located just outside Dunwich (Goompi). Its unique brown colour comes from tannins in surrounding melaleuca and tea-tree bushland, making it one of the island's most iconic natural attractions. A favourite swimming spot, Brown Lake offers picnic tables, wood-fired barbecues, composting toilets, and scenic bushwalking trails. Visitors can enjoy spotting native wildlife and seasonal wildflowers in a peaceful setting. Bummiera is of deep cultural significance to the Quandamooka People, the Traditional Owners of Minjerribah. Learn more about its heritage at the North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum in Dunwich. Located within Naree Budjong Djara National Park, Brown Lake is accessible via Brown Lake Drive, a non-sealed road (no 4WD required) and is a must-visit destination for nature lovers.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
13 km away
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The museum's objective and rationale is to represent the 65,000 years or so of Aboriginal history, the British invasion and colonisation and a complex shared history of less than 200 years. The Museum aims to properly engage with, document and display the shared journey of living together on Minjerribah and that the museum is on unceded Quandamooka Lands. Experience Minjerribah's history through the stories of the people who have lived here. There are a range of permanent displays about the Quandamooka people, British invasion, convict history, shipwrecks and maritime history, the story of sand mining on the Island, as well as lots of photos of the old fishing shacks, boats and buses that helped kick off the tourism industry on Straddie. There is also a room dedicated to sharing the story of the Dunwich Benevolent Asylum, and the political struggle of the Quandamooka workers, known as the 'Aboriginal Gang', to get equal wages with the white workers. Everyone can enjoy the award-winning family-friendly museum and are welcome to browse through the Museum shop for local publications, gifts or a jar of the famous cumquat marmalade. Well behaved dogs welcome.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
15 km away
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Discover history in a fun and interactive way with the North Stradbroke Island Museum Treasure Hunt. Pick up a colourful treasure map from the North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum and begin your adventure around the museum grounds on beautiful Terrangerri/Minjerribah. Follow the clues and answer a series of fun "Can you find these things?" questions hidden across the outdoor and indoor displays and exhibits. The treasure hunt encourages visitors to look closely, explore their surroundings and discover fascinating stories about the island's history, people and culture. This self-guided activity is perfect for families, children, school groups and curious visitors looking for a unique way to experience the museum. As you search for answers, you'll uncover interesting details and learn more about the heritage of Terrangerri/Minjerribah. Complete the treasure hunt challenge and see how many objects you can find.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
15 km away
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QUAMPI is led by culture, guided by story and grounded in Country. It is the gathering of the Quandamooka spirit we inherit and continue with pride and respect. QUAMPI is the new First Nations owned and operated Arts and Cultural Centre on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) overlooking the serene waters of Deanbilla Bay.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
15 km away
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Quandamooka Oyster Farm Tours on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) offers a hands-on oyster farming experience in the waters of Moreton Bay. Visitors walk across the mudflats at low tide to working oyster farms and learn how oysters are grown, cared for and harvested in their natural environment. Led by Quandamooka guides, the experience provides insight into aquaculture, marine ecosystems and the important role oysters play in the health of Moreton Bay. Guests can see modern oyster farming systems in action and learn about the journey of an oyster from spat through to harvest. As a First Nations-led oyster farm tour, the experience is grounded in connection to Country and shares Quandamooka culture, knowledge of Sea Country and the long history of oysters and oyster reefs throughout the region. Small group sizes create a personal and immersive experience, combining culture, education and hands-on interaction with a working oyster farm. Guests finish the experience enjoying fresh Quandamooka rock oysters On Country, alongside the waters where they're grown.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
15 km away
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Salt Water Murris Quandamooka Art Gallery offers visitors an authentic cultural experience on Minjerribah through contemporary Aboriginal art, storytelling and language. The gallery showcases works created by Quandamooka artists whose designs and narratives are deeply connected to sea country, culture and community. Visitors are welcomed into a vibrant space where paintings, textiles, fashion and cultural products share stories of the land, waters and wildlife of Quandamooka country. Through artworks and creative displays, guests gain insight into the traditions, knowledge and contemporary expression of the Quandamooka people. The gallery also highlights cultural storytelling through language, children's books and visual art that reflect the ongoing work of artists and language custodians who are committed to sharing and preserving cultural knowledge. Visitors may encounter storytelling through art, exhibitions that reflect the rhythms of sea country, and creative works inspired by local wildlife such as dolphins, turtles and coastal landscapes. Salt Water Murris Quandamooka Art Gallery is unique for its strong connection to place, culture and family. Many of the artists are part of the local Quandamooka community, ensuring that the artworks and stories shared in the gallery are grounded in lived cultural knowledge and connection to country. The experience offers visitors a meaningful opportunity to learn about Quandamooka culture through contemporary Aboriginal art, language and storytelling, while supporting local artists and cultural knowledge holders.
North Stradbroke Island QLD
15 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
Teerk Roo Ra National Park is a Moreton Bay island with beautiful beaches, significant cultural heritage values and natural conservation values, both terrestrial and marine. It has been jointly managed by the Quandamooka people through the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service since 2011. The 519 ha island is surrounded by mangroves, except for a sand beach on the southern side that forms Horseshoe Bay. Rich in cultural significance, Teerk Roo Ra is the only intact example of a multiracial lazaret in Australia. It opened in 1907, housing leprosy patients for the next 52 years. Prior to the lazaret, the island served as a quarantine station (1874 to the 1890s) and home for 'inebriates' (1910–1916). Boating and fishing are popular activities around the island. Both Horseshoe Bay and Platypus Bay provide clean, calm waters for swimming. The shipwrecks in Platypus Bay host a variety of marine life, providing a popular place for snorkelling. Ensure you have a dive flag visible when snorkelling to warn boats of your presence; the area around the wrecks is also used for boat mooring. Horseshoe Bay and Platypus Bay are the only parts of the island open to the public. The rest of the island is a restricted access area to help preserve its historic remains.
Peel Island QLD
19 km away
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The Coochiemudlo Curlew Gallery is an art destination for visitors who have an eye for local art depicting the diversity of life on this little gem of an island. There are 24 artists who form the Coochiemudlo Artisan Collective and this gallery space is where you will find their art. On Sunday mornings, the art spills out into Artisan Alley, where you will find a variety of local craft and island keepsakes.
Coochiemudlo Island QLD
25 km away
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With panoramic bay views of Moreton Bay Marine Park, North Stradbroke Island and the Southern Islands, Cleveland Point is a must-see experience on Redlands Coast. This family-friendly reserve offers a marine-inspired playground, shaded picnic areas, a lookout platform, and a connection to Redlands Coast's historical past with the iconic wooden lighthouse, complete with feature lighting. Located at the reserve, The Lighthouse Restaurant, Cafe and Fish 'N' Chippery, are renowned for their gourmet seafood menu, uninterrupted ocean views across the bay and freshly scooped gelati.
Cleveland QLD
26 km away
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Macleay Island Arts Complex (MIAC) is a vibrant community arts destination on the waterfront at Macleay Island, in the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Housed in a striking purpose-built facility overlooking Moreton Bay, MIAC brings together exhibition spaces, working studios and opportunities to experience and participate in the arts. Visitors can explore exhibitions in the Sandpiper Gallery, showcasing local and community artists, and Gallery Two, presenting curated exhibitions and works by emerging and established artists. The complex is also home to the Fired Earth Studio, where visitors can discover the art of pottery and participate in workshops and creative activities. The Artspace provides a studio for painting, drawing and other creative pursuits, with a changing program of exhibitions, workshops, classes and community arts activities throughout the year. MIAC is more than a gallery — it is a place to discover art, meet artists, learn something new and connect with the creative community of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Macleay Island is accessible by regular ferry services from Redland Bay, with a MIAC shuttle available to collect visitors from the ferry terminal. Admission is free.
Macleay Island QLD
26 km away
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The Old SchoolHouse Gallery displays the artistic talent of the Redlands. The aim is to promote and develop excellence in the artistic life of the region. The members of the Gallery present new exhibitions each month, showcasing unique fine 2D and 3D artworks all housed in two historical buildings built in 1872 and 1889. In 2025 the Old SchoolHouse Gallery celebrates 35 years of continuous creativity and artistic excellence in the beautiful Redlands. Each month they have exhibition openings featuring different members plus other activities and events throughout the year including artist demonstrations, talks and art markets. Visit their Facebook page or website for updated information. All works are for sale. The members are all volunteers and the Gallery is a not-for-profit incorporated business.
Cleveland QLD
26 km away
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New Dawn Wellness (a.k.a. New Dawn Pilates and Yoga) is a holistic wellness studio dedicated to helping women move better, feel better, and live better. The studio specialises in supporting women through all stages of life, particularly those navigating the challenges of perimenopause and menopause. The philosophy is simple: self-care is essential. In today's busy world, many women put themselves last, often leading to stress, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, poor sleep, and a loss of connection with themselves. The studio provides a welcoming and supportive space where women can prioritise their wellbeing and create lasting positive change. Services include Pilates, yoga, meditation, breathwork, massage, wellness coaching, women's circles, retreats, workshops, sound healing, Reiki, and specialised menopause support programs. Everything at New Dawn Wellness is guided by five core pillars: Movement, Nutrition and Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Community, and Accountability. Through these foundations, women are empowered to build strength, improve mobility, reduce stress, increase confidence, and enhance their overall quality of life. Whether beginning a wellness journey, seeking support through a life transition, or looking to reconnect with themselves, New Dawn Wellness is here to guide and support women every step of the way.
Cleveland QLD
27 km away
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