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Salt Water Murris Quandamooka Art Centre — Image credit: Shara Delaney

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Salt Water Murris Quandamooka Art Centre

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

0.1 km away

Entrance to QUAMPI. — Image credit: QUAMPI

Galleries, Museums and Collections

QUAMPI Arts and Culture Centre

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

0.3 km away

Museum on Minjerribah exterior. Whale skull Pavilion on left. — Image credit: NSIMM

Galleries, Museums and Collections

North Stradbroke Island Museum on Minjerribah

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

0.3 km away

Experience a fun Treasure Hunt at North Stradbroke Museum — Image credit: NSIMM

Galleries, Museums and Collections

North Stradbroke Island Museum on Minjerribah - Treasure Hunt

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

0.3 km away

Quandamooka Oyster Farm Tours — Image credit: Fisher's Oysters Pty Ltd

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Quandamooka Oyster Farm Tours

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

0.5 km away

Aerial view of Brown Lake (Bummiera) on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) — Image credit: Redland City Council

Natural Attractions

Brown Lake (Bummiera)

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

2.7 km away

Boat Rock Dive Site

Natural Attractions

Boat Rock Dive Site

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

4.3 km away

Flat Rock

Natural Attractions

Flat Rock Dive Site

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

4.3 km away

Manta Bommie

Natural Attractions

Manta Bommie Dive Site

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

4.3 km away

Middle Reef Dive Site

Natural Attractions

Middle Reef Dive Site

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

4.3 km away

Shag Rock

Natural Attractions

Shag Rock Dive Site

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

4.3 km away

Teerk Roo Ra National Park — Image credit: TEQ

National Parks and Reserves

Teerk Roo Ra National Park

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

4.8 km away

View of the Course

Entertainment Venues

North Stradbroke Island Golf Club

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

5.3 km away

Coochiemudlo Curlew Gallery - displaying work by local artists

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Coochiemudlo Curlew Gallery

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

11 km away

Explore Cleveland Point Recreation Reserve, Redlands Coast QLD – Lighthouse & Cafe — Image credit: Redland City Council

National Parks and Reserves

Cleveland Point Recreation Reserve

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

11 km away

OSHG — Image credit: Kate Bray

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Old SchoolHouse Gallery

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

12 km away

Macleay Island Arts Centre — Image credit: Macleay Island Arts Complex

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Macleay Island Art Complex

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

12 km away

Soung Healing at New Dawn Pilates & Yoga — Image credit: New Dawn Pilates & Yoga

Spas and Retreats

New Dawn Pilates and Yoga

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

12 km away

Amity Point Dive Site

Natural Attractions

Amity Point Dive Site

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

12 km away

Stephanies Vintage Spa — Image credit: Stephanies Vintage Spa

Spas and Retreats

Stephanies Vintage Spa

Welcome to Stephanies Vintage Spa. Tucked away in Cleveland's coastal community, Stephanies® Vintage Spa is a historical landmark that pairs European elegance with a Hamptons day spa restoration. Reimagined in 2007, these timeless Queensland cottages were built in 1852 and are now home to Stephanies® award-winning day spa spanning three spacious levels overlooking an immaculate French provincial courtyard. The show-stopping interiors delight the senses with French chandeliers, a stone fountain, cozy fireplaces, and verandah relaxation spaces. With eight individual treatment suites, an infrared sauna, and a luxury manicure and pedicure lounge, Stephanies is the perfect destination for both wellness retreats and quick essential beauty needs. The experienced medical and wellbeing specialists are available to support those on a self-care journey with a range of advanced, minimally invasive cosmetic procedures with no downtime. Less than one hour from Brisbane Central and can accommodate solo spa lovers and group celebration bookings up to fifteen. The Vintage Spa professional team is dedicated to an unparalleled guest experience and ensures that relaxation and restoration are the focus of every visit. Their Vintage Spa lifestyle shop offers an exclusive selection of bespoke home and spa essentials, organic tea infusions, gift cards, skincare, and luxury candles.

Cleveland QLD

13 km away

Shore Studio Art School + Art Supplies — Image credit: Dr Michelle Mansford

Shopping and Markets

Shore Studio Art School + Art Supplies

Set in the sweetest heritage buildings Shore Studio Art School and Art Supplies were established by Brisbane based artist Michelle Mansford in 2017. With a vision to bring high-quality art tuition and creative experiences to the Redlands. The art school offers specialised adult art tuition in small group classes or workshops with inhouse, and guest artists designed to give participants specific skills and techniques in a wide range of media. Competitively priced Fine Art materials are available for purchase from Shore Studio Art Supplies. Purchase online or visit the shop. Look out for the candy-striped awning!

Cleveland QLD

13 km away

Aerial view of Raby Bay Foreshore Park, surrounded by housing, clear blue skies and canals. — Image credit: Redland City Council

Parks and Gardens

Raby Bay Foreshore Park

Raby Bay Foreshore Park is a picture-perfect destination for picnics, water play, swimming, walking and cycling and some classic seaside fun. The park boasts three calm swimming coves, making it an ideal spot for families to enjoy a safe and refreshing swim. One of these coves is a designated dog-off leash beach, complete with rubbish bags, bins and water bowls. Courtesy of Bay Island Lifestyle, non-motorised watercrafts are available for hire, as well as disability-friendly rentals. Whether you're gliding across the water in a kayak or trying your hand at a stand-up-paddleboard, there's something for all ages and abilities. Keep an eye out for the local marine life - schools of fish, crabs, dolphins and even the occasional dugong are known to visit here. Make sure to ask Bay Island Lifestyle about their tours and find out how you can explore more of the Moreton Bay Marine Park. Raby Bay Foreshore Park boasts a number of amenities for a great day out. Amenities include accessible toilets and parking, picnic tables, barbeques, wide pathways perfect for walking and cycling, open green space, playground and liberty swing. The closest dining facilities are located at Raby Bay Harbour, a short 800-metre stroll from the park. Alternatively, you can grab barista coffee, cold drinks and some light refreshments from Bay Island Lifestyle.

Cleveland QLD

13 km away

sunset — Image credit: 2 Bent Rods

Sports and Recreation Facilities

2 Bent Rods

The team at 2 Bent Rods will introduce you to the environment through fishing. You will learn the basics of shore-based fishing using equipment from Australian manufacturers. Their award-winning team are very patient and all have blue cards for working with children. Learn about the various creatures you could possibly come across in waterways. Learn the various rules and regulations surrounding fish. Learn to identify species so you know what you can and can't take home for dinner. You will catch your bait with yabby pumps and bait nets. Tie knots, and bait hooks, cast a rod and hopefully land a fish. You will be given heaps of tips to help make your next fishing adventure more successful. All fishing equipment and bait are supplied.

Victoria Point QLD

13 km away

Gallery front — Image credit: Deb McCann

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Straddievarious Gallery

Straddievarious Gallery opened in May 2019 and has recently moved to an even larger space on Raby Bay Harbour where they continue to offer a safe and inviting space for artists and artisans to sell their beautiful works. The gallery won Redlands Coast Business Excellence Awards 2021 Tourism Award and 2023 Creative Industries Award and is located amongst the restaurants, cafes and bars situated on the beautiful Raby Bar Harbour in Cleveland. Straddievarious Gallery proudly supports the Redlands Coast local creative community, from Stradbroke Island, the mainland and the bay islands, by showcasing and exhibiting their original artworks and creations, including local indigenous works from Quandamooka Country. Many of these works are inspired by the colour and beauty of Stradbroke Island, Moreton Bay and the Redland City Region. Raby Bay Harbour complex has onsite parking and is a short walk across Harbourside parklands from the Cleveland railway station and bus stop. Straddievarious Gallery - Artisan Collections and all things beautiful.

Cleveland QLD

13 km away

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