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Visit North Stradbroke Island Qld
 Just 90 minutes from downtown Brisbane, North Stradbroke is the largest of Moreton Bay's islands, covering 27,530 hectares.
Affectionately referred to as 'Straddie', the elongated sand island of North Stradbroke shields much of the southern part of Moreton Bay and the smaller islands from the ocean swells.
Points of interest include the old quarantine station at Dunwich; Main Beach on the eastern side, with extensive Aboriginal shell middens; and Blue Lake, Brown Lake and Keyhole Lakes for freshwater swimming.
There is whale watching from Point Lookout during winter and there is good surfing throughout the year near Point Lookout. The ideal way to see the Island is by Four Wheel Drive.
 North Stradbroke attracts anglers and holiday makers to its expansive stretches of sandy coast and the Island offers a range of accommodation ranging from resorts, units, rental houses, backpacker and budget accommodation.
Inland lies a national park which includes the 'window' Blue Lake, formed from a depression below the water table and the perched Tortoise Lagoon.
A water taxi service and a vehicular ferry operate on a daily basis from Cleveland just a 30 minute drive from downtown Brisbane. Buses meet every water taxi once you arrive at the island and taxis are also available. All townships are linked by sealed roads which are accessible by conventional vehicles.
 A Four Wheel Drive is required for the beach and you must obtain a permit from Redlands Tourism or Stradbroke Island Tourism.
Other island destinations include Moreton Island, Bribie Island and the historic convict settlement on St Helena Island.
For more information regarding Queensland National Parks and reserves go to Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service.
If travelling to Queensland have a look at Queensland Holidays.
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