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  Brisbane – Visitors’ Guide – Brisbane Regions - North Stradbroke Island
North Stradbroke Island, or "Straddie" as it’s known to locals, is one of the world’s largest sand islands and it’s right on Brisbane’s doorstep.
Straddie is 30 kilometres southeast of Brisbane city and is accessible by vehicular ferry or catamaran.
It is also possible to get to Stradbroke Island using public transport.
www.ourbrisbane.com /visitors/seeanddo/regions/stradbroke   (536 words)

  
  North Stradbroke Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
North Stradbroke Island is an Australian island in the state of Queensland, 30 km southeast of the capital Brisbane.
She was one of the prime-movers of the movement that lead to the 1997 agreement between the local government council and the aboriginal people of the area claiming rights over the island and parts of Moreton Bay.
North Stradbroke Island is known for its long clean white beaches in the east, its peacefulness due to a long isolation and its rich diversity of nature varying from whales passing Point Lookout to the many wild orchids in the interior of the island.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Stradbroke_Island   (570 words)

  
 Earl of Stradbroke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The title of Earl of Stradbroke was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1821.
George Edward John Mowbray Rous, 3rd Earl of Stradbroke (1862-1947)
Robert Keith Rous, 6th Earl of Stradbroke (b.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Earl_of_Stradbroke   (156 words)

  
 Welcome to North Stradbroke Island
Picturesque North Stradbroke Island is an enticing blend of rugged coastal landscape, tranquil inland lakes, and pristine beaches just one hour from Brisbane.
One of the world's largest sand islands, it is situated at the southern end of Moreton Bay and is easily accessible by vehicle ferry ("barge") and water taxi from Cleveland.
North Stradbroke Island has some of the most spectacular scenery found in Queensland.
www.stradbrokeholidays.com.au   (131 words)

  
 Point Lookout Backpacker's Beach House North Stradbroke Island Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Stradbroke is in the sub-tropical zone at longitude 153 20' to 153 33' east and latitude 27 20' to 27 45' south on approximately the same latitude as Florianapolis, Brazil, and Mozambique in the southern hemisphere, and Florida and Baja California in the northern hemisphere.
Stradbroke Island boasts excellent beaches and surfing, beautiful fresh water lakes and swamps, living indigenous culture and dramatic headland walks where whales, dolphins, turtles, rays and other marine life is seen, as well as some of the island's 250 species of birds.
Birdlife is also prolific on Stradbroke Island, with over 250 species of birds being native to the island, including at least 17 different types of birds of prey.
www.pointlookoutbeachhouse.com.au /island.htm   (1858 words)

  
 Hobart & William Smith Queensland Term: North Stradbroke Island
North Stradbroke Island, located in Moreton Bay is a 45 minute drive and an hour's ferry ride from Brisbane.
North Stradbroke has the most diverse fauna of all islands in Moreton Bay which suggests that it might have been connected to the mainland more recently than neighboring Moreton Island.
Stradbroke is also known for its peat swamps or "bogs".
people.hws.edu /mitchell/oz/Stradbroke96.html   (1440 words)

  
 Notes On North Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia
North and South Stradbroke Islands were initially joined and separated in 1895 after a violent storm to give the passage known as Jumpinpin.
It is probable that the former Stradbroke Island joined the Spit at Southport, as neither Cook (in 1770) nor Flinders (in 1799) recorded the passage now known as The Southport Bar.
It is also possible that Moreton Island joined Stradbroke Island in recent times, as Cook (in 1770) did not note the South Passage Bar, Flingers (in 1799) being the first to record it.
people.hws.edu /mitchell/oz/guides/StradInfo.html   (1575 words)

  
 Stradbroke Island Accommodation and Holidays - Stradbroke Getaways
Stradbroke Island is an island paradise that's so close to Brisbane city, yet a world away.
North Stradbroke Island - or "Straddie" - is great for a family holidays, a romantic escape or simply a place to relax and recharge.
Stradbroke Island offers accommodation and holidays to suit all tastes and budgets, great places to eat out, four wheel drive safari tours, fishing charters, surfing, snorkelling and more.
www.stradbrokegetaways.com   (224 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Stradbroke Island
Stradbroke Island was a large sand island in Moreton Bay near Brisbane, Queensland.
A particularly severe storm in 1896 made a permanent breach in the island which is now two quite separate islands.
North Stradbroke Island is the larger of the two, about 38 km long and 11 km wide.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Stradbroke-Island   (300 words)

  
 Stradbroke Island Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
You can take your car, 4WD or public transport to North Stradbroke Island.  The cost varies depending on which option you take.  But as a guide, to take your own car would cost $88 return on the ferry, and to take public transport would cost $30.20 per adult.  See how to get there for full details.
Yes, you can take your car to North Stradbroke Island.  Most of the roads on the island are sealed and easily accessible by car.  A 4WD (and permit) is only needed to drive on the beach.  See how to get there for details on taking a vehicle over on the ferry.
Yes, land-based whale watching is very popular at Stradbroke.  From June to November each year, the whales pass close by the coast on their annual migration from Antarctica to their calving grounds near the Great Barrier Reef.  For more details on whales, see the whale watching page.
www.stradbroketourism.com /info.asp.42.html   (685 words)

  
 Gold Coast, Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
At 28.1667° S 153.55° E, this is the most easterly point on the Queensland mainland (Point Lookout on the offshore island of North Stradbroke is slightly further east).
It is defined by a breakwater on The Spit and another on South Stradbroke Island.
The breakwaters ensure the Seaway is not prone to the affects of longshore drift (such as sealing up), and a sand pumping jetty on the Southport Spit allows for minimal disruption to this natural process by piping sand under the Seaway.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gold_Coast,_Queensland   (4321 words)

  
 Danehill's Value Underscored in Stradbroke | bloodhorse.com
The first 3 year-old filly to win the major 1,400 meters sprint since Dane Ripper is by Danehill Dancer, one of more than 60 southern sire sons of the soon-to-be seven-time Australian champion sire by earnings.
Danasinga, another Stradbroke winner by Danehill, supplied the final group I of the season when his first crop son, Piachay, won the $500,000 Brisbane Cup on June 9.
The Stradbroke was the final start of dual Hong Kong Sprint (HK-II) winner Falvelon and Royal Academy's best southern son Bel Esprit before they embark on stud careers at Glenlogan Park and Eliza Park.
www.bloodhorse.com /articleindex/article.asp?id=16327   (379 words)

  
 Trip to North Stradbroke Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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.
North Stradbroke attracts anglers and holiday makers to its expansive stretches of sandy coast and the Island offers a range of accommodation and holiday infrastructure.
egb.swiss.org.nz /egb/bbnews03.htm   (228 words)

  
 Very GC | South Stradbroke Island
South Stradbroke Island is a beautiful getaway, accessible for the day – or longer stays – via services from Runaway Bay or through self cruising.
North and South Stradbroke Islands extend from the Gold Coast north to Brisbane’s bayside suburbs.
The island was named Stradbroke in honour of the second son of the Earl of Stradbroke – an aristocratic title truly worthy of this superb natural reserve.
www.verygc.com /places_to_discover/south_stradbroke_island.html   (215 words)

  
 Stradbroke Island Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Stradbroke Ferries passenger ferry from Cleveland to North Stradbroke
On North Stradbroke Island, a bus meets the water taxi at Dunwich to Point Lookout.
Sea Stradbroke ferry from Cleveland to North Stradbroke
www.stradbroketourism.com /info.asp.102.html   (542 words)

  
 STRADBROKE ISLAND, NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND, STRADDIE, BLUE LAKE NATIONAL PARK, AMITY POINT, DUNWICH, POINT LOOKOUT, ...
North Stradbroke Island, also known as ‘Straddie’, may be inhabited but it still retains a secluded atmosphere where you can get away from it all.
If walking around North Stradbroke Island or joining a tour doesn’t appeal to you, there is a bus service which travels between the Amity Point, Dunwich and Point Lookout.
Once on North Stradbroke Island there is a wide choice of accommodation based around the three main centres, including a number of campsites, hostels, cabins and self contained accommodation all of which you can rent.
www.australianexplorer.com /north_stradbroke_island.htm   (408 words)

  
 CoporateXtraction | Stradbroke Island Beach Tours | OceanXplorer
Stradbroke Island Beach Tours and OceanXplorer have joined forces to offer one-day trips to stimulate, invigorate and refresh corporate clients and larger groups.
The unwinding continues, too, with a seafood picnic of such delights as freshly cooked prawns and lemon and chilli dipping sauce, complete with freshly baked bread and a glass of chilled wine.
Four-wheel driving on North Stradbroke Island in an air-conditioned, specially fitted Landrover Defender.
www.stradbroketours.com.au /corporate   (344 words)

  
 Stradbroke Weddings - Welcome; North Stradbroke Island’s only complete wedding and event styling and coordination ...
Stradbroke Weddings tailors services to suit clients’ needs and budgets, coordinating and managing an entire event or assisting with just one or two services, such as a venue, celebrant or a caterer – you choose the suite of services that best suits your needs and budget.
Stradbroke Weddings specialises in marquee weddings, private venues, decoration services and corporate functions, and with offices on both the Island and mainland, multi award-winning Stradbroke Weddings is perfectly placed to meet the expectations of our discerning clientele.
Stradbroke Weddings is pleased to be a supporter of the National Breast Cancer Foundation – helping raise funds and awareness to “Find the cause, find the cure”.
www.stradbrokeweddings.com.au   (446 words)

  
 SEA STRADBROKE, BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, TRANSPORT, BOAT / FERRY
North Stradbroke Island is the jewel in the crown of South East Queensland's beautiful Moreton Bay...
Just a 45 minute drive from Brisbane city, or 45 minutes from the Gold Coast, North Stradbroke is easily accessed from Cleveland, where a 40 minute crossing on the brand new award winning “Sea Breeze” will take you to Dunwich, the main landing spot on the island.
North Stradbroke Island has many diverse accommodation styles, from five star Resorts to bungalows to backpackers to camping facilities.
www.australianexplorer.com /transport.php?CompanyID=1089   (359 words)

  
 Stradbroke Island Circus Festival
This is the first time this exciting festival is being held on Stradbroke Island, and this is your chance to participate in thie ever popular, pre-festival training project and industry get-together.
Contact the North Stradbroke Visitors' Information Centre to make your bookings, phone (07) 3409 9555, fax (07) 3409 9789, or write to them c/- Junner Street, Dunwich Q 4183 Australia.
Stradbroke Island Circus Festival/ Juggling Festivals / festivals@juggling.org © 1997 Juggling Information Service.
www.juggling.org /festivals/fest/970505-au-stra.html   (547 words)

  
 Stradbroke Ferries Online Booking
A: Stradbroke Ferries runs vehicle ferries for vehicles and passenger to North Stradbroke Island as well as a water taxi service for passengers only.  Both ferries departs from the End of Middle St in Cleveland and arrive at Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island.  There are approximately 11 trips a day.
The North Stradbroke Island bus service meets majority of our water taxis for transfer to Amity Point or Point Lookout.  The travel times across the Island to these destinations is approximately 20 minutes.
A:  4wd permits are required when driving on the beaches of North Stradbroke Island.  The cost for an annual permit is $30.00 (subject to change by Redland Shire Council).  You can purchase your 4wd permits from the Stradbroke Ferries office on your day of travel.
www.stradbrokeferries.com.au /Faq.html   (1033 words)

  
 Redlands & Stradbroke Tourism : Home Page
View a Google Map of the Redlands and Stradbroke Island.
Fringed by Moreton Bay, the Redlands extends from Brisbane's outer suburbs to the white sandy beaches of North Stradbroke Island, where it meets the majestic South Pacific Ocean.
Redlands and Stradbroke Island Tourism can arrange bookings through most of our operators on your behalf.
www.stradbroketourism.com   (310 words)

  
 North Stradbroke Island Accommodation Whale Watching Point Lookout Moreton Bay
North Stradbroke Island has some of the most spectacular scenery found in Queensland and some of the best vantage points for viewing the Whales as they head north for the winter months.
North Stradbroke Island of the world's largest sand islands, it is situated at the southern end of Moreton Bay.
Moreton Island in the north, North Stradbroke Island, and South Stradbroke Island in the south.
northstradbroke.i4u.com.au   (512 words)

  
 Amity Bungalows - Stradbroke Island accommodation - Transport Options - Gold Coast/Brisbane Australia
Sea Stradbroke offers daily vehicular services from Cleveland $100.80 return (with your 10% discount voucher, saving $11.20) for a vehicle including passengers and pedestrians Adults $12 return, children $5.50 return
You don't need a 4WD to travel to North Stradbroke Island, there are good bitumen roads.
We have had guests fly in from overseas (recently the UK) expecting to hire a car at the Brisbane Airport, however when they mention they are going to North Stradbroke Island, they have policies enforced that does not allow them to rent cars that are going offshore.
www.amitybungalows.com.au /transport.htm   (444 words)

  
 Stradbroke Accommodation - Ozstays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Stradbroke Accommodation: Broadwater Villa Couran Cove Island Resort
Stradbroke Accommodation: Kites Nest Couran Cove Island Resort
Stradbroke Accommodation, Burleigh Heads, Coolangatta, Currumbin, Gold Coast Central, Mermaid Beach, Palm Beach Qld, Stradbroke, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Hinterland, Broadbeach, Hope Island Sanctuary Cove, Southport, Tamborine Mountain, Labrador, Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast Waterfront,
ozstays.com.au /accommodation/.../stradbroke_accommodation_a.html   (560 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Stradbroke Grove Guide | Stradbroke Grove London, IG5, England, UK | London Streets by Street
Stradbroke Grove is located in the borough of Redbridge
Below we present a selection of upcoming events, local attractions and great places to eat and shop.
The nearest underground station to Stradbroke Grove is 'Redbridge Tube' which is about 30 minutes to the South West.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/stradbroke_grove_b5f.html?   (108 words)

  
 South Stradbroke Island Campgrounds
Camping on South Stradbroke Island is the perfect retreat if you want to escape the fast pace of everyday life to totally relax in a holiday amongst the natural and undeveloped beauty of South Stradbroke Island.
The campgrounds are completely surrounded by native bush and by white sand-dunes facing the blue Pacific Ocean on the Eastern side with the magnificent of the Broadwater on the Western side of the Island.
South Stradbroke Island is ideally located to take advantage of a variety of water sports, nature walks, secluded beaches, fishing spots as well as the natural attractions this beautiful Island has to offer.  All this, and the thrill and excitement of the Gold Coast is just a short boat ride away.
www.gctp.com.au /sthstradbroke   (173 words)

  
 ozeform.com - Falkirk scrapes into Stradbroke   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
His final hope of getting into the race was by winning the QTC Cup - the winner of which is exempt from the Stradbroke ballot.
This is because he appeared to be too far down in the weights to get into next week's field after just failing to score last start, which would have earned him sufficient penalty to make the Stradbroke cut-off.
But Falkirk's connections heard good news as soon as Galloway dismounted when he said he was confident of getting a protest decision against Patpong.
www.ozeform.com /site/news/news.aspx?id=829   (246 words)

  
 Stradbroke Handicap
The $1million Stradbroke Handicap on June 11 at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane is Queensland racing's richest race.
The Joe Janiak trained sprinter Takeover Target is the early IASbet favourite for the 1400 metre dash for cash that is the pinnacle of the Brisbane Winter Carnival.
The Stradbroke Handicap was first run in 1890.
www.iasbet.com /whatsnew/stradbroke-handicap.aspx   (765 words)

  
 Stradbroke Island Tours | Straddie Day Tours | Brisbane Queensland
We know North Stradbroke Island well and we’ve got some awesome tours we’d love to share with you.
Come with us and discover Stradbroke Island Tours by 4 Wheel Drive Beach Adventure Tours, and travel in our brand new air conditioned 4WD tour vehicle.
We can take you on a Romantic Beach Rendezvous or a full Stradbroke Island Day Tour with spectacular beaches, beautiful fresh water lakes and lagoons, bird, dolphin and whale spotting and plenty of great food.
www.stradbroketours.com.au   (243 words)

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