"Straddie" cover 27,530 hectares. The elongated sand island of North Stradbroke shields much of the southern part of Moreton Bay and the smaller islands from the ocean swells.
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 4 Wheel Drive.
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.
Inland lies a national park which includes the "window" Blue Lake, formed from a depression below the water table and the perched Tortoise Lagoon. There are many beaches to explore. These include: Main Beach, popular with board riders and bodysurfers who enjoy the big swells, the waves are large and powerful. Lifeguards and lifesavers patrol the beach next to the Surf Lifesaving Club. Beach driving is permitted on Main Beach, however a 4WD permit is required.
Amity Point and Dunwich are both sandy beaches and calm water for swimming and great fishing, however these are not patrolled beaches. Home Beach is the perfect spot for those relaxing strolls along the beach. Home Beach is not a patrolled beach. Beach driving is not permitted on Home Beach. Cylinder Beach is popular with families because it is easily accessible, the waves are often smaller and therefore it is perfect for sun bathing and swimming during good weather conditions. Lifeguards and lifesavers patrol this beach.
Flinders Beach has foreshore camping and is accessible by 4WD only from Amity Point and Point Lookout. Dogs are allowed, provided they are kept on a leash at all times. Deadman's Beach and Frenchman's Beach are secluded spots and provide some great places to explore the rock pools. Neither of these beaches are patrolled.
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