Frequently Asked Questions

Straddie is easily accessible by vehicle ferry or water taxi, both depart from Middle St, Cleveland and dock at Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island. Barge bookings are essential, please contact Stradbroke ferries to arrange barge tickets. Phone (07) 34885300 or https://www.stradbrokeferries.com.au/ to book online. Water taxi passengers do not need to book.

Point Lookout – Foodworks, Bowls Club, Stradbroke Hotel Dunwich – Foodworks, Little Ship Club, Sports Club Amity – Community Club

Yes, linen is supplied with your booking. This includes bedding, bath towels, bath mat, and towel and tea towels. An initial starter pack of dishwashing liquid, dishwasher tablets, 1 toilet roll per toilet is supplied. We can arrange beds to be made on request for an additional fee. As all properties are self catering , it is the tenants responsibility to supply needs above the initial supply.

No, the three townships are linked by sealed roads and are accessible by conventional vehicles. A 4WD is required if you wish to drive on the beaches.

Driving on the main sealed road:
20km Dunwich to Point Lookout
18km Dunwich to Amity
13km Amity to Point Lookout

Yes, the Stradbroke Island Butchery is located on Stradbroke Pl, Dunwich. Foodworks at Dunwich & Point Lookout and Amity General Store also have a selection of meat.

Yes, there is a petrol station at each township, Dunwich, Point Lookout and Amity. They generally close around 6pm. There is no LPG available on straddie.

4WD Permits are required when driving on the beach, the fee is $55.90 for a month. You can purchase a permit from the Straddie Camping Office (07) 3409 9668 located near the Dunwich terminal or online at

Cylinder Beach is a picturesque cove popular with families because it is easily accessible with a carpark situated only metres from the beach. The waves are often smaller and is perfect for swimming and sun bathing. This beach is patrolled by lifeguards Deadman’s Beach is a great place to explore rockpools and climb the big sand dune.

Check in time is 2pm, check out time is 9.30am

Foodworks, Spar and Butcher at Dunwich, Foodworks at Point Lookout and the Amity Point General store all stock general grocery items such as meat, fruit and veg, packaged foods, ice and personal items.

The North Gorge headland at Point Lookout is considered one of the best land-based whale watching sites in the world. The whales travel north past the headland around May and return south to their home in the Antarctic from August to October. Marine life abounds in the waters including dolphins, dugongs, turtles and manta rays.

There is no car hire available on Straddie. Push bikes can be hired from Dunwich Sports and Hobbies in Dunwich, or Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre . Scooters can be hired from scootersonstraddie.com.au.

Free Internet is available at the Library at Point Lookout and Dunwich. WIFI is available at the Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre, Fishes Cafe and Straddie Eats Home Beach, Point Lookout.

Local bus – www.stradbrokeferries.com.au/timetables/north-stradbroke-island-bus-service Shuttle bus Taxi service Scooter hire (moped & electric)

Currently Telstra and Optus supply the best coverage on the island. Other phone services do not operate in certain areas.

All guests renting the property must be a minimum of 21 years old; however, guests who are under 21 are also welcome to stay, provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.