Stradbroke Island and the Great Aussie Holiday
Stradbroke Island is one of the last true Australian holiday destinations where you can enjoy a great family holiday. It has so much to offer including close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, Fishing, swimming as well as numerous other adventures. Depending on your budget you can also choose from a wide variety of accommodation on North Stradbroke Island but the rented cabins are definitely best for families or groups.
Beaches on Stradbroke
The beaches on Straddie are long and not crowded at all and great for a bit of four wheel driving if you are up for it. You can easily fish from the beach and target whiting, bream and other popular fish species. Not only is it great for swimming but there are some awesome breaks for the surfers among you.
The main beaches on the island are easily accessible by car or close by to the main centres. You can also easily camp on the beaches to enjoy a night out under the stars with the sound of the surf in your ears. Be aware though that you must use pre-established camping sites as this helps avoid any undue environmental degradation.
Driving on Stradbroke
Stradbroke Island is popular for four wheel driving and it is easy to hire a vehicle once you are on the island. This lets you (and you family) get out on the beaches as well as exploring the amazing national parks on offer. You also have to be aware when planning to drive to be careful on sand dunes as they can be easily damaged. It is best to try and stick to pre-existing tracks and roads and not to forge your own path around the island.
Back to Nature
Straddie has some amazing national parks the best of which is Blue Lake national park. The lake is absolutely amazing and well worth a drive and a swim. You can also enjoy some great walking around the island or take a relaxing bike ride.
Stradbroke will soon be getting an even bigger national park with Blue Lake and Brown Lake national parks being replaced by a larger more encompassing national park. This is because the sand mining operations that have been present on the island are being phased out and much of the island being declared a national park to protect the unique nature of the island.
Stradbroke Island is also one of the few places that you can watch whales from the land. Head to Straddie in whale watching season and you can have a picnic on Point Lookout and watch the humpbacks make their annual journey. The best time for whale watching is generally June to October each year and are easily viewed from land.
Plentiful Accommodation
There are a lot of options for staying on Stradbroke Island the best of which is the rented cabins. These are mostly like family homes that you can rent for as long as you need them. This makes them perfect for the entire family or a large group of friends. Otherwise there are hotels as well as the option to camp on the island.