Visit the second-largest sand island in the world on a day tour to Stradbroke Island from Brisbane. Cruise across Moreton Bay and explore a National Park that is almost completely controlled by the traditional Quandamooka people.

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Enjoy a 40-minute cruise across Moreton Bay
Visit beautiful Cylinder Beach where you can swim, stroll along the white-sand beach, or simply soak up the sun
Take in the rugged views on a walk in the North Gorge
Spot an abundance of wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, dolphins, and an array of birds
Explore Myora Springs while your guide speaks about indigenous life and history on the island

Full description

Take a day trip from Brisbane to Stradbroke Island and discover Queensland's most popular island and its National Park. The park is almost completely controlled by the aboriginal Quandamooka people. At almost 40 kilometers long, Stradbroke Island is the second-largest sand island in the world. Located just off the coast from Brisbane, it has beautiful beaches, a rugged coastline and forests that are home to large numbers of kangaroos and koala bears. The crystal clear waters are safe to swim in year round. Following your transfer from Brisbane, enjoy a memorable experience where the waters teem with large schools of dolphins, manta rays and turtles. All of these creatures can be seen from Point Lookout. The lookout is considered Australia’s best land-based vantage point for spotting migrating humpback whales in the winter. During the tour, you will enjoy a 40-minute cruise across Moreton Bay, visit Cylinder Beach, where you are free to swim if you want and walk the North Gorge to admire the rugged views.

Includes

Transportation
National Park fees
Ferry fare
Lunch at Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel
Pick-up from central Brisbane
Small-group, fully-guided tour

Morning and afternoon tea (can be purchased on board the ferry)
Hotel pick-up (can be purchased separately for a small fee)

Not suitable for

Children under 5 years
People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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Meeting point

Meet outside the Skytower Apartments between Albert and Edward Streets.

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Important information

Not allowed

Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags
Food in the vehicle

Know before you go

This is a small group, guided tour
The tour is suitable for those over 4 years old
Guests should not bring food or drinks to consume on the bus
Guests must have reasonable mobility as walking and stairs are part of the gorge experience
Wheelchairs, strollers, and mobility aids cannot be carried on the buses
A limited meal selection is provided, but vegetarian and gluten-free options are available

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 74 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.2/5
Transportation
3.9/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.9/5

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Brian was a very knowledgeable guide, with over 14years of experience guiding yours in Qld. He was easy to chat to and was happy to answer any questions. The tour was a nice way to see parts of Stradbroke Island for the first time, an easy and hassle free way to travel. I plan to go back to stay and explore some more with my family one day. The lunch was ok with quick service.

March 1, 2020

Wonderful trip to see straddie and learn some history of its native people . We saw dolphins , turtles, and a mantra ray and in the distance we could see a whale, while walking at point lookout, after seeing kangaroos , koalas and curlews amongst beautiful scenery and sandy beaches and lakes, what more could ask for. Prompt pick up and great driver and comfortable coach.

October 23, 2019

Great trip! Our guide provided awesome opportunities to see the wild life on the island. He kept us moving & was thoughtful with the trip. The food was delicious along with the gelato. Only criticism, a narrative on the long drive would be good as most of his customers are not from around Brisbane.

October 16, 2019

From Brisbane: Stradbroke Island Day Tour

From Brisbane: Stradbroke Island Day Tour

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