David-Mark and Emma have rented a cottage for us all on North Stradbroke Island off the coast. We have to get a ferry today and take a journey which takes about 1 Hour, and then a half hour drive on the island itself. We are going to be away for the next three days / nights - all very exciting. The following is from the straddie website - it sounds exciting.
Stradbroke Island - Where Summer Never Ends...
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 and water taxi from Cleveland.
North Stradbroke Island has some of the most spectacular scenery found in Queensland. White sandy beaches stretch into an endless horizon fringed by the aqua blue ocean, while a system of freshwater lakes in the island’s centre provides beautiful picnic and swimming spots.
The three townships still have a village atmosphere but offer a range of accommodation to suit all budgets, not to mention a variety of cafes and restaurants.
North Stradbroke Island… where summer never ends
The Whales are Here - 19 July 10
From June to November each year, the majestic humpback whales pass the North Gorge headland on their annual migration from Antarctica to their calving grounds near the Great Barrier Reef.
The Fish are Biting - 13 July 10
Whether you are an avid angler or a holiday fisherman, Straddie offers plenty of places to cast a line or launch your boat. From the rock wall and jetty located at Amity Point to Jumpinpin, the stretch of uninterrupted beach running from the southern tip of the island to Point Lookout, the fishing options are limitless. From September to February the 20 metre deep Rainbow Channel, situated off Amity Point, is ideal for tuna and mackerel, whereas foreshore fishing runs from Main Beach at Point Lookout to Flinders Beach connecting with Amity Point. Main Beach is also your best chance of catching your own bait including pipis and beach worms. Some best known catches have been tailer, whiting, flathead, swallowtail and bream. There are also fishing charters available where all you have to bring is your hat and your camera.
