🇦🇺 Brisbane's Most Breathtaking North Stradbroke Island Day Trip
🚶♀️ Must-Do Route ⭐️ North Gorge Walk God-tier coastal trail! Feel the waves crash against cliffs, with water so blue it'll steal your breath. 🦘 Point Lookout Kangaroos galore on the boardwalks! June-Nov is whale migration season—perfect timing! (We missed them on Labour Day 😭) 💧 Brown Lake A tea-colored mineral lake that glows gold in sunlight. Swim here for a "natural spa" (locals swear by it! 🤣). 🏖️ Cylinder Beach Secluded white-sand paradise! Snorkel coral reefs or just sunbathe. Crescent-shaped with calm waves—ideal for swimming & beginner surfers. 🐢 Amity Point Tide-pooling hotspot! Spot turtles & stingrays feeding at dusk. Warning: Saltwater crocs lurk in mangroves (e.g., Myora Springs)—no swimming/kayaking! ☀️ Sun Protection Musts Minimal shade + brutal Aussie UV = SPF 50+, hat, sunglasses & UV-proof clothing are non-negotiable! 🚢 Booking Tips ✅ Sealink website (sealink.com.au) 💰 Tickets: Online round-trip: ~$20/person (cheaper offline in low season!) Drive-on ferry: ~$200/car (passengers included; check vehicle rates online). 🚌 Bus Alerts ❗ Sparse island buses (1-2/hr)—881 route is critical! Plan around schedules if hitting multiple spots. ✅ Smart Route: Ferry → Bus to Point Lookout first (whales/roos) → North Gorge Walk → Cylinder Beach → Brown Lake → Amity Point → Return. 💡 Final Tips Memorize bus timetables | Sunproof like your life depends on it | Pack snacks/water North Stradbroke is speechlessly gorgeous—a must-revisit! Perfect for slow, soul-nourishing exploration. 😎 #NorthStradbroke #Straddie #BrisbaneDayTrip #AustraliaTravel #IslandGetaway