🇦🇺 North Stradbroke Island Day Trip Guide
Brisbane’s best-kept secret! Wild kangaroos, turquoise waters & epic sunsets – all reachable by public transport! 🚌 How to Get There (Car-Free!) 1️⃣ Train: Brisbane CBD → Cleveland Station (1hr, use Go Card). 2️⃣ Ferry: 5-min walk to pier → Stradbroke Ferries (25-min ride, ~$20 return). 3️⃣ Island Bus: To Main Beach (check timetables – limited service!). 🏝️ Must-Do List 📍 Point Lookout: Cliff walks + whale/dolphin sightings (May-Nov!). 📍 Main Beach: Empty white sands – 10x quieter than Gold Coast! 📍 Brown Lake: Tea-colored lagoon (perfect picnic spot). 📍 Wild Kangaroos: Chill near Cylinder Beach 🦘. 🍔 Food Tips ☕ Island cafes are scarce – pack snacks! 🍟 Post-trip: Grab fish & chips at Cleveland pier (cheap + fresh!). ⚠️ Heads Up ▪️ Sunscreen is mandatory – UV is brutal! ▪️ Early return: Last ferry ~5PM. ▪️ Hiking shoes recommended (cliff trails galore). #StraddieIsland #BrisbaneDayTrip #HiddenGems #AustraliaTravel #IslandVibes 🌊✨