Brisbane North Stradbroke Island Travel Guide (Car-Free Edition) 🚆⛴️

1️⃣ Getting There From Brisbane City / Roma Street Station, take the train to Cleveland Station. Exit the station & walk back to the bus stop for Bus 271/274 (drops you right by the Sealink ferry terminal). (Note: Stradbroke Flyer is another ferry company, but timing is similar.) 2️⃣ Ferry Tickets 🎟️ Buy tickets at the Sealink counter (show student ID for discounts!). Round-trip tickets are valid for months—no need to repurchase for the return trip. Ticket check happens onboard, so no stress! 3️⃣ Island Transport 🚌 After docking, turn right for the bus stop (Buses 880 sync with ferry times). Pay with cash/card (💰 $1 for a day pass, $0.50 per trip). 4️⃣ Must-See Spot: Point Lookout! 🌊🐋 Take Bus 880 to the end (Point Lookout), then walk the North Gorge Walk— Whales 🐋 (I saw one breaching under a rainbow!!) Turtles 🐢 Wild kangaroos 🦘 (best in early morning!) 5️⃣ Sunset Spot? 🌅 (Not Recommended!) If you must go to Amity Point Jetty, plan carefully: Bus 881 runs only every ~1hr, with a 2-3pm gap. Last early bus: 1:40 PM (next one at 4:40 PM—too late!). Pro tip: If you miss it, ask the driver for help (some kind souls might drop you off!). 📍 Why Visit? Unspoiled beaches 🏖️ Wildlife galore 🐨🐬 Perfect for a day trip or overnight stay! #HiddenGemIslands #Deadman #StudyInAustralia #TravelAustralia #IslandVibes 🌴✨