North Stradbroke Island

North Stradbroke Island, known as Minjerribah, is the world's second largest sand island located in Moreton Bay about 30 kilometres southeast of Brisbane in Redland City, Queensland. Accessible by vehicle and passenger ferry from Cleveland, it is notable for its surf beaches at Point Lookout, freshwater lakes such as Brown Lake and Blue Lake, coastal headlands, and bushland. The island is recognised for whale watching, Quandamooka heritage and diverse natural landscapes.

Visitors can expect a large sand island with a mix of ocean surf beaches, sheltered bay beaches, rocky headlands, freshwater lakes and bushland. At Point Lookout on the northeast tip, there are headland lookouts, the Gorge Walk, and beaches such as Cylinder Beach, Home Beach and Main Beach. Inland areas include Brown Lake (Bummiera) and Blue Lake (Karboora) with walking tracks. The island has townships at Point Lookout, Amity Point and Dunwich with accommodation, cafes, shops and ferry terminals. Activities centre on beach use, walking, swimming, surfing and wildlife viewing.