North Stradbroke Island - Minjeeribah Articles

Summary

North Stradbroke Island/Mineeribah is the world's second largest sand island. Located in Moreton Bay 30km south-east of Brisbane the island is acccessed via water taxi or vehicular ferry from Cleveland.

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History

The Quandamooka People are the traditional owners of Minjeeribah (island in the sun). In July, 2011 they won a Native Title claim for the island.

North and South Stradbroke Islands used to be part of a single, larger Stradbroke Island until 1896 when a storm separated them at Jumpinpin Channel. 

Features

The best walks on the island are the Gorge Walk at Point Lookout and the walks at Blue Lake however there are plenty of other sites worth visiting including Brown Lake and Myora Springs.

Access

Access to the island is via water taxi or vehicular ferry from Cleveland. Ferries must be booked ahead of time.

Most features of the island are accessible by conventional vehicles, however 4WDs can be used to access Flinders Beach and Main Beach. Permits must be purchased for 4WD.

Accommodation

Camping

Beach camping is available on Flinders Beach and Main Beach. There are camping grounds at all three townships - Dunwich, Amity Point and Point Lookout. All camping is managed by Minjeeribah Camping - https://www.minjerribahcamping.com.au/

Other

There are numerous other options for accommodation on the island.

Contact details

Naree Budjong Djara National Park website - https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/naree-budjong-djara/