Stradbroke Island camping is fit for all kinds of campers, whether you prefer remote beach camping or camping in a caravan park with facilities whilst still being walking distance to the beach.
This island boasts long glistening beaches fit for 4WD vehicles, inland tracks leading to freshwater lakes, coastline walks, prime boating and fishing locations and ample views of dolphins playing and whales emerging from the water.
Stradbroke Island is perfect for weekend camping getaways as it’s only a short ferry trip from Cleveland, yet the island has enough things to do to fill a week-long camping trip if you are looking for the perfect camping spot over school holidays.
Here’s everything you need to know to camp at Stradbroke Island;
1. How To Get To Stradbroke Island
2. Do I Need Any Vehicle Permits
3. Where To Camp On Stradbroke Island
5. What To Do on North Stradbroke Island
6. North Stradbroke Island Maps & Frequently Asked Questions
1. How To Get To Stradbroke Island
Stradbroke Ferries departs from Cleveland daily with the ferry trip taking approximately 45 minutes before arriving at Dunwich on Stradbroke Island.
You can book your ferry on the Stradbroke Ferries website and also view the daily ferry timetable.
2. Do I Need Any Permits?
You will need a camping permit for beach camping and a vehicle access permit if driving on the beach at Stradbroke Island. Vehicle permits can be purchased through the Minjerribah Camping (North Stradbroke Island camping) website.
As at June 2020, the fees for these vehicle access permits are as follows;
Vehicle Access Permits:
- Up to one month ($52.75 per vehicle)
- More than one month (up to 1 year) ($158.00 per vehicle).
3. Where To Camp on Stradbroke Island
Stradbroke Island camping is perfect for families, couples or friends & caters for glamping, beach camping or camping at campgrounds with facilities.
Camping spots to check out include the following.
Campgrounds
Amity Point Camping
Point Lookout Camping
Dunwich Camping
Glamping
Beach Camping (4WD Required & Dog Friendly)
Stradbroke Island Campground Information
| Items | Adder Rock | Cylinder Beach | Home Beach |
| Location | Located within walking distance of the northern beaches in a sheltered shady campground. | Located at the doorstep of the surf beach Cylinder Beach with a north facing orientation. | Located at Home Beach in a north-facing sheltered position from the south-easterly winds. |
| Access | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. |
| Number of Sites |
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| Campsite Surface | Various | Various | Various |
| Facilities | Toilets, showers, power, water, washing machines, dishwashing area, BBQ facilities, picnic areas, playground and free wifi. | Toilets, showers, power, water, washing machine, dishwashing area, BBQ facilities, picnic areas, playground, free wifi. | Toilets, showers, power, water, washing machine, power and water, dishwashing area, BBQ facilities, picnic areas. |
| Open Fires | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Generator Use | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Maps | Campground Map | Campground Map | Campground Map |
| Book | Book Now | Book Now | Book Now |
| Items | Adder Rock | Cylinder Beach |
Home Beach |
| Location | Located within walking distance of the northern beaches in a sheltered shady campground. | Located at the doorstep of the surf beach Cylinder Beach with a north facing orientation. | Located at Home Beach in a north-facing sheltered position from the south-easterly winds. |
| Access | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. |
| Number of Sites |
107 unpowered tent sites 13 unpowered caravan sites 26 powered sites 10 glamping tents 7 cabins 12 Eco Island Tents |
60 unpowered tent sites 8 powered sites
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12 unpowered sites 12 powered sites
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| Campsite Surface | Various | Various | Various |
| Facilities | Toilets, showers, power, water, washing machines, dishwashing area, BBQ facilities, picnic areas, playground and free wifi. | Toilets, showers, power, water, washing machine, dishwashing area, BBQ facilities, picnic areas, playground, free wifi. | Toilets, showers, power, water, washing machine, power and water, dishwashing area, BBQ facilities, picnic areas. |
| Open Fires | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Generator Use | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Maps | Campground Map | Campground Map | Campground Map |
| Book | Book Now | Book Now | Book Now |
Stradbroke Island Campground Information Continued…
| Items | Amity Point | Adam’s Beach | Bradbury’s Beach |
| Location | Located at the northern point of the island overlooking the Moreton Bay waters. | Located on the western side of the island within walking distance of the ferry terminal at Dunwich | Located within 1km of the ferry terminal at Dunwich on the westerly side of Stradbroke Island |
| Access | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. |
| Number of Sites |
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37 campsites available (powered & unpowered sites) Suitable for tents, campervans, camper trailers & caravans
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38 powered & unpowered sites 15 unpowered unallocated tent sites
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| Campsite Surface | Grass | Grass | Grass |
| Facilities | Toilets, showers, power, water, washing machines, dishwashing area, BBQ facilities, picnic areas, playground and free wifi. | Toilets, shower facilities, power, water, washing machines & picnic areas. Boats can be anchored in front of the campground. | Toilets, shower facilities, power, water, washing machine & picnic areas |
| Open Fires | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Generator Use | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Campground Maps | Campground Map | Campground Map | Campground Map |
| Book | Book Now | Book Now | Book Now |
| Items | Amity Point | Adam’s Beach | Bradbury’s Beach |
| Location | Located at the northern point of the island overlooking the Moreton Bay waters. | Located on the western side of the island within walking distance of the ferry terminal at Dunwich | Located within 1km of the ferry terminal at Dunwich on the westerly side of Stradbroke Island |
| Access | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. | Access with 2WD or 4WD. Accessible for camper trailers and caravans. |
| Number of Sites |
143 unpowered tent sites 28 unpowered caravan sites 23 powered sites 11 cabins 2 glamping EcoShacks |
37 campsites available (powered & unpowered sites) Suitable for tents, campervans, camper trailers & caravans
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38 powered & unpowered sites 15 unpowered unallocated tent sites
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| Campsite Surface | Grass | Grass | Grass |
| Facilities | Toilets, showers, power, water, washing machines, dishwashing area, BBQ facilities, picnic areas, playground and free wifi. | Toilets, shower facilities, power, water, washing machines & picnic areas. Boats can be anchored in front of the campground. | Toilets, shower facilities, power, water, washing machine & picnic areas |
| Open Fires | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Generator Use | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Campground Maps | Campground Map | Campground Map | Campground Map |
| Book | Book Now | Book Now | Book Now |
Stradbroke Island Campground Information Continued…
| Items | Flinders Beach | Main Beach |
| Location | Located within the island dunes at the northern point of Stradbroke Island | Located along the beachfront at the eastern side of Stradbroke island |
| Access | Access with 4WD only. | Access with 4WD only. |
| Number of Sites |
200 unpowered unallocated sites available in 12 different camping areas 1 vehicle permitted per campsite
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200 unpowered unallocated sites available in 15 different camping areas 1 vehicle permitted per campsite
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| Campsite Surface | Sand | Sand |
| Facilities | Toilets at key access points | Toilets at key access points |
| Open Fires | Small cooking fires permitted (Except when fire bans apply) | Small cooking fires permitted (Except when fire bans apply) |
| Generator Use | Permitted between 7am and 9pm | Permitted between 7am and 9pm |
| Pets | 2 dogs per campsite allowed. Dogs to be on lead at all times. | 2 dogs per campsite allowed. Dogs to be on lead at all times. |
| Campground Maps | Campground Map | Campground Map |
| Book | Book Now | Book Now |
| Items | Flinders Beach | Main Beach |
| Location | Located within the island dunes at the northern point of Stradbroke Island | Located along the beachfront at the eastern side of Stradbroke island |
| Access | Access with 4WD only. | Access with 4WD only. |
| Number of Sites |
200 unpowered unallocated sites available in 12 different camping areas 1 vehicle permitted per campsite
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200 unpowered unallocated sites available in 15 different camping areas 1 vehicle permitted per campsite
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| Campsite Surface | Sand | Sand |
| Facilities | Toilets at key access points | Toilets at key access points |
| Open Fires | Small cooking fires permitted (Except when fire bans apply) | Small cooking fires permitted (Except when fire bans apply) |
| Generator Use | Permitted between 7am and 9pm | Permitted between 7am and 9pm |
| Pets | 2 dogs per campsite allowed. Dogs to be on lead at all times. | 2 dogs per campsite allowed. Dogs to be on lead at all times. |
| Campground Maps | Campground Map | Campground Map |
| Book | Book Now | Book Now |
4. How Much Does Camping Cost?
North Stradbroke Island camping costs vary depending on where you will be camping and what type of campsite you will be booking.
Camping fees also differ based on whether it is on-peak or off- peak seasons.
To view camping costs, select your campsite & preferred camping dates on the Minjerribah Camping booking platform.
5. What To Do On North Stradbroke Island
Swimming, Surfing & Scuba Diving
North Stradbroke Island is the perfect spot for swimming, surfing & scuba diving holidays as the beaches are vast, the water clear on sunny blue skied days.
Popular surfing beaches include Cylinder Beach or Main Beach.
If you’re a keen scuba-diver, you can get face-to-face with sea life at Shag Rock or Flat Rock.
North Stradbroke Island also features beautiful lakes that you can visit for a swim, walk or barbeques. Brown Lake is only 3.5km from Dunwich & is perfect for a dip on those hot summer days.
Watching Wales
Watch whales at Stradbroke Island from elevated viewing points between June & November each year as this island is located at Queensland’s most easterly point.
The best spots to view the whales are from the top of the cliffs from Cylinder Beach to North Gorge.
Walking Tracks
- North Gorge Walk (1.2km coastline walk)
- Mount Vane Walking Track (2.2km track)
- Blue Lake (located in the Naree Budjong Djara National Park – 5.2km return walk)
- Beach walking (Flinders Beach & Home Beach are on-lease dog-friendly beaches)
Boating & Fishing
Boating & fishing is a popular fun filled activity that is enjoyed by both residents and visitors to Stradbroke Island.
Boat Ramps are located at both Dunwich & Amity Point at the following spots;
- One Mile Boat Ramp (Yabby Street, Dunwich QLD 4183)
- Harold Walker Jetty (Junner Street, Dunwich QLD 4183)
- Amity Point Boat Ramp & Jetty (Claytons Road, Amity Point QLD 4183)
Other Places To See or Things To Do on Stradbroke Island
- Point Lookout Markets (Held every 2nd Sunday from 8am – midday at the Point Lookout Community Hall)
6. North Stradbroke Island Maps & Frequently Asked Questions