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  • Things to do in Point Lookout

    Located east of Brisbane, Stradbroke Island is a natural treasure with kilometres of white sandy beaches, picturesque headlands, inland lakes and an abundance of wildlife. Enjoy 4WD tours, sand boarding, sea kayaking or the spectacular North Gorge Headlands walk where you can see whales (June-October), manta rays (November-April), dolphins and turtles. The onsite PADI 5-star resort dive centre caters for divers and snorkellers with daily charters and dive courses available.
     
    Local bands on Saturday nights at Stradbroke Island hotel. Bonfires and BBQs at and around hostel.

    At the hostel

    Event - Pool table

    Ping Pong and Pool

    Free ping pong and pool table available for all guests.

    When:
    Daily
    Where:
    Ground floor
    Cost:
    $0.00
    Event - snorkelling

    Snorkelling

    Join one of the boat trips or snorkel the South Gorge. Prices from $25 to hire gear or $60 per person to join a boat trip.

    When:
    Most days. Weather dependent.
    Where:
    Meet at Reception
    Cost:
    $25.00
    Event - Sunsets

    Sunset on Adder Rock

    End your day watching the sunset 2 minutes from the hostel on the beach.

    When:
    Daily
    Where:
    Flinders Beach
    Cost:
    $0.00

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    FREE things to do in Point Lookout

    1. Visit the Gorge Walk at the top of Point Lookout for spectacular views and wildlife.
    2. Relax or walk along the islands beautiful beaches.
    3. Go surfing and take advantage of the free boogie boards or hire our surfboards to enjoy the waves.
    4. Sunset on Adder Rock - end your day watching the sunset just a 2 minutes from the hostel.
    5. Bush walking - every Wednesday the local bushwalkers meet at 8-8:30am to complete a walk on the island. (Only available through the cooler months).
    6. Meander through the variety of market stalls showcasing local produce from the island and surrounding area.  Runs alternate Sundays.

    Travellers Tips

    • Amity Point is a lovely location if you have a car - the Island bus does go there. Dolphins at the jetty- I was lucky enough to see a massive school of Sea Mullet being surrounded and eaten by the dolphins....amazing experience.
      Lysia M
    • If you like to party and be in bed by 11pm then you're going to love hanging out with the staff.
      Meryl H
    • Straddie is a great! Nice beaches, good diving.
      Sabrina R
    • Blue room cafe was great
      Nicole K
    • Don't make the same mistake as me and take the bus up to point look out, the hostel is a few stations before.. The island is amazing, don't miss the north gorge walk and visit brown Lake!
      Lisa Z
    • Great walks along the beach, visiting point look out - having a look for Ray's, turtles, kangaroos, koalas and Dolphins, very cute bowling club with nice food and a very nice courtesy bus driver, burgers next door are very good as well
      Anna B
    • Great walks along the beach, visiting point look out - having a look for Ray's, turtles, kangaroos, koalas and Dolphins, very cute bowling club with nice food and a very nice courtesy bus driver, burgers next door are very good as well
      Anna B
    • Great walks along the beach, visiting point look out - having a look for Ray's, turtles, kangaroos, koalas and Dolphins, very cute bowling club with nice food and a very nice courtesy bus driver, burgers next door are very good as well
      Anna B
    • Go to see kangaroos at Point Lookout , and do not miss the whales and dolphins jumping when the sun set down, on Main beach. Enjoy ;-)
      Manon M
    • Go sandboarding with Straddie adventures it was great!!
      Lianne L
    • Watch the sunset from Adder Rock or Cylinder Beach. Ocean Swim. Drinks at Straddy Beach Hotel. Brekky at Straddy Beach Hotel Bistro. Smoothie from Oceanic Gelati & Coffee Bar. Pizza and garlic bread from Tillers Cafe Pantry.
      Liz N
    • Must do the gorge walk and dive at the manta lodge!
      Tiffany  M
    • * eat at fish 'n chip shop up the hill behind Foodworks (Endeavour Street). * from Dunwich - try to visit The Blue Lake (need to walk 2.5kms in and 2.5kms back) but worth it. Water is a bit chilly in mid-March. * from Dunwich - Brown Lake is especially beautiful (and has facilities, is closer to Dulwich than Blue Lake and more accessible). Skin feels great after swimming due to ti-trees. * do North Gorge walk around cliffs at Point Lookout. Take binoculars (or hire them) to spot lots of dolphins, sea turtles and dugongs.
      Megan E
    • Must do The Gorge Walk, Amity Point and Adder Rocks for sunset. The Gelato shop in town is yummy!
      K T
    • Everything is so spread out that you really need a car. There is a bus service once an hour. Recommend getting to Island via car ferry. The guest lounge is great - great seats, high location and food available. It is slower but 'if you are in a rush you are in the wrong place" ( Staddie proverb)
      Tim V
    • Must watch the sun set from adders rock, look out for koalas and kangaroos and go snorkeling!!
      Beth J
    • I am so gratefull to life that I could experience straddie, Such a rich environment. I was glad I had a car so i could get through the island more easily than waiting for the bus....
      genevieve g
    • Excellent location, chilled staff, close to the main pub and the bus stop that connects to the Water Taxi.
      Cameron F
    • Probably best to get cash out before you come though, the roadhouse next-door gives cash back but ATMS on the island when i was there ran out of cash/didn't work!! Absolutely beautiful place though would love to come back!
      jade s
    • Go to brown lake- it's lovely with lots of shady spots. Try the gelati shop at point lookout. Go see the dolphins at amity point in the evening. The north gorge walk is easy and lovely. Straddie is a little gem of an island with a nice relaxed vibe.
      Christine Y
    • Best island there is. Loved every second of it <3 And the beaches where to die for.. The gorge walk is one of the finest walks you'll do in your life. GREAT place!
      Jack S
    • A must - North Gorge walk. Buses are cheap to get there if you don't want to walk.
      Helen M
    • Check out Point Look Out, Cylinder Beach and Island Vibe if you are there in October :)
      Minou D

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