Things to do on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)

To chat face-to-face with a local about all the best things to see and do on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), step into a Visitor Information Centre. 

Summer on Straddie means long days filled with sunshine, sand and sea. For an experience that’s truly transformative, dive into the world of the resident gentle giants, the inquisitive and friendly manta rays, at Manta Bommie. Known as one of the best dive sites in Australia, you’ll likely swim with turtles and reef sharks as well. The cooler months bring migration season and with it, hundreds of pods of humpback whales and their calves can be seen frolicking and showing off from several vantage points around the island.

Rest assured there’s no bad time to visit, with plenty of year-round experiences that will leave a unique footprint on your heart and mind. The Goompi Trail is a historical walk with a local Indigenous guide, where you’ll learn about traditional hunting methods, bush tucker and medicines. An early morning or evening stroll along the North Gorge Walk as good as guarantees an appearance from local kangaroos and wallabies. Check out the jetty at Amity Point at sunrise and sunset where the wild dolphins come to say hello. The local koalas are also ready and waiting for you to spot, so drive with care - they love it here as much as we do.  

Further inland is Brown Lake, which gets its name from the surrounding tea trees that give the clean and clear water its brown tinge. Beautifully soothing on your skin, it’s the most picturesque skin treatment you’ll ever experience. If you prefer your lakes a more traditional hue, there’s also the Blue Lake. You’ll feel there’s something special about this still and silent oasis, and due to its spiritual significance to the Quandamooka people, this is one spot that isn’t for swimming. 

There are plenty of cafes, markets, and beachside scenes perfect for sampling the local fare. Tuck into seafood straight off the trawler; discover excellent fresh produce, coffee and breakfasts; or for a waterfront meal and a Straddie Honey Cream Lager, check out the Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel.