Stradbroke Island or "Straddie" as it is known to those who frequent the island, covers 27,530 hectares and is the second largest sand island in the world after Fraser Island to the north. The elongated North Stradbroke shields much of the southern part of Brisbane's Moreton Bay and the smaller islands from the ocean swells.

North Stradbroke attracts 4WDers, anglers, surfers and beach lovers to its expansive stretches of sandy coast and the Island offers a range of accommodation and holiday infrastructure. There is land based whale watching from Point Lookout during winter and world class surfing throughout the year on the breaks that surround Point Lookout. The ideal way to see the Island is by 4 Wheel Drive, but there are many stunning coastal walks and a mountain bike and whale watching map are an easier and environmentally sound alternative.
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