Queensland's bay islands act as a natural buffer protecting the mainland from severe storm surges, and helped save Brisbane from the full force of Cyclone Alfred.

North Stradbroke also offers hiking, golf, whale watching, surfing and camping, and visitors frequently describe the island as a great family-friendly getaway. Travelers love the scenic clifftop ...

South East Queensland's islands will be the first pieces of land to bear the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Many of its ...