There’s so much more to Minjerribah (the Aboriginal name for Stradbroke Island) than a simple beach day. About 23 miles long and less than 1.5 hours from Brisbane, Stradbroke Island promises a ...

The four large islands are popular getaways for locals. In the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, they have another claim to fame: as a city’s protectors from extreme weather.

Far to the south, Stradbroke ... island known as South Stradbroke, or TOS (The Other Side) to Gold Coast surfers, who often cross a water barrier known as the Seaway to access its beautiful ...

Dr Andy Nussey at Cylinder Beach on Stradbroke Island. “We’ve been going to Straddie since I was a kid. It’s so close to Brisbane and you can get yourself to the most beautiful beaches and ...