Ocean Fun on North Stradbroke
A day in Brisbane· AUS

Ocean Fun on North Stradbroke

Written by Kayley·12 June 2026
Tested by Nick & Kayley·March 2023
Full Day5 stops

Brisbane, while on the river, doesn’t have any ocean beaches as it is protected from the Coral Sea by Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island. Therefore, if you want a true ocean beach day, you need to take a ferry to one of these two islands.

Our day, stop by stop

All prices are per person

  1. S

    Start
    Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

  2. ~15 minutes5.20 AUD
    217 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
  3. Train · ~1 hour··0.50 AUD·Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
  4. Walk · ~30 min··Shore St E, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia
  5. Ferry · ~30 min··23.00 AUD·12 Emmett Dr, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia
  6. Bus · ~45 min··0.50 AUD·Junner St, Dunwich QLD 4183, Australia

  7. ~1 hour

    The North Gorge walk is a beautiful stroll with views of the ocean on one side and native Australian bushland on the other. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot wallabies, kangaroos, dolphins, whales, turtles, and manta rays along the 1.6km pathway.

    Saltwater Commercial, 15 E Coast Rd, Point Lookout QLD 4183, Australia

  8. ~30 minutes27.00 AUD

    We have gotten takeaway fish and chips from Fishes at the Point, and eaten them on the grass opposite, surrounded by wallabies, as well as ice cream and gelato from Whale Tail Gelati and Coffee Bar.

    2/15 Mooloomba Rd, Point Lookout QLD 4183, Australia
  9. Walk · ~5 min·

  10. ~3 hours

    Make sure to always swim between the red and yellow flags and follow lifeguard instructions on all Aussie beaches.

    This ocean facing beach has public toilet facilities, a bar and bistro, and has lifeguards on duty, and is an easy 6 minute walk from our chosen launch spot.

  11. Bus · ~45 min··0.50 AUD·Point Lookout QLD 4183, Australia
  12. Ferry · ~30 min··Junner St, Dunwich QLD 4183, Australia
  13. Walk · ~30 min··12 Emmett Dr, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia
  14. Train · ~1 hour··0.50 AUD·Shore St E, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

  15. ~15 minutes16.90 AUD

    We personally wanted something quick so grabbed some greek food from the Yiros Shop on Grey Street, but there are plenty of restaurant options available for you to eat at in South Bank.

    189 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
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    End

Closing notes

Total time: approximately 10.5 hours

Our totals (per person) from our last time in March 2023:

  • Price per day without including accommodations : $73.61 AUD

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