North Stradbroke Island Day Tour Cultural Experience and Wildlife

11 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Discover North Stradbroke Island differently on a small-group day combining wildlife, spectacular scenery, local food and a dedicated 90-minute Quandamooka cultural experience.

Explore the North Gorge, look for kangaroos, dolphins and turtles, visit culturally significant Bummiera (Brown Lake) and Myora Springs, and enjoy the famous Straddie Prawn Roll overlooking Frenchmans Bay.

A highlight is your time with Quandamooka man Matt Burns. This hands-on cultural experience brings knowledge to life through a Welcome to Country, family artefacts, fire making, didgeridoo, spear and boomerang demonstrations, ochre, bush tucker and native plant knowledge — including the chance to throw a boomerang.

With a maximum of 11 guests, return Brisbane transport, ferry and a local guide throughout, it’s an easy way to experience Minjerribah’s landscapes, wildlife and living Aboriginal culture in one memorable day.

We have French speaking guides, please let us know if you would like to request one.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Stradbroke Island Tours

Ages: Adults (0–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Boomerang throwing, fire making, spear throwing, didgeridoo and ochre
Included: Professional local tour guide throughout the day
Included: Return vehicle ferry to North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah)
Included: Lunch: Enjoy the famous Straddie Prawn Roll from The Prawn Shack, a Point Lookout local icon. Savour this fresh seafood favourite overlooking beautiful Frenchmans Bay — a true taste of Straddie.
Included: 90-minute Quandamooka cultural experience with Matt Burns
Included: Welcome to Country and Aboriginal cultural demonstrations
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Small-group experience, maximum 11 guests

Not included

Not included: Snacks: The Prawn Roll lunch is included, but anything guests purchase beyond that is at their own expense.
Not included: Any personal purchases or souvenirs.

Itinerary

North Stradbroke Island

6 min

Spend the day exploring North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), the traditional Country of the Quandamooka People. Discover spectacular coastal scenery, native wildlife, culturally significant freshwater places and living Aboriginal culture on this small-group island experience.
North Gorge Walk

1 h 30 min Admission included

Walk one of southeast Queensland's most spectacular coastal trails at Point Lookout (Mulumba). Take in sweeping Pacific Ocean views while looking for wild kangaroos, dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life. From June to November, keep watch for migrating humpback whales from the h
Point Lookout

30 min

Relax at Point Lookout and enjoy an included local favourite — the famous Straddie Prawn Roll from The Prawn Shack. Take in the beautiful coastal surroundings while enjoying a relaxed island lunch overlooking Frenchmans Bay.
Brown Lake

20 min Admission included

Discover Bummiera (Brown Lake), a naturally perched freshwater lake surrounded by native bushland. Tea-tree leaves give the water its distinctive amber colour, while the lake itself holds cultural significance for the Quandamooka People.
Myora Springs Conservation Area

20 min Admission included

Visit Myora Springs (Capembah), a naturally flowing freshwater spring and wetland surrounded by melaleuca forest. Learn about this special environment and its long connection to Quandamooka people as you discover another side of Minjerribah's Aboriginal history and cultural landscape.
Dunwich

1 h 30 min

Quandamooka Cultural Experience with Matt Burns

Join Quandamooka man Matt Burns for a dedicated 90-minute Aboriginal cultural experience on Quandamooka Country. Begin with a Welcome to Country before discovering cultural knowledge and traditions passed through generations of Matt's family.

See family artefacts and demonstrations of fire making, spear throwing and boomerang use, with an opportunity to try throwing a boomerang yourself. Hear the didgeridoo, learn about natural ochres, and walk through native vegetation as Matt shares knowledge of bush tucker, traditional medicines, plant uses and reading the signs of Country.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please wait at the concierge desk at the Emporium
Please wait in front of reception by the pikcup area

Please email us if you would like this option.

End point

Please wait at the concierge desk at the Emporium
Please wait in front of reception by the pikcup area

Please email us if you would like this option.

Using your ticket

Please meet us at:

8:40AM Pullman Hotel King George Square (In front of reception)

8:50AM Emporium Hotel Southbank (Concierge Desk)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.