Located just off the shores of Brisbane, Queensland, Stradbroke Island, also known as Straddie by the locals is the second largest sand island in the world. Initially formed as one island, Stradbroke Island now comprises of North Stradbroke Island and South Stradbroke Island which is separated by the Jumpinpin Channel. North Stradbroke Island is considerably bigger in land space as it stretches to about 38 kilometres in length and 11 kilometres in width while the South Stradbroke Island is about 22 kilometres long and kilometres wide.
Business travellers with an extra day to spare can choose to visit Stradbroke Island in order to get away from the hectic life of Brisbane and for those in search of Brisbane hotels in CBD, could consider a stay at a property of Oaks Hotel & Resorts – Corporate.
A tour of the Island will ensure that visitors experience the true beauty and rugged wilderness of Australia as koalas and kangaroos who are proud occupants of the island scamper around in their natural habitats. The Myora Springs is a freshwater spring that’s bordered by a lush tropical forest which is home to native animals and birds of Australia. The islands also feature lakes and lagoons creeping between the dunes, two notable ones include the Blue Lake (Karboora) and Brown Lake (Bummiera).
The coastal side of the island provides its weary travellers with clear blue waters and warm golden beaches as they relax and unwind, which are also teeming with marine life. The North Gorge Walk is the ideal place to watch Humpback whales and dolphins as they speed through the warm waters, often on their migration route between May to October. Those spending most of the day at the beach, sunbathing or wading into the warm waters will most likely be able to spot whales, turtles, dolphins and other majestic sea creatures.
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