Gold Coast Australia So Much More Than Surfers Paradise
Return to Gold Coast Homepage

Day Trips To South Stradbroke

What Are The Options For Day Trips To South Stradbroke Island?
Day trips to South Stradbroke island are a great option especially if you don't have much time.

A day trip over to South Stradbroke can be a fabulous getaway and totally different pace to the hubbub of Surfers Paradise and the rest of the Gold Coast. If you don't have time to stay over for a night or two then a day trip here definitely worth it!

Warning: Day trips to South Stradbroke can leave you seriously frustrated!

A day trip to this amazing island is such a great experience it will frustrate you and leave you wanting more!

Not everyone has the luxury of being able to stay over on the island. If you are able to, I highly recommend staying on South Stradbroke for a night or more.

Day trippers - read on! You can still enjoy this island getaway even if it is for only a half or full day.

Day Trip Options For South Stradbroke Island

These three options all offer very different experiences and I am sure you will have a great time whichever one you choose. Note that the cost and departure points may dictate which one you choose.

No Longer Operating but I have left them here so you know that they did used to exist! Sometimes when you are looking around it is hard to know what is current.

  • South Stradbroke Island Resort Day Cruise - No longer operates but if you want to find out more about the island and some photos to see what sort of things you will see then this is the page for you!
  • Blue Fire Cruises - suspended operation in July 2008
Gentle reminder: You generally get what you pay for!  If it sounds cheap and you are expecting 5 star service, surroundings and gourmet food you may be disappointed. Equally, just because it is expensive does not mean you will get the best - that is why I try to review personally, or go on the recommendations of trusted friends.

Cruises and Day Trips to South Stradbroke Island

There are various cruises and options for day trips to South Stradbroke island from the Gold Coast which include:

Departs daily* from Marina Mirage, Main Beach at 9am and 12noon.  Half and full day cruises. No option to stay on the island. Includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch and use of resort facilities and activities. Optional 4WD tour and water sports. If you just want to get there quickly you could try Straddie Express which takes you swiftly too and from McLaren's Landing. The general cruise is on one of Tall Ship sailing boats.

This is a top quality operation that takes you to an exclusive island retreat rather than a commercial resort.

More details for Tall Ship Cruises....


Family owned and run business on a smaller older style boat. Cruises to either Couran Cove Resort which includes morning tea and a gourmet lunch as well as some free resort activities or to Couran Point Resort which only includes morning tea. Departs daily* from Pier 15 at Fishermans Co-op (where the Trawlers are just a little further up than Marina Mirage on the Spit at Main Beach). Cruises depart at 9.00am returning at 4.15pm.

This is probably the best value to get to South Stradbroke Island, but the boat is older.

More details for Top Rani Cruise....

Visits both Wavebreak Island and South Stradbroke Island. Departs twice daily* from the wharf behind the Titanium Bar in central Surfers Paradise at 9am returning 12 noon for the morning cruise or 1.30pm returning 4.30pm for the sunset cruise.

You certainly pay for the convenience of being picked up in Surfers Paradise. You pay almost as much for this cruise for 3 hours as you would for a whole day at McLaren's Landing with Tall Ship and quite a bit more than a full day including lunch at Couran Cove Resort with Top Rani. But I leave it here for you to decide for yourself.

More details for Island Cruise In Paradise....

* - Please note that departures for day trips to South Stradbroke can vary particularly during the winter months.  Please check with the tour operators for further details.

 

Custom Search


Return to top Day Trips To South Stradbroke Island


South Straddie Island

Gold Coast Map
Things To Do & See
Accommodation
Ferries & Transport
Beach info
Golf info

South Stradbroke Resorts & Places to Stay
Couran Cove Island Resort

Couran Point Island Beach Resort

South Stradbroke Island Resort (formerly Tipplers Resort) NOW CLOSED

Camping on South Stradbroke Island

Other Information
Best Time to Visit Gold Coast



What People Say About This Website!

Hello Annie,
Firstly, can I just say how useful this website is. It has been a great help in getting a rough view on the Gold Coast... ...Thanks for your efforts, I've been blown away by your response.
Andy, UK
More comments


Buy Me A Cold Drink?Tip Jar - Do you like this website? Have you found the information helpful? I hope so! Then buy me a drink or send me a tip! Choose any amount you wish, whatever you feel this website information is worth to you. Send a Tip...


XML RSSSubscribe Gold Coast Travel Tips

XML RSS
Add to Google
Add to My Yahoo!
Add to My MSN
Subscribe with Bloglines

| Gold Coast Australia Homepage | Contact | Newsletter | Site Legalities | What's New | Site Search |
| Other Dream Destinations | Global Hotel Deals |

This website is my personal website with my personal views. It accepts advertising and other forms of compensation.
Such compensation does not influence the information in this site. More about advertising policy.

Page copy protected against web site content infringement by Copyscape

© Copyright 2006-2010 All Rights Reserved
Gold Coast Australia Travel Tips.com