Day
Trips To
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 Day
trips to South Stradbroke
are a great option if you are short on time. 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. |
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There
are several options for day trips to South Stradbroke including
day tripping to one of the three island resorts or cruising on
a
majestic Tall
Ship to the exclusive McLaren's Landing.
Most day trips offer similar sounding experiences, but the cost and departure points may dictate which one you choose.
Most day trips offer similar sounding experiences, but the cost and departure points may dictate which one you choose.
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Top Cruise Rani - To SSIR and Sanctuary Cove from Runaway Bay
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Couran Cove - limited availability - from Marina Mirage
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Couran Point Island Beach Resort Day Trip- from Marina Mirage
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Blue Fire Cruises - currently suspended check July 2008
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.
More
details....
Departs
daily* from Runaway Bay Marina at 10.30am. Option to stay at the
resort. Includes buffet BBQ lunch and use of resort facilities and
activities. Optional tour and water sports.
More
details and 2008 Day Trip Review....Visits
both South Stradbroke Island and Sanctuary Cove. Departs daily* from
Runaway Bay Marina at 9.00am. This is purely a cruise you
will
have to buy lunch, snacks and any optional activities you wish to
enjoy.
More
details....
Departs daily*
from Marina Mirage, Main Beach at 10am returning 4pm. Takes
approximately 1 hour to reach the resort. Includes
lunch in the resort, use of resort facilities and activities including
bus to surf beach. Optional tour and water sports. Winter schedule
departures usually: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Please
check.
More
details....
- Couran Cove - limited availability
Couran
Cove offers day trips only when there is spare capacity in the resort.
Departs from Marina Mirage, Main Beach at 10.30am. Contact Couran
Cove
directly for more information.
More details....
Currently
unavailable - check back September 2008.
* - 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.
When is the best time to visit?
That depends upon what you want to do, when you can come, your budget and what kind of weather you'd prefer! Check out my guide to the best time to visit the Gold Coast.
Want to find out about staying on South Stradbroke island?
Day trips
to South Stradbroke
are great, but they will definitely leave you wanting
more!
Find out about what to do
and where to stay on South
Stradbroke.
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