How do I get to Stradbroke keyholes?

Without 4WD (Walking): From Main Beach Headland in Point Lookout, walk South down the beach and over the dunes for approximately 1 hour to reach the Keyhole Lagoons. Difficulty of access: It is around a 250m (5min) walk from Main Beach where you can park your 4WD to the Keyhole Lagoons.

When did sand mining stop on Stradbroke Island?

December 2019
In 2011, the Australian government passed the North Stradbroke Island Protection and Sustainability Act, which placed deadlines to phase out activity at the island’s three mines. In December 2019, the Enterprise mine, the last one still operating on the island, was scheduled to stop operations.

Who owns Minjerribah camping?

the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation
Minjerribah Camping is a partnership between the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) as shareholders, trustee and Traditional owners of the land. Since November 2017 Minjerribah Camping has been a 100% private company owned by QYAC.

Can you swim in Brown Lake Stradbroke Island?

To swim in the lake we have to ask for permission; To enter and enjoy without any further discussion. We are not permitted to swim to the centre of the lake, It is where her spirit lies and sometimes she’s awake.

Who owns Stradbroke Island?

The traditional owners of North Stradbroke Island, the Quandamooka people, say they hope it will soon become better known by its Aboriginal name of Minjerribah.

Can you have fires on Stradbroke Island?

Fires are only permitted on the foreshore camping areas, depending on whether or not there is a fire ban in place. You are allowed a small cooking fire only, which must be watched at all times, and extinguished with water (not sand) after use. You can not have a fire to keep warm or a bonfire of any sort.

How much does it cost to camp at straddie?

The $163.50 annual permit fee or $54.55 monthly permit fee maintains, improves and supports the Island’s natural areas.

Why is tea tree lake Brown?

The lake derives its colour from the fallen leaves of surrounding melaleuca and tea-tree bushland. The area is of cultural significance to the Quandamooka People, the Traditional Owners of Minjerribah on Redlands Coast.

What aboriginal tribe is from Stradbroke Island?

Are there dingoes on North Stradbroke Island?

Because dogs are prohibited on the island, Fraser’s dingoes have remained genetically pure. They are notoriously easy to see and may even become aggressive when they are in a pack, so beware if you walk by yourself between dusk and dawn.

Can you have fires on Stradbroke island?

Can you camp anywhere on North Stradbroke Island?

Can we camp anywhere on the beach? Camping is only allowed in designated camping areas. To access these areas you must use the designated tracks. On Main Beach there are 15 access tracks, starting 7km south of the causeway access.