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His ‘insider tips’ will have you booking the next ferry over, stat!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ECan’t-beat-it breakfast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_53528\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53528\" class=\"wp-image-53528 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/fishes-at-the-point-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Fishes at the Point | A local's guide to North Stradbroke Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/fishes-at-the-point.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/fishes-at-the-point-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/fishes-at-the-point-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-53528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/FishesatthePoint/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFishes at the Point\u003C/a\u003E via FB\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI prefer something light for breakfast but when visitors arrive I take them to Fishes at the Point on East Coast Road. They have everything from Canadian pancakes to Eggs Benedict and a Whale Rock Big Brekky special with bacon, sausage, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown, baked beans and English spinach.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBest coffee\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_53529\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53529\" class=\"wp-image-53529 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/island-fruit-barn-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Island Fruit Barn | A local's guide to North Stradbroke Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/island-fruit-barn.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/island-fruit-barn-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/island-fruit-barn-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-53529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Island-Fruit-Barn-135304059864799/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EIsland Fruit Barn\u003C/a\u003E via FB\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI can’t go past the Island Fruit Barn in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/Dunwich\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Dunwich\"\u003EDunwich\u003C/a\u003E and its shady garden cafe, where Sonia and her friendly crew dish up some of Straddie’s best coffee and healthiest food from a dazzling assortment of vegetarian creations to gourmet pies.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFavourite restaurant\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/point-lookout\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPoint Lookout\u003C/a\u003E’s Look Cafe and Bar (eds note: cafe has changed ownership and name to French Ease) where French brothers Mathieu and Fabien Bilhe from Biarritz turned up one day in early 2012 and turned the island’s gastronomy on its head with a clever synthesis of French and Australian cuisines. My favourite dinner scene is Mathieu’s signature dish, the wonderful chilli pork belly with a decent red and the stunning view of the Pacific Ocean.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ETop spot for a tipple\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen the sun sinks slowly in the west, those in the know head for Yabby Street on the waterfront at the One Mile and the beautifully landscaped lawns of the Little Ship Club. Pleasure craft wobble lazily at their moorings and hundreds of lorikeets swarm and screech around the massive trees signalling time out for a sundowner or three.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFavourite way to spend a Sunday\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-53532 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/beach-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Beach | A local's guide to North Stradbroke Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/beach.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/beach-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt would be grabbing a bunch of cooked prawns from The Prawn Shack fresh from the local trawlers and heading for the beaches – \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/main-beach-north-stradbroke-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Main Beach\"\u003EMain Beach\u003C/a\u003E, Frenchman’s Beach, Deadman’s Beach, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/cylinder-beach-north-stradbroke-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cylinder Beach\"\u003ECylinder Beach\u003C/a\u003E, Home Beach, Flinders Beach, take your pick!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-53534 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/brown-lake-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Brown Lake | A local's guide to North Stradbroke Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/brown-lake.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/brown-lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/brown-lake-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf salt water’s not your thing, head off to Brown Lake just east of Dunwich and bliss out in its cool, fresh, brown, tea tree water.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBest activity for under $50\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESpend your last $50 at The Most Amazing Shop, a couple of doors up from the Island Fruit Barn in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/Dunwich\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Dunwich\"\u003EDunwich\u003C/a\u003E, where the most obvious items are on the outside: Chinese guardian lions, oversized garden gnomes, gargoyles and other stuff for the garden.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EInside is a chaotic jumble of indescribable kitsch packed into every nook and cranny, from talking skeletons, guffawing toys, furniture, ‘naughty’ statues and retro clothing. It really is amazing!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ESecret only a local would know\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPoint Lookout Bushcare not only help to preserve the local bushland but at their nursery in the Point Lookout Headland Reserve by Kennedy Drive, the volunteer group also sells native plants, most of which are unavailable in mainland nurseries. They are open on Sunday Market days and every Thursday from 10am – 12 noon.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EMust-do activity\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-26040 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/north-gorge-walk-stradbroke-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"North Gorge Walk | A local's guide to North Stradbroke Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/north-gorge-walk-stradbroke.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/north-gorge-walk-stradbroke-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/north-gorge-walk-stradbroke-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery morning, whenever possible, I get up with the birds just before sunrise and do the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/journey/north-gorge-walk-point-lookout\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENorth Gorge Walk\u003C/a\u003E at Point Lookout Headland, where I stroll past a family of grazing kangaroos so tame I can almost touch them. I see the family of five small black cormorants watching for fish from the tree they have claimed at the bottom of the cliff. There are sea eagles, manta rays, turtles and dolphins, even an echidna once and, in season, as many as a dozen whales. Early morning is always best.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESold? Book your ferry and have \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/22/48-hours-north-stradbroke-island/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethis weekend guide\u003C/a\u003E handy to soak up the best of Straddie.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EHave you been to North Stradbroke Island? What are your favourite things to see and do?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E*This post was originally published in 2013 and updated in March 2018.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"geo-post-4439\" class=\"geo geo-post\" style=\"display: none\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"latitude\"\u003E-27.433852\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"longitude\"\u003E153.46353\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1522236200000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003ETravel writer David May shares his insider tips for North Stradbroke Island. \u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"locals-guide-north-stradbroke-island","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/a-locals-guide-to-north-stradbroke-island.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/a-locals-guide-to-north-stradbroke-island.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}}},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"A local's guide to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#be4ffd","text":"Guide"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/au/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Brisbane ","url":"/content/teq/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Local's guide to North Stradbroke Island","url":"/content/teq/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/local-guide-to-north-stradbroke-island.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2021_BNE_YuraTours_Minjerribah_TheEditSuite_147574.jpg","alt":"Group gathers for a picnic on Yura Tours | Stradbroke Island Guide","title":"Yura Tours","link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Catherine\t Blake","resourcePath":"/content/teq/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/local-guide-to-north-stradbroke-island/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2022-09-21T06:25:15.028Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/C/CXneAuruq8SV90SKwVPx/profile.profile.image","alt":"Catherine\t Blake"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EAs far as island getaways go, \u003Ca title=\"Minjerribah North Stradbroke Island\" href=\"/content/teq/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/north-stradbroke-island.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMinjerribah\u003C/a\u003E (North Stradbroke Island) remains one of Brisbane’s favourite places to retreat to. Unlike mainland beaches, Minjerribah shores are backed by an incredible expanse of untouched bushland. No highways, no skyrises, nothing. And getting there couldn’t be easier, with plenty of ferries and water taxis leaving Cleveland every day.\u003Cb\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGet on island time and tap into a whole new world. Here’s how the locals unwind in Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBest coffee on the island\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image8ff29415-4c91-4dba-8712-a911a60228bc":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_IslandFruitBarn_FoodAndBeverages.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_IslandFruitBarn_FoodAndBeverages.jpg","alt":"The Barn Cafe | A local's guide to North Stradbroke Island","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/local-guide-to-north-stradbroke-island/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image8ff29415-4c91-4dba-8712-a911a60228bc.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1631035034800/2020-bne-islandfruitbarn-foodandbeverages.jpeg","uuid":"bb40add9-d7bb-46c6-9da1-7317bc8fed8d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Island-Fruit-Barn-135304059864799/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EIsland Fruit Barn\u003C/a\u003E via FB",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ETaking a beat in the shady garden cafe of The Barn Café (formerly the Fruit Barn) should be first on the agenda when you disembark. It’s right near the dock at Goompie (\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b26349aeeeaaf773cf681f-dunwich\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Dunwich North Stradbroke Island\"\u003EDunwich\u003C/a\u003E)\u003C/u\u003E, and offers some of the tastiest and healthiest eats on the island. As a community hub, this café is where locals congregate. Everything here is made from scratch and with love, so you can be assured of a healthful feed. Start your island visit with a yarn over coffee, then grab some gourmet salad for a \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/best-picnic-spots-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"scenic picnic spots in Queensland\"\u003Epicnic\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E later. \u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ECan't-beat-it breakfast\u003C/h2\u003E\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagebe7fd672-8f5e-4a09-980d-3663bb20176f":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_NorthStradbrokeIsland_BlueRoomCafe_FoodBeverage_@intotheblueisland.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_NorthStradbrokeIsland_BlueRoomCafe_FoodBeverage_@intotheblueisland.jpg","alt":"Blue Room Cafe Point Lookout | Stradbroke Island Guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/local-guide-to-north-stradbroke-island/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagebe7fd672-8f5e-4a09-980d-3663bb20176f.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1631037011694/2020-bne-northstradbrokeisland-blueroomcafe-foodbeverage--intotheblueisland.jpeg","uuid":"71364358-07b0-4ab3-af90-e24314428d73","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/intotheblueisland/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@intotheblueisland\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_545355097":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EEven though you’re not on the mainland anymore, a fulsome breakfast with a stellar view is still the most invigorating way to start the day.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocated at \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b26132d5f1565045da4abb-point-lookout\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Point Lookout North Stradbroke Island\"\u003EPoint Lookout\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, the Blue Room is an ever popular cafe serving nourishing, hearty breakfasts and damn fine coffee before a sweeping view of the ocean.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you start your day here, or make your way over after an early morning surf, they’re guaranteed to put you in good stead. Duck next door to the adjoining grocery store for some pantry basics if you’re planning to extend your stay.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ETop spot for a tipple\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2021_BNE_NorthStradbrokeIsland_PointLookoutSurfLifeSavingClub_FoodBeverage_.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2021_BNE_NorthStradbrokeIsland_PointLookoutSurfLifeSavingClub_FoodBeverage_.jpg","alt":"Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club | Stradbroke Island Guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/local-guide-to-north-stradbroke-island/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1631037020184/2021-bne-northstradbrokeisland-pointlookoutsurflifesavingclub-foodbeverage-.jpeg","uuid":"9bd83aad-26da-458e-997f-f820f7c63997","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Point-Lookout-Surf-Life-Saving-Club-316276978556179//\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EPoint Lookout Surf Life Saving Club\u003C/a\u003E via FB",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_928253010":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen the sun starts sinking and the sky turns orange, locals in the know head for Yabby Street and the beautifully landscaped lawns of the Little Ship Club. The crowd is quiet and mostly local, which makes for the perfect mellow ambience to see out a day on the surf. With a nightly chorus of lorikeets, and views over the water, it’s a top spot for a sundowner or three.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a casual beer with some of the best views on the island, you can’t beat grabbing a table on the deck of Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club. The bar is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm – and you might even spot a humpback whale or two during migration season.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBest fish & chips\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image1e8cf15e-a6ab-41b4-a002-abbc27fb7b75":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_NorthStradbrokeIsland_FishesatthePoint_FoodBeverage_@fatgirlnomz.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_NorthStradbrokeIsland_FishesatthePoint_FoodBeverage_@fatgirlnomz.jpg","alt":"Fishes at the Point | Stradbroke Island Guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/local-guide-to-north-stradbroke-island/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image1e8cf15e-a6ab-41b4-a002-abbc27fb7b75.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1631037030002/2020-bne-northstradbrokeisland-fishesatthepoint-foodbeverage--fatgirlnomz.jpeg","uuid":"d68ea7a2-3d56-430f-93f2-e726fb1197b1","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/fatgirlnomz/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@fatgirlnomz\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_476846081":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBrothers Dan and Colin Battersby opened Fishes at the Point in 2006, and have been going strong ever since. Their promise is simple, but always fills the bill, offering some of the freshest fish on the island, and icy cold beer to go with it. As locals, both brothers are passionate about island conservation and their local community. So Fishes adheres to the highest standards of sustainability in every aspect from overheads to the fresh produce used. Come by for a classic fish and chips and take it across the road for a picnic overlooking the pacific. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EFeast on local produce\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_2078920080":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2021_BNE_KokomoBeachHouse_Minjerribah_TheEditSuite_147941.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2021_BNE_KokomoBeachHouse_Minjerribah_TheEditSuite_147941.jpg","alt":"Couple \"cheersing\" their cocktails","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/local-guide-to-north-stradbroke-island/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_2078920080.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1663740507921/2021-bne-kokomobeachhouse-minjerribah-theeditsuite-147941.jpeg","uuid":"f642510e-1bbd-4133-a305-694679e022bd","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Kokomo Beach House",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_2002821348":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFeast on the freshest produce from Minjerribah within a relaxed, island-style thatched building at Kokomo Beach House. Take in the sweeping views of the sparkling ocean, while tucking into freshly shucked oysters and thin crust pizzas. Best of all, wash it all down with a crisp margarita or glass of wine. Pro tip: their cocktail list is seriously impressive. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EFavourite way to spend a Sunday\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagec78b19a4-c4a5-4be0-a8de-5ef529636b0c":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2019_BNE_NorthStradbrokeIsland_Islands_AWOLFamily_140819.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2019_BNE_NorthStradbrokeIsland_Islands_AWOLFamily_140819.jpg","alt":"Swimming at Brown Lake North Stradbroke island | Stradbroke Island Guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/local-guide-to-north-stradbroke-island/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagec78b19a4-c4a5-4be0-a8de-5ef529636b0c.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1631036348887/2019-bne-northstradbrokeisland-islands-awolfamily-140819.jpeg","uuid":"f208f798-d7f5-40c3-ae9d-a5bf373c9ecb","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1632104043":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFish and chips are a well-trod classic, but for something a bit special for Sunday lunch,  grab a whole bunch of cooked prawns and head to your favourite beach. The Prawn Shack deals in the freshest catch from local trawlers, with everything from fresh fillets to calamari to mussels. It’s an absolute go-to for locals.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’ve already spent most of the day on the beach, head off to Bummiera (Brown Lake) just east of Goompie (Dunwich). It’s one of Stradbroke’s largest and most sacred lakes, surrounded by tea trees. The Traditional Owners used the banks as a place to show respect to the spirit snake, Yuri Kaboo. Today, locals come to enjoy and connect with nature.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe secret only a local would know\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://pointlookoutbushcare.com/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Point Lookout Bushcare North Stradbroke Island\"\u003EPoint Lookout Bushcare\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is a volunteer group of dedicated locals who help preserve the local bushland. They hold regular working bees to help regenerate parts of the island. As part of their efforts, the community group also propagates native plants for sale, most of which aren’t available in mainland nurseries. 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