Stradbroke Island Four Wheel Driving
Four Wheel Driving Permits (4WD) Webpage
Four Wheel Driving Tips (4WD)
Queensland road rules, including speed limits, apply to all roads and beaches on North Stradbroke Island. 4WD Police vehicles including RBT regularly patrol beaches.
* Always check the tide charts before driving on a beach, and adjust these tide times for local differences. For Main Beach on North Stradboke Island, the tides will occur an hour before the stated times, (eg: if the tide chart says 7am, the tide on Main Beach will be 6am).
* For your safety, driving on mining leases is not permitted.
* Enter and leave the beaches at designated beach access points only.
* Slow down when passing people on the beach.
* Use formed tracks only and never make new tracks.
* Reverse back along the track by which you enter, rather than turn on
the dune.
* Avoid driving on the beaches within two hours of high tide.
* Carry a "snatch-um" strap, shovel and water when going offroad.
* Lower tyre pressure makes driving on sand safer and easier - consult
your tyre supplier for correct tyre pressures for your vehicle. Dont forget
to re-inflate tyres when driving on bitumen.
* Where possible, drive on the section of beach between the low and high
tide water marks.
* Always consider other beach users.
* Stay alert and drive carefully.
* Respect resting sea birds by slowing down - the beach is their habitat.
Coastal Island Safaris
Ph: ( 0413) 874 556 Full and half day tours of North Stradbroke Island. Experienced drivers/tour guides help you to discover the island in an air conditioned 4WD. Tour includes morning tea and coffee, scrumptious BBQ lunch, beach fishing and swimming. Bookings essential. Pick-up points can be arranged ex Gold Coast, Brisbane or Stradbroke Island.
Point Lookout Tours
Ph: (07) 3409 8051 4WD half day tours and fishing trips to Jumpinpin. See the lakes, beaches, forests, animals, historical sites, birds and plants. Enjoy an adventure tour off the beaten track. Discounts for families and groups, accommodation pick-up.
Straddie Adventures
Full day Adventure tour includes Sea Kayaking, Sandboarding,
4WD, fresh Seafood buffet lunch and pickup from Gold Coast or Brisbane.
Half day Adventure tour includes 4WD and either Sandboarding or
Sea Kayaking with pickup from your island accommodation.
Bookings essential. Ph: (07) 3409 8414.
Straddie Kingfisher Tours
4WD Discovery Tours. Enjoy a BBQ on the beach and an unforgettable adventure. Ph: (07) 3409 9502
Sunrover Expeditions Island Day Tour
Ph: (07) 3203 4241 Explore the magnificent diversity of North Stradbroke Island's beaches by 4WD. Spend the day exploring, swimming and sightseeing the pristine inland lakes on the island. Tours available Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.
The Day Tour Company
Ph: (07) 3236 0966 Fax: (07) 3236 1017Full day tours of North Stradbroke Island on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. The tour leaves Roma Streeet station (Brisbane) at 7.30am and returns at approximately 5pm. Highlights include; 4WD beach driving, North Gorge Walk, Lunch at the Straddie Hotel, Lake Bummiera (Brown Lake) and Whale Watching (in season). Bookings essential.
Tour de Straddie
Ph: (07) 3409 8098 or 0407 377 644 Discover Straddie from the comfort of a 4WD. From Flinders to the Key Holes and Dunwich to Brown Lake, you will discover the North Stradbroke Island the locals know about. Tours on request - group discounts apply. 4WD Tours Ph: (07) 3409 8414 or Mobile: 0417 799 257 or 0417 741 963 Explore North Stradbroke Island's magnificent beaches and scenic inland lakes with a local guide to answer any questions and point out anything of interest. Half and full day tours available. Tours include refreshments. Bookings essential.