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North Stradbroke Island

Island · Brisbane, 🇦🇺 Australia
Population 181
Area 270 km²
Time zone Australia/Brisbane
North Stradbroke Island

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North Stradbroke Island Essentials

North Stradbroke Island, the world's second-largest sand island, features a blend of dramatic coastal scenery and deep cultural heritage. The North Gorge Walk provides elevated views for spotting migrating humpback whales, dolphins, and sea turtles. On the western side, Myora Springs and the Quandamooka Art Gallery highlight the island's Indigenous history. Popular swimming spots include the sheltered Cylinder Beach and the expansive 32-kilometer Main Beach, while the Dunwich-based historical museum documents the island’s maritime and social past.

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North Stradbroke Island Essentials

North Stradbroke Island, or Minjerribah, features a diverse coastal landscape ranging from the sheltered, north-facing waters of Cylinder and Home Beaches to the rugged surf at Frenchmans Beach. This selection highlights the island's ecological variety, including the rock pools of Deadman’s Beach, the expansive 4WD-accessible sands of Flinders Beach, and the essential tidal wetlands that support local marine life and migratory bird populations.

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North Stradbroke Island — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: August, September, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 25° · extremes 21°–28°
  • 23° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 21°–28°
  • 23° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 20°–27°
  • 22° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 18°–25°
  • 20° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 15°–23°
  • 18° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 24°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 12°–21°
  • 16° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 12°–21°
  • 15° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 12°–22°
  • 15° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 15°–23°
  • 17° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 16°–25°
  • 19° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 18°–26°
  • 21° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 24°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 20°–27°
  • 22° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Australian Dollar AUD A$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
000 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type I
230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+61
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Tours & Activities

North Gorge headlands walk
Walk
Cylinder Beach
Walk
Point Lookout Lighthouse

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