DUNWICH police will be able to move more freely around North Stradbroke Island after a new “red rocket” arrived this week.

Just a short ferry ride from outside Brisbane, this is the world's second largest sand island after the famed Fraser Island further north. And while it can be a busy summer holiday spot with tonnes of ...

Sealink Ferries operate regular services from 6am to 6pm between Cleveland, south of Brisbane, and Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island. One-way flexible fares from $66 for a sedan, or $74.50 for a 4WD.

North Stradbroke Island is about 38 km long and 11 km wide while South Stradbroke is smaller being only 22 km long and about 2.5 km ... There are a number of excellent walking tracks in the area.

Easter holiday campers on North Stradbroke Island have had plans cancelled and tourism operators fear they could be out-of-pocket during the long weekend following the closure of some campsites ...