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Amity Point Campground 

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The Amity Point campground is a beautiful, family friendly spot located on the pristine North
Stradbroke Island, directly east of Brisbane. With a beautiful beach just metres from your campsite, incredible wildlife to see and plenty of fun activities to do, this is one spot that you shouldn’t miss!


Note: This campsite review is brought to you by Louis, who writes about all things camping
over at his blog, Outdoor Explorer.




Getting there
The Amity Point campground is located in the north-western corner of North Stradbroke Island. From the Brisbane CBD, head out through the eastern suburbs towards Cleveland (about a 45 minute drive).

From there, take a vehicle ferry across to Dunwich on N Stradbroke Island (about 45minutes) and then drive about 20 minutes north on E Coast Rd to the campsite.
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Vehicle ferries cost about $150 return and this price includes the legal number of passengers in the car. Ferries leave about once an hour from approximately 8AM to 5PM each day. More services run in peak periods such as the summer school holidays.
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You should book your ferry in advance to avoid disappointment - this can be done at the SeaLink SEQ website .

If you are going without a vehicle (I don’t recommend this - N Stradbroke Island is a big  place!) you don’t need to book in advance. A return ticket for a single passenger is $20.

A local bus can take you from the ferry up to the Amity Point campground. The bus will cost an adult $2.40 and a child $1.20.
Campground
Like all other campgrounds on North Stradbroke Island, the Amity Point campground is managed by Minjerribah Camping.

They offer a wide variety of options when it comes to accommodation, so no matter whether you prefer camping in a tent, caravan or cabin, you’ll be able to find a suitable spot. They offer the following accommodation options:

  • Regular/waterfront tent sites (unpowered)
  • Regular/waterfront van sites (powered & unpowered options available)
  • Regular cabins
  • Ensuite cabins
  • EcoShack cabins

All bookings include 2 adults. Extra adults beyond the base 2 incur a $15/night surcharge.

Tent sites cost about $50-$60 per night (depending on whether you want a waterfront spot or not). Van sites cost about $70 per night (whether powered or unpowered).

For the regular cabins, expect to pay about $150-$200 per night and for ensuite cabins it is more like $200-$250 per night.

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It’s certainly not a cheap place to stay, but the beautiful beach right outside your door makes it worth it in my opinion!

You can book your spot on the Minjerribah Camping website (https://www.minjerribahcamping.com.au/). If you plan on going during school holidays, I highly recommend that you book at least 3-6 months ahead of your trip to make sure that you can lock in a good spot!

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Facilities

The campground has plenty of facilities to make your trip as easy as possible. There are two separate shower/toilet/laundry blocks, each with about 8 showers (4 for men, 4 for women). They have hot water all day, but you only get 3 minutes of hot water at a time (make sure you press the hot water button for your cubicle before hopping in!).

There are also plenty of free gas BBQs and picnic tables for cooking up a few snags and feeding the family. 

For the kids, there are a couple of playgrounds, plus there is plenty of open space to kick a ball or throw a frisbee.

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The entire northern side of the campground is a beautiful sand beach. As it is on the bay side of the island, there aren’t any waves here, so it’s a nice spot to have a relaxing dip or read a book on the sand.

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Be aware that lifeguards DO NOT patrol this beach, so you need to keep your kids supervised at all times. Also be aware that you shouldn’t swim around sunset (or at night), as there have occasionally been sightings of sharks in the area from sunset onwards.

On the plus side, there is a pod of dolphins that almost always congregate near the beach at sunset, so you should be able to see them most evenings! They are usually less than 100 metres out.

The sunset is also very beautiful, so set up a camp chair and soak it in!

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If you want to go to a patrolled beach, take a 15 minute drive around to Main Beach at Point Lookout, or the iconic Cylinder Beach.

The Amity Point beach also has a jetty which is a great spot for fishing, so don’t forget to bring your rods! You can purchase some bait from the nearby General Store.

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Activities
In addition to swimming, dolphin watching and fishing, there are also a ton of other fun activities to do!

There are reportedly a few koalas living in the Amity Point area so if you go for a walk and keep your eyes peeled, you may be able to spot some (although I haven’t been lucky enough to see any yet!).

If you are sick of cooking and fancy a bite, the Captain’s Galley is a stone’s throw from the campsite. The Stradbroke Hotel is a 10 minute drive away and has some better pub-style food plus a great view over the ocean.

Point Lookout is home to the beautiful North Gorge Walk, a 30 minute walk around the headland that features stunning vistas and plenty of wildlife.

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I have seen turtles, pods of dolphins playing in the waves, whales breaching far out in the ocean, plus kangaroos relaxing under the shade.

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It is a must-see when on N Stradbroke Island!

Main Beach at Point Lookout is a stunning surf beach that is patrolled by lifeguards. The Point Lookout SLSC is a great spot to have a pint and soak in a beautiful view of the ocean.

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There are plenty of fish and chip shops, ice creameries and cafes nearby if you get hungry. There’s also picnic tables and grassy areas overlooking the ocean that are great for a picnic.

If you are up for adventure, you hire some electric scooters from Yura Banji Scooters (https://yurabanjiscooters.com.au/).

Alternatively, why not try some sand boarding on some of N Stradbroke Island’s massive sand dunes?

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It costs $35 per adult and $30 per child and is run by Dave, a friendly local of the island. It is a little tricky to pick up at first, but you will soon get the hang of it!

Just be aware that you will end up with sand in every single one of your pockets, so don’t wear your best clothes. I also highly recommend insect repellent to keep the sand flies off you!

Further south on the island are Brown Lake and Blue Lake. Both are freshwater lakes. Brown Lake is accessible by car and is naturally brown due to the tannins released by the leaves that fall in from the surrounding tea tree leaves. It’s a nice spot for swimming.

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Blue Lake is about a 40 minute walk from a carpark on Alfred Martin Way. There’s plenty of wildlife to see here, such as the monitor pictured below!

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Recommendation 
The Amity Point campground has to be one of my favourite places to go camping. It’s not cheap, but it is a lot of fun and every time I discover something slightly different that I didn’t know about last time.

Whether you go here with your family or your mates, I’m sure that you will make some unforgettable memories.

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We thank Louis for his great review and photos and if you want to find out more  check out the website ​Outdoor Explorer   


​Review posted:  Jan 2021

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