Stay & play on Straddie

an unforgettable experience

Booking Your Ferry

Promocode Details 

DAY TRIP:

Booking Period
11th November 2025 – 23rd May 2026
(Dates when bookings can be made)
Travel Period: 16th May 2026 OR 17th May 2026
(Valid travel dates for this promotion)
Discount: 10% off return transfer
Promocode: SALUTEDAY26 
 
Conditions of Travel:   
  • To and from North Stradbroke Island 
  • Standard cars only (up to 5.4m) 
  • Outbound journey must be Cleveland & return Dunwich 
  • Valid when travelling from Cleveland to Dunwich and returning the same day on either 16th or 17th May.
  • This promocode is for guests attending the Straddie Salute, new bookings only and is not for wider distribution. 
 
OVERNIGHT TRIP:

Booking Period
11th November 2025 – 23rd May 2026
(Dates when bookings can be made)
Travel Period: 9th May 2026 – 23rd May 2026
(Valid travel dates for this promotion)
Discount: 20% off return transfer
Promocode: SALUTE25
Conditions of Travel:   
  • To and from North Stradbroke Island 
  • Standard cars only (up to 5.4m) 
  • Outbound journey must be Cleveland & return Dunwich 
  • Valid on return trips between 9-23 May allowing participants to stay and enjoy Straddie a little longer.
  • This promocode is for guests attending the Straddie Salute, new bookings only and is not for wider distribution. 
How to Book: 
When reserving your vehicle’s spot on the barge, you have two booking choices: either by phone or online. 
To book over the phone, please call our office on 3488 5300 with all relevant passenger and vehicle details (including make, model, and registration) as well as the promocode and one of our friendly consultants will book this in for you.  
If booking via our website, please follow the below steps. 
  • Click on the link below  
  • Fill in the Date of Travel, Passenger details, and Vehicle details.  
  • Select your preferred Travel Times and proceed to checkout.  
  • During the checkout process, please be sure to apply the promo code in the designated box located above the payment method section.  
     
Please note a promocode can not be applied after a booking has already been confirmed and paid for.

Places to stay

Discover Straddie

Welcome to Straddie… where a trip becomes tradition. 

There’s so much to explore and experience here on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah). From endless summer adventures to amazing whale watching winters. Straddie is the perfect place to make your trip a tradition.

Places to stay

Dreaming of getting away to the sunshine and the sea?

Tucked into the foothills of Point Lookout on the north-eastern tip of North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), Allure allows you to leave the hustle and bustle behind and settle into island time.

Enjoy simple, fun, and carefree days staying in Allure’s range of architecturally designed, fully self-contained beach shacks and villas.

Allure is situated directly across the road from Home Beach, and only a leisurely stroll away from the coastal village of Point Lookout. The resort is the perfect base for exploring Straddie’s white sandy beaches, breathtaking views, magnificent inland lakes, and hidden waterways.

Return guests who book for Straddie Salute are eligible for a 10% discount when booking directly through Allure Stradbroke Resort. Simply mention you’re booking for Straddie Salute and that you have stayed with them previously, and they’ll apply the discount.

Located on North Stradbroke Island, Pandanus Palms Resort features spacious villas with balconies offering views across to Moreton Island and the Coral Sea. Free undercover car parking is available. All villas at Pandanus Palms Resort feature a fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and oven, laundry with dryer, ceiling fans in each room, and a BBQ. Guests can relax around the swimming pool or play a game on the tennis court. Other facilities include Wi-Fi internet access, boutique and a tour desk.

A vibrant beachfront hotel and modern apartments, al fresco restaurant, relaxed bar, with jaw dropping views. Nestled atop a natural headland only two hours from Brisbane!

Discover a laid-back holiday environment on North Stradbroke Island. Enjoy the beaches, enjoy the surf, enjoy the fishing while staying at one of the many holiday homes offered by Dolphin Accommodation. Rentals are available at Point Lookout, Amity Point and Dunwich. All accommodation types from budget to luxury are offered. Browse our properties and book direct online or book over the phone with our lovely staff.

Dunwich Apartments offers comfortable and affordable accommodation in the heart of Dunwich on beautiful North Stradbroke Island. Perfectly positioned just minutes from the ferry terminal, beaches, cafés and local attractions, our freshly renovated apartments provide a relaxed coastal retreat for event participants and visitors alike. 
 
As a proud accommodation partner of this event, we’re pleased to offer participants and friends an exclusive 20% discount on their stay. Simply use the code STRADDIESALUTE20OFF when booking directly with us.

things to do

Here on Straddie you can do as much or as little as you like. For those that like a little bit of action, choose from day tours, fishing, surfing, diving, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, cycling, 4WDing, whale watching, sand-boarding, walks to mention a few things. You’ll never get bored!

getting here & parking

by car 

Getting to Minjerribah, North Stradbroke Island by car is possible through our friends at Sealink. The vehicle ferry departs from Cleveland and takes approximately 45 minutes. There are on average 12 ferry departures to the island per day.

by plane

The closest airport is the Brisbane Domestic Airport, which is only a 45 minute drive from the ferry terminal. Local Shuttle bus companies can arrange transfers from the Gold Coast Airport and the Sunshine Coast Airport to the Brisbane Domestic Airport.

by bus

To get to Stradbroke Island via bus you can use the TransLink Journey Planner online to map out your trip to Cleveland.
 
Sealink also offer passenger ferries to Minjerribah.