Best beaches to swing a hammock – Lonely Planet Picks North Stradbroke Island, Queensland

Straddie is among the world’s largest sand islands – and ‘sand’ equals ‘beach’, right?

The Queensland island’s 30km white-sand main beach is backed by an expanse of dunes, making it popular with 4WDs. There are a number of more secluded spots around Point Lookout.

Take your pick from surfing, sunning yourself, paddling in rock pools teeming with marine life, or watching whales or some of the local Aussie animals.

My Straide beach shared with brave surfers.  Dee Farrell

It was a great place to paddle around in summer.  Never found the hammock section, though.

Brisbane local Chris says “It’s just a gorgeous island… unspoilt, miles of beaches, beaut gorges… aaahhhh… memories.”