Blue Lake section
Naree Budjong Djara NP
North Stradbroke Island
Queensland 4184 Australia

Naree Budjong Djara National Park
North Stradbroke Island, Redland City Area

Free Entry

Description

On Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), the largest of Moreton Bay's islands, Naree Budjong Djara National Park features sand dunes, one of the world's most ecologically important wetlands, endangered heathlands and freshwater lakes. Naree Bunjong Djara means 'My Mother Earth' to the island's Traditional Owners - the Quandamooka People.

Blue Lake section protects Karboora (Blue Lake) an area of particular cultural significance. Walk the 5.2 kilometre (return) track to the lake through wallum woodlands, flowering heath and stunted eucalypts. Take your camera and binoculars to capture and zoom in on glimpses of wildlife, but please respect the Quandamooka people by not swimming in the lake. In spring enjoy the wildflowers. Walk to Neembeeba lookout (6 kilometre return) for views over the southern part of the island, the Pacific Ocean and the Gold Coast. North Stradbroke Island is reached by ferry from Brisbane.

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Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome.

General Comments

Camping is not permitted in the park. However there are a range of accommodation options on the island, including several camping areas.

How To Get There

Water taxis and vehicular ferries provide regular access from Cleveland to Dunwich; travelling times are around 25 minutes (taxi) and 40 minutes (ferry). From Dunwich, it is a nine kilometre drive to Blue Lake section.

Free Entry

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