Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Allure
MAP
APARTMENT
$$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 07-3415 0000, 1800 555 200;
www.allurestradbroke.com.au
; 43 East Coast Rd, Point Lookout; apt from $216;
)
These large ultramodern apartments are set in a leafy compound. Each villa (or
'shack' as the one-bedrooms are called) features lots of beachy colours, original artwork
and an outdoor deck with barbecue. There isn't much space between villas, but they're
cleverly designed with privacy in mind. Much cheaper rates for stays of more than one
night.
Pandanus Palms Resort
MAP
APARTMENT
$$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 07-3409 8106;
www.pandanuspalmsresort.com
; 21 Cumming Pde, Point Lookout; 2-/3-bedroom apt from $350/
450; )
High above the beach, the two- and three-bed townhouses here don't have
air-con and are a bit '90s style-wise, but they're roomy and the best ones have ocean
views, private yards and barbecues. There's a tennis court, too.
Eating
There are only a handful of dining choices around the island, mostly in Point Lookout.
There are small supermarkets at Point Lookout and Dunwich, plus the excellent Island
Fruit Barn, but if you're staying for more than a few days it makes sense to bring your
food and drinks over from the mainland. Also check out the Stradbroke Island Beach
Hotel (
Click here
)
.
Oceanic Gelati
( 07-3415 3222; 19 Mooloomba Rd, Point Lookout; gelati from $3; 9.30am-5pm)
'OMG! This is the
best gelati ever.' So says one satisfied customer, and we're in complete agreement. Try the
dairy-free tropical, cooling lemon or classic vanilla.
GELATI
$
Island Fruit Barn
(16 Bingle Rd, Dunwich; mains $10-14; 7am-5pm Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm Sat & Sun; )
On the main road in
Dunwich, Island Fruit Barn is a casual little congregation of tables with excellent break-
fasts, smoothies, salads and sandwiches using top-quality ingredients. Order a spinach-
and-fetta roll, then stock up in the gourmet grocery section.
CAFE
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