| Copyright (c) 2009 Rhonda Budden | | | | Headland walk you can get a great view of the |
| So you've just taken delivery of a new off road | | | | annual whale migration. Of course, if you don't |
| trailer tent and you're itching to give it a whirl. | | | | want to be too far from civilization, the |
| Where are you going to take it to test out its off | | | | restaurants and cafes of Point Lookout are only a |
| road handling capabilities? | | | | few minutes' drive away. Bookings are essential |
| Look no further than Queensland's beautiful | | | | for camping at Flinders Beach, especially during |
| Moreton Bay Islands. For those that enjoy the | | | | school holidays and it's worth remembering that |
| peace and quiet of natural surroundings, both | | | | this beach is not patrolled. |
| Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island offer | | | | Over on Moreton Island, there's more 4WD |
| the chance to get back to nature. As the second | | | | camping at the Blue Lagoon Campground. Situated |
| and third largest sand islands in the world | | | | on the East side of the island, this campsite is only |
| respectively, they offer stunning, white sandy | | | | accessible by 4WD and offers peaceful seclusion |
| beaches, clear, crystal waters and plenty of | | | | on one of only 25 sites. The Blue Lagoon itself is |
| opportunities to escape the crowds with an off | | | | a freshwater lake of clear crystal water, offering |
| road camper trailer tent. | | | | the perfect spot for a cooling swim. |
| North Stradbroke Island 'affectionately known as | | | | Remote beach camping is also available at the |
| 'Straddie' - offers amenities and things to do for | | | | North-west, North-East, South-West, South-East |
| all the family. The island is only accessible to | | | | and Yellow Patch camping zones, all of which |
| visitors in the north; the southern part of the | | | | offer sites with ocean views. |
| island is privately owned. However, there is plenty | | | | Things you will need to remember to take with |
| to do and see. From safe swimming and boating | | | | you to Moreton Island are vehicle fuel, since none |
| to fishing and whale watching (from June to | | | | is available on the island itself, and firewood for |
| November), there will never be a shortage of | | | | camp fires as it is illegal to collect firewood on the |
| activities. | | | | island. You will also need to remember to bring |
| A couple of off road camping options await you | | | | your 4WD vehicle and camping permits. You |
| on Straddie: Flinders Beach Foreshore and Main | | | | should also make sure you have most general |
| Beach Foreshore - both of which are only | | | | supplies with you as there are limited general |
| accessible from the beach. A 4WD permit is | | | | supplies available on the island. Above all you |
| required for camping at both locations and the | | | | should plan for any contingency as medical |
| cost of this is in addition to the cost of camping | | | | assistance is a long way away. |
| there. Except for a few composting toilets at | | | | Both Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands can |
| Flinders beach, there are no facilities at either | | | | be reached by regular vehicle ferry from |
| location so it's best to come with a fully kitted out | | | | Cleveland - only 20 minutes from Brisbane CBD. |
| camper trailer tent. | | | | The crossing to either island takes approximately |
| Main Beach offers 35km of unspoilt sandy beach, | | | | 40 minutes across sheltered waters. |
| patrolled at one end and overlooking the Pacific | | | | So with unspoilt Pacific Ocean views and pristine |
| Ocean. From this beach you can fish for your | | | | sandy beaches on offer what are you waiting |
| supper and from the nearby North Gorge | | | | for? Pack up the trailer tent and get going! |