Straddie School Camps

No more headaches, let us organize the school camp for you.

What we can offer your school or group.

1. accommodation & transport
2. kayaking
3. snorkelling
4. sand boarding
5. hiking
6. surfing
7. boogie boarding
8. fishing
9. exploring rock pools and tide line tours
10. birdwatching
11. whale watching (June to November)
12. boomerang painting
13. catering
14. stand up paddle boarding
15. dunwich museum tour


Straddie Kingfisher Tours has for years been involved with school groups in the running of conducted educational and recreational activities. So let us give you a quote for any size group you have so that we can help tailor the "activities package" to suit your school requirements.

North Stradbroke Island has very big playgrounds with 32 kilometres of white sandy beach on the eastern side of the Island. Then off the beach there are plenty of walking tracks to explore filled with an abundance of different and beautiful wildlife including black cockatoos, wallabies, kangaroos, koalas and 253 different types of birds that can be seen here on the Island and or migrating to and from the Island.

Now lets break down the individual items to help you decide which is best for your school.

1. transport & accommodation

Picture
1. accommodation & transport
  • We organize Island transport
  • Choose from a variety of accommodation packages
  • Hostel or lodge style
  • Camping (bush or beach)
  • Organized camping grounds

2. kayaking

Picture
2. kayaking
  • All double sit on kayaks
  • Safety equipment, a PFD (personal flotation device)
  • Your own paddle
  • Underwater camera provided
  • Group shots

3. snorkelling

Picture
3. snorkelling
  • Snorkelling site will suit ages and experience
  • Mask and snorkel
  • Fins to suit your foot size
  • Underwater photography
  • Buddy system

4. sand boarding

Picture
4. sand boarding
  • Venue is the Straddie "Desert"
  • Own sand board
  • Adjustable straps for your feet
  • Speed wax provided
  • Tricks and jumps

5. hiking

Picture
5. hiking
  • Bush tracks
  • Beach tracks
  • North Gorge walk at Point Lookout
  • Hill climbs
  • Sandy lookouts

6. surfing

Picture
6 surfing
  • Have fun and try surfing
  • "surfing lesson" conducted by a professional trainer
  • 2 hour activity
  • Surf boards supplied
  • Wax and instruction

7. boogie boarding

Picture
7. boogie boarding
  • Surf safety awareness
  • Reading the beach conditions
  • Boogie board each
  • Supervision
  • Showers

8. fishing

Picture
8. fishing
  • This is an activity everyone loves
  • Fishing rod and reel provided
  • Bait and tackle
  • Lessons in HOW to fish
  • Knot tying

9. exploring rock pools and tide line tours

Picture
8. exploring rock pools & tide line tours
  • Shell identification
  • Seal hunt
  • Swimming in the rock pools
  • Tide line exploring
  • Fish identification

10. bird watching

Picture
10. bird watching
  • Popular with all students.
  • Correctly identify the species of bird seen
  • Gives good leadership skills
  • Bush and beach tracks
  • Binoculars provided

11. whale watching

Picture
11. whale watching
  • From beginning of June to the beginning of November
  • Busiest day last year we counted 147 in a day
  • Take plenty of photos
  • Also dolphins in the same area
  • Manta rays, turtles and pelagic fish swim past

12. boomerang painting

Picture
12. boomerang painting
  • Bring out your artistic flare
  • Paint you very own boomerang
  • Choose your signature pattern
  • Your boomerang to keep
  • Aboriginal dot painting

13. catering

Picture
13. catering
  • We can help you with to organize
  • A full BBQ on the beach for lunch or dinner
  • Snack in between activities or a packed lunch
  • Our aim is to make it easier for you
  • Freshness guaranteed

14. stand up paddle boarding

Picture
14. stand up paddle boarding
  • Suit all ages
  • Instructor for MAX fun
  • Don't forget your water proof camera
  • Your boomerang to keep
  • Fun guaranteed

15. dunwich museum tour

Picture
15. dunwich museum tour
  • Knowing the history of the Island is fun
  • Usher shows you everything
  • Find the jaw of a sperm whale
  • Sing the visitors book to leave you history
  • This is a WOW factor

  For all Enquiries
Local call
(07) 3409 9502
or
Email us.

Straddie location map. We are in between Brisbane & the Gold Coast and only 20 minutes by boat from Cleveland!