Travel information

Welcome to Redlands Coast

Stretching across 335km of coastline, sandy islands, calm bay waters and vibrant village communities, Redlands Coast is a nature-lovers paradise teeming with wildlife and adventure. Located within easy reach of Brisbane and the Gold Coast. 

What’s the weather like?

With a sub‑tropical climate, Redlands Coast is ideal for outdoor experiences year‑round. 

Average temperatures

Summer (Dec–Feb): Low 19°C, High 29°C 
Autumn (Mar–May): Low 16°C, High 26°C 
Winter (Jun–Aug): Low 9°C, High 21°C 
Spring (Sep–Nov): Low 14°C, High 26°C 

Sun protection 

Bring a hat, apply sunscreen often and stay hydrated, especially during outdoor activities. 

Getting here and getting around

Car

Redlands Coast is approximately a 30-minute drive from Brisbane CBD, and around 50 minutes from the Gold Coast.

On North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) the island townships of Dunwich, Amity Point and Point Lookout are connected by sealed roads. Check with hire car companies whether their vehicles are permitted on the island.

Bus

Translink

Translink runs regular bus services between local villages and Brisbane City.

Plan your journey | Translink

North Stradbroke Island Bus Service

A public bus service operates between SeaLink North Stradbroke Island, Junner Street, Dunwich and Stradbroke Flyer at One Mile Jetty, Dunwich. This bus provides transfers to and from Point Lookout and Amity Point.

North Stradbroke Island Bus Service

Courtesy buses

Check with island clubs and accommodation providers for patron courtesy bus options.

Trains

Trains run frequently from Central Station, Brisbane City to Thorneside, Birkdale, Wellington Point, Ormiston and Cleveland.

Plan your journey | Translink

Ferry

Ferries make island adventures easy:

North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah)

Passenger and vehicle ferries leave from Toondah Harbour, Cleveland. Convenient parking is available at Toondah Harbour nearby.

Passenger ferry

25 minutes, services are operated by SeaLink from Cleveland to Junner Street, Dunwich and Stradbroke Flyer from Cleveland to One Mile Jetty, Dunwich

SeaLink – North Stradbroke Island passenger ferry   Stradbroke Flyer

Island ferry

Services link with North Stradbroke Island Bus Service connections to and from Cleveland and Dunwich.

North Stradbroke Island Bus Service

Vehicle ferry

45 minutes, operated by SeaLink to Junner Street, Dunwich

SeaLink – North Stradbroke Island vehicle ferry 

Coochiemudlo Island

Passenger and vehicle ferries operate from Victoria Point Jetty ferry terminal in Masters Avenue by Amity Trader.

Amity Trader

Southern Bay Islands

Operated by SeaLink, passenger and vehicle ferries depart from Weinam Creek, Redland Bay and travel to Macleay, Lamb, Russell and Karragarra Islands.

SeaLink – Bay Islands 

 

Flights

Redlands Coast is close to Brisbane Airport (30 mins) and Gold Coast Airport (60 mins).

Brisbane Airport    Gold Coast Airport 

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