Locations
Straddie is rich with breathtaking places to gather.
Our home is wild, scenic, and full of soul. From oceanfront clearings to dune-backed coves, we help you find and transform the island’s most remarkable natural settings for your event.
Home Beach West and Middle
Expansive and open, Home Beach is edged by paperbark trees and offers a laid-back stretch of coastline that feels both welcoming and beautifully untouched.
Accessibility: Medium – short track in soft sand
Ground: Soft sand
Access from: Dive Shop end beach track (Adder Rock)
Closest Reception Venue: Pt Lookout Function Centre and Community Hall. This site is also available for marquee, tipi and bamboo events
Home Beach East
Accessibility: Medium – short walk in soft sand
Ground: Soft sand
Access from: Beach track across from the Allure Resort
Closest Reception Venue: Pt Lookout Function Centre and Community Hall
Pub Cove
Tucked between Cylinder and Home Beach and just down from Stradbroke Hotel, Pub Cove is a tidal, lesser-known nook with an intimate, tucked-away feel and a raw coastal charm.
Accessibility: Difficult – Stairs
Ground: Soft Sand and Rocks
Access from: Straddie Hotel Car Park
Closest Reception Venue: Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel
Cylinder beach West
Few places define Straddie like Cylinder Beach—golden, expansive and framed by headlands. Its natural beauty and open space make it effortlessly impressive.
Accessibility: Difficult – stairs or walk through soft sand
Ground: Soft sand
Access from: Cylinder campground or Stradbroke Hotel car park
Closest Reception Venue: Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel
Deadman’s Beach
Backed by bushland and edged with dunes and rocky outcrops, Deadman’s is a lesser-known beach at Point Lookout that’s more intimate in scale than others on the island, and strikingly beautiful in its natural detail.
Accessibility: Difficult – stairs
Ground: Soft sand
Access from: Deadman’s Headland
Closest Reception Venue: Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel
Deadman’s Reserve
Perched above the beach, Deadman’s Reserve is a grassy, open space with sweeping coastal views - an idyllic spot for intimate ceremonies surrounded by nature.
Accessibility: Easy – wheelchair friendly
Ground: Grass
Access from: Deadman’s Beach car park
Closest Reception Venue: Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel
Headland Park
Nestled behind South Gorge and the renowned Gorge Walk, Headland Park is a sheltered grassy expanse with glimpses of Main Beach.
Accessibility: Easy – wheelchair friendly
Ground: Grass
Access from: Headland Park car park
Closest Reception Venue: Surf Club. This site is also available for marquee and tipi events.
South Gorge
A dramatic natural amphitheatre where rugged cliffs meet rolling waves. South Gorge is one of Straddie’s most breathtaking coastal settings.
Accessibility: Difficult – stairs
Ground: Soft sand
Access from: Bottom of Kennedy Drive
Closest Reception Venue: Surf Club
Your vision, perfectly realised
From the first spark of an idea to the final detail, our team specialises in creating effortless, elegant celebrations that feel both natural and deeply personal. If you’re ready to begin shaping your dream island event, we’d love to curate something truly exceptional for you.