Amity Point Stradbroke Island is a quiet fishing village on the north-western tip of North Stradbroke Island, famous for daily Amity Point dolphins, excellent fishing Amity Point, the safe Amity Point swimming enclosure and the iconic Amity Point jetty. It links perfectly with the wider North Stradbroke Island beaches and is an easy ferry ride from Brisbane.

🏝️Why Visit Amity Point?

Amity Point Stradbroke Island is one of North Stradbroke Island’s most relaxed family-friendly destinations, known for daily Amity Point dolphins near the jetty, excellent fishing Amity Point opportunities, the safe Amity Point swimming enclosure and the iconic Amity Point jetty. With calm bay waters, shady grassed areas and easy access from Brisbane by ferry, it is the perfect quiet escape that links beautifully with the wider North Stradbroke Island beaches.

🎣Things to Do at Amity Point

🐬 Amity Point Dolphins — Watch wild bottlenose dolphins visit daily near the jetty
🎣 Fishing Amity Point — Cast a line from the jetty rock walls or boat
🏊 Amity Point Swimming Enclosure — Safe netted swimming ideal for families
🪵 Amity Point Jetty — Walk the long wooden jetty for fishing and sunset views
🍖 Picnics & BBQs — Grassy foreshore parks with tables and shaded shelters
🚤 Boating — Launch from the local boat ramp into Moreton Bay
🏕️ Camping — Stay at the waterfront Amity Point Camping Ground

🐬Dolphin Spotting & Wildlife

🐬 Wild bottlenose dolphins visit daily near the jetty and beach
🌅 Best sightings at dawn and dusk on the incoming tide
🚫 Do not feed the dolphins — observe from the jetty or shore

🪵 Amity Point Jetty

🪵 Iconic long wooden jetty perfect for fishing dolphin watching and sunset views
⚓ Boat ramp and fish-cleaning facilities nearby
🌅 One of the best sunset spots on the western side of the island

🎣 Fishing Amity Point

🎣 Excellent fishing from the Amity Point jetty and surrounding rock walls
🐟 Popular for whiting flathead bream and seasonal species
🪱 Bait and tackle available at the local general store

🏊 Amity Point Swimming Enclosure

🏊 Netted safe swimming area right beside the jetty
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ideal for families and young children in calm bay water
🚫 Dogs are not permitted in the enclosure or on this beach

🛠️ Facilities at Amity Point

🚻 Toilets & Showers — Public toilets and cold showers near the foreshore
🍖 BBQs & Picnic Areas — Electric barbecues and shaded grassy areas
🛝 Playground — Children’s playground and open spaces
🚫 Dogs — Not permitted on the swimming enclosure beach
🚤 Boat Ramp — Public boat ramp for bay access
♿ Accessibility — Wheelchair-accessible picnic areas and toilets
🅿️ Parking — Free parking near the jetty and foreshore

🌤️Best Time to Visit Amity Point

☀️ September to April — Warm water and ideal swimming conditions
🪼 Marine Stingers — Low risk with occasional bluebottles in summer
🚫 Lifeguard Patrols — Not patrolled — swim only in the Amity Point swimming enclosure
🌤️ Year-round — Subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters perfect for fishing Amity Point and dolphin watching

🗺️ Getting There

🚗 Driving — Amity Point is on the north-western tip of North Stradbroke Island about 1 hour from Brisbane plus a 25-minute vehicle or passenger ferry from Cleveland to Dunwich then a 20-minute drive
🚌 Public Transport — Cleveland train line then Stradbroke Ferries shuttle bus to Toondah Harbour then local buses on the island
🅿️ Parking — Free parking near the Amity Point jetty and foreshore

💡 Local Tips

🐬 Dolphins — Amity Point dolphins are most active at dawn and dusk near the jetty
🏊 Swimming — Stay inside the Amity Point swimming enclosure for the safest conditions
🎣 Fishing — The Amity Point jetty is best on the incoming tide
☕ Food — Grab fish and chips or a coffee and eat on the jetty at sunset
🐨 Wildlife — Look for koalas in the gum trees behind the beach at dusk

📍Nearby Attractions

🏄 Cylinder Beach (10 km) — Popular patrolled surf beach
🐋 Point Lookout (12 km) — Whale-watching scenic lookouts and coastal walks
🌿 Myora Springs (5 km) — Freshwater spring with Indigenous cultural significance
⛴️ Dunwich — Gateway town with ferry terminal and island services

📅 Events & Markets Nearby

🛒 Point Lookout Markets (Seasonal Sundays) — Handmade goods local art jewellery baked treats plants and gifts
🥬 Dunwich Markets (Occasional/Seasonal) — Fresh produce local crafts bush food homewares and Indigenous-made products
🎭 Quandamooka Festival Events (Seasonal) — Cultural markets music art food stalls and community celebrations
🌅 Straddie Island Events (Seasonal) — Sunset gatherings food trucks outdoor music and family activities
🎄 Redlands Coast Christmas Markets (December) — Festive stalls handmade gifts food vans and holiday entertainment

For a full list of what’s on in the region, visit the
👉 Stradbroke Island Attractions | Best Things to Do Near Stradbroke Island Beaches

🏕️Accommodation & Camping at Amity Point

🏕️ Amity Point Camping Ground offers powered and unpowered sites cabins and EcoShacks with bay views
🏡 Holiday houses and waterfront cabins available in the village
🚫 No dogs permitted at the main camping ground

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🍴 Places to Eat & Drink

Amity Point offers a relaxed island dining atmosphere with a small selection of local cafés, seafood takeaways, and family-friendly eateries. Enjoy freshly caught seafood, a casual beachside meal, or a sunset picnic by the water — then share your favourite food and drink experiences below!

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🧭Plan Your Trip to Amity Point

With calm waters, regular dolphin sightings, and family-friendly foreshore facilities, Amity Point is one of the most charming spots on North Stradbroke Island. Whether you’re fishing from the jetty, camping by the beach, or enjoying a relaxed picnic with Moreton Bay views, Amity offers the perfect balance of natural beauty and island hospitality.

📍🚤 Planning your trip to this stunning Stradbroke beach? 🚤 Full details on ferries from Cleveland (SeaLink passenger & vehicle options), driving times from Brisbane, public transport, parking, and more are on our main North Stradbroke Island Getting There guide.

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💙 Explore More Beaches Nearby

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