North Stradbroke Island

 

The departure terminal

When you arrive you should look for the 4 storey tower which is a focal point of the Toondah Harbour terminal.  Follow the signs and park on the eastern side of the tower in the designated lanes.  Prior to departure it is suggested that you check the details on both your departure and return trips to ensure that the dates and times are correct. 

It is necessary for you to arrive 20 minutes prior to departure.  If you have already obtained your Confirmation/Tax Invoice then it will not be necessary for you to present yourself at our ticket office.  When it is time to board the vessel the crew, who are easily recognised in their staff safety uniforms, will direct you onto the vessel. 
It is important that you do not proceed onto the vessel until given instructions by the crew.  Prior to every departure there will be a safety message which provides important information about your journey.

Stradbroke Ferries Cleveland Terminal
Toondah harbour, 3 Emmett Drive, Cleveland QLD 4163

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How to get there

By Car:

From Brisbane:

Travel south along the South East Freeway, take the Vulture Street exit and follow Vulture Street for approximately 3km until you come to Cavendish Road, turn right, and travel for approximately 800mts, then turn left into Old Cleveland Road.

Follow Old Cleveland Road all the way to Cleveland (Old Cleveland Road becomes Finucane Road and then Shore Street as you get to Cleveland.

Follow the signs to Toondah Harbour, Middle Street and look for the Stradbroke Ferries tower.  Please allow at least 40 minutes travelling time, however extra time will be required during peak hour traffic so then allow for at least an hour travelling time.

From Sunshine Coast:

Travel south on the Sunshine Motorway and follow the signs to the airport via the Gateway Arterial Road.  Travel past the airport, over the Gateway Bridge and approximately 5km after the toll booths take the Old Cleveland Road exit.  Follow the directions as given above to Cleveland.  The travelling time is approximately 1½ to 2 hours depending on what part of the coast you are leaving from.  At times this road experiences traffic delays.

From Gold Coast:

Travel north along the Pacific Highway; take the Cleveland/Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road exit (about 1km beyond the Ipswich Motorway exit).  Turn right into Bryants Road which becomes Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road and then left into Mt Cotton Road and follow the signs all the way to Cleveland.

Follow the signs to Toondah Harbour, Middle Street and look for the Stradbroke Ferries tower.  Travelling time is approximately 1 hour for the northern part of the coast or 1½ hours from the southern areas.

By Bus/Rail:

From the Gold Coast:

Buses depart from the Surfers Paradise bus terminal for the Brisbane Transit Centre.  Catch the Citytrain from the Transit Centre to Cleveland.  Regular buses depart Cleveland Station for a short five minute trip to Toondah Harbour where you can catch the water taxi.

From Brisbane:

Take the Citytrain to Cleveland from Central or Roma Street Stations.  Regular "Stradbroke Ferries" buses depart Cleveland Station for a short five minute trip to Toondah Harbour where you can catch a water taxi.  The bus will depart the station 15 minutes prior to the water taxi departure.  There are also connecting buses that will return you to the train station that meet most of the water taxis.

A bus service also meets most water taxis for travel from Dunwich to Point Lookout. For up to date information go to Trans Info or call on 13 12 30