YHA Stradbroke Island | Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre

YHA Stradbroke Island | Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre

Located east of Brisbane, Stradbroke Island is a natural treasure with kilometres of white sandy beaches, picturesque headlands, inland lakes and an abundance of wildlife. Enjoy 4WD tours, sand boarding, sea kayaking or the spectacular North Gorge Headlands walk where you can see whales (June-October), manta rays (November-April), dolphins and turtles. The onsite SSI dive centre caters for divers and snorkellers with daily charters and dive courses available.
 
Local bands on Saturday nights at Stradbroke Island hotel. Bonfires and BBQs at and around hostel.

Surfboard hire from $15

Keen to catch some waves on straddie? Hire a board from reception for $15 for an hour, $25 for a half day or $40 for a full day. The feeling? Priceless.

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Daily
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Hire from reception

Sunset on Adder Rock

End your day watching the sunset 2 minutes from the hostel on the beach.

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Daily
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Adder Rock

Free ping pong and pool

Free ping pong and pool table available for all guests.

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Daily
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Common area

Scuba Diving

Come experience the best scuba diving in the Brisbane area with us! Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre has access to one of Australia’s premier underwater playgrounds, the Moreton Bay Marine Park, which includes the famous Manta Bommie, rated as a Top 10 Dive Site in Australia.

From $140

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ask reception
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Sandboarding

Join our awesome sandboarding adventure for only $40. Ask at reception for more information

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Things to do on Stradbroke Island

  1. Visit the Gorge Walk at the top of Point Lookout for spectacular views and wildlife.
  2. Relax or walk along the island's beautiful beaches.
  3. Go surfing and take advantage of the free boogie boards or hire our surfboards to enjoy the waves.
  4. Sunset on Adder Rock - end your day watching the sunset just a 2 minutes from the hostel.
  5. Take a day trip into either Brisbane or Surfers Paradise two of the most iconic cities in Queensland.
  6. Bush walking - every Wednesday the local bushwalkers meet at 8-8:30am to complete a walk on the island. (Only available through the cooler months).
  7. Meander through the variety of market stalls showcasing local produce from the island and surrounding area. Runs alternate Sundays.

 

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Stradbroke Flyer
Student Prices
The Stradbroke Flyer water taxi takes you to and from North Stradbroke Island. YHA members receive student prices. No booking required.
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YHA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to the elders, past and present, and the extended Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We recognise their custodianship of the land, sea, & water for over 60,000 years.

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