Users' questions

Can you stay at Tipplers?

Can you stay at Tipplers?

With well managed and maintained facilities that have been recently upgraded, friendly staff and island rangers on hand to ensure your stay is extraordinary, and so much natural beauty surrounding you, Tipplers is guaranteed to be remembered as one of the best holiday you’ve ever had.

Are you allowed to camp on South Stradbroke Island?

Camping accommodation is limited to tents only. Since access to the island is exclusively by boat, vehicles or caravans are unfortunately not permitted. There are several ways to get to South Stradbroke Island including private boat, water taxi, boat hire, sea plane, jet ski safari or local cruise boat.

Are dogs allowed at Tipplers?

All droppings must be picked up and disposed of, dogs must not chase the shore birds, dogs are not allowed in designated camping grounds (or Tipplers) and dogs are not allowed in any part of the conservation park (grey lines area on map). There are very expensive fines for breaching any of these conditions.

How do I get to Tipplers?

Access to the island is exclusively by boat Access is exclusively by boat. Visit this beautiful Gold Coast island by private boat, water taxi, boat hire, sea plane, jet ski safari or local cruise boat. The boat ride across to Tipplers is approximately 30 minutes from the Runaway Bay Marina.

Can you camp at jumpinpin?

There are several places to camp around Jumpinpin, with the pick of them being those on the western shoreline. Close to The Pin the best camps are behind the beach along the anchorage known as “Millionaire’s Row” — so called due to the multitude of cruisers there on weekends.

Are you allowed to camp on Wave Break Island?

There are no facilities on Wave Break Island that might support camping or other recreational activities. There are camping facilities managed by the City of Gold Coast on South Stradbroke Island at Currigee.

How much is the ferry to South Stradbroke Island?

The ferry costs $50 adults, $25 children.

Can I take my dog to Blue Lake?

Dogs are allowed to join you on the 3.6km walk around the Blue Lake. Just make sure they remain on a leash at all times. Dog tidy bag stations are located around the lake. It may be short and steep, but the walk up to the Centenary Tower is well worth the view.

Can you take dogs to Cylinder Beach?

Keep in mind, Cylinder Beach doesn’t allow dogs at all, and on Flinders Beach you need to keep your pet on a lead. Walking through the paperbark trees at the entrance to Home Beach. According to the website, you can also let your dog off-leash at the Skatebowl Park in Dunwich.

Where does Couran Cove ferry leave from?

Mariner’s Cove
Our ferry departure terminal is located at Mariner’s Cove, 60-70 Seaworld Drive Main Beach on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

Where is jumpinpin?

Stradbroke Island
The game is named jumpinpin after a meeting place for Aboriginal people on Stradbroke Island. It is also the name of a part of an edible root. It is now used as the name of an entrance (bar) at the southern end of Moreton Bay between Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island, near Brisbane.

Can you take your own boat to Stradbroke Island?

Private boat access South Stradbroke Island can be reach by private boat from a number of departure points including the Jacobs Well boat ramp, Runaway Bay Marina, Sanctuary Cove Marina and Marina Mirage at Main Beach. Select a departure point that best suits your destination on this island.

Is there a pontoon in the tipplers campground?

Tipplers Campground features a pontoon. However, the gangway is narrow and does not meet current fully accessible standards. The campground amenities block is a 40 year old building. It features one ambulant toilet in both the Gents and Ladies. Tipplers Café features a pontoon.

How to get to tipplers on the Gold Coast?

Access is exclusively by boat. Visit this beautiful Gold Coast island by private boat, water taxi, boat hire, sea plane, jet ski safari or local cruise boat. The boat ride across to Tipplers is approximately 30 minutes from the Runaway Bay Marina. Other departure options include Jacobs Well, Sanctuary Cove Marina and Marina Mirage at Main Beach.

Do you need a boat to go to tipplers?

Tipplers is only accessible by boat which creates a very restful atmosphere at the campground but means you’ll need to be self-sufficient. If you don’t have your own boat, you can hire or charter one, or book a water taxi to transport you to this piece of paradise.

Who is the manager of the tipplers Cafe?

It was here on the Gold Coast she met her husband Scott and are raising their three children Lachlan, Claudia and Tyson. Scott is the manager of the bar and dining area, he enjoys a chat with our guests and ensures they are enjoying their experience at Tipplers Cafe.