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North Stradbroke Island, colloquially known as North Straddie, is a picturesque island that sits within Moreton Bay, located just 19 miles southeast of Brisbane's gorgeous city center. The island was connected to nearby Stradbroke Island until 1896, when a major storm separated its land mass and formed the Jumpinpin Channel. It is the second-largest sand island in the world today, measuring over 106 square miles in size. Visitors can enjoy excellent opportunities for swimming, surfing, bodyboarding, and paddling at Cylinder Beach, known for its photogenic white sands. Brown and Blue Lakes are home to cultural sites connected to the region's indigenous Quandamooka people, while the North Gorge showcases stunning coastal views and chances to see migrating humpback whales on the ocean shoreline. Map
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