Dan’s guidebook to Birkdale and surrounds
Sightseeing and Playgrounds
There are three playgrounds within easy reach of the Guest Suite. The closest playground is only 600 metres away.
Birkdale
Picnic area, nice children's playground and fishing from the point. Nice foreshore walking.
North Stradbroke Island
Excellent beaches, whale watching in winter
Nice beach for families, good windsurfing and kitesurfing spot, walk out to King Island at low tide, fishing from the jetty.
32 locals recommend
Wellington Point
Nice beach for families, good windsurfing and kitesurfing spot, walk out to King Island at low tide, fishing from the jetty.
Shopping
Woolworths Birkdale
12 Mary Pleasant DrConveniently close by
Food scene
Tanja's Cafe
374 Main RdPopular cafe
City advice
Getting around
Birkdale train station is close by
There is an automated ticket dispenser at the Birkdale train station. The station is manned only on week days during peak hours.