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ActivitiesOne advantage of an Island resort is the convenience of having just about every activity possible at your doorstep. Organised by both the resort staff and specialist companies, every effort is made to ensure you enjoy your time with us. Whether you are the adventurous type and are looking for something to keep the adrenalin flowing or you prefer a more relaxed pace, whatever your preference, we have something bound to tempt you.
Sand Tobogganing
Excellent fun and a great adrenalin rush is usually how it is described. it. Unlike surfing, the sand dunes are there all the time so you can slide down them as many times as you like. However be warned, you will need to go for a shower or swim afterwards to remove the sand that has lodged in various parts of you body you probably didn’t think was possible.Fishing
The Surf beach offers a great view while you fish and this may help to compensate is there is nothing biting. Tailor and Bream are the most common catches and they are usually found in the gutters that form along the beach. Baits that have been successful on the surf beach are pilchards, white bait, cockles or live worms (if you are good enough to catch them). Fishing rods, tackle and bait suitable for the surf beach are all available from reception. On the Broadwater side the fishing has been known to be slightly more productive. Catches of Flathead, Whiting, Bream and the odd Stingray are quite common. The best bait is live yabbies. These can be collected using a yabby pump and finding them can be nearly as much fun as catching the fish. Other baits to use are Squid, Prawns and white bait. Hand lines, tackle and bait are all available from reception. To increase you chances on the Broadwater side, consider hiring a boat from the Watersports beach for a few hours. Even if you don’t catch a fish a cruise on the Broadwater out the front is a great way to relax.Tube Rides
Perched on an inflatable Doofer being pulled by a speedboat, it is a thrill-a-minute ride comparable to water-skiing, but requiring no skills. Bumping over waves and wake, the excitement is in the speed and the challenge is staying on! . Basically the boat does all the work and you hold tight and enjoy the ride. More thrills occur when the speedboat pulls two doofers. Make the others fall off because you can be sure they'll be trying to bump you over! Tube rides are great fun and an excellent way to enjoy yourself. Great fun - recommended for all ages Jetski Rides
The South Stradbroke Island resort Jetski course is the largest in South Queensland and the fleet is fast and reliable. You can choose from one seater or two seater craft. Full instruction is available for beginners and riders are monitored at all times. But beware, after 15 minutes you may become hooked so be sure to bring some extra money. Great fun - recommended for all ages Speedboat Rides
With the G force of tight turns and the thrill of the speed over water, this ride is great fun. So strap on your life jacket and get set for a thrilling ride, this is something you will thoroughly enjoy. And age is certainly no barrier. As can be seen by the picture of 95 year old Jack on the photos page, this is an experience that can be shared by everyone. Great fun - recommended for all ages Massages-by Bliss by the Beach
Swedish Massage - Classic European style full body massage is the ultimate relaxation treatment customised to meet your personal requirements, soothing muscle aches and pains and improving blood circulation, muscle tone and mobility. Remedial Massage - Ultimate remedy for releasing acute muscle pain or chronic tension through deep tissue trigger point therapy, myofascial release and muscle energy techniques to help strengthen weaker muscles and increase mobilisation. Prices:
Available- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Monday and Tuesday upon request) Treat yourself or that special someone Bushwalks
The staff at the resort will be happy to provide you with a packed lunch if you want to spend a few hours exploring our unique island See our wildlife at night
The tour can take up to 2 hours and this depends on how much wildlife you see. From the surf beach the lights of the Gold Coast look spectacular twinkling in the distance, and this sight is often described as a highlight of the tour. Another fascinating aspect of the Eastern surf beaches are the armies of Ghost Crabs blanketing the sand. Your guide is experienced in finding the animals at night. With the aid of spotlights and torches you are guaranteed to see a cross-section of nocturnal Australian wildlife. Be sure to bring a jumper or jacket as the wind on the eastern side of the island can be chilly. Common wildlife you may see when on this tour are:
These could be your photos Sea Plane Scenic Flight
A seaplane flight is a safe, quick and inexpensive way to make your visit to the
resort an adventure you'll never forget. An experienced pilot will take you on
an exhilarating 10-15 minutes joy flight experience to view Sanctuary Cove,
Dreamworld, Sovereign Islands, the Surfers Paradise high-rise skyline, Jumpinpin
bar, South Stradbroke Island and the 360 other islands of Moreton Bay. At
certain times of the year you may even see humpback whales, dolphins, sharks,
manta rays and turtles.
Parasailing
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The
fishing on both sides of the island varies from excellent to nothing. It all
depends on where you go, the bait you use and how nicely you talk to the fish
when you get there. To improve your odds, track down a staff member who has
fished where you want to go and ask them what bait use, the best tides to fish
and the best places to fish.
Massage Therapy - Blissful
massage therapy enhances body, mind, health and well-being, whether you are
tired, tense, sore or stressed. A relaxing and rejuvenating massage is the
natural solution.
Departing
from the bar area at 7:30PM most nights, this tour comprises of a stroll from the
resort, through tropical bushland, to the eastern surf beach and back. It is an exciting way to view natural
Australian wildlife in their nocturnal environment. 
Experience
the thrill of views from 250 feet in the air. Sunrise parasail can take you on a
15 minute parasail over the Gold Coast Broadwater. Take off and land on the back
on the boat. A great experience for young and old.
