Can You Camp At Wavebreak?

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.

Can you kayak to Wave Break Island?

Lasting 2.5 hours, you'll head out with your friendly guides aboard your stable ocean kayak

and make for Wave Break Island and its bevy of nature; paddle through the picturesque Gold Coast Broadwater keeping an eye out for marine life such as turtles, dolphins and more along the way.

Are dogs allowed on Wave Break Island?

Wave Break Island, Gold Coast, Queensland – Dogs Who Sail. Description: Just inside the Gold Coast seaway, beautiful sandy beaches, deep anchorages and

dogs are allowed everywhere, off lead or on

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Why was wavebreak made?

Wave Break Island was created in 1985 as part of the Gold Coast Seaway construction (see The Gold Coast Seaway information sheet). It was included in this project

to protect the western foreshore of the Broadwater from waves that might penetrate the new, permanently stabilised entrance

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Is Wave Break Island man made?

Wave Break Island is located within the Gold Coast Broad-water (inshore) and is therefore protected from ocean swells. It provides an ideal environment for introductory diving and snorkeling.

Wave Break Island is a man-made island

, just a 10 minutes boat ride from Southport's Mariner Cove Marina.

Where is Wave Break Island located?

Can dogs go to Peel island?

Dogs are prohibited in the Teerk Roo Ra National Park

. To preserve the historic sites, access is restricted to most of the island. Fines apply for entering the restricted access area. Everything in the national park is protected.

How was Wave Break Island made?

This is where Wavebreak Island came in,

using the sand dredged in the construction of the Seaway

, Wavebreak Island forms a barrier between the ocean and mainland, protecting it from the powerful tidal conditions that the ocean can unleash during stormy weather.

Can I take my dog to South Stradbroke Island?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Stradbroke Island

. Your furry friend can travel with you on both the water taxi and vehicle ferry. You'll also find several dog-friendly accommodation options at Point Lookout and Amity Point, as well as foreshore camping sites on Main and Flinders Beach that permit pets.

Are there sharks at Wave Break Island?

Perfect for everyone from beginners to seasoned divers (and snorkellers if you're keen to cruise along the surface)

Wave Break Island is where you'll find scores of stunning colourful fish, coral, Wobbegongs and Grey Nurse Sharks

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Where is Wave Break Island on the Gold Coast?

Wave Break Island on the Gold Coast Seaway was created in 1985 to protect the foreshore of the Broadwater from waves that might otherwise have come through the newly-stabilized entrance

between the southern tip of South Stradbroke Island and the northern tip of the Spit

on the Gold Coast.

What animals live on Wave Break Island?

You may get the opportunity to see wildlife animals and marine life at Wave Break Island and in the Broadwater. Keep an eye out for friendly

bottle nose dolphins, many small colourful fish, manta rays, turtles, sea eagles

and much more.

Are there bull sharks in the Nerang River?

There are less than one hundred roaming the canals and Nerang River in his best estimate

. But stories of shark encounters are numerous and have found their way into local lore with some substantiation after fatal attacks, most recently in 2003. “They are very good at what they do; hunting and consuming prey,” he says.

Can you jet ski to Peel Island?

Peel Island

you can take the jet ski over southwest rocks

. There are corals, clear water, good fishing, and also along the spit from the old jetty out to the reef half way to Cleveland Point.

Are there toilets on Peel Island?

There are no other toilets on the island

. Camping permits are required and fees apply.

Can you swim at Peel Island?

Swimming and snorkelling

Horseshoe Bay and Platypus Bay are both pristine, calm spots to go swimming

. For keen snorkelers, there is a historic shipwreck in Platypus Bay that attracts fish and other marine life. There is also the Harry Atkinson Artificial Reef, which was constructed to the north of Peel Island.