Make dinner reservations at Whales Way Restaurant to unwind on Friday night. Saturday morning, instead of rushing around home packing, you’ll already be here. Take a walk on the beach or around the Gorge Walk before breakfast at Fishes Cafe.

Blue Lake is an area of special significance for Quandamooka people who call it Karboora, meaning ‘deep silent pool’. Walk the 5.2km (return) track to the Lake through Naree Budjong Djara National Park. Afterwards, stop for lunch at Island Fruit Barn in Dunwich, you won’t regret it.

After an afternoon of relaxing, take a sunset stroll on Home Beach and then it’s time to party. The Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel Bistro boasts a supreme view, frosty beers or cocktails, a great dinner menu and live music most Saturday nights.

Enjoy a gourmet breakfast at Chiller’s Cafe. The Point Lookout Markets are across the road on alternative Sunday mornings. If the markets aren’t on, walk a little further to Noreen’s Seaside Shop or visit Mintee St at the top of Point Lookout for an array of boutique, island-style shopping.

Dolphins are often seen off the jetty at Amity, and koalas are common to spot in the trees. For lunch, Seashells at Amity offers take away fish and chips to eat overlooking the water or dine in at a shady verandah table.