Dunwich Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Brown Lake Conservation Area
Dunwich Ferry Terminal
Brown Lake Conservation Area
North Stradbroke Island featuring a lake or waterhole
Dunwich Ferry Terminal

Discover the rich history embedded in the heritage buildings and pretty streetscapes of this port town, which has a great museum and walking trails.

Dunwich is a small township on North Stradbroke Island’s western flank that showcases a captivating local history. From the Quandamooka Aboriginal inhabitants to the diversity of people who came to Dunwich’s shores after European settlement, the town has plenty of stories to tell. Learn about former military sites, asylums, sandmines and shipwrecks and take a daytrip to the town’s pristine surrounding nature reserves.

Most visitors arrive to Dunwich via the town’s ferry terminal. From the port, admire the views of the town and its varied coastline. Explore the town via one of the heritage trails and find significant sites and buildings signposted with informative markers. Junner Street contains most of the town’s heritage-listed buildings, including the DunwichConvict Causeway and the Dunwich Public Hall. Close to Junner Street is St. Mark’s Anglican Church

Visit the North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum to learn about the town’s timeline. Prior to European arrival, its traditional owners knew the area as Goompi. The Dunwich Benevolent Asylum opened in 1865 and a leper colony was brought here in 1892. Learn about the region’s sand-mining period and its maritime heritage at this museum.

Outside of town, you’ll find the pretty shores of Adams Beach and Bradburys Beach. Don’t miss experiencing the pristine freshwater beaches of Brown LakeOpens in a new window. This beautiful lake is ringed by tea-trees that are rich in tannins, which flow into the water and give it an enchanting tea-stained appearance. Go for a swim in the cool waters and you’ll be surprised at the clarity of the dark-colored water.

Dunwich is one of North Stradbroke Island’s key ferry ports. Reach the town via ferries departing from Redland Bay and Toondah Harbour in Cleveland. Choose from several accommodations options in Dunwich, including vacation houses.

Intriguing historical landmarks, stunning Moreton Bay views and a relaxing atmosphere make Dunwich the ideal base for your vacation on North Stradbroke Island.

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