Goompi Trail Experience - Guided Tour

Inclusions

• Return travel to Nth Stradbroke Island via the SeaLink passenger ferry
• Guided Goompi Trail walk with Quandamooka Elder Matt Burns
• Stories of culture, family history, bush foods and traditional medicines
• Live demonstrations of artefacts, fire making and spear throwing
• Lunch on the rooftop at Straddie Brewing Co
• Free time to explore historic Goompi (Dunwich) and spot local wildlife

• Tour Details

  Upon arrival, make your way along the Dunwich foreshore to meet Quandamooka Elder Matt Burns at Polka Point. Matt will guide you on the Goompi Trail, sharing stories of culture, family history, bush foods and traditional medicines. Along the way, you’ll see live demonstrations of traditional artefacts, fire making and spear throwing, and may even spot local wildlife.

  After your guided experience, continue exploring Dunwich at your own pace before finishing the day with rooftop dining at Straddie Brewing Co, where food and drink is included ($50 for Adults, $30 for Kids).

• Pricing

  Tour Option	Adult	Child
  Departing Cleveland	$185	$145
  On Island	$165	$133

• Departure Dates and Times

  The Goompi Trail Guided Tour operates on Fridays.

  Your ticket is valid on all SeaLink passenger ferry services, so you can choose the times that work best for you. We recommend the listed departure times below to ensure you meet Matt at Polka Point for the tour and still have plenty of time for lunch.

  If you’re already on the island, you can join the tour directly from Polka Point in Dunwich by 11am.

  Departs	Departure Time	Arrives
  Cleveland	10.15am	10.45am
  Dunwich (Nth Stradbroke Is.)	4.15pm	4.45pm
  On Island	11am Polka Point, Dunwich	-

• Important Information
  • Prices are per person and valid for travel from 1 August 2025 to 30 July 2026. For dates outside this range, please enquire.
  • Children are 4–14 years, infants 0–3 years travel free.
  • Itinerary and inclusions may change without notice, particularly in wet weather.
  • Please advise Straddie Brewing Co of any dietary requirements on arrival.
  • This is a walking tour across mixed terrain (grass, sand, inclines and declines). Please consider your mobility before booking.
  • On-island tours do not include mainland transfers or ferry travel. The tour begins and ends in Dunwich at Polka Point. Guests must make their own way there to join.
• Getting To Us

  By Car

  Cleveland is a 45-minute drive from Brisbane City and 60 minutes from the Gold Coast. Free council parking is available within walking distance of the terminal.

  Parking can be busy so please allow enough time.

  Public transport

  Take the train to Cleveland Station, then board the 271 bus, which connects directly to the SeaLink Cleveland terminal.