At Tipplers, there’s an adventure waiting for everyone! Kick back and revel in the inviting atmosphere of their restaurant and bar. It’s a place that welcomes boaties with open arms, offering cold beers, coffee that’ll awaken your senses, delicious food, and great views that will leave you craving more.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there - immerse yourself in an overnight camping expedition! Book an onsite tent and prepare to share the twilight hours with a host of friendly native animals. Experience the thrill of casting out a fishing line under the starlit sky, or take a serene stroll to the beach.
Keep your eyes peeled - you might just spot some whales or playful dolphins! And as the evening descends, head over to their well-stocked Kiosk to grab some marshmallows and firewood. Imagine spending your night on this breathtaking island, toasting marshmallows by a crackling campfire (only permitted in campground fire rings), all while listening to the mesmerizing symphony of ocean waves crashing along 22km of pristine white sands.
Getting there #
Tipplers Cafe and Campgrounds is located towards the northern end of South Stradbroke Island. It is only accessible by boat, or by ferry. There is a long beach shoreline where people can pull up their boats, jetskis, or tenders and walk into the cafe/bar or campground area. Note: Tipplers Cafe can get extremely busy on weekends. There can be upwards of an hour wait for food.



Don’t have your own boat? No problem at all! Simply book your transfer here on the Tipplers Ferry and prepare for an unforgettable island adventure!
Safety first #
Tipplers is a busy spot. Not only is it busy, there are a lot of different types of busy: jetski riders, tenders from boats, big boats, even bigger boats, kayaks, sailboats. It has the lot and they all want to drop anchor as close to the beer as possible. Some things to remember:
- Be patient.
- Check the tides. The tide may come in and scoop up your boat if you have beached it.
- Watch out for other boats, kayakers, and people in the water.
Things to do #
Check out this beautiful sight right out front of Tipplers…
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