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Stradbroke Sandboarding Now once upon a time, you might have soared down this sand dune on a piece of old cardboard, or an esky lid, but these days, things are more sophisticated. We're on custom-made sandboards. You can't sandboard just anywhere… it's not always good for the dunes. Blair's been running these trips for the past three years and has a permit to use this particular spot on North Stradbroke Island. He's certainly passionate about it…. Though he tends to go a bit overboard sometimes…. Before you set off, just wax the underside of the board for a better slide. Then, you can go your own way - standing, sitting, tandem or flat out like Superman. 'Woohoo!' And just because you're on sand, doesn't mean the spills don't hurt. Just ask young Matt…'..when you land on your head it hurts…' Okay pardners, high noon on the dune. 'Keep your head up, knees bent….dancin' hips movin'..' I've eaten more than my fair share of North Straddie sand, so I think I'll approach it from a different angle. Finally! I get down the dune with my dignity intact.If you can't beat 'em - join 'em! North Stradbroke Island lies just off Cleveland, south of Brisbane. Ansett flies several times a day to Brisbane from most capital cities. Phone 13-13-00 for bookings and deals. You can get across to North Straddie on the car or passenger ferries, which run 12 times a day from Cleveland. Phone Stradbroke Ferries for details. Straddie Adventures runs daily sandboarding tours. It'll cost from $25 for 2 hours
on the dunes. For bookings, you can call, email or visit their
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