A mere stone's throw away from the Main Beach in Gold Coast, Queensland, South Stradbroke Island remains a secret, alas left undiscovered by most. Here on this serene, locally known as South Straddle, peace beckons, away from traffic and population. With a starry sky, campfires, and the calming enunciation of waves at the shore, the 1800-hectare conservation park is the place to go if you’re looking for a rendezvous with nature.