Myora Springs, North Stradbroke Island
Facilities
Toilets and take away cafes at Dunwich. Free street parking for cars and buses. Bus-stop nearby.
Access
Around 2km by bitumen road from ferry. Short trail to water’s edge.
Walk
Easy, viewed mainly from roadside. Dogs, horses and bicycles are not permitted.
What to see
Littoral rainforest and sparkling clear water of Myora Springs.
What to do
Bird-watching and wildflower photography.
Wildlife of interest
A range of mangrove and tidal birds including little egrets, spoonbills and ibis.
Plants of interest
Todea barbara or King fern, a large short trunked tree fern can be seen from the roadside. Sometimes visitors can be lucky enough to see the endangered and strictly protected, red-flowering swamp-orchid, Phaius australis from the roadside during September. An occasional golden swamp orchid Phaius bernaysii can also been seen.