15/10/2026
Do You Need a 4WD for Stradbroke Island? 🏝️
Heading to Straddie, Moreton or K'gari this summer? Here's the quick answer.
✅ Straddie
• Sealed roads reach Point Lookout and Amity, so a normal car is fine there
• Beach driving and beach camping need a true 4WD and a vehicle access permit
• AWD SUVs aren't permitted on the beach
🏝️ Moreton & K'gari
• Self-drive needs a true 4WD (high clearance and low range for K'gari)
• Buy your vehicle access permit before you drive
• Avoid driving 2 hours either side of high tide
🚙 Best used 4WDs for the islands
• Toyota Prado
• Mitsubishi Pajero and Pajero Sport
• Isuzu MU-X and Ford Everest
• HiLux or Ranger 4x4 dual-cab
• Always confirm 4x4 with low range on the exact car
🧰 Pack for the sand
• Tyre gauge and compressor
• Recovery boards and a shovel
• Rated strap and shackles
👉 Read the full guide:
https://carsalesbrisbane.com.au/blog/do-you-need-a-4wd-for-stradbroke-island-best-used-4wds