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Stradbroke Island, wild life watercolors, native birds,

Stradbroke Island - The Sketch Book Tour 
A traditional coastal township

Dates:  16 - 27 March  2026

12 days, fully guided, Painting Holiday with Award Winning Australian artist Marion Hughes
Rates from $6899 per person twin share + $600 singles.

Artists Luxury Holiday Resort style accommodation. ​Graceful, atmospheric, once an island trading port & fishing village, it boasts heritage architecture, beguiling bays, beaches and ocean settings. Artists Luxury Painting Holidays. 
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Overview of Stradbroke Island's places of interest.   
*. Stroll along the North George Headland Walk Walk the world-famous North Gorge Headland Walk at Point Lookout. It's famous for its  views from the boardwalk as it loops around the headland.
Other popular easy to medium walks include Blue Lake, Brown Lake, Myora Springs, and Mount Vane where you will enjoy a stunning 360-degree view of Moreton Bay and Quandamooka Country from a lookout at the top of one of Minjerribah’s highest peaks.

*Learn about North Stradbroke Island indigenous history Immerse yourself in the Island’s rich history by paying a visit to the North Stradbroke Island Museum on Minjerribah. To experience the culture first-hand, join an educational walking tour, dance or didgeridoo workshop, or a boomerang painting and throwing class.

* Surf the waves on North Stradbroke Island  If you’re a beach lover, there are abundant options for board riders and bodysurfers who enjoy the bigger swells. Cylinder Beach, recognised as one of Queensland’s best, is a particular favourite. The geography of the coastline creates varying wind and swell conditions. Main Beach is for experienced surfers, and Frenchman’s Beach is the choice of most surfers for Winter due to the westerly winds.

* Go snorkelling on North Stradbroke Island Snorkeling off North Stradbroke Island is a fantastic way to drink in the amazing sights of the coral reefs and sea life that call these waters home. 

*. Find treasure at Point Lookout Markets Held on Sundays during school holidays and some long weekends, the Point Lookout markets are popular with both tourists and locals. 


Fabriano Aquarello  International Show entry
Stradbroke Island,
QLD , 
Marion Hughes 
"Hidden Treasures", Colour in Your Life , recent art studio online , is a reflection of nature, life and hopes for the future for Marion.
Colour in your life studio,
Blue fish painting,
Kookaburra Blue wing, portrait watercolour,
Watercolour and pen illustration
yea river, victoria, watercolour,
Glimpse the Itinerary activities
Luxury Seaside Hotels
3 or 4 STAR accommodation  overlooking the beach
Daily breakfast
Other meals per the itinerary
Studio time  for advanced painting compositional techniques
Urban sketching  historic sites at local villages, street scenes, gallery hopping and more
waterside workshops, watercolour techniques, 

Advanced colour studies, techniques, project planning, 
Workshops - ocean views,  dramatic skies
Daily painting excursions
Regular tuition and critiques.
Plein air sketching
Workshops with our artist. 
Island wild life,
Quandamooka  indigenous art and craft, an introduction
Welcome and Farewell dinners.​

Our current itinerary will be forward when your BOOKING  Deposit is paid,
​along with painting materials you may considered


Accommodation - Visit the Stradbroke Island  accommodation page to add extra nights>
• Hotel is easy walking distance to the Old Villages, dining, shopping, entertainment.

Weather in Queensland
In March, Brisbane experiences hot and humid weather as it is the beginning of the autumn season in Australia. You can expect average high temperatures around 27–29°C (81–84°F) and average lows around 19–21°C (66–70°F

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    Stradbroke Island, QLD 16 - 27 March, 2026 or April 2027

    Please include your country code - example +61 (country code) 3 (state) 98443269 (number)
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    Accommodation in Japan Hotels is Twin Room for 1 or two persons. *Our first 3 nights in a Machiya will be Twin share only. There are no single rooms. Contact Painting Holidays for other options.
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A 7 day "cooling off period" applies to all bookings where no cancellation fees apply. 
A booking deposit of $600 is payable when you BOOK.

*Some accommodation inclusions require prepayment. This payment is not refundable and is a condition of booking.
All rates are AUD$ and may be subject to change. Rates include accommodation, some meals, tour costs as listed in our itinerary.
Airfares, art materials, insurances are not included in our rates.

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You are required to have travel insurance that covers health and pre-payed accommodation if required.​

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