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Drift@Kooringal - Beachside paradise

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A living room with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a glass-enclosed shower.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a fenced yard with grass and plants.
A compact kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, a stove, and a sink. There are three stools at the island.
A beach house interior with a glass dining table, chairs, a TV, and a sign reading "BEACH HOUSE".

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Accommodating 8 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Engage in water sports or enjoy fishing, surfing, and snorkeling nearby. Outdoor areas include a deck, patio, and porch for relaxation. Located in a village, the property is close to Amity Banks and Little Sandhills.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking

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Moreton Island, QLD

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Drift@Kooringal - Beachside paradise

Situated at Kooringal on the quiet Southern end of Moreton Island, this is the perfect place for a beachside getaway for the family. Neat as a pin modern comfortable house with verandahs for cooking and relaxing. This house is a minutes walk to some of Moretons most beautiful and secluded beaches.
The local shop can provide most basics and serves meals on weekends.
Three bedrooms provide accomodation for up to eight people in comfort. The house is fully self contained and has plenty of solar power.

Please note, pillows and doonas are provided. Sheets and towels are NOT provided, please bring your own.

Bedroom 1. Queen bed

Bedroom 2. Two single beds, can be pushed together if required.

Bedroom 3. Two double bunks can sleep four.

As there are no sealed roads you will need a 4WD. A barge runs to the Island from Brisbane to Tangalooma. See the MI Cat website for details.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9172973
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kooringal

Kooringal is home to this holiday home. Dunwich Ferry Terminal and North Stradbroke Island Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Naree Budjong Djara Conservation Park and Myora Conservation Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Moreton Island, QLD

Restaurants

  • ‪The Amity Pavilion - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Seashells Cafe - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Bo Beans Coffee - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪The Gutter Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • Rufus King Seafood

Frequently asked questions

Is Drift@Kooringal - Beachside paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Drift@Kooringal - Beachside paradise?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drift@Kooringal - Beachside paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Drift@Kooringal - Beachside paradise located?

Situated in Kooringal, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Moreton Bay and Gheebulum Kunungai National Park. Mirapool Lagoon is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very clean and great for two families.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean & the booking & check-in process is very smooth & easy, property is always really well maintained & close to the Gutter Bar plus easy drive to the beach with the new Kooringal upgraded tracks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"Drift" is a cosy retreat and very comfortable. It has all the essentials you need for a short stay or a longer holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean, had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean property in the best area of the island
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean, perfect for what we needed and very comfortable. Worked perfectly with our itinerary and cant wait to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely relaxing time and the house meet our needs perfectly. Thank you definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house, very clean. Perfect for a family weekend away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great amenities, very clean everything that we needed. Thanks for having us
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and in a great area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Great place to stay! The property was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The host was responsive and made check-in easy. Perfect location for a relaxing getaway — highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tidy property. Had everything we needed for a relaxed week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect haven in paradise. Drift was clean, comfortable and really well maintained. All the conveniences and excellent access to surrounding beaches, fishing and 4WD-ing.We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay

Very clean and tidy h
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This place is great, neat and tidy and super close to many great beaches
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, photos don't do it justice

Great spot, lots of space and beds very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family base to stay

We had a wonderful break away a Drift as our base for our family of 3 generations to rest, enjoy, explore and spend time together!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Had a great stay. My family really enjoyed staying there. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay.

Enjoyed our time there. A tidy house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable stay can’t wait till next time

Very clean very impressed with the stay great communication with owner
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot! House is perfect for families and walking distance to gutter bar. Clean and cozy. Would recommend for families.
Wrecks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Stayed here multiple times and it's always exceptional.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

Clean and tidy. Will be booking again in the future.The gutter bar was also great place just down the rd.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Great house and spot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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