STANAGE TOWNSHIP

Township Services *  Boatyard *  Stanage Township Organisation *  Thirsty Sound Coastguard *  Public Phone *  Stanage Rural Fire Brigade *  Stanage SES *  Endeavour park (Plumtree) *  Boat Ramp *  Alligator Point Lookout *  Alligator Bay Beach *  Porters Beach & Creek  *  Plumtree Beach & Creek *  Public Toilets  *  Helicoptor Landing Pad (Plumtree)	HOW TO GET HERE To get to Stanage travel north 75km past Rockhampton on the Bruce Highway until you see the Stanage Bay road sign. You will travel 100km through endless cattle properties, which can be abundant with wildlife, especially after the wet, on a two lane (usually graded) unsealed road.
Stanage Bay Waterways are renowned for its  Huge Barramundi, Reef Fish and Mud Crabs      Turtles which Breed between Shoal Water Bay to Thirsty Sound, then lay their eggs on  Alligator Beach from Nov to Jan.       From the headlands we watch the Humpback Whales migrate with the Dolphins playing beside them.      Along with the lazy Dugong – eating – sleeping and migrating. Wild life such as goannas, scrub turkeys, rare birds, kangaroos and deer. Come and see for yourself – We dare you ! No, you don't have to travel to the top end to find the Last Frontier! It's all at the secluded Township of Stanage. Snuggled on the Queensland Coast just north of the  Army Training area Shoal Water Bay, 175km north east of Rockhampton. Stanage also known as Stanage Bay, was Captain Cook's second landing in Queensland. He named  the water ways Thirsty Sound, when he came to shore in search of fresh water but none could be found, thus the name, remains today. (No you do not need a 4WD). Take it easy and take your time - relax for the true paradise is to follow. Stay for a week or a day. Camp or rent one of the clean, self contained houses, from budget to luxury. If camping be sure to bring water, shower and toilet, as limited facilities, (to no facilities) are available to date. Stanage has three suburbs - Alligator Point (Beverly Hills) - great views and beach access, rentals, boat hire, tyre repair, day charter fishing trips; Alligator Bay (Happy Valley) - beautiful beach and rentals; Plumtree (Paradise) - boat ramp, coastguard, rentals, beach, creeks, marine centre (tackle shop) boat storage, store, pub, fuel, post outlet, public phone, endeavour park, public toilets, camping. Mud Crab season (Dec - July), Jew fish (Oct - March), Salmon (June - Sept), Mackerel (June - Sept), Barra (mostly winter), Cod/Bream etc. Estuary - deep sea fishing - all year weather permitting. Boat ramp is two lane concrete and usually accessible half tide in or half tide out depending on the size tides and your boat size. Please remember upon visiting our beautiful area, to place all your rubbish at the tip, to support and recognise the tireless committees and local volunteers for the coastguard, Stanage Township Organisation and Rural Fire Brigade who all try to make your visit and our home town happy.  Stanage Bay Businesses Stanage Bay Marine & Accommodation Pacific Villa (Holiday Rental)  Pacific Oasis (Holiday Rental) Stanage Bay Fishing Charter Plumtree Store Barra Lodge (Holiday Rental)
Phone (07) 4937 3145  (Only $33.00 per person per night - minimum of four persons day charge) Rentals must be left clean and tidy (prices do not include cleaning) FISHERMAN'S PARADISE  Click here for Von's Fishing Reports fishingmonthly.Com.au