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Of the between 5,000 and 10,000 people that get
bitten by spiders in Australia
each year, only about 200 require anti-venom treatment. In Brisbane, there are about 40 different
species of spiders, the more dangerous being the Funnel Web spider, the Redback
spider and Mouse Spiders.
The poisonous Funnel Web Spider can kill within 15 minutes of
biting a person and those living in any suburbs near mountains or rainforests
(such as Kedron Brook, Kenmore and The Gap)
should especially look out for these spiders. Rain tends to bring spiders
indoors, taking shelter from wet weather in dark, dry places such as shoes,
gloves and clothing.
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North and South Stradbroke Islands provide a sheltered bay adjacent Brisbane and the northern point of the Gold Coast. North Stradbroke Island has some of the most spectacular scenery found in Queensland. White sandy beaches stretch into an endless horizon fringed by the aqua blue ocean, while a system of freshwater lakes in the island's centre provides beautiful picnic and swimming spots. The three townships still have a village atmosphere offering a range of accommodation to suit all budgets, not to mention a variety of cafes and restaurants.
Straddie is 30 kilometres southeast of Brisbane city and is accessible by vehicular ferry or catamaran. The ferries leave for Stradbroke Island leave from Cleveland.