{"id":3535,"date":"2021-03-01T22:12:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T14:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/?post_type=listing&#038;p=3535"},"modified":"2023-12-28T20:34:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T12:34:03","slug":"sweers-island-qld","status":"publish","type":"listing","link":"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/listing\/sweers-island-qld\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweers Island QLD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersAirstripQLD-1024x505.jpg\" alt=\"Sweers Island Airstrip QLD Country Airstrips Australia \" class=\"wp-image-3536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersAirstripQLD-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersAirstripQLD-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersAirstripQLD-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersAirstripQLD.jpg 1196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sweers Island Airstrip QLD<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweers Island QLD has miles of golden beaches, blue waters, a wealth of history, and a huge variety of bird life. Although it is a fisherman&#8217;s paradise, it offers enjoyment for the whole family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweers is located in Australia&#8217;s southern Gulf of Carpentaria approximately 30 km off the coast, directly north of Burketown. The island is surrounded by acres of rock reef, with some coral, much of which has never seen a fishing line. You can fly-fish off the beach or troll from the boat. We cater for keen fishing groups and families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Elevation<\/strong><br>10<\/td><td><strong>Area Forecast<\/strong><br>45<\/td><td><strong>Strip Direction<\/strong><br>12   \/    30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GPS Position<\/strong><br>17\u00b0 07 261    <strong>S<\/strong><br>139\u00b0 36 022  <strong>E<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ALA Code<\/strong><br>YSWE<\/td><td><strong>Strip Length<\/strong><br>1100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>WAC Chart<\/strong><br>3220<\/td><td><strong>FIA<\/strong><br>Brisbane Central<br>125.7<\/td><td><strong>Strip Surface<\/strong><br>Gravel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Owner\/Operator<\/strong><br>Sweers Island Resort<br>(07) 4748 5544<\/td><td><strong>Windsock<\/strong><br>Near parking area<\/td><td><strong>ASIC Security \/ Vis Vest<\/strong><br>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fuel<\/strong><br>Nil on island.<br>AVGAS available at:<br>Bourketown 24HR swipe-bowser.<br>Normanton Refueller  <strong><a href=\"tel:0747451615\">07 4745 1615<\/a><\/strong>, cash\/cheque only. Callout fee after hours\/weekends.<\/td><td><strong>Distance to Town<\/strong><br>500 M to resort<\/td><td><strong>Lighting<\/strong><br>Portable, by request<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aircraft Parking<\/strong><br>Yes<\/td><td><strong>Transport<\/strong><br>Call resort inbound for pick-up     126.4<\/td><td><strong>Landing Fees<\/strong><br>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>Special Procedures and Comments:<\/strong>     CTAF   126.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" data-src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3538 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD-270x150.jpg 270w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD.jpg 1424w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/574;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD-270x150.jpg 270w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersFishingQLD.jpg 1424w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweers is famous for fishing, but also offers enjoyment for the whole family, with miles of golden beaches, forests, mangroves and rocky cliffs to explore, which provide homes to a myriad of wildlife including Dolphins, Turtles, Dugongs and over one hundred bird species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also become immersed in the rich history of the island and walk in the footsteps of the traditional owners, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.culturalsurvival.org\/publications\/cultural-survival-quarterly\/brush-history\" target=\"_blank\">the Kaiadilt people<\/a><\/strong>, as well as Matthew Flinders, John Lort Stokes and William Landsborough. From relaxation to action-packed fishing adventures, you are sure to enjoy your time here at Sweers Island Resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>240 volt power is available for shavers, phone chargers etc. Mobile phone reception (Telstra only) is available at the bar, however it is intermittent, being most reliable at night. There is a Filleting Table facility located on the beach for processing and freezing your catch. As well as fishing, there are sandy beaches and bush tracks to explore. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweers.com.au\/australian_geographic_article_ag49.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Birdlife and marine life<\/a><\/strong> are plentiful and the island has a wealth of history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodation at Sweers Island QLD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" data-src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersCabinQLD-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"Sweers Island QLD 3 Bed Cabin\" class=\"wp-image-3537 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersCabinQLD-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersCabinQLD-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersCabinQLD-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersCabinQLD.jpg 1360w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/556;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersCabinQLD-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"Sweers Island QLD 3 Bed Cabin\" class=\"wp-image-3537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersCabinQLD-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersCabinQLD-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersCabinQLD-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersCabinQLD.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sweers Island QLD 3 Bed Cabin<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Accommodation ranges from 2-bed cabins to 6-bed family rooms, all within easy walking distance of the dining and bar area. The amenities block with bathrooms and laundry facilities is located behind the cabins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2017 we constructed new shower facilities. These individual-style units house a shower, toilet and washbasin, are fully tiled and connected to both solar and gas-backup hot water, with a pressure pump to ensure there is always plenty of pressure for a good hot shower at the end of the day!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dining at Sweers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The open-air dining and bar facility is comfortable, friendly and looks across Investigator Roads towards Bentinck Island. Please feel free to help yourself to tea and coffee in the dining area at any time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cooked breakfast, buffet lunch, and three-course dinner are provided; and lunches can be packed for those who wish to stay out fishing. Please let us know if you have any allergies or specific food requirements when you make your booking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lodge has a licensed bar with a good range of beers, spirits, and wines available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>    PMB 1 KARUMBA, QLD<strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"Tel:0747485544\">Phone:       07 4748 5544<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3536,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","listing-category":[118,132],"list-tags":[],"location":[116],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v14.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Sweers Island QLD - a Fisherman&#039;s Paradise | Country Airstrips Australia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sweers Island QLD, famous for fishing, offers enjoyment for everyone, with miles of golden beaches, forests, mangroves and rocky cliffs.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/listing\/sweers-island-qld\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sweers Island QLD - a Fisherman&#039;s Paradise | Country Airstrips Australia\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Sweers Island QLD, famous for fishing, offers enjoyment for everyone, with miles of golden beaches, forests, mangroves and rocky cliffs.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/listing\/sweers-island-qld\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Country Airstrips Australia\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-12-28T12:34:03+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SweersAirstripQLD.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1196\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"590\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":[\"Person\",\"Organization\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/#\/schema\/person\/80124d79dedf8684f066a78e14eada5a\",\"name\":\"admin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/#personlogo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/plugins\/userswp\/assets\/images\/no_profile.png\",\"caption\":\"admin\"},\"logo\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/#personlogo\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/\",\"name\":\"Country Airstrips Australia\",\"description\":\"Airstrip, Accommodation, Food &amp; 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