Spot dolphins, fish, a variety of sea birds, sometimes whales in season, dugong and turtles. As many of us may have realised in the past 48 hours. Diving off stradbroke island can only be described as exhilarating. North gorge walk on stradbroke island humpback whale watching paradise stradbroke island has many attractions, such as beaches, 4wding and fishing. If you havent made it to north stradbroke island to experience the worldclass whalewatching, the last weekend in july is the perfect time to take the trip across the water. Whale watching adventure to stradbroke island epic deals. Rare swim with whale shark in southeast queensland abc news. Famous whale walk point lookout, spot whale, dolphin, turtle and more. From whale watching adventure to stradbroke island. While the calves are still quite young, they begin their southern return journey passing close to the coast. Turns out that point lookout on stradbroke island is one of australias best land based locations for whale watching. Whale rock, north gorge walk, straddie picture of north. With miles of spectacular ocean beaches, stradbroke island is a popular summer holiday destination near brisbane.
The fantastic news is, since the end of whaling in the 1960s, whale stocks have been increasing by approximately 1011% per annum resulting in the numbers doubling every seven years. North stradbroke island day tour spot dolphins, fish, a variety of seabirds, sometimes whales in season, dugong and turtles. A detailed timeline of the history of north stradbroke island can be found at. Whales can be seen anytime between late may and early november each year. You can view and download the environmental assessment report for the. No need to go on a tour, no need to go on a cruise, no seasickness just grab a pair of binoculars and look out to sea. In migration season, majestic humpback whales swing by south east queensland on their 10,000km trek to the warm, tropical water up north. Whale watching in australia at point lookout on stradbroke island. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. At the amity jetty, a pod of dolphins regularly visits in the afternoons. Straddie offers a whale of a weekend july 21, 2017. Stradbroke island beach hotel, point lookout, australia. Discover adventures on straddie with a cultural twist.
About whale watch ocean beach resort whale watch resort is perfectly positioned to take maximum advantage of all the wonderful natural attractions in point lookout. From june to november each year, the majestic humpback whales pass the north gorge headland on their annual migration from antarctica to their calving grounds near the great barrier reef. North stradbroke island is blessed with white sandy beaches, magnificent inland lakes, hidden waterways and scenic walks. Concerns are growing for a whale involved in a collision with a volunteer marine rescue boat off north stradbroke island last night. Some access tracks are a little hard to negotiate for first timers, so it is a good idea to walk up a few of the access tracks and decide which will be the easiest one to get up. From june to november each year, the majestic humpback whales pass the north gorge headland on their annual migration from antarctica to their calving. Youll be sharing the three decks with a maximum of 69 passengers, making this an intimate day at sea. Straddie campings ecoshacks at amity point are glamping at its best. Resident registration nsi ratepayer registration downloads island resident specials. All about straddie official north stradbroke island. Lawrence along the canadian coast, according to noaa. The humpback whales pass straddie between may to november. But if you are more into nature, then north gorge walk at point lookout is a major tourist attraction on straddie offering some of the best landbased humpback whale watching anywhere in the world. The walk begins at mooloomba road, across the road from the oceanic gelati and coffee bar and fishes at the point, and ends just a little further down the road.
If you would prefer to go on a guided tour, the 4wd tours take you on a tour of north stradbroke island, including landbased whale watching. Resort whale watch ocean beach resort, north stradbroke. The fivemetre long juvenile male was spotted off point lookout. Whale watching occurs in moreton bay marine park from june to november each year, when whales are most likely to be found in the bay. The current moonphase is a third quarter moon and 45 percent of the moon is visible. An overnight stay of any duration means you can relax and enjoy the island, but it is an easy day trip from brisbane. It is located at the southern point of north stradbroke island. In the early 1700 to 1800s, the area of moreton bay encompassed many islands. It is surprisingly inexpensive to take a day trip to north stradbroke island when you leave your car in the ferry parking lot and take a passenger ferry or water taxi. Located at north stradbroke islands point lookout, whale watch ocean beach resort is close to some of the most beautiful, pristine beaches on stradbroke island, stretching as far. Straddie offers a whale of a weekend july 21, 2017 if you havent made it to north stradbroke island to experience the worldclass whalewatching, the last weekend in july is the perfect time to take the trip across the water. North stradbroke island is the closest place to brisbane where you can enjoy land based whale watching.
Book your tickets online for the top things to do in north stradbroke island, australia on tripadvisor. Starting at the captain cook memorial, there is a signed track all the way around. All about straddie official north stradbroke island website. Jul 12, 2010 because on friday, we went whale watching at point lookout on stradbroke island. North stradbroke is queenslands most easterly point, so from june to november you can watch the whale migration from several vantage points on shore. North stradbroke island surf school is located at point lookout, and beach locations change depending on weather conditions. We are so happy you that could join us and that the day went well. Whale frees itself following stranding off queenslands stradbroke island updated october 07, 2016 12. Join a kayak tour to peel island and see the shipwreck of the platypus, which sank in 1930.
The north gorge, point lookout, north stradbroke island. The whales make their way to warmer northern waters to mate and. Easy the north gorge walk is located at point lookout on the northeastern tip of north stradbroke island. A 2m whaler shark is pictured in the shallows off north stradbroke island, with stunned onlookers saying it glided into kneedeep water in search of bait fish about 4m from the beach. Brown lake medicinal qualities plenty of other straddie adventures. Whale watching june to november, humpback, whale, north. Whale watch resort is perfectly positioned in point lookout to see all the wonderful attractions so close. Includes linen, bath towels and amenities starter pack. Not only that, but the best time of the year to go whale watching is during the last two weeks of june to the first two weeks in july. Whale watching is one of the favourite winter pastimes at north stradbroke island, with humpback whales visible from a number of vantage points at point lookout. The whale watching season in queensland runs from midjune to october. The views from the lookouts along the north gorge walk are stunning any time of year, with dolphins, turtles and rays often to be seen, but during whale season this is. Importantly, traditional owners also identified a whale interpretive facility in the 2011 north stradbroke island indigenous business development plan. No need to go on a tour, no need to go on a cruise.
The surveys conducted last year on north stradbroke island resulted in a count of some 25,000 whales. North stradbroke island has plenty to offer the adventurous visitor of all ages. Whale watching on stradbroke island starts from june to november each year, the majestic humpback whales pass the north gorge headland on their annual migration from antarctica to their calving grounds near the great barrier reef. Redland city mayor karen williams said a host of yura yalingbila. These shacks have been designed to incorporate the culture of the quandamooka people north stradbroke islands traditional owners and their connection to country.
You can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Whales way restaurant is situated within pandanus palms resort and has stunning 180 degree views of moreton island, flinders, home and cylinder beaches. North stradbroke island whale dolphin turtle day tour. North stradbroke island is a pristine, secluded island paradise a hidden treasure only one hour from central brisbane. So far this year, at least nine north atlantic right whales have died in the gulf of st. North stradbroke island straddie is arguably the best landbased whale watching area in queensland. Coastal island safaris north stradbroke islands most. The headland at point lookout is approximately 35m above sea level, from which the majestic marine creatures can be seen playing in the warm waters, displaying a series of twirls, waves and dives.
Ok, its not officially in or on the water, but with such fabulous vantage points for dolphin and whale watching, straddie is the place to meet and greet some of our favourite marine life. North stradbroke island whale watching explore brisbane. Whale season at amity point the best of both worlds straddie. North stradbroke island is queenslands most popular island yet is just off the coast from brisbane. Best north stradbroke island resorts on tripadvisor. It all started a few decades ago when the locals got lights put in at. The fifth largest of the great whales, adult females can grow up to 15m in length. North stradbroke island queensland, australia have camera will. Max mcphee catching a golden trevally at dunwich, and bream and tarwhine at amity point campground. North stradbroke island whale dolphin turtle day tour fully guided small group nature adventure tour small groups have bigger adventures departs. Fishing times for north stradbroke island, australia. Yalingbila bibula will be a landmark tourism attraction for minjerribah north stradbroke island. Whale watch ocean beach resort offers prime viewing and lookout potential with an unrivalled vantage point on point lookout, north stradbroke island.
Straddie offers a whale of a weekend redland city council news. The 10 best things to do in north stradbroke island 2020. Stradbroke island whale watching, whale watch stradbroke. North stradbroke island day trip brisbane by kevin liepins. Sand boarding, kayaking, fishing, snorkelling, whale watching. Where to go whale watching in queensland, australia. North stradbroke island day tour depart gold coast brisbane cleveland wild whale dolphin turtle day tour. Straddie is the second largest sand island in the world almost 40 km long and has everything untouched beauty of its beaches and rugged coastline, forests with large numbers of kangaroos and koalas, and it is surrounded by crystal clear waters that you can swim. Point lookout is recognised as one of the best land based whalewatching sites in the world. Guide to whale watching in brisbane visit brisbane. The point where north and south stradbroke island once were connected. The collision tore apart one of the catamarans hulls, injuring. North stradbroke island and whale watching tour in brisbane about the activity.
And, as much as ive heard or participated in a moan or two regarding the difficult task of rising out of bed, i am pleased to announce that winter on straddie means one thing. Whale frees itself following stranding off queenslands. Guests find themselves perched high above the white sands of the main beach, primed to take in the ocean vistas from an oceanside apartment, or national park or garden views from the garden. Whale watching on stradbroke island is an experience thats not to be missed. You will not be disappointed with a holiday at whale watch 40. It is quite easy to get around straddie on foot and via the bus. North stradbroke island and whale watching tour in brisbane. It will greatly enrich the visitor experience during the migration season. Point lookout is beautiful location and well worth a visit during the whale watching season.
The views from the lookouts along the north gorge walk are stunning any time of year, with dolphins, turtles and rays often to be seen, but during whale season this is certainly one of the best spots for spotting whales. The board walk is perfect for viewing the humpback whales on their annual migration north and also on their return south. Straddie adventures aboriginal experiences cultural. Whale watch ocean beach resort, north stradbroke island. It also attracts hundreds of whale watchers who visit each year between june and. Spend a day out having fun in the sun, exploring the beautiful north stradbroke island, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whale and dolphin watching stradbroke island ok, its not officially in or on the water, but with such fabulous vantage points for dolphin and whale watching, straddie is the place to meet and greet some of our favourite marine life. In 1894, when north and south stradbroke island were still joined by an extremely narrow isthmus of dunes, the 1651 ton barque, cambus wallace, was wrecked on the ocean side of this strip of sand. Coast and now, with yalingbila tours, you can see the mighty whales as they pass by point. Stradbroke ferries began a regular service to the island in 1964 and over the years, the island has seen many changes in its population, industry and construction.
Whale rock, north gorge walk, straddie check out tripadvisor members 1,042 candid photos and videos. Point lookout is recognised as one of the best land based whale watching sites in the world. No worries, whales in paradise happily offers a whale sighting guarantee and will take you out again. Authorities are removing a humpback whale carcass that was luring sharks to a southeast queensland beach. Humpback whales feed only in summer, in the polar waters of antarctica, and migrate to tropical or subtropical waters of fiji and australia to breed and give birth in the winter. North gorge walk north stradbroke island brisbane kids. Watch the whales play from the comfort of your apartment or spend a lazy afternoon in the sun, whale watch 40 is a beautiful beachchic apartment on straddie and the perfect holiday option for any family or group.
The sandbar level features delicious cocktails and tapas till late everyday while the restaurant is known for its award winning modern australian cuisine as well as the comprehensive wine list. Todays solunar fishing times for north stradbroke island, australia according to our calculations, today may 15, 2020 has a 2 out of 4 rating and is a average day for fishing. North stradbroke island visitor guide redland city council. Our business is owned and operated by traditional owners of quandamooka who live on a place people call. Dr olaf meynecke, a renowned marine biologist from humpbacks and highrises, has a soft spot for straddie as a popular research zone with more than 10,000 whales passing by point lookout each year between may and november. The ribbon reefs is the only place in the world where you can snorkel with these beautifully elusive creatures on a researchbased trip. The best time to see whales in queensland brisbane kids. Dead humpback whale removed from queensland beach at north stradbroke island. A whale calf swims around its beached mother off north stradbroke island. The best north stradbroke island resorts of 2020 with. Please inform stradbroke island beach hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. May 23, 2016 divers off southeast queenslands north stradbroke island have been treated with a rare and spectacular sighting a whale shark. Get up close and personal between june and november.
Warming waters in the gulf of maine threaten whale. My partner and i recently moved to north stradbroke island after a year of struggles and heartache from a neardeath motorbike accident and. The dive sites you will explore are only a 10 15 minute boat ride from shore and manta bommie has been rated in the top 10 dive sites in australia. Access from cleveland on the mainland is by stradbroke ferries vehicle ferry 45 minutes or water taxi 25 minutes. Those wishing for a different viewpoint can take the north gorge walk. North stradbroke island day in paradise tour queensland. North stradbroke island day in paradise tour finder. Whale watching in australia at point lookout on stradbroke. Pristine beaches, spectacular views and a relaxed island lifestylethat the beauty of north stradbroke island or straddie as its affectional known. The tour business straddie adventures, specialise in bay kayaking, sand boarding and can link you to four wheel drive tours with a difference. We are 350 mts from main beach and north gorge board walk which is a must do.
You do have an option to stay at point lookout and return via bus at a later time if it suits you. Whaler shark plays in shallows off north stradbroke island. Whale and dolphin watching stradbroke island straddie sales. If youre looking for a north stradbroke island full day tour thats packed to the brim with activities and allows you to experience the best of this magnificent island in 1 day, then look no further than coastal island safaris stradbroke island 4wd tours.
The first of the camping grounds is located about 10km to the south of the causeway and is marked by a sign on the top of the dunes. The most commonly found whale in the bay is the humpback whale. Whale watch ocean resort, point lookout, australia. Informed by this broad community input, the final north stradbroke island economic transition strategy, released in 2016, included plans for a whale interpretive facility. A whale interpretive centre for celebrating quandamooka culture, science. One of the most spectacular, the breathtaking north gorge walk, is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Jan 03, 2010 this photo taken at north stradbroke island by yolande chumbley, just how close maneating sharks can come to shore. The first ever whale watching cruise to point lookout owned by the quandamooka people of north stradbroke island. Dead humpback whale removed from queensland beach at north.