You can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. North stradbroke island holidays 2020 holiday package deals. North stradbroke island whale dolphin turtle day tour fully guided small group nature adventure tour small groups have bigger adventures departs. Whale watch ocean beach resort, point lookout updated na. Swim with a dolphin and watch a whale on your next holiday. Whale frees itself following stranding off queenslands.
Stradbroke island s whale watch resort apartments offer a point lookout holiday accommodation experience and feature spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living areas as well as covered decks off each bedroom. Fully selfcontained moreton island beachfront villas. Located on the sand dunes at point lookout, whalewatch ocean beach resort offers rooms with endless views along main beach, the pacific ocean and south. Annies white house book online at discover stradbroke. It is the secondlargest sand island in the world and a nature lovers dream. Whale watch ocean beach resort hide categories show categories. North stradbroke island whale dolphin turtle day tour. Best north stradbroke island resorts on tripadvisor. The best north stradbroke island resorts 2020 tripadvisor.
Whatever you fancy, wotif saves you time and money with the best deals going. Just grab a pair of binoculars and look out to sea. Minjerribah, colloquially south straddie, is an island that lies within moreton bay in the australian state of queensland, south of brisbane and forms the northern end of gold coast. Famous whale walk point lookout, spot whale, dolphin, turtle and more.
Whale watch ocean resort, point lookout, australia. The board walk is perfect for viewing the humpback whales on their annual migration north and also on their return south. If you intend to go off road along the beach or on some of the bush tracks you will require a 4wd and a 4wd permit. In 1896 a storm separated it from south stradbroke, forming the jumpinpin channel. You do have an option to stay at point lookout and return via bus at a later time if it suits you. From diving with manta rays to epic 4wd tracks, north stradbroke island is an adventures paradise located less than an hours ferry ride from brisbane comprised of three small townships, north stradbroke island, or straddie as it is affectionately known to the locals, is the second largest sand island in the world filled with cultural significance and stunning natural landscapes. Point lookout is beautiful location and well worth a visit during the whale watching season. Includes linen, bath towels and amenities starter pack. Each standard beachfront villa can accommodate up to 8 guests.
Resort whale watch ocean beach resort, north stradbroke. The complex is popular for its location a stones throw away from main beach, shops, cafes and transport. Whales way restaurant is located at pandanus palms resort on north stradbroke island. North stradbroke is queenslands most easterly point, so from june to. North stradbroke island, one of the worlds largest sand islands, is situated at the southern end of moreton bay. Coastal island safaris north stradbroke islands most. Whale watch ocean beach resort is situated at the south eastern end of north stradbroke island or me. Point lookout is recognised as one of the best land based whale watching sites in the world. The resort has access to the beach and the shops and restauran. Straddie is packed with accommodation options ranging from campsites to hotels and resorts. The island is a locality within the city of gold coast in the 2016 census, south stradbroke had a population of 41 people. 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.
You will not be disappointed with a holiday at whale watch 40. Whales can be seen anytime between late may and early november each year. The resort has access to the beach and the shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Or maybe it was just part of the great cosmic plot that thwarts me every time i go whale watching. North stradbroke island visitor guide redland city council.
This three bedroom, two bathroom unit is located within the whale watch ocean beach resort which has recently undergone a major revamp on the building exterior and garden. At the amity jetty, a pod of dolphins regularly visits in the afternoons. Whale watch resort is perfectly positioned in point lookout to see all the wonderful attractions so close. 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. A whale manages to free itself after spending hours stranded on a sandbar in waters off stradbroke island, east of brisbane, where earlier a distressed calf appeared to attempt nudging it to safety. The headlands chalet point lookout north stradbroke island. Whale watch ocean beach resort is located at point lookout, with sweeping views along pristine main beach. Holidaymakers start their planning early so that they can work out every detail of where they are going to go, what type of accommodation they want and can afford and what types of activities they want to include, such as swimming with dolphins off the coast of a the beautiful island of stradbroke. North stradbroke island beach accommodation runs the gamut from quaint bungalows to resort style high rise hotels.
Welcome to north stradbroke island minjerribah, home of the. There are whales going by, dolphins, turtles, manta rays all swimming in the pristine clear waters. North stradbroke island has some of the most spectacular scenery found in queensland and some of the best vantage points for viewing the whales as they head north for the winter months. Accompanying the whales on their migration north are the famous north stradbroke island dolphins who can be seen all year round. North stradbroke island advice from real travelers candid north stradbroke island travel advice only 2m inside australias most easterly point, cape byron, point lookout is close to the continental shelf and the whales often become clearly visible as they veer left around the point. The resort is a convenient 20 minutes drive from brisbane to the cleveland ferry terminal, then a 45 minute water taxi or barge ride to dunwich. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon checkin. Once youve been to straddie, it will hold a special place in your heart.
Known as straddie to the locals, north stradbroke island is the worlds second biggest sand island. Located on the sand dunes at point lookout, whalewatch ocean beach resort offers rooms with endless views along main beach, the pacific ocean and south to the gold coast. Informed by this broad community input, the final north stradbroke island economic transition strategy, released in 2016, included plans for a whale interpretive facility. Straddie info discover whale watch resort apartments. Tangaloomas beachfront villas are a queensland holiday favourite. May 23, 2016 divers off southeast queenslands north stradbroke island have been treated with a rare and spectacular sighting a whale shark. Whale watching adventure to stradbroke island epic deals. Located at north stradbroke island s point lookout, whale watch ocean beach resort is close to some of the most beautiful, pristine beaches on stradbroke island, stretching as far. North stradbroke island whale watch ocean beach resort is located on top of the sand dunes with great views along main beach to the gold coast and pacific ocean. The island is now closed to all non residents and we cannot take any bookings for the foreseeable future.
North stradbroke island tourism north stradbroke island hotels. Detailing the series of whale watching vantage points and platforms available around queenslands most easterly point point lookout, north stradbroke island. Redland city mayor karen williams said a host of yura yalingbila welcome the whales activities would be on offer from 29 31 july as part of the 2017 quandamooka. Home hot deals rooms rates live camera straddie map book online contact about us. Whale and dolphin watching stradbroke island straddie sales. Located 12 mi from the township of dunwich, whale watch resort features direct. Please inform whale watch ocean beach resort in advance of your expected arrival time. North stradbroke island, straddie to the locals, is set in moreton bay.
Large 3 bedroom beach chic styled beach house with amazing 180 degree views. Whale watch ocean beach resort 7 samarinda drive, north stradbroke island, 4183 point lookout, australia ubod ng gandang lokasyon ipakita ang mapa. Whale watch ocean beach resort, point lookout updated. The whale watch ocean beach resort is ideally located at point lookout on picturesque north stradbroke island. Easy walk to shops, whale watching stations, restaurants and beaches. Both floors have magnificent 180 degree ocean views, as. The 10 best hotels in north stradbroke island for 2020 from. Moving into our portfolio in january 2020, annies white house is located on the high side of the sought after tramican street two entertainers decks provide spaces for adults and kids to share. My wife christine and i have been selfemployed small business people for many years, chiefly in the area of childcare centres, and more recently, the onsite management of a large holiday accommodation resort on north stradbroke island.
A video pictorial stradbroke island whale trail and information stradbroke island whale trail point lookout map download and heaps more info detailing the series of whale watching vantage points and platforms available around queenslands most easterly point point lookout, north stradbroke island. Book whale watch ocean beach resort, point lookout on tripadvisor. The fivemetre long juvenile male was spotted off point lookout. Oct 05, 2017 getting around north stradbroke island north stradbroke island is a fairly large island and so the easiest way to get around island is by car. At cylinder beach, the stradbroke island beach hotel and spa resort offers hotel rooms and apartments for those who prefer to self cater. A video pictorial stradbroke island whale trail and information stradbroke island whale trail point lookout map download and heaps more info. Importantly, traditional owners also identified a whale interpretive facility in the 2011 north stradbroke island indigenous business development plan. Straddie offers a whale of a weekend redland city council news. Whale watch ocean beach resort, point lookout find the best deal at. This visitor guide was produced by stradbroke island holidays in 2018. 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. All care has been taken to ensure the information contained in it is accurate. Couran cove island resort in south stradbroke island. These days its a favourite weekend getaway for brisbane locals and a popular destination for tourists in general.
North stradbroke island is the closest place to brisbane where you can enjoy land based whale watching. Connecting you to north stradbroke island and the southern moreton bay islands important notice find out how covid19 is affecting our services to north stradbroke island. Whalewatch ocean beach resort magnus business advisers. The units are easy, open plan and all on one level. From whale watching adventure to stradbroke island. Standard beachfront villas tangalooma island resort.
North stradbroke island brisbane region, queensland. Wifi and parking are free, and this resort also features 2 outdoor pools. The 10 best north stradbroke island hotel deals apr 2020. Most importantly, the array of whale watch apartments stradbroke has to offer ensures that you can enjoy whale watching in an ethical manner. North stradbroke island holiday accommodation, point lookout and amity point call now on 07 3409 8455. Coastal island safaris famous north stradbroke island day trip is a full day tour exploring a range of places such as brown lake, main beach, point lookout and flinders beach on north stradbroke island.
Whale watching june to november, humpback, whale, north. We are 350 mts from main beach and north gorge board walk which is a must do. Whale watch ocean beach resort apartment, north stradbroke. Important notice find out how covid19 is affecting our services to north stradbroke island or the bay islands. The best spots for whale watching in and around brisbane. Whale watch resort is perfectly positioned to enjoy all the wonderful attractions in point lookout nth stradbroke island. It all started a few decades ago when the locals got lights put in at. North stradbroke island accommodation etourism holidays. Humpback whale trail stradbroke island premium luxury.
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. Situated to the north of the resort, they are ideal for families, group getaways, and longer stays as they are fully selfcontained. There is a bbq area, a heated swimming pool with a spa, gymnasium and fun games room for your. Nearby, the islander holiday resort offers apartments, along with the chance to spy straddies resident kangaroos, koalas and kookaburras. Whilst we boast an array of accomodation, it might also be of your interests to check out straddie tipis and stradbroke island events.
Whale watch resort, 11 samarinda drive, point lookout, 4183. Although just a short boat ride away from australias thirdlargest city, north stradbroke island feels like a world away. Jul 12, 2010 because on friday, we went whale watching at point lookout on stradbroke island. Whale watch ocean beach resort apartment, north stradbroke island. Hard to believe its an easy hop, skip and ferry from brisbane. The main moreton island accommodation for families is called tangalooma island resort there are other options if youre looking for moreton. Booking with us is easy through our simple online system. Whale watch ocean beach resort is located on top of the sand dunes with great views along main beach to the gold coast and pacific ocean.
We are 350 meters to main beach, north gorge walk and all local shops and cafes. Stradbroke island whale watching straddie whale watching 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. Anchorage on straddie stradbroke island beachfromt resort. Guide to north stradbroke island tourism australia.
Appreciated across australia as a whale watch resort stradbroke island offers the perfect location for capturing a breathtaking sighting of a whale species. We dont mean to boast but this is the view from our bistro and bar. Stradbroke island whale watching, whale watch stradbroke. Anchorage on straddie is situated on north stradbroke island, surrounded by some of the worlds most spectacular beaches and natural wonderland.
Whale watch ocean beach resort, point lookout compare deals. This top floor penthouse style property is one of point lookouts most sensational apartments with expansive ontop of ocean and headland views, a. Whale watch ocean beach resort official north stradbroke. Premium stradbroke dolphin holiday north stradbroke island. Southern moreton bay islands national park is minutes away. Nov 01, 2018 moreton island is the third largest sand island in the world, behind stradbroke now north and south stradbroke island since the island was split during a fierce storm and the largest, fraser island. Whalewatch ocean beach resort offers spectacular locations in our gardens with panoramic ocean views for the celebration of your special occasion. Stradbroke island is a natural wonderland for australian wildlife, with kangaroos and kookaburra coming everyday to the resort. Whale watch ocean beach resort official north stradbroke island. Tangalooma island resort, moreton island smart steps to. Stradbroke island stradbroke island australias first indigenousowned and operated whale watching tours, yalingbila tours cruises the waters around north stradbroke island, guided by elders, songmen and storytellers of the quandamooka people, an australian aboriginal group that primarily live on north stradbroke island. Whale watch ocean beach resort, north stradbroke island. North stradbroke island accommodation discover stradbroke.
We are so happy you that could join us and that the day went well. The island is a locality within the city of gold coast in the 2016 census, south stradbroke had a population of 41 people the 21 kilometres mi by 2. Turns out that point lookout on stradbroke island is one of australias best land based locations for whale watching. 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. Ultimate guide to north stradbroke island accommodation. It also attracts hundreds of whale watchers who visit each year between june and november. At roughly 24 miles 38 kilometers long and 7 miles 11 kilometers wide, the largely untouched sandy island has just three small settlements. Whale watching in australia at point lookout on stradbroke island. The 10 best north stradbroke island hotels where to stay on. 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. 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 watch ocean beach resort updated 2020 prices.
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