Humpback Whale Count 2011 - 1860 north

In 2010, more than 3900 humpback's passed by Point Lookout during the day!

Day Trip to North Stradbroke Island Whale Watching with Fish and Chips for lunch on the Point Lookout Headland - Queensland's most easterly point!

Whale watching is one of the favourite winter past times at North Stradbroke Island. Humpback Whales can be seen from a number of vantage points at Point Lookout. On the North Gorge Walk, excellent views are obtained from Norm’s Seat and above WhaleRock. At the Frenchman’s Bay end of Bambara street and Timbin Road, elevated timber platforms have been provided, for views over Boat Rock and The Group rocks just offshore.

Your Intenary is;

• Catch the train from Roma Street station at 0728 to the end of the Cleveland line arriving at 0815.

• A FREE courtesy bus meets the train and takes you to Toodah Harbour to meet the 0855 high speed water taxi over to Stradbroke Island - $20 return.

• Board the QLD Transport run bus for the trip to Point Lookout - $10 return.

• Arrive at Point Lookout and stroll the North Gorge Walk which is Queensalnd's most easterly point.

• The Humpback's pass close by and are usually clearly visible as they dance and skip their way north to their breeding grounds.

• Follow the "Whale Trail" around the "Point"

• Relax on the grass at Captain Cooks seat and enjoy your local Fish and Chips from the award winning Fishes Cafe.

• Return bus to the water taxi at Dunwich which leaves at 1425.

• Catch the FREE bus to Cleveland Station for return to Brisbane city.

Inclusions:

• Bike & helmet hire, Binoculars

• Detailed Point Lookout Whale Trail map.

• Fish and Chips for lunch

What to bring:

• Camera is a must!

• Weather proof jacket

• Hat & sunscreen

• A sense of natural adventure

How to Book:

Call us on +617 3415 3949 to book your place. Hires are limited to just 10 whale watchers per day.

Whale Watching by Mountain Bike:

The headland at Point Lookout is approximately 35m above sea level, from which the line of sight horizon is 18km away. Despite this, it is considered that the maximum distance at which a whale could be seen was 10km under good weather and sea conditions.

Discover Straddie by Bike North Stradbroke island (Straddie to the locals) is located on the outer edge of Brisbane's Moreton Bay, and a variety of whales pass close by this Queensland island and shelter just off the many beaches and in Moreton Bay itself. After a brief rest the Humpbacks, Southern Wright and sometimes Blue Whales move on to their Hervey Bay and Whitsunday breeding grounds.

The whale watching season starts with the first whale sightings in May each year and lasts until late October when the whales return to their Antartic home with their young in tow. A great way to watch the whales and all the other abundant marine life around Straddie is to do so on a mountain bike.