Breathtaking ocean views and beautifully furnished units are all part of the package at samarinda jewel by the sea on north stradbroke island. At roughly 24 miles 38 kilometers long and 7 miles 11 kilometers wide, the largely untouched sandy island has. Magical locations such as south gorge offer a magnificent backdrop. All care has been taken to ensure the information contained in it is accurate.
Access to frenchmans beach is via a walking track along east coast rd, point lookout. The point where north and south stradbroke island once were connected. Tourticket assistance, barbecue grills, and an arcadegame room are also featured at whale watch ocean beach resort. Whale watch ocean beach resort apartment, north stradbroke. Whale watch ocean beach resort official north stradbroke. 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. Book the whale watch ocean beach resort stay at this 4star beach apartment in point lookout. The 10 best hotels in north stradbroke island for 2020 from. 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. Whales can be seen anytime between late may and early november each year. Once youve been to straddie, it will hold a special place in your heart. One of the most spectacular, the breathtaking north gorge walk, is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. When would you like to stay at whale watch ocean beach resort. See more ideas about stradbroke island, island and point lookout.
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. 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. North stradbroke island accommodation etourism holidays. Whale watch ocean beach resort, north stradbroke island. We dont mean to boast but this is the view from our bistro and bar. Jul 12, 2010 because on friday, we went whale watching at point lookout on stradbroke island. It is located at the southern point of north stradbroke island. A whale calf swims around its beached mother off north stradbroke island.
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. Oct 03, 2011 dead humpback whale removed from queensland beach at north stradbroke island authorities are removing a humpback whale carcass that was luring sharks to a southeast queensland beach. North stradbroke island vacations vacation packages. Dead humpback whale removed from queensland beach at north stradbroke island authorities are removing a humpback whale carcass that was luring sharks to a southeast queensland beach. 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. It is the second largest sand island in the world with three small towns, two p. Straddie offers a whale of a weekend july 21, 2017. At whalewatch ocean beach resort we offer all our guests the warmest of welcomes and endeavour to. Discover stradbroke also offers whale watching apartments, pet friendly accommodation, stradbroke island holiday deals and stradbroke island beach resorts. Whale watch ocean beach resort in brisbane expedia. May 23, 2016 divers off southeast queenslands north stradbroke island have been treated with a rare and spectacular sighting a whale shark. Stradbroke island beach hotel, point lookout, australia.
Stradbroke island is home to several talented photographers and wedding planners who can help manage your perfect beach ceremony. Enjoy free wifi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Cylinder headland is used as a vantage point to watch the surfers and the swimmers on the beach and to view shag rocks and moreton island, which can be seen in the distance. Whale watch ocean beach resort is located at point lookout, with sweeping views along pristine main beach. North stradbroke island visitor guide redland city council.
North stradbroke island visitor guide 201819 by vink. Whale watch ocean beach resort is situated at the south eastern end of north stradbroke island or me. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon checkin. This position makes whalewatch ocean beach resort the premium, sought after accommodation spot on north stradbroke island according to its new resort managers, christine and peter ross. Its an amazing vantage point to spot wildlife with dolphins, turtles and manta. Point lookout beach resort budget stradbroke island. North stradbroke island sand boarding and beach tour. The resort has access to the beach and the shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Redland city mayor karen williams said a host of yura yalingbila.
The board walk is perfect for viewing the humpback whales on their annual migration north and also on their return south. North stradbroke island is the closest place to brisbane where you can enjoy land based whale watching. Important notice find out how covid19 is affecting our services to north stradbroke island or the bay islands. The fivemetre long juvenile male was spotted off point lookout. Hard to believe its an easy hop, skip and ferry from brisbane. Cylinder beach and home beach are two of the most popular sites and an easy stroll from the hotel. Point lookout beach resort at north stradbroke island or straddie, as it is affectionately known by the locals, offers affordable accommodation just 100m to the 35km long main beach and point lookout surf club. Whale watching in australia at point lookout on stradbroke island. Please inform stradbroke island beach hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. Whale watch ocean beach resort, point lookout find the best deal at. The challenge of renovating whalewatch ocean beach resort is a new managers greatest achievement yet just thirty kilometres southeast of brisbane, reachable by car or passenger ferry, is north stradbroke island known colloquially as straddie. 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.
Accommodation in north stradbroke island with laundry agfg. Whale watch resort is perfectly positioned to enjoy all the wonderful attractions in point lookout nth stradbroke island. North stradbroke island, straddie to the locals, is set in moreton bay. Getting to north straddie for all enquiries 0409 123 586. North stradbroke island is blessed with white sandy beaches. The resort has access to the beach and the shops and restauran. Christine says, we are the very first resort perched on the pinnacle of point lookout, high above the pristine white sands of main beach.
Resort whale watch ocean beach resort, north stradbroke. North stradbroke island is blessed with white sandy beaches, magnificent inland lakes, hidden waterways and scenic walks. Frenchmans beach is a secluded beach, nestled between north gorge and deadmans beach. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. 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. Most importantly, the array of whale watch apartments stradbroke has to offer ensures that you can enjoy whale watching in an ethical manner. 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. Whale watch ocean beach resort, point lookout, australia. Conveniently located 150 metres from the patrolled surf b. Please inform whale watch ocean beach resort in advance of your expected arrival time. Whale watch ocean beach resort offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24hour fitness center. 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 boasts some fantastic snorkelling sites a short ride from point lookout. Getting ready to fly north stradbroke island sand boarding and beach tour.
Whale watch ocean beach resort, point lookout updated. North stradbroke island visitor guide 201819 by vink publishing. North stradbroke island surf forecast fri 24 jan fri 31 jan. Find out how covid19 is affecting our services to north stradbroke island or the bay islands. From the rocky outcrops, look out to the turquoise sea and. 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. 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. Top 10 hotels in point lookout, queensland cancel free. Cylinder beach faces north and is the most popular swimming beach at point lookout. Whale watching at point lookout on stradbroke island. Stradbroke islands 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. 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. Straddie four wheel driving tips 4wd, straddie australia.
This visitor guide was produced by stradbroke island holidays in 2018. Upscale condo resort within easy reach of cylinder beach free parking free wifi outdoor pool garden central location. The beach often has a lagoon, which is a popular place for children to swim. 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. Point lookouts other attractions include the magnificent north gorge walk. You do have an option to stay at point lookout and return via bus at a later time if it suits you. 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. At roughly 24 miles 38 kilometers long and 7 miles 11 kilometers wide, the largely untouched sandy island has just three small settlements. There is a bbq area, a heated swimming pool with a spa, gymnasium and fun games room for your. Big challenge overcome by new straddie couple accomnews. See more ideas about stradbroke island, luxury camping and island. Point lookout is recognised as one of the best land based whale watching sites in the world.
Rare swim with whale shark in southeast queensland abc news. The resort features large, 3 bedroom fully selfcontained units with 2 bathrooms, large kitchens, spacious indoor and outdoor living areas. Appreciated across australia as a whale watch resort stradbroke island offers the perfect location for capturing a breathtaking sighting of a whale species. Expererience the brutal dunes of the straddie desert. Top point lookout hotels cancel free on most hotels.
Upscale condo resort within easy reach of cylinder beach. Best point lookout hotels compare 6 places to stay in. Because on friday, we went whale watching at point lookout on stradbroke island. 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. Whale watch ocean beach resort, point lookout compare deals. 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.
Mar 10, 2016 flash camp at north stradbroke island, queensland. Snorkelling day trips north stradbroke island, brisbane. Whale frees itself following stranding off queenslands. The 10 best hotels in north stradbroke island for 2020. North stradbroke island, one of the worlds largest sand islands, is situated at the southern end of moreton bay. North stradbroke island travel guide at wikivoyage. 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 is blessed with white sandy beaches, magnificent. Whale watch ocean beach resort official north stradbroke island.
Whale watch ocean beach resort, gold coast north stradbroke. Always check the tide charts before driving on a beach, and adjust these tide times for local differences. 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. Stradbroke island whale watching, whale watch stradbroke. 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. Whale watching june to november, humpback, whale, north. North stradbroke island surf report, surf forecast and.
Popular attractions cylinder beach and north gorge walk are located nearby. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. We are 350 meters to main beach, north gorge walk and all local shops and cafes. Whale watch resort is perfectly positioned in point lookout to see all the wonderful attractions so close. Consistent beach breaks with long right to north of island.
Whale frees itself following stranding off queenslands stradbroke island updated october 07, 2016 12. Straddie four wheel driving tips 4wd queensland road rules, including speed limits, apply to all roads and beaches on north stradbroke island. The island is a locality within the city of gold coast in the 2016 census, south stradbroke had a population of 41 people. Point lookout is recognised as one of the best land based whalewatching sites in the world. We are 350 mts from main beach and north gorge board walk which is a must do.
Ultimate guide to north stradbroke island accommodation. You can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Dead humpback whale removed from queensland beach at north. Turns out that point lookout on stradbroke island is one of australias best land based locations for whale watching. We also provide straddie sales and rentals and stradbroke island wedding accommodation.
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