North Stradbroke Island Day Tour: Beach and Wildlife Exploration Trip from Brisbane
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259 Ratings
Brisbane City
Embark on a guided day trip to North Stradbroke Island from Brisbane and explore its stunning beaches and abundant wildlife. Spot dolphins, koalas, kangaroos, and more on this small-group tour.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- North Gorge Walk - We will spend about an hour walking around this rocky headland taking in the two gorges. It is an easy walk with an excellent boardwalk but there are some steps. great opportunity on this walk to see kangaroo, dolphin, manta ray, and sea eagles. Excellent views of main Beach and Frenchman’s Beach.
- Myora Springs Conservation Area - This is one of North Stradbroke’s lesser known gems. Your guide will explain the unique ecosystem and the signage will give you an idea of how the local Quandomooka people lived here making this one of their most popular camps. A must see on any tour to Stradbroke.
- Cylinder Beach - One of Stradbroke’s most beautiful beaches. Nestled between two headlands it provides the perfect swimming opportunity. Life guards will be on duty for your safety. Don’t forget your bathers!
- Amity Point Beach - This little village of Amity Point gives us an spectacular view of Brisbane City and Moreton Bay. We will search out some wild koalas for you and in the crystal clear waters small sharks and dolphins can be often spotted.
- Point Lookout - Spend time at this popular headland with spectacular coastal views. Take a walk along the boardwalk. Visit Deadman’s Beach. Excellent opportunity to spot wildlife. This is where you will have the opportunity to purchase lunch (2 cafes, fresh seafood outlet, gelati shop).
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Embark on a guided day expedition to North Stradbroke Island, Queensland, where you can explore its beaches and diverse wildlife. Your journey begins aboard a luxury catamaran for a 50-minute sail across Moreton Bay through the idyllic islands, offering a chance to see dolphins from the viewing deck. North Stradbroke Island is renowned for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife, including kangaroos and koalas. With walking trails, marine life spotting opportunities, and a laid-back vibe, it’s the perfect getaway. You can take a leisurely walk on pristine beaches, engage in a brief guided hike, and allocate some free time for independent exploration. This tour is capped at 21 participants, ensuring an intimate group experience under the supervision of a professional guide. Do note that lunch is not included in the tour. Key points of interest include:
- Scenic ferry trip over Moreton Bay
- Drop-off points at Amity Point, Point Lookout, Cylinder Beach, North Gorge, Deadman’s Beach and Myora Springs
- Prime location for spotting koalas, kangaroos, dolphins, turtles and various bird species.
- Free time spent at Cylinder Beach.
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Closed-toe shoes are recommended
- Please bring hat and sunscreen.
Location
222 Margaret St
Margaret Street
Tours depart at 7:45am (Check In 7:35am) from the loading zone in front of 222 Margaret Street, Brisbane. This is outside the Skytower Apartments and between Albert and Edward Streets. Hotel pickups are not available.
Tour returns to departure point around 5:45pm.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(259 Ratings)
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Elisabeth
May 10, 2024
Fabulous - The Coastal walk was absolutely stunning, a lot of stairs, but so worth it. Spotted several koalas, bats, birds, and kangaroos on the trip. The ferry ride back while watching sunset was also stunning. Highly recommend.
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Alexander_h
Apr 16, 2024
Great trip! - Booked this trip for my parents and they had a great day. Guide was extremely knowledgable and friendly- would recommend!
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Melanie_p
Apr 9, 2024
An Island of Amazing Beauty & Wildlife - James our guide was phenomenal! Took us to beautiful walking trails along dramatic beaches. He has a keen eye for finding various types of sea life, such as pods of dolphin & sharks. He took us on a koala searching walk (we found several in the trees!) and also saw many wild kangaroos. A wonderful excursion that we highly recommend! James made our day!
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Rebecca_v
Mar 23, 2024
Would go again - Beautiful views, our tour guide was very informative. We did see Koalas and Kangaroos but none of the other animals mentioned.
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Christina_b
Mar 21, 2024
Amazing day trip. - This was an amazing day trip. James was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. He was a master at spotting wildlife and we got to see kangaroos, dolphins, turtles, koalas etc. I enjoyed every minute of this tour.
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Amy_m
Feb 28, 2024
A great day out - A fantastic family day out full of Koalas, Kangaroos and stunning views.
Our tour guide was so knowledgable and friendly.
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H5927cdtracyh
Feb 24, 2024
A great day out - What a great day we had!! We booked this trip on our last day before returning to the UK and we are so glad we did. We were met by James who was brilliant and made the day so enjoyable for us. He was very knowledgeable, informative and friendly. We saw koalas, kangaroos, dolphins surfing through the waves, eagle rays, turtles and ospreys, all in their natural environment. Would thoroughly recommend this trip.
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Ebennett8
Feb 6, 2024
Wonderful Day - Wonderful day exploring the island
Our guide went out of his way to find koalas and wildlife for us to see
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Johnjames_h
Jan 9, 2024
The tour was very good.... - The tour was very good. Learning about the history of the island then finishing off the day with a refreshing swim.
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Miek
Jan 16, 2024
Meh - 2 hours to get there on bus and ferry. A few koalas and grey kangaroos. Two or three nice views but nothing particularly special. 2 hours to get back on bus and ferry.
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