North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane
Description
There are lots of things to see and to do in one day: Freshwater lakes, coastal walks, paradisiac beaches, rich marine life, and wildlife, culture, and history. On this tour you will walk the Gorge Walk, awarded one of the most amazing coastal walks in Australia, where there are great chances to spot manta rays, turtles, dolphins, and much more. And the most important thing: with no rush! Just take your time enjoying the attractions. And the beaches! The tour guide will take you on a walk in a secret place to see Koalas in the wild and you will also have enough time to enjoy swimming at Amity Point Beach. Our objective is to create a more intimate experience with the travelers, that’s why the maximum number of people is 11 in each group. Enjoy an amazing sunset at the ferry on the way back to mainland. This tour focuses on creating remarkable memories, relaxing, and connecting with mother nature, history and culture. Come and join in and see what all the fuss is about!
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Itinerary
Take the ferry, get a coffee, and relax enjoying the amazing views of Moreton Bay on this 45 minutes crossing.
Brown Lake is pure rainwater tinged brown by the native tea trees, also known as Lake Bummiera, some say this hidden treasure has rejuvenating waters. Learn about the island and the historic and cultural importance of the Quandamooka People. Get refreshed and reenergized at the fresh waters of this beautiful lake.
From one of the most impressive lookouts at the island, take amazing pictures and go for a quick walk at this paradisiac beach.
The big attraction of the day: The Gorge Walk. On this 40-45 minutes walk, you will enjoy the amazing views of the Coral Sea at the South Pacific Ocean, and its incredibly rich marine life: great chances to spot manta rays, turtles, dolphins, and much more.
It's time for lunch at Point Lookout. As we like giving our travelers multiple choices, you can either bring your own lunch or buy a takeway and enjoy a picnic with amazing views.
It's then time to relax at the beach, so the tour will be headed to Amity Point. Your tour guide will take you on a walk (secret place) to search for koalas in the wild and, if koalas-spotting is not your thing, again you have options: enjoy even more time at the beach.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(487)
Aaron was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable and made sure everyone on the tour saw the wildlife around! He knew the best spots to find the wildlife and made it possible to check off a couple bucket list items!
This was an amazing experience! Being in a new country, with no car, this tour started perfectly with an easy central pickup location. After a 30-45 min car ride (which gave us more exposure to the outlying burbs), we arrived at the ferry terminal. We had just enough time to get a coffee and snack before adventuring over to the island. Aaron was an AWESOME guide!!!! He knew his history of the island, focusing on the original inhabintants of the island. He pointed out local businesses for us to visit (THANK YOU PRAWN SHACK!!!!) Seriously..... go get a prawn roll at the Prawn Shack. It will be the best decision of your life! :) Aaron was able to point out lots of whales when we were on Lookout Point. He showed us turtles, found koalas, and we got lucky enough to find so many kangaroos!!!! He really did make this island tour fun and informative!!! We had time to wander on our own. We had time for the beach and a swim in the ocean. Our group was like 12 of us in the van and it was a perfect size. Any more and it would have been annoying. I feel like the ticket price was worth the whole day. It covered the ride to and from the central meeting place; it covered the ferry ride to and from the island; and of course, it covered the all day tour. I would do this again in a heartbeat! We had a wonderful time, and this was well worth the money and time. If you are on the fence, just click buy. You will not regret it! And thank you Aaron for being an AWESOME guide!
Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re so happy you had an amazing day exploring North Stradbroke Island with Aaron. From whales, koalas, turtles and kangaroos to beach time and local discoveries, it sounds like a perfect Straddie adventure! Thank you for recommending us so highly!
Rio was a great guide and very informative. Great day! Saw whales, dolphins, koalas, kangaroos and an echidna.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great day exploring North Stradbroke Island with Rio. What an incredible wildlife day — whales, dolphins, koalas, kangaroos and even an echidna! Thanks for travelling with us!
the tour guide was great and i have a great time at the island! the beach is so great and it is so blue!
The beautiful blue waters are definitely one of the highlights of North Stradbroke Island! We’re delighted you had such a great time exploring the island and enjoyed the day with our guide. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
My Straddie tour was absolutely fantastic! If English isn’t your first language, don’t worry. It’s no problem to enjoy the tour. Our guide Aaron was incredibly kind and showed us around in such a friendly and informative way. We were blessed with beautiful weather, and I learned so much about Australian culture, wildlife, plants, history, and Indigenous culture and stories. One of the things that impressed me most was the drive to Brown Lake. The road was pretty bumpy, but Aaron carefully chose the smoothest parts of the track and did his best to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. It really showed how considerate and professional he is. He also clearly understood what his guests wanted and gave us plenty of free time to explore and enjoy each place at our own pace. Although it was only a one-day tour, it was an incredibly enjoyable and rewarding experience. I would absolutely love to join another tour if I have the chance. Highly recommended!
What a lovely review! It’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed discovering Straddie’s wildlife, landscapes, history and Indigenous culture with Aaron. We especially appreciate your comments about his care, professionalism and the time he gave everyone to explore. We’d be delighted to welcome you on another adventure!
Great day trip to Straddie! A beautiful spot to visit and we were blessed to see many whales, dolphins and other wildlife such as koalas and kangaroos. Our Guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and professional..
What an incredible wildlife day on Straddie! Seeing whales, dolphins, koalas and kangaroos all in one trip is certainly a special experience. We’re also pleased your guide’s enthusiasm and knowledge added to the day. Thank you for choosing to explore North Stradbroke Island with us!
This was a great way to experience a part of Australia that I probably wouldn’t have visited on my own. The tour was very well organized, with thoughtfully chosen points of interest and a pace that never felt rushed while still making the most of the day. Our tour guide, Aggie, was fantastic. She had a genuine appreciation for Australia, a warm and engaging personality, and an incredible depth of knowledge. Her enthusiasm was contagious and kept us excited throughout the day. It was clear that she truly cared about sharing Australia’s history, culture, and natural beauty with us rather than simply treating it as another job. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Brisbane who wants to experience places beyond the city and spend the day with a guide who is truly passionate about what she does.
We love hearing that Straddie gave you the chance to discover a special part of Australia beyond Brisbane! Aggie’s passion for the island, its wildlife, history and culture really shines through, and we’re delighted she made your day so memorable. Thank you for the wonderful recommendation!
Just wanted to say huge thanks to you and especially to Aggie. We did the North Stradbroke Island tour yesterday and it was absolutely amazing. An unforgettable day - we we’re incredibly lucky with all the wildlife coming out for us, but Aggie made the whole trip much better. Since the beginning to the end; she was amazing - sharing lots of knowledge, a curated playlist and very attentive to all our requests and considerations! I would definitely do other trips with « Hit the Road » tours and I’ll recommend it to everyone coming to Brisbane.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an unforgettable day on North Stradbroke Island. We'll be sure to pass your wonderful feedback on to Aggie. Her knowledge, thoughtful attention to every guest, and carefully chosen playlist are all part of what makes her tours so special. We're also delighted you were lucky enough to enjoy so much incredible wildlife! Thank you for your recommendation. We'd love to welcome you back on another Hit The Road Tours adventure soon!
What an unforgettable day of great memories made with a one of a kind tour guide Aggie . Picked us all from the meeting point and it was such a vibe when the music playlist she played was from the 70s 80s 90s ERA :) 10/10 Music. Aggie was very knowledgeable with the locations we were going to go explore . The magic started happening when we seen a few Koalas on the way , a Male Kangaroo who was minding his buisness hahaha and Whales were jumping with joy out in the ocean . Great people i got to meet and talk to on the tour from many backgrounds. I would highly recommend this tour and Aggie as your host you will have laughs , good music and history about the places you explore . Thank You I had a magical experience whilst in Brisbane :)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a magical day on North Stradbroke Island. We'll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Aggie. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and carefully curated playlists always help create a fun and memorable atmosphere. We're delighted you enjoyed spotting koalas, kangaroos, and whales, and that you connected with fellow travellers along the way. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Aaron was a great guide. He is very knowledgable about the area and gives a lot of entertaining informational talks
