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Whale Watching

Point Lookout is Queensland's most easterly point and its rocky outcrops overlooking the Pacific Ocean are the perfect spots for land-based whale-watching from June to October. The fantastic vantage points are within easy walking distance of Straddie Escape.

The majestic humpback whales pass North Gorge Headland on their annual migration from Antarctica to their calving grounds around the Great Barrier Reef. While the calves are still quite young they begin their southern, or return, journey passing close to the coast.

Humpback whale breaching
The ubiquitous official whale watcher, alias Bob
Whale-watchers soon discover that the Headlands walk is a must. Start at the Captain Cook memorial and follow the signs onto North Gorge.

A breathtaking seascape and the chance to see dolphins, turtles and manta rays awaits at North Headland all year round. The walk continues around the Gorge and past Whale Rock. When the tide and sea conditions are right, air whistles through the blowhole like a spouting whale.