North Stradbroke Island Private Tour with Pickup

A full island day without arranging the ferry, the transport or the stops

A private guided tour of North Stradbroke Island with hotel pickup, ferry crossing and all-day transport included. The itinerary covers Point Lookout's Gorge Walk for whale and dolphin spotting, Myora Springs' freshwater creek and Aboriginal heritage, Amity Point's coastal gums where koalas rest, and Brown Lake's tea-stained freshwater for swimming or picnicking. Minimum three participants. Guide speaks English, German or Dutch. Lunch is your choice at Point Lookout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore North Stradbroke Island

• Board ferry to North Stradbroke Island
• Stop at Myora Springs freshwater spring
• Walk the Gorge Walk at Point Lookout
• Have lunch in Point Lookout
• Stroll beneath coastal gums at Amity Point
• Visit and swim at Brown Lake
• Optional visit to Quandamooka Art and Culture Centre
• Board ferry back to mainland

The experience

The ferry crossing takes 45 minutes each way, and the driver picks you up from your accommodation and handles the whole route, so the day is built without you planning the transport or timing the boat. Once on the island, the tour moves through four main stops, each with its own rhythm. Myora Springs sits a few kilometres out of Dunwich, where a pure freshwater spring has run for thousands of years. The banks hold Aboriginal middens with shells and evidence of a favoured camping place. The Gorge Walk at Point Lookout is the vantage point for spotting turtles, dolphins and manta rays year-round, and from June to November humpback whales pass close enough to watch during their migration.

After lunch (which you choose from Point Lookout's restaurants and ice cream shops), the afternoon moves to Amity Point for a gentle stroll beneath coastal gums, where koalas often rest high in the canopy. The final stop is Brown Lake, a perched freshwater lake stained brown by native tea tree tannins, ringed by native bushland and wildflowers in spring. It's a swimming spot and picnic place where the quiet settles in, especially in early morning or late afternoon. Depending on opening days, there may also be time for the Quandamooka Art and Culture Centre or a local museum to deepen what you've seen.

The whole day runs 10 to 12 hours from pickup to return. A guide travels with the group throughout, speaking English, German or Dutch, and the private transport means the pace stays steady and the group stays small: minimum three participants, maximum set by the vehicle. You leave with photographs and the slower rhythm the island offers.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return.
• ferry crossing to and from North Stradbroke Island.
• all-day private transport around the island.
• guide in English, German or Dutch.
• stops at Myora Springs, Point Lookout's Gorge Walk, Amity Point and Brown Lake.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Brisbane Nature Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying on the mainland without a car: the pickup from your hotel and the fixed ferry times mean the whole day holds together without you arranging transport or timing the boat yourself. The small group and private vehicle also suit anyone who prefers a slower pace and wants to linger at each stop without rushing to a schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Dutch.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I see whales on a North Stradbroke Island tour?

Humpback whales migrate close to the coastline from June to November, and the Gorge Walk at Point Lookout is the vantage point to watch them. Dolphins and turtles are visible year-round at the same location.

What is Myora Springs and why does the tour stop there?

Myora Springs is a pure freshwater spring that has run for thousands of years in the forest a few kilometres out of Dunwich. The banks hold Aboriginal middens with shells and evidence of it being a favoured camping place for the local people, making it a stop for understanding the island's cultural heritage.

Is swimming included in the tour?

Brown Lake is a freshwater swimming spot surrounded by native bushland, and the tour stops there in the afternoon. You can choose to swim or simply enjoy the lake's tranquility and wildflowers.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour runs 10 to 12 hours total from hotel pickup to return. The ferry crossing itself takes 45 minutes each way across Moreton Bay.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included, but Point Lookout has several restaurants and ice cream shops to choose from during the midday break.

What is the minimum group size for this private tour?

A minimum of three participants is required to book the tour.