This year’s whale-watching season has officially begun.
The annual humpback whale migration that stretches roughly 5000km from the waters of Antarctica and along the Queensland coast, occurs from June to November.
Redland City Acting Mayor Julie Talty said Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) was regarded as one of the best land-based, whale-watching sites on Australia’s eastern coast.
“As the season progresses, the humpback whales, known as Yalingbila in local Jandai dialect, will be seen in large numbers each day from the headlands as they continue their migration,” Cr Talty said.
Division 2 Councillor Peter Mitchell said the Minjerribah Panorama Coastal Walk on Point Lookout offered several viewing points.
“The walk features whale-watching platforms that overlook Frenchmans Beach, and at its southern end the walk connects up with the iconic Gorge Walk,” Cr Mitchell said.
The Minjerribah Panorama Coastal Walk also has several picnic areas along the way.
A variety of other marine life, including sea turtles, manta rays, schools of fish and dolphins can be spotted from the two walks.
It is estimated more than 40,000 whales migrate north during the season.
To discover more, go to visitredlandscoast.com.au or drop into the Redlands Coast Visitor Information Centre, 50 Middle Street, Cleveland.
The centre is open 9am to 4pm daily (except Good Friday and Easter Sunday) and can be contacted by phone on 1300 667 386 or email [email protected]
