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Half Day Four Wheel Drive Eco Tour
Highlights
- Discover stunning vantage spots around the Island, ensuring you capture breathtaking views and memorable moments.
- Savour a traditional Aussie Damper and a cuppa at scenic locations, satisfying both thirst and hunger during your adventure.
- Spot majestic Humpback Whales from Main Beach between June and November, experiencing the thrill of wildlife watching firsthand.
- Explore Flinders Beach and Amity Point, where resident Koalas await, offering unique photography opportunities in their natural habitat.
This tour gives you a glimpse of the best vantage spots on the Island. More for the time conscience people. You will be picked from your Island accommodation (or water taxi terminal in Dunwich if you are coming from Cleveland).
You drive the full circle of the Northern section of the Island to get to know first hand all the best vantage points. This includes the beaches and bush tracks.
During the drive around they’ll stop off for a “Cuppa” and some “Aussie Damper” at an ideal location or when you are thirsty or hungry.
Drive through the Blue Lake National Park to Main Beach. Stop on Main Beach for photos and “Wildlife Watching”.
From June to November they can spot the majestic Humpback Whales from this beach. Then head to Point Lookout for a toilet stop and then onto Flinders Beach. They drive along the beach to Amity Point where there are a couple of resident Koalas to photograph.
Learn about the history at Amity and then head back to your Island accommodation or water taxi terminal in Dunwich about three to three and a half hours later.
Itinerary highlights
Brown Lake
To access the Lake, they use a 4WD track into Brown Lake and then settle to a feast of “Aussie” Damper and strawberry jam as well a cup of Billy tea.
You can also have a swim in the fresh water as it contains Ti-Tree oil and is very good for your skin and hair.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Operation information
Straddie Kingfisher Tours
Straddie Kingfisher Tours began over 25 years ago because they have such a passion for the Island. They just wanted to show this Island Paradise to the world in an Eco friendly, informative and sustainable way.
Being part of the Island community since 1966, they can offer you that local knowledge and give you that personal touch.
You get to see the wonderful scenic vantage points on Straddie to observe all the dolphins, turtles, manta rays and Humpback Whales from June to November each year.
Morning tea and their famous barbecue on the beach for lunch have been included for you to enjoy. You will get to look for koalas and kangaroos as you travel around this island paradise and may see many of the 253 different varieties of birds that inhabit the Island.
This tour is conducted at a leisurely pace so you can unwind and really get the feeling of “Straddie” time!
You will have a camera full of memories and a smile to suit.
Activities
Tags
Accreditations
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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