North Stradbroke Island North Gorge Walk sunset Sarah Latham

I visited North Stradbroke Island for the first time in August 2020. I had seen many photos and videos of this island and was very eager to see it for myself. With the passenger ferry to Straddie being so cheap ($17AUD!) I jumped at the opportunity to spend 24 hours exploring.

I chose to stay overnight rather than see North Stradbroke Island as a day trip in order to experience sunset from North Gorge Walk. However, as I visited in winter, I learnt I still had time to enjoy sunset and golden hour (between 430-510pm) before getting the last bus (520pm) to the last ferry.

I spent most of my time walking around Point Lookout, taking photos, eating lunch (and a mermaid tail ice cream – see below!) and reading my book. I completed the North Gorge Walk twice – once in the middle of the day (it took about 1.5 hours because I kept stopping to take photos – I think if I hadn’t it would’ve been max 20-30 minute walk!) and again at sunset to take in the golden glow.

While I was here I was also lucky enough to spot dolphins, turtles, kangaroos and so many whales out frolicking in the ocean. Unfortunately the whales were too far away to snap a decent photo, but if you were to choose a whale watching tour, I’d definitely jump at the chance to do one from North Stradbroke Island.

If you’re wondering how to visit the island without your car please read: Getting to North Stradbroke Island by Passenger Ferry.

Otherwise, scroll on for some of my favourite photos taken on my short but sweet adventure around the island. I hope they inspire you to visit.

North Gorge Walk North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
North Gorge Walk North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
North Gorge Walk North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
Whale sighted from North Stradbroke Island
Whaley cool!
North Gorge Walk North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
North Gorge Walk North Stradbroke Island sunset Sarah Latham
North Gorge Walk North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
Mermaid Icecream Oceanic Gelati and Coffee Bar Point Lookout North Stradbroke Island
Mermaid ice cream from Oceanic Gelati
North Stradbroke Island North Gorge Walk sunset Sarah Latham
North Stradbroke Island North Gorge Walk kangaroo Sarah Latham
North Gorge Walk North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
North Stradbroke island North Gorge Walk Sarah Latham
North Stradbroke Island North Gorge Walk sunset Sarah Latham
Point Lookout North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
Point Lookout North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
North Gorge Walk North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
kangaroos at North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
North Stradbroke island North Gorge Walk Sarah Latham
North Gorge Walk North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
North Gorge Walk North Stradbroke Island Sarah Latham
North Stradbroke Island North Gorge Walk sunset Sarah Latham

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