Point Danger Lookout and Parklands

Point Danger Lookout and Parklands

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Posted 2020-06-06 by Meg Forbesfollow
Point Danger Lookout near the Queensland/New South Wales border is home to diverse parklands, a unique lighthouse, and some of the best-landbased whale and dolphin watching on Australia's east coast.



Point Danger, named Minjungbal by the Bundjalung nation, was one of the places charted by Captain Cook as he sailed along the Australian east coast, and the lighthouse includes a memorial to his voyage.



The lighthouse itself is unique and indicates the points of the compass towards the top. There is also a fabulous lookout point beneath the lighthouse with views that extend from Surfer's Paradise in Queensland to Fingal Head in New South Wales.



There are a number of pathways across the parklands at Point Danger, and the entire park is wheelchair friendly. There is a paved pathway that runs along the cliff tops and includes a long viewing platform with benches and viewing scope (two $1 coins activate it).



This is a fabulous place to watch marine wildlife such as dolphins and turtles all year round, and humpback whales on their annual migration between June and October. Surfers are almost always active right around the headland and are great fun to watch as they catch the waves.



The parklands at Point Danger are home to a number of memorials. A War Memorial remembering those who were killed during World War 1 and World War 2 was erected in 1950, with further memorials added to honour those who fought in later wars such as the Korean War. There are benches available near to these places of quiet reflection.



Point Danger has a number of picnic tables and benches spread around on the lawns, as well as two sheltered picnic areas with electric BBQs. The larger of the sheltered picnic areas also has a fenced boiling water station so that visitors can make fresh tea and coffee.



Fresh drinking water is available in the parklands at Point Danger, and public toilets are available across the road. There is also a dedicated carpark, with additional parking available along the streets in the area.



Point Danger is hugely popular for its views and facilities. For this reason, it is often a good idea to come fairly early in the day in order to grab a good spot. The weather forecast for Point Danger can be checked here when planning your trip.



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