Point Danger
Point Danger
4.5
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Vic C
Melbourne, Australia82 contributions
Aug 2022
A scenic 2-kilometre walk from Coolangatta, with changing landscape as you get to this clifftop destination.
It's high above the beaches to the left and right. In winter you 'll see lizards sunning o the rock faces. Not much to do up here but relax, sit on the benches or grass, chill and enjoy the views. You may even spot a whale.
It's high above the beaches to the left and right. In winter you 'll see lizards sunning o the rock faces. Not much to do up here but relax, sit on the benches or grass, chill and enjoy the views. You may even spot a whale.
Written 14 August 2022
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KLG62
Gold Coast, Australia3,298 contributions
June 2014 • Couples
Spent breakfast up here followed by some whale watching.
Spectacular views are to be had by all with 180 degree views from Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise.
Plenty of room to watch the whales and surfers from the concrete paths or bring a rug and sit on the grass.
Spectacular views are to be had by all with 180 degree views from Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise.
Plenty of room to watch the whales and surfers from the concrete paths or bring a rug and sit on the grass.
Written 28 June 2014
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Peaches-n-Ginger
Canberra, Australia167 contributions
Dec 2019 • Business
What’s not to enjoy stopping here the great ocean views and looking over a great surf beach below and the fact you are on the boarder of Queensland and New South Wales. As a visitor it’s a beautiful spot and worth a wander around.
Written 10 December 2019
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Devlins_Angel
Bedford, UK206 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
After seeing humpbacks up close with Whales in Paradise we wanted to go and look for them ourselves from a coastal lookout point. After a little online research we decided to try Point Danger in Coolangatta/Tweed. The setting is beautiful and we immediately spotted whales breathing, fin slapping and breaching. This went on the whole few hours we were there. We also saw Australian water dragons chilling out on the rocks.
There is a short walk down to the beach which was empty. The children had a great time playing on it whilst I walked out along the creek onto the rocks and witnessed more whales breaching.
We had lunch in Cafe D Bar And the food was lovely, try the thick shakes!
Take a jacket as it’s seriously windy up at the lookout. A lovely day out with lots of history too.
There is a short walk down to the beach which was empty. The children had a great time playing on it whilst I walked out along the creek onto the rocks and witnessed more whales breaching.
We had lunch in Cafe D Bar And the food was lovely, try the thick shakes!
Take a jacket as it’s seriously windy up at the lookout. A lovely day out with lots of history too.
Written 11 August 2018
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longhaven
Adelaide, Australia275 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We have been going to Broadbeach and Coolangatta for many years and always make the trip up the hill to the lookout.
The views are spectacular looking down over where the Tweed River enters the ocean and further down to NSW.
There are a couple of places to have a meal or coffee and public toilets are also available.
Well worth a visit if in the area.
The views are spectacular looking down over where the Tweed River enters the ocean and further down to NSW.
There are a couple of places to have a meal or coffee and public toilets are also available.
Well worth a visit if in the area.
Written 6 August 2018
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achattop
Sydney, Australia59 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This spot was easily accessible by car from where we were staying at Kirra Beach, Queensland. Parking was easy and plentiful.
What a fantastic view, with the bonus of marking your presence across the two states of NSW and Queensland.
What a fantastic view, with the bonus of marking your presence across the two states of NSW and Queensland.
Written 11 April 2018
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Daniel B
London, UK291 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
Don't forget to get a coffee from Nook down on the beach before walking up to the lookout to enjoy the coffee! Wonderful
Written 11 September 2014
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caran275
Brisbane, Australia211 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
While the attraction here is, undoubtedly, the Lighthouse and Captain Cook Memorial, it was interesting, however, to watch tourists enjoying their ability to straddle the border of Queensland and New South Wales. While there are other places where one can experience a similar situation, it can be done with such ease at this site.
One piece of information here indicated that on a clear day one might see the Cook Islands. Try as I did, I was successful and, curious as I am, I've since discovered why. A little research revealed the distance from Point Danger to the Cook Islands is 4646 kilometres (2949 miles). No wonder I was unsuccessful, however, the message clearly conveyed how unimpeded by any land mass was the view from this lookout..
Publicised in tourist brochures as a lighthouse, it is different from the traditional type erected at similarly treacherous sites and in often remote locations, formerly operated at by lighthouse keepers. This lighthouse is, instead, unlike others I've seen and a very modern structure.
Historic information at the site about Captain James Cook, his explorations, and naming of this Point in 1770 during his voyage north along the east coast of Australia, is extremely interesting. Several visitors were carefully reading the material engraved on the memorial, allegedly, ballast from Cook's ship, "HMS Endeavour".
As whales make their yearly migratory voyage north along the east coast, this would an excellent vantage point. No dolphins were visible, but they, too, would be seen from this location at times.
The lookout was crowded: the visit was not on a weekend or during school holidays. Others, too, obviously had heard it was well worth a visit.
One piece of information here indicated that on a clear day one might see the Cook Islands. Try as I did, I was successful and, curious as I am, I've since discovered why. A little research revealed the distance from Point Danger to the Cook Islands is 4646 kilometres (2949 miles). No wonder I was unsuccessful, however, the message clearly conveyed how unimpeded by any land mass was the view from this lookout..
Publicised in tourist brochures as a lighthouse, it is different from the traditional type erected at similarly treacherous sites and in often remote locations, formerly operated at by lighthouse keepers. This lighthouse is, instead, unlike others I've seen and a very modern structure.
Historic information at the site about Captain James Cook, his explorations, and naming of this Point in 1770 during his voyage north along the east coast of Australia, is extremely interesting. Several visitors were carefully reading the material engraved on the memorial, allegedly, ballast from Cook's ship, "HMS Endeavour".
As whales make their yearly migratory voyage north along the east coast, this would an excellent vantage point. No dolphins were visible, but they, too, would be seen from this location at times.
The lookout was crowded: the visit was not on a weekend or during school holidays. Others, too, obviously had heard it was well worth a visit.
Written 25 May 2014
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Justin D
Broadbeach, Australia14 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
A great beacon light of hope presented itself to the ocean. I couldn't see it but I knew it was there, guiding those adrift away from the headland.
I overheard a tourist say “this isn't a lighthouse!” I admit the unusual structure is misleading, but nonetheless it is the watch tower of the sea.
The Point Danger Captain Cook Lighthouse located on the Queensland and New South Wales border not only presents an unusual structure, but also a unique history.
The lighthouse was the first in the world to create a beam with laser technology however, contrary to suggestions made by science-fiction movies, it was deemed unsuccessful. The lighthouse returned to the standard method using mirrors and electric lamps.
The Lighthouse doubles as a historical shrine to Captain James Cook. A member of the Point Danger Marine Rescue describes the site as a “celebration of the voyage made by Cook.”
An elderly Tweed Head resident informs me that “this particular site has historical significance that will astonish any tourist.” The historical significance that is captured throughout the structure renders the site an important landmark in Australia, accompanied by Duranbah Beach and popular Coolangatta shops, cafes and public eating areas.
I overheard a tourist say “this isn't a lighthouse!” I admit the unusual structure is misleading, but nonetheless it is the watch tower of the sea.
The Point Danger Captain Cook Lighthouse located on the Queensland and New South Wales border not only presents an unusual structure, but also a unique history.
The lighthouse was the first in the world to create a beam with laser technology however, contrary to suggestions made by science-fiction movies, it was deemed unsuccessful. The lighthouse returned to the standard method using mirrors and electric lamps.
The Lighthouse doubles as a historical shrine to Captain James Cook. A member of the Point Danger Marine Rescue describes the site as a “celebration of the voyage made by Cook.”
An elderly Tweed Head resident informs me that “this particular site has historical significance that will astonish any tourist.” The historical significance that is captured throughout the structure renders the site an important landmark in Australia, accompanied by Duranbah Beach and popular Coolangatta shops, cafes and public eating areas.
Written 6 October 2013
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MadelineW1948
Brisbane, Australia115 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
I took my American visitors to the Gold Coast and in particular Point Danger so that they could experience having a foot in both NSW and Qld at the same time. The views from the memorial are spectacular. We also walked along the path which has plaques commemorating the many ships that have sunk around the coast. My visitors found this to be of real interest as they are sailors. Take a jacket though as it is often very windy at the memorial.
Written 22 September 2018
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