The Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse, built in 1971, was the first in the world to use a laser light source, though it was later replaced with conventional lighting.
The headland is one of the few places in Australia where you can stand in two states simultaneously at the Queensland-New South Wales border marker.
Point Danger is named by Captain James Cook in 1770, who recognized the treacherous reefs lying just offshore.
The location is a premier spot for observing the Superbank, a world-renowned surfing area created by sand-bypassing operations between the Tweed River and Snapper Rocks.
During the winter and spring migration, the cliff elevation provides an ideal viewing platform for humpback whales traveling along the East Australian Current.
Point Danger is a prominent headland on the border of Queensland and New South Wales that marks the point where the coastline shifts from a northerly to a westerly orientation. The site hosts the Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse, which utilizes a unique experimental lens system. Walking paths allow visitors to traverse the cliff top, providing vantage points overlooking Duranbah Beach and Snapper Rocks. The location serves as an active vantage point for spotting migrating humpback whales from June to November. A formal border marker delineates the state line between Queensland and New South Wales. The area features landscaped gardens and historical plaques detailing local maritime history. The headland is subject to strong ocean winds due to its exposed cliff-side geography.
The grassy area near the Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse, providing a wide-angle view of the Pacific Ocean and the Queensland coastline.
Bring binoculars for improved whale watching and spotting surfers at Snapper Rocks.
Wear a windbreaker or light jacket even on sunny days as the headland is highly exposed to coastal winds.
Visit during low tide to better observe the reef structures and geological formations at the base of the cliffs.
Do not attempt to climb down the steep, unmarked cliff faces to access the water, as the currents are notoriously dangerous.
Stay on marked paths to protect the cliff-side vegetation and avoid unstable edges.
