Hervey bay whale watching tours spirit of hervey bay. If you want to watch whales in the wild, no other destination can rival the sheer number and quality of whale encounters youll experience here. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises offers whale watching tours each year between late july to late october. Whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. Watch whales from our unique underwater viewing rooms eye to eye. This can be done from the charter boats or the shore in certain regions. Estimates of humpback whales travelling up and down the east coast of australia currently number around the. June 1st is the official start of whale watching season in hervey bay, queensland. Remote fraser island and whale experience hervey bay, australia. Want to find out more about freedoms whale watching tour. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. Australia the best tips for whale watching in australia whaletrips. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of. Whale watching in hervey bay is a great adventure for the whole family offering an amazing encounter with humpback whales on their annual migration it will be an experience that you will never.
Last friday we packed a bag, jumped in the car puppy included and headed 5 hours up the coast to hervey bay home of australias best whale watching. Often called the whale watch capital of the world, several geographical and physical conditions align to present optimal conditions for humans and whales to interact. You will never forget the experience when a huge whale looks you in the eye. It was the first wet whale day of the season but the whales dont seem to mind thanks for choosing freedom iii and we look forward to that return visit. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours. Whale watching in hervey bay queensland australia hervey bay on southern queenslands east coast is known as one of the best locations in the world to have a closeup experience with the magnificent humpback whales. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. Hervey bay itself is a quiet coastal town with perfect access to fraser island ask us about booking a fraser island tour as well. Taking the whale watching tours is something that you never get sick of, because every day and every cruise is different and you never know quite what you. Whale researchers to run tours in hervey bay fraser.
Hervey bay is known as australias best whale watching locations. Compare and book all hervey bay whale watch tours with the local specialists. In australia, whale watching has become a popular tourist attraction. With our whale tours and packages based around the activities of one of the larger species, the humpback whale, we treat passengers to an experience unlike any other. Here is a little video that we have put together that was shot late last season.
Whale watching video guide, hervey bay queensland australia. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of australia. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of the world. This might be a full day experience, but you wont confined to the boat for all 9 hours. Pacific whale foundation australia whalewatch in hervey bay.
Organized whale watching started in the united states, when the cabrillo. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know. Humpback whale, facts hervey bay, queensland, australia. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland. If you can plan your visit to hervey bay during the hervey bay whale festival, you wont be disappointed. Each year the humpbacks migrate from antarctica along the east coast of australia to their final destination, the southern great barrier reef and the whitsunday islands, a. Whale watching is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour. Whale watching hervey bay is an unforgettable experience and the best in australia.
Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. It is simply the best in the world for whale watching. Highlights include a jazz festival, the blessing of. During the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay.
The sunshine coast and hervey bay where the whales stay and rest before. Here they calve and raise their young before returning south. What determines whale watching tourists expenditure. Cruise the sheltered waters of platypus bay whilst taking in breathtaking sights as we travel along the beautiful white sandy banks of fraser islands beaches to the whales playground. Hervey bay, whale watching, fraser island, what more could you want. With over 70% of all tours starting here, the eastern coast with queensland and. The location of hervey bay on the east coast of australia and its geographic relationship to the islands and interreef lagoon of the great barrier reef. Did you know you can swim with whales in hervey bay. Your half day whale watch tour includes a free whale watching dvd, free wifi, courtesy pick up and drop off from hervey bay, pastries, biscuits, savoury breads and antipasto platters on the return journey and an experience you will never forget. On the map it looks like its only a few minutes from brisbane. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of australia, with humpback whales. Ive been to 29 countries and done over 100 day trips and this hervey bay whale watching tour is the best one i have ever done.
Things to see and do in hervey bay freedom whale watch. Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. Our 3 hour trip departs from great sany straits marina in hervey bay onboard our modern state of the art vessel. Hervey bay 4hour whale watch encounter hervey bay, australia. Another popular whalewatching area is at tadoussac, quebec, where.
Pickup is provided at all main hervey bay accommodations. Hervey bay tourism hervey bay accommodation hervey bay bed and breakfast hervey bay holiday rentals hervey bay holiday packages hervey bay flights hervey bay restaurants hervey bay attractions hervey bay travel forum hervey bay photos hervey bay map hervey bay guide all hervey bay hotels. Hervey bay whale watching emeraldene inns hervey bay blog. Download our whale watch brochure for more information about us and the tour. Tasman venture whale watching hervey bay visit fraser coast. Blue dolphin marine tours whale watching hervey bay. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. The east coast of australia is like a highway for the humpback whale migration which sees the whales travel from the cold waters of the arctic, north to the warmer waters off australias north coasts. Tasman venture remote fraser island and whale watching. This small town in queensland is widely regarded as the best destination to see humpback whales because the whales stay here for an extended period. If you prefer a steak, there are loads of familyfriendly hotels or clubs to choose from. Book your hervey bay whale watch here find a whale tour.
And theres a perfectly good reason why, as oceania project researcher wally franklin explains. Whaletrips australia the best tips for whale watching. Hervey bay where to go whale watching in queensland, australia. Hervey bay is renowned as the best place in australia, if. Our hervey bay whale watching boat will have you on the waters edge face to face with a humpback whale. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts. Whale watching hervey bay boat cruise fraser whale song. Whale watching in hervey bay is a great adventure for the whole family offering an amazing encounter with humpback whales on their annual migration it. Dine at the waters edge on succulent fresh seafood or across the road at the bays many quality restaurants.
Hervey bay is a bay of the coral sea in the bundaberg region and fraser coast region of queensland, australia. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. Protected from the weather by world heritagelisted fraser island right opposite, hervey bay is the ultimate outdoor arena. Hervey bay whale watching qld australia holiday in. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins cetaceans in their natural.
Best whale watching months hervey bay forum tripadvisor. Hervey bay is recognised as one of the best destinations in the world to watch, experience and interact with whales. Hervey bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world. Hervey bay whale research project southern cross university. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 experience oz. The pacific whale foundation have over 30 years of whale research experience and youll have the opportunity to learn from and interact with our onboard expert whale researcher. The magical experience of whale watching has grown in popularity over the last decade and whale watch tours have popped up across australia. Contact freedom whale watch professionals to know more.
Bay whale walk in 2006 and further enhancing whale watching experiences. Whalesong cruises hervey bay, queenslands premium midsized, modern, environmentally friendly and multifunctional boat, providing unforgettable touring experiences all year round. Hervey bay whale watching has become a signature activity for tourists visiting the region, as it is one of the best locations to view the humpback whales on their annual migrations. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. Whalesong cruises guarantees humpback whale encounters during our whale watch season which generally runs from mid july through november. Hervey bay is a city in the fraser coast region of queensland, australia. Our boat is fast and luxurious with large spacious decks for whale watching. From booking to returning to the harbour with mile wide grins hervey bay dive centre delivered 100%we had a fantastic afternoon aboard utopia with the this fabulous crew. In june and july, humpbacks start their way north, so the best area to see them then is in the south from eden to sydney. The highlight of this tour is that you get to spend time off the boat exploring the west side of fraser island and enjoying other activities in addition to watching whales perfect for those who want to get more out of their day the tour may be considered too long for some young children, though. Your half day whale watch tour includes a free whale watching dvd, free wifi, courtesy pick up and drop off from.
Tasman venture whale watching hervey bay tour queensland. First stop was dropping bronte at a puppy resort for two nights. The whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Wally and wife trish are acknowledged as hervey bays whale whisperers. Hervey bay is widely regarded as the best place to watch humpback whales in the world. Freedom whale watch allows you to experience whale watching in hervey bay, a beautifulfun activity. In october and november, they travel back south, making hervey bay, gold coast, byron bay and coffs harbour the best places to watch them. The whale watching season 2015 is here soon and all predictions say it will be the best season ever. During winter in australia, hump back whales migrate up the east coast from antarctica on their annual migration spending an extended time in hervey bay. Whale watching is when observers gather to view these majestic creatures display behavioural stunts and acrobatics. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching from hervey bay. More than 7,000 whales holiday in the fraser coast on their 5,000km migration from antarctica to teach their baby calves sweet skills like breaching, spy hopping, tummy flashes and plenty of other survival tools. The whale watching season in hervey bay queensland.
From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay. The 10 best things to do in hervey bay 2020 with photos. Book your tickets online for freedom whale watch, hervey bay. Held over a week at the start of august, the hervey bay whale festival celebrates the return of the whales. Hervey bay began as a dispersed community spread over numerous small, seaside villages. The humpback whale reaches the sanctuary of hervey bay for some well earned rest, relaxation and fun interaction with whale watchers. Our whale watching tours from hervey bay commence in midjuly and extend to early november as part of the humpback whales annual migration along the east coast of australia. About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. Many many whales are heading our way and they will stay and play in hervey bay. Whalesong cruises is a family owned and operated business, providing tours out of hervey bay, on the fraser coast in queensland.
The season runs from late july to early november and thats when you need to be here to view get up close and personal to the most magnificent creatures on the planet. Baby whales show off, whales mug our boat, blue oceans, perfect weather, a room with a view, mouthwatering food and tropical cocktails on the harbour equals a fantastic weekend of whale watching in hervey bay. Po box 256, noble park, melbourne, australia, 3174. Hervey bay is to whales what hotel california is to its guests in that famous. Whale watching has become a mustdo experience for many travellers, with some 80,000 keen spectators and now, swimmers jumping aboard vessels from fraser island and hervey bay each year. Swim with majestic humpback whales in their natural environment. All you need to know about whale watching in australia. As your whale watching specialists, whalesong cruises offers experiences you and your loved ones will rave about for a lifetime. Each year between august and november guaranteed on their migration south, the majestic humpback whales get caught by fraser island and enter the waters of hervey bay, breaking away from their migration zone. So, depending on the area, the main season for whale watching is earlier or later in the year.
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