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. If you can plan your visit to hervey bay during the hervey bay whale festival, you wont be disappointed. With over 70% of all tours starting here, the eastern coast with queensland and. 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. 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. 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. Here they calve and raise their young before returning south. Our hervey bay whale watching boat will have you on the waters edge face to face with a humpback whale. Hervey bay is a bay of the coral sea in the bundaberg region and fraser coast region of queensland, australia. Whalesong cruises hervey bay, queenslands premium midsized, modern, environmentally friendly and multifunctional boat, providing unforgettable touring experiences all year round. Best whale watching months hervey bay forum tripadvisor. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts. June 1st is the official start of whale watching season in hervey bay, queensland.
Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of australia. Hervey bay is to whales what hotel california is to its guests in that famous. First stop was dropping bronte at a puppy resort for two nights. Did you know you can swim with whales in hervey bay. Whale watching hervey bay is an unforgettable experience and the best in australia. 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.
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. 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. Whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. 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. 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. Hervey bay whale research project southern cross university. 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. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. Hervey bay is recognised as one of the best destinations in the world to watch, experience and interact with whales.
Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. 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. This might be a full day experience, but you wont confined to the boat for all 9 hours. Whale watching is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour. Hervey bay whale watching emeraldene inns hervey bay blog. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience.
Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. During the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Download our whale watch brochure for more information about us and the tour. 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. If you prefer a steak, there are loads of familyfriendly hotels or clubs to choose from. Compare and book all hervey bay whale watch tours with the local specialists. 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.
Po box 256, noble park, melbourne, australia, 3174. Tasman venture whale watching hervey bay tour queensland. Australia the best tips for whale watching in australia whaletrips. On the map it looks like its only a few minutes from brisbane. Dine at the waters edge on succulent fresh seafood or across the road at the bays many quality restaurants. 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. It is simply the best in the world for whale watching. Bay whale walk in 2006 and further enhancing whale watching experiences. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours.
Hervey bay is renowned as the best place in australia, if. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins cetaceans in their natural. 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. Hervey bay is a city in the fraser coast region of queensland, australia. Hervey bay whale watching qld australia holiday in. Highlights include a jazz festival, the blessing of. Book your tickets online for freedom whale watch, hervey bay. Hervey bay, whale watching, fraser island, what more could you want. 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. Hervey bay began as a dispersed community spread over numerous small, seaside villages. 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. Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. Hervey bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings.
Protected from the weather by world heritagelisted fraser island right opposite, hervey bay is the ultimate outdoor arena. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching from hervey bay. The magical experience of whale watching has grown in popularity over the last decade and whale watch tours have popped up across australia. 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. Our boat is fast and luxurious with large spacious decks for whale watching. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises offers whale watching tours each year between late july to late october.
The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay. 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. Whale researchers to run tours in hervey bay fraser. Whaletrips australia the best tips for whale watching. Remote fraser island and whale experience hervey bay, australia. 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. Here is a little video that we have put together that was shot late last season. 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. Hervey bay whale watching tours spirit of hervey bay. 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. Hervey bay is known as australias best whale watching locations. Hervey bay where to go whale watching in queensland, australia. Book your hervey bay whale watch here find a whale tour.
Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of the world. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. Whale watching video guide, hervey bay queensland australia. Contact freedom whale watch professionals to know more. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Humpback whale, facts hervey bay, queensland, australia. Whale watching is when observers gather to view these majestic creatures display behavioural stunts and acrobatics. Watch whales from our unique underwater viewing rooms eye to eye. Hervey bay 4hour whale watch encounter hervey bay, australia.
You will never forget the experience when a huge whale looks you in the eye. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. The sunshine coast and hervey bay where the whales stay and rest before. Want to find out more about freedoms whale watching tour.
What determines whale watching tourists expenditure. Whalesong cruises guarantees humpback whale encounters during our whale watch season which generally runs from mid july through november. 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. The whale watching season 2015 is here soon and all predictions say it will be the best season ever. Another popular whalewatching area is at tadoussac, quebec, where. Whalesong cruises is a family owned and operated business, providing tours out of hervey bay, on the fraser coast in queensland. In australia, whale watching has become a popular tourist attraction. Whale watching hervey bay boat cruise fraser whale song. Estimates of humpback whales travelling up and down the east coast of australia currently number around the. Pickup is provided at all main hervey bay accommodations. 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.
Our 3 hour trip departs from great sany straits marina in hervey bay onboard our modern state of the art vessel. Many many whales are heading our way and they will stay and play in hervey bay. So, depending on the area, the main season for whale watching is earlier or later in the year. Hervey bay itself is a quiet coastal town with perfect access to fraser island ask us about booking a fraser island tour as well. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 experience oz. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of australia, with humpback whales. The 10 best things to do in hervey bay 2020 with photos. Things to see and do in hervey bay freedom whale watch. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of.
Held over a week at the start of august, the hervey bay whale festival celebrates the return of the whales. 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. In october and november, they travel back south, making hervey bay, gold coast, byron bay and coffs harbour the best places to watch them. About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. This can be done from the charter boats or the shore in certain regions. Hervey bay is widely regarded as the best place to watch humpback whales in the world. Tasman venture remote fraser island and whale watching. Organized whale watching started in the united states, when the cabrillo. Freedom whale watch allows you to experience whale watching in hervey bay, a beautifulfun activity. The humpback whale reaches the sanctuary of hervey bay for some well earned rest, relaxation and fun interaction with whale watchers.
And theres a perfectly good reason why, as oceania project researcher wally franklin explains. 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. 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. As your whale watching specialists, whalesong cruises offers experiences you and your loved ones will rave about for a lifetime. 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. Pacific whale foundation australia whalewatch in hervey bay. Tasman venture whale watching hervey bay visit fraser coast. 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. Swim with majestic humpback whales in their natural environment. Your half day whale watch tour includes a free whale watching dvd, free wifi, courtesy pick up and drop off from. 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.
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