Whale watching hervey bay fraser island and hervey bay are renowned as the playground for migrating whales around the world heading back to the antarctic. The whale watch season in hervey bay is from mid july mid october. The humpbacks of hervey bay are also the most active, playful and inquisitive whales found anywhere in the world. Witness the natural beauty of this popular fraser coast holiday hotspot and its many impressive surrounding highlights by taking a tour which will acquaint you with the beauty of the.
All hervey bay whale watching operators guarantee sightings or a free ticket for another cruise from july 28th to october 14th, with plentiful whales in the bay from the start of august. Mantra hervey bay also features a heated outdoor pool, sauna and day spa. Freedom whale watch hervey bay all you need to know. Watch the gentle giants of the sea spyhop, tail slap and breach. By july 15th there is roughly a 50% chance of sighting whales, and historically from july 24th you are almost certain of seeing whales. Our hervey bay whale watching tour guarantees you a fast, comfortable journey on our luxurious catamaran, giving you more time with the giant humpback whales. Our hervey bay whale watching boat will have you on the waters edge face to face with a humpback whale.
As your whale watching specialists, whalesong cruises offers experiences youll rave. Whale watching hervey bay whalesong cruises hervey bay. Hervey bay tours and rentals are highly acclaimed and specialize in eco tours. Hervey bay is widely regarded as the best place to watch whales in australia as pods of magnificent humpback whales make this their home for weeks on end.
Such activities as whale watching, fishing and fraser island tours are included in the most popular. Compare and book all hervey bay whale watch tours with the local specialists. The spirit of hervey bay is the only whale watching vessel in the world that offers you the chance to view the. Whale muggings are common, when one or more of these curious creatures approaches and stays close to the boat for an extended period of time. Hervey bay, whale watching, fraser island, what more could you want.
Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. Fraser island is a must see destination when visiting queensland. Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whalewatching destination. Whale watching tours, hervey bay see the majestic humpback.
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. During the whale watching season in hervey bay between july and november, hordes of people head out on whale watching tours to catch the playful humpback whales in action. Hervey bay tourist centre has years of experience in hervey bay. Whalesong cruises whale watching in hervey bay tour. With one day fraser island tours departing from hervey bay, rainbow beach, the sunshine coast and even brisbane, you can find and book your fraser island adventure here. 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. Join hervey bays only multliaward winning whale watching sail vessel and one of the smallest in the fleet bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday adventures. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise provided by freedom. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings.
The humpbacks arent just passing by each august through october theyre taking time out in the calm, sheltered waters off our western bay to socialise, have some fun, learn some essential life skills and nurture their young for whale watchers it really is a case of whos watching whom on these. Hervey bay is regarded as one of the best places to go 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. The magical experience of whale watching has grown in popularity over the last decade and whale watch tours have popped up across australia. Fraser island tours whale watching, cruises, 4x4 tours. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. 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.
Whalesong cruises hervey bay humpback whales mugging. Reward yourself with this premium whale watching tour departing hervey bay onboard the freedom iii. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. During the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland. Hervey bay is the place to go to see the magnificent humpback whales come out to play. Hervey bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world. Hervey bays premium midsized, modern, environmentally friendly and multifunctional boat, providing unforgettable experiences in hervey bay all year round. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. Response from kreid2016, owner at freedom whale watch responded oct.
Hervey bay is widely regarded as the best place to watch humpback whales in the world. The whale watch season runs from mid july to early november and the bay is alive with humpback whales. Pacific whale foundation australia protecting the ocean. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of australia. Whale watching hervey bay, fraser island hervey bay. This is the only place in the world where whales stop and take time to play, giving you the closest encounters. Browse and book the best whale watching tours from australias top spots including hervey bay, sunshine coast, brisbane and the gold coast. 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. Begin your day at great sandy strait marina and hop on the 58foot catamaran to start your premium whale watching tour. Hervey bay whale watching fraser island tours packages. 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. Best whale watching cruises and hervey bay whale watching.
As your whale watching specialists, the locally owned and familyrun, whalesong cruises offers experiences you and your loved ones will rave about for a lifetime. About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. Whale watching is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay.
Blue dolphin tours blue dolphin tours blue dolphin tours. Whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. A visit to hervey bay is not complete without witnessing migratory whales playfully salute with their flippers and nurture their young calves in the calm protected waters from july to october every year. Hervey bay whale watching your whale watching guide to hervey bay queensland australia. After 30 years of running and operating hervey bay whale watch they sold the business to the peaker family long time friends in 2017.
This is the only place in the world where whales stop and take time to play, giving you the closest encounters possible so close you can look the gentle gaints. Come on board the spirit of hervey bay for your chance to come eyeball to eyeball with a 40 tonne humpback whale. 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 spirit of hervey bay offers the experience of a lifetime with unforgettable whale watching tours off the beaches of fraser island. All hervey bay whale watching operators guarantee sightings or a free ticket for another cruise from july 28th to october 14th. Hervey bay whale watching whale watch tour bookings. There is plenty of time to witness close encounters and stunning behaviors of the majestic humpback whales whilst in the shelter of fraser island. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours. Maximum 49 passengers, includes freshly baked morning tea, tropical buffet lunch and fruit and cheese platter on the way home. Hervey bay tours and activities hervey bay whale watching tours. Whalesong cruises hervey bay, queenslands premium midsized, modern, environmentally friendly and multifunctional boat, providing unforgettable touring experiences all year round.
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. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Full day july october 2020 with over 35 years experience in the field, we offer one of the most comprehensive hervey bay whale watching tours in queensland. Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. Hervey bay is one of the most beautiful spots on the subtropical queensland coast and no matter what time of year it might be its always a great time to come to hervey bay for a holiday. Based in hervey bay, fraser island tours are a dedicated team that aims to consistently provide you with great value tours and accommodation. With the possibility of spotting the first humpback whales of the season, the hervey bay whale search and dolphin watch cruise has great protection from the ocean swells, as you cruise along the inside edge of world heritage listed fraser island in the spectacular, pristine hervey bay waterways. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day.
This is what makes hervey bay whale watching unique. Hervey bay whale watching tours spirit of hervey bay. Whale watching in hervey bay is an extremely popular attraction, both for locals and tourists. Hervey bay whale watch brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. Click here to learn more learn more why hervey bay. Best whale watching cruises and hervey bay whale watching tours. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise provided by. Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features. Enjoy the majestic migration of humpback whales on this whale watching cruise from hervey bay. 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.
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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. If youre short on time a one day tour is a great way to experience the best that this unique island has to offer. Every year in the cooler months, usually july to september, up to 10,000 humpback whales travel huge distances on their migration up north, including a stop through the fraser coast, where. The spirit of hervey bay is the only whale watching vessel in the world that offers you the chance to view the humpback whale closer than you ever thought possible. Because of this unique occurrence in the tourism destination, a small number of operators run whale watching tours, proving the perfect platform to witness these magical creatures in their own habitat, up close and personal. They stop and hang around giving whale watchers the best experience of any. Hervey bay whale watching qld australia holiday in. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of whale watching options available in hervey bay is amazing. Spend the day searching for humpback whales at hervey bay and platypus bay during their annual migration to the antarctic. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. 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. Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you. Explore the best of hervey bay and surrounds with our range of tours and day trips to the likes of fraser island, 1770 and more here. You can make your holiday here in hervey bay more memorable by talking to us at the hervey bay tourist centre.
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