Amazing whale watch footage with whales singing right next to the boat. Its officially whale watching season and the perfect time to marvel at natures beauty and power. Fin whales also have an unusual feature where the lower right jaw is bright white and the lower left jaw is black. When i went to tropical queensland in june i went on a reef sprinter boat that.
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. These trips are usually for 3 days and 2 nights and fish the abundant waters of fraser island. 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. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Take part in the annual whale census wild about whales nsw. During whale season, all freedom whale watch packages include transfers. 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. From june to november you can see majestic humpback whales up close and personal in their natural playground. Pricing valid for travel between may 2020 november 2020 whale season. They have a distinct ridge along their back behind the dorsal fin which is what inspired its name. Hervey bay is about a 4 hour drive north of brisbane on the fraser coast and from july through to october each year its whale season. Young whale calves are taught lifes fundamentals in the calm and protected waters of platypus bay a whale sanctuary located along.
If youre looking for a whale watching experience that youll talk about for the rest of your life go whale watching hervey bay. We offer the only whalewatch based on over 30 years of whale research in hervey bay. 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. 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. After 30 years of running and operating hervey bay whale watch they sold the business to the peaker family long time friends in 2017. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 experience oz. 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. While its often a chore during the peak byron bay whale season june. Hervey bay whale watch quickcat ii, hervey bay, queensland. Passengers enjoy a tranquil cruise through the great sandy strait, along the remote pristine western side of world heritage listed fraser island to australias ultimate humpback whale playground. Jan 07, 2020 hervey bay s ultimate whalewatch go with the experts at pacific whale foundation on the only whalewatch based on over 30 years of whale research in hervey bay. The annual whale census is happening on sunday 24 june.
Whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Three levels of uninterrupted viewing plus a water level platform gets you as close to the whales as possible making this an ideal whale watch vessel. If you can plan your visit to hervey bay during the hervey bay whale festival, you wont be disappointed. Tasman ventures halfday whale watch encounters depart twice daily from the hervey bay marina. The best time to go is last 2 weeks august, first 2 weeks sep, but anytime in august, sep is awesome. Cruise depart darling harbour, circular quay and manly every day during whale watching season may to november. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know. 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. We have 7 whale watching boats departing hervey bay daily from mid july. Our vessel our purpose built whale watching vessel is a large, fast, comfortable and modern twenty metre catamaran. The best time to view the whales during the whale watching season is in the water. Looking to go whale watching this year and after the best possible views. Manly kayak centre, 140 e esplanade, manly boarding 15min prior to departure.
Often though, the best places to go whale watching will be the locations. The hervey bay whale watching season runs from late july to the end of october. Our hervey bay whale watching tours are certainly a fantastic experience so. The hervey bay whale watching season 2018 is fantastic. Full refunds for the swim are issued if unsuccessfulunable to procceed. 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. The ocean and whaleplayground was no longer our own as another boat started to head out, so it was time for us to head in. 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. The orrca trains individuals in preparation for the whale watching season for marine mammal rescue. There are plenty of whalewatching cruises to pick from. The whale watch season in hervey bay is from mid july mid october. Blue dolphin marine tours whale bay marina, buccaneer drv, urangan, hervey bay, qld 4655 need help.
Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. Hervey bays ultimate whalewatch go with the experts at pacific whale foundation on the only whalewatch based on over 30 years of whale research in hervey bay. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search. Prior to the conference, hervey bay s mayor took representatives of japan on a personal tour of the whale watching industry in hervey bay. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland. Highlights include a jazz festival, the blessing of the fleet and a street parade. Hervey bay is an incredible place to enjoy whale watching. Hervey bay whale watching tours and packages there is nothing quite like coming up close and personal to one of the oceans most majestic animals. Download our whale watch brochure for more information about us and the tour. Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you. The whales you see enmass on the fraser coast are humpback whales and they can migrate over 5,000 km each year from the antarctic into tropical waters to mate and give birth to their young. Sep 25, 2016 whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Owned and skippered by a manly local, manly ocean adventures operates the only completely open adventure vessel for an unparalleled, unobstructed and upclose viewing experience.
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. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. Watching, whale watching sydney and manly whale watching the only one. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. 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.
In 1987 several local fishing boat operators noticed that the recovering humpback whale population, in the area, was staying in hervey bay for several days and they were becoming inquisitive about the boats in the area. 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. No skills or experience is required, simply download and print the sighting log. It is considered one of the best spots to observe humpback whales, and their calves, as they migrate along the east coast of australia. The whales start to arrive in july and tours begin in the middle of the month. Experience australias best whale watching tours from hervey bay. Learn about their migration, behaviours and what you might see on on of our cruises. Cruise the calm waters of the great sandy strait exploring the remote west coast of world heritage listed fraser island and the pristine pelican bank.
Held over a week at the start of august, the hervey bay whale festival celebrates the return of the whales. Heres a guide of things to do, stay, eat and see in hervey bay. Hervey bay whale watching sailing cruise experience oz. Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island. Located only 3hrs north of brisbane, this quiet seaside town becomes the centre of the whale watching activity for three and a half months each year. Hervey bay whale watching tours trips cruises whale. High whale numbers nearly 12,000 per year which pass by the region and an extended whale watching season on the nsw midcoast combine to offer plenty of chances for visitors to embark on whale watching tours too, with whale watching trips typically departing from the nearby launch point of nelson bay around a 10 minute drive away from port. 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. Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. Manly whale watching has been part of the sydney whale watching industry for over 10 years, providing tours and great service for all of sydney, manly and the northern beaches.
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. Whale watching passengers must meet minimum age of 12 years and minimum height requirement of cm. Pacific whale foundation australia protecting the ocean. 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. The spirit of hervey bay offered a free pick up from the campground we were residing for the night and since it was low season, we and another family were the only pickups. Outside of whale season freedom iii is available for mother shipping charters. The whale watching season 2015 is here soon and all predictions say it will be the best season ever.
Local marine researchers have discovered that whales are much more likely to coast over and say hello if you shout, jump and cause a commotion because, as naturally inquisitive creatures, the noise piques their. Expert commentary from certified marine naturalists underwater hydrophones to listen to live whale songs smallgroup experience with excellent photo. Here are some of the best bits from last year to get you in the mood for the upcoming season. Expert commentary from certified marine naturalists underwater hydrophones to listen to live whale songs smallgroup experience with. Mar 22, 2012 amazing whale watch footage with whales singing right next to the boat. Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. Hervey bay whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Spirit of hervey bay offers unbelievable whale watching tours that get you up close and personal with the worlds most magnificent creatures. Watch the gentle giants of the sea spyhop, tail slap and breach. Hervey bay whale watching in queensland, australia is now known internationally as the whale watching capital of the world.
Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of. Which tour depends on a lot of things about what you like, how long you have and when you are going. About 20 minutes later we arrived at the ferry terminal and about 30 minutes later we could board the boat. Whale watching in hervey bay everything you need to know. 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 regarded as one of the best places to go whale watching. Next level whale watching swim with the humpbacks at 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. Explore the thriving waters near fraser island step aboard the spirit of hervey bay for an unforgettable 12 day cruise that takes you past the picturesque white sand beaches of fraser island and. By late october there are fewer whales in the bay and operators end whale watching on the 31st of october. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of the world. From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay.
They stop and hang around giving whale watchers the best experience of any queensland location. Many many whales are heading our way and they will stay and play in hervey bay. Before any tour, catch a super brekkie, lunch or coffee at cafe balaena or any of these hervey bay hotspots. Try mantra hervey bay, overlooking the urangan boat harbour and right amongst all the marina action as far as whale watching tour boats, dolphin watching, sunset cruises, and boat charters goes. The humpbacks of hervey bay are also the most active, playful and inquisitive whales found anywhere in the world. Hervey bay whale watching fraser island scotty pass.
Hervey bay whale watching emeraldene inns hervey bay blog. May 03, 2017 high whale numbers nearly 12,000 per year which pass by the region and an extended whale watching season on the nsw midcoast combine to offer plenty of chances for visitors to embark on whale watching tours too, with whale watching trips typically departing from the nearby launch point of nelson bay around a 10 minute drive away from port. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours. You learn this quickly enough on board any whalewatching cruise in hervey bay, the socalled whale watching capital of the world. If whales are not sighted passengers receive a standby ticket for another whale watching tour during the same whale watching season. Your morning tour focuses on discovering the abundant marine life, such as the resident bottlenose dolphins, australian humpback dolphins, dugongs and turtles. The whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Highlights include a jazz festival, the blessing of. This premium tour includes morning tea, a buffet lunch, and an afternoon tea with fruits and cheeses. Jun, 2016 hervey bay is an incredible place to enjoy whale watching. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. It makes sense to take your family holiday cues from a mammal with a brain at least seven times bigger than your own, which is why whale watching in hervey bay has officially been recognised as one of the worlds best ways to witness this heartstopping phenomenon holiday like a humpback with a family migration to the warm waters of official whale heritage site hervey bay next winter, and. Next level whale watching swim with the humpbacks at.
Manly whale watching is able to book tours from a range of providers in order to offer you the widest variety of vessels. The whale watching season in hervey bay runs from july november. Whale watching tours, hervey bay see the majestic humpback. Hervey bay isnt called the whale watch capital of the world for nothing.
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