Freedom iii offers a fantastic day out to see the amazing humpback whales in their natural environment. Hervey bay waters offer regular sightings and encounters with humpback whales as well as playful dolphins. The best time to go is last 2 weeks august, first 2 weeks sep, but anytime in august, sep is awesome. Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island. Anger at baby whales close call fraser coast chronicle.
You are guaranteed to see dolphins, but you may not see whales until after the middle of july. Sep 30, 2014 hervey bay, whale watching and fraser island needs to be on every ones to do list. Whale watching hervey bay hervey bay whale watching season. Hervey bay is an incredible place to enjoy whale watching. 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.
Get an indepth look into our swimwithwhales study from one of our talented. Which tour depends on a lot of things about what you like, how long you have and when you are going. Hervey bay whale watch quickcat ii, hervey bay, queensland. We offer the only whalewatch based on over 30 years of whale research in hervey bay. 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. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise provided by. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november.
There are plenty of whalewatching cruises to pick from. 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. Other amazing destinations to experience a memorable whale watch include the sunshine coast, brisbane, the gold coast and noosa. Whale watching in queensland is an australian tourist must do attraction. 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. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. 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. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. Queensland whale watching whale watch tour bookings.
From june to november you can see majestic humpback whales up close and personal in their natural playground. Whalesong cruises hervey bay, queenslands premium midsized, modern, environmentally friendly and multifunctional boat, providing unforgettable touring experiences all year round. What determines whale watching tourists expenditure. The hervey bay whale watching season 2018 is fantastic. The humpback whale season in queensland is june to early november. After 30 years of running and operating hervey bay whale watch they sold the business to the peaker family long time friends in 2017.
Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. Due to our schedule, we can only do the half day tour. This year we are expecting between 17,000 and 20,000. 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. Humpback whales in hervey bay this season hervey bay forum. 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. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. As such, up until july 21st and after about 14th october date varies depending on where the whales are. Experience stunning hervey bay whale watching aboard the spirit of hervey bay, the largest vessel in the area with the largest viewing area of any other boat with 6 viewing decks to choose from, an underwater viewing room, a hydrophone and an accredited commentary during the journey, youll have every opportunity to watch and learn about these magnificent creatures and then tell everyone. 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. 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. To find out more details about the tours available, download the pdf below.
Download our whale watch brochure for more information about us and the tour. Experience australias best whale watching tours from hervey bay. In hervey bay, queensland, several companies offer tours for. During the season, thousands of majestic humpbacks visit the calm protected waters of the bay for their annual holiday, and allow guests the. Hervey bay, whale watching, fraser island, what more could you want. 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.
Spirit of hervey bay offers unbelievable whale watching tours that get you up close and personal with the worlds most magnificent creatures. Get a group together for some great fishing action with experienced guides in smaller boats. The vessel is a stable 58 foot catamaran previously owned by world renowned documentary maker ben cropp. By late october there are fewer whales in the bay and operators end whale watching on the 31st of october. Hervey bay, whale watching and fraser island needs to be on every ones to do list. Whale watching tours, hervey bay see the majestic humpback. Kingfisher bay resort has an extensive program of guided walks, talks and 4wd tours as well as wildlife and whale watch cruises and is a great base from which to explore the island. These trips are usually for 3 days and 2 nights and fish the abundant waters of. In australia, whale watching has become a popular tourist attraction at a number. The crew are very friendly and welcoming, the boat is spacious and clean, the food is fantastic and plentiful, the weather was perfect and most importantly we saw plenty of whales and dolphins.
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. The hervey bay whale watching season runs from late july to the end of october. 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. So far, there are only four companies that do that. With a large variety tour operators suitable for everyones budget, booking a cruise to encounter with a soulstirring, up close whale experience will truly take your breath away, leaving you with amazing pictures and even better memories of natures gentle giants. Whale watching hervey bay whalesong cruises hervey bay. Pacific whale foundation australia protecting the ocean. Hervey bay whale watching qld australia holiday in. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in. 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.
Sep 25, 2016 whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. 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. One of the best whale watching locations is hervey bay, staying for a few months during their long migration along the queensland coast. You will never forget the experience when a huge whale looks you in the eye. Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 experience oz. Spirit of hervey bay whale watch from hervey bay whalefree. Whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Hervey bay is the best whale watching destination in australia.
Long day 7 hours tick close up whale interactions without sailing right up to them tick all in a good day out on a clean and tidy boat with friendly crew, good areas to view whales, informative. We invite you aboard quick cat ii this season to experience the magnificent. While the whales are a little sparse early in the season you are guaranteed to see some dolphins and also enjoy the day out on the water. 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. Queensland boasts some of the best whale watching destinations in the world. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland. When i went to tropical queensland in june i went on a reef sprinter boat that. You learn this quickly enough on board any whalewatching cruise in hervey bay, the socalled whale watching capital of the world. Queenslands top whale watching area, hervey bay just 3hrs north of brisbane is widely regarded as one of the best whale watching spots in the world.
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, harvey bay,travel and tours info, queensland. From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise provided by freedom. This is the eighth whale this migration season to be caught in shark control equipment in queensland, but the first to be snared at rainbow beach. The hervey bay whale watching season begins on the 19th of july with whalesong beginning their season with a whalesearch from the 7th of july. Maximum 49 passengers, includes freshly baked morning tea, tropical buffet lunch and fruit and cheese platter on the way home.
Reward yourself with this premium whale watching tour departing hervey bay onboard the freedom iii. The whale watching season in hervey bay runs from july november. Jun 12, 2014 you learn this quickly enough on board any whale watching cruise in hervey bay, the socalled whale watching capital of the world. The whale watching season in queensland runs from jun october. You can make your holiday here in hervey bay more memorable by talking to us at the hervey bay tourist centre. Heres a guide of things to do, stay, eat and see in hervey bay. The whales start to arrive in july and tours begin in the middle of the month. Book your tour through whale cove and receive a bottle of chardonnay for every. 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. Hervey bay whale watching qld australia holiday in hervey. About the whales and why they love hervey bay and how the whale watching industry grew here. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours.
If youre looking for a whale watching experience that youll talk about for the rest of. Whale watching hervey bay will start from approximately 1972020 and end sometime in november 2020 depending on the exact migration of the whales. 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. 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. 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. Watch the gentle giants of the sea spyhop, tail slap and breach. There is plenty of time to witness close encounters and stunning behaviors of the majestic humpback whales whilst in the shelter of fraser island. These trips are usually for 3 days and 2 nights and fish the abundant waters of fraser island. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search. 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. Tasman ventures halfday whale watch encounters depart twice daily from the hervey bay marina. The beginning of the season is the primary time for whale swims, into early september. 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. Whale watch in hervey bay hervey bay forum tripadvisor.
Hervey bay whale watching emeraldene inns hervey bay blog. After the 19th of july the hervey bay whale numbers. Outside of whale season freedom iii is available for mother shipping charters. Mar 22, 2012 amazing whale watch footage with whales singing right next to the boat. The season runs from july to november with tours starting midjuly and ending at the end of october. The whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Join us for an informative, all inclusive cruise and get up close and personal with these majestic creatures as we take a full day whale watching trip hervey bay. Join them in hervey bay, known as australias premier whale watching city, where you can take a tour, visit heritage listed fraser island, go boating, fishing or waterskiing or simply soak up the sun and enjoy the great facilities ingenia holidays hervey bay has to offer. Full refunds for the swim are issued if unsuccessfulunable to procceed. Bookings for the 2020 season are now open and we recommend you book early for this popular tour as we were fully booked out in 2019. During whale season, all freedom whale watch packages include transfers. And all this is just a 45minute flight from brisbane and a short hop from hervey bay on the stunning fraser coast.
Our latest australia research study pacific whale foundation. It is considered one of the best spots to observe humpback whales, and their calves, as they migrate along the east coast of australia. Our hervey bay whale watching tours are certainly a fantastic experience so. Amazing whale watch footage with whales singing right next to the boat. We even guarantee whale sightings, meaning you get a full refund to a free return cruise outside specific dates if none are spotted on your trip. 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. Whale watching is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour. 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 humpbacks of hervey bay are also the most active, playful and inquisitive whales found anywhere in the world. Jun, 2016 hervey bay is an incredible place to enjoy whale watching.
For more information on whale watching in hervey bay. Your morning tour focuses on discovering the abundant marine life, such as the resident bottlenose dolphins, australian humpback dolphins, dugongs and turtles. Here they calve and raise their young before returning south. Whale watching in hervey bay deals and tips for the 2020. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of.