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Whale Watching

 


Hervey Bay, the whale watching capital of the world!

The quality of whale watching in Hervey Bay is now recognised as possibly the best in the world, an experience of a lifetime.

Whilst migrating whales can be seen from a number of areas along the East Coast, generally this happens in open waters, like the Coral Sea, South Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, with the usual ocean swells and whales in transit, continually swimming. But in Hervey Bay the whales take a break for a few days.

Here these big animals will play and rest after the mating season, while the females bring their new-born calves, before continuing south to Antarctica. And what a superb area for whales and whale watchers alike.


Because the Bay is sheltered from the ocean swells by Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, it provides calm lake-like conditions for people to enjoy the many behaviour patterns of the humpback whales, from gentle swimming to wild chases, tail slapping, breaching and even going to sleep in front of your eyes. Free from the fear of killer whale or pack shark attack, the mothers can recuperate after the stresses of giving birth and taking time to feed, nurse and educate the calves in the warm clear waters.

A visit to the Hervey Bay Marine Park is educational and entertaining.

 

TOURS
Spirit of Hervey Bay - Whale watching with underwater viewing
Whalesong - A luxury half day cruise
Mikat Cruises - Whale watching luxury
Tasman Venture - A modern fast luxurious catamaran
Blue Dolphin - a personalised sailing vessel with small numbers
Shayla Whale Watching Hervey Bay - whale watching under sail

 

 

 

Whale watching in other areas of Queensland

Brisbane Whalewatching - Whale watching departing Redcliffe/Brisbane
Tangalooma Whale Watch - Whale watching in Moreton Bay ex Brisbane

 

Humpback whales are the most acrobatic of all the big whales. As well as being described as the "gentle giant", their inquisitive nature often brings them alongside the boat, creating mixed reactions from the passengers - from nervous laughter to applause and screams. Some people even have tears in their eyes or are totally speechless.

One of the most spectacular sights is that of the Humpback whale breaching. Whales breach for a number of reasons: to frighten off predators, to communicate, to see above the surface or out of sheer enjoyment. They have to learn how to breach and often females spend hours teaching their calves.

Humpbacks do not "perform" for us and there should never be any promises of what passengers will see. It appears however, that weather conditions can have a marked influence on the behaviour patterns: calm days often brings close gentle encounters, whilst windy days can provide spectacular breaches and head lunges.

But sometimes even the Humpbacks are overshadowed by the ever present common and spinner dolphins, at times in groups of hundreds.

As well as seeing dolphins there are many opportunities to see very large turtles, the odd bronze whaler, hammerhead or white pointer shark, sea snakes and dugongs.

Hervey Bay has certainly earned its reputation as being a leader in providing a first class, well managed, sustainable whale watching industry.

 

Whale  Watching in Hervey Bay
by Frasertravel

Whale  Watching in Hervey Bay

Quick Cat II- A fast catamaran to get to the whales quickly
that's Awesome - get "up close and personal" with the whales
Blue Dolphin - a personalised sailing vessel with small numbers
Shayla - a purpose-built catamaran for just 25 passengers
Wildlife Coast Cruises - a fast, comfortable whale watching vessel
MV Mikat - A luxury 20 metre catamaran for whale watching in comfort.
Whalesong - A luxury half day cruise
Tasman Venture - A modern luxurious catamaran
The Spirit of Hervey Bay - A cat with glass bottom viewing
Queensland Regions

Brisbane City Centre Hotels - Hotel accommodation in Queenslands capital
Cairns Hotels - a popular tropical resort destination with access to the Reef.
Fraser Island Accommodation - Resort accommodation on this unique world heritage island.
Gold Coast - Broadbeach Hotels - resort and hotel accommodation on the famous Gold Coast.
Gold Coast - Burleigh Heads Hotels- a popular destination on the south of the Gold Coast
Gold Coast - Coolangatta Hotels - Popular with tourist who enjoy the beach
Gold Coast - Hinterland Hotels - beautiful country with hidden accommodation treasures
Gold Coast - Main Beach Hotels - Home to Seaworld and other attractions
Gold Coast - Southport Hotels - boasts some quality resort accommodation
Gold Coast - Surfers Paradise Hotels - The very popular action packed destination
Hervey Bay Hotels - a popular destination next to Fraser Island.
Sunshine Coast - Caloundra Hotels - a great place to stay
Sunshine Coast - Coolum Hotels - a quieter location on the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast - Maroochydore Hotels - well known for it's beaches
Sunshine Coast - Mooloolaba Hotels - a very popular area with breat cafes and a resorts
Sunshine Coast - Noosa Hotels - a great resort location on the Sunshine Coast
Townsville Hotels - travel information for the Townsville area.
Whitsundays Sailing - a favourite destination for all ages with reef cruises, sailing and island resorts

 



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