The whale watching season in hervey bay is from august to early november every year. The average humpback whale will reach up to 16 meters in length and weigh around 40 tonnes the brain of a humpback whale alone weighs 5 kilograms. Hervey bay is recognised as one of the best destinations in the world to watch, experience and interact with whales. Wonderfully calm weather over the last week has resulted in excellent conditions for whale watchers who have come from all over the world to encounter our majestic, playful, curiously friendly humpback whales. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know. The least they could do is take the nets away during whale season. Hervey bay is a stunning marine sanctuary used by the whales as a regular stop on their annual migration to antartica, and we are known as the whale capital of the world. This trip is a unique opportunity for passengers to enter the water with humpback whales and be a part of the scientific research conducted to better understand and protect them. The festival includes four highlyanticipated events. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in. A whale watching vessel the quick cat ii picks up passengers between july and and the end of october from kingfisher resort. Check availability of tasman venture whale and fraser island tours and packages.
July november is whale watching season in beautiful hervey bay, and whale watching operators are running full and half day cruises every day out of the great sandy straits marina until the end of october. All afternoon cruises allow you to enjoy tea and coffee, afternoon tea for you to indulge while taking in the breath taking views of fraser island, hervey bay s beautiful waters and of course our majestic humpback whales. Whale watching season in hervey bay is known for spotting humpback whales on their migration from antarctica to the great barrier reef. This rapid growing coastal city has become known as the whale. Explore the island while bush walking, snorkelling, kayaking and. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search. Hervey bay, whale watching, fraser island, what more could you want.
Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whale watching destination. 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. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. Afternoon whale watch cruise hervey bay whale watch. Kids cruise for free aboard the hervey bay boat clubs purpose built whale watch vessel the mv amaroo. Whale watching tours operate out of hervey bay every day weather permitting during the annual migrations between late july and early november. Whale watching in hervey bay has become an important attraction for tourists and naturalists. Dec 04, 2009 season highlights and an introduction to the whale watching fleet departing from hervey bay and taking you to see the humpback whales in the waters of platypus bay on the west coast of fraser. Hervey bay whale research project southern cross university. Hervey bay is well known as the whale watching capital of the world as the humpbacks stop to rest and play on their annual migration, however. Hervey bay is a town located on the fraser coast and is one of the main launch points for fraser island.
What everyone ought to know about whale watching hervey bay. Compare and book all hervey bay whale watch tours with the local specialists. 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. Hervey bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world. 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. 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. Our purpose built whale watching boat the mv amaroo hervey bay is a fast and stable catamaran, perfect for whale watching and cruising the waters around hervey bay. 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. 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. You will never forget the experience when a huge whale looks you in the eye. Hervey bay whale watching sailing cruise experience oz. The white humpback whale whale watching hervey bay. Blue dolphin marine tours whale watching hervey bay.
The tasman venture is a luxury 20 metre catamaran with viewing decks, underwater viewing rooms, hydrophone, unique viewing platform and underwater camera. Aug 29, 2017 hervey bay is well known as the whale watching capital of the world as the humpbacks stop to rest and play on their annual migration, however once in alifetime immersive experience with these. Jul 17, 2017 whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. And all this is just a 45minute flight from brisbane and a short hop from hervey bay on the stunning fraser coast. 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. Whales hervey bay whale heritage site visit fraser coast. Skipper brian and the hervey bay whale watch leave kingfisher bay resort at fraser island daily during whale watching season 1 august to 31 october. These months have proven favourable for whale sightings in the hervey bay area as the waters of the. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. Given the calm waters of platypus bay, theres no better place in australia for whale watching and swimming with whales than hervey bay. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon whale watch cruise aboard quick cat ii.
Pdf humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae in hervey bay. Whale watching is on my bucket list and i have done it, and if its on yours i want to share my experience and provide suggestions to you so that you can maximize your fun with this once in a life time experience. Freedom can offer you a fantastic day out on the waters of hervey bay, queensland to see the amazing humpback whales in their natural environment. This might be a full day experience, but you wont confined to the boat for all 9 hours. Sep 25, 2016 during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Whale watching season runs from late july to late october. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. Hervey bay whale watch quickcat ii, hervey bay, queensland. 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. This is no ordinary fraser island and whale watching day tour with tasman venture hervey bay you can discover the hidden and remote parts fraser island whilst marvelling at the acrobatics of the whales in a comfortable and relaxing way. The average life expectancy of a humpback whale is 48 years however they have been known to live up to 100 years of age they can travel of speeds of up to 10 knots. During whale season, all freedom whale watch packages include transfers. Watch the gentle giants of the sea spyhop, tail slap and breach. The spirit is a very fast boat which allows them to spend the most time with the whales, less time travelling.
Hervey bay whale watch is a family run business in hervey bay for over 30 years. The best time to visit hervey bay is during the whale watching season between august to october when several operators run cruises in the bay to observe the whales that stop to rest for a while with their calves during their migration to antarctica. Crewed by our highly experienced captain and crew the amaroo is the best way to enjoy hervey bay s whale season. Fraser island tours whale watching, cruises, 4x4 tours. 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. The humpbacks of hervey bay are also the most active, playful and inquisitive whales found anywhere in the world. Tasman venture remote fraser island and whale watching from. 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. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. Hervey bay whale watching capital of australia humpback. 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.
Another option that is quite popular is going whale watching from hervey bay and then going on your fraser island tour many fraser island tours depart from hervey bay. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. Blue dolphin marine tours whale bay marina, buccaneer drv, urangan, hervey bay, qld 4655. The hervey bay whale watching season 2018 is fantastic. Book your hervey bay whale watch here find a whale tour.
Hervey bay is also a great spot as most of the humpback whales from the great barrier reef region stopover for a few days on their return trip, providing a wonderful opportunity for whale enthusiasts. Experience the best of both worlds with a whale watch cruise and fraser island day tour with this one day package it doesnt get any better than that. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. This can commence shortly prior to the month of june and the season has been known to extend beyond november. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours. Check availability and book now hervey bay whale watching. Humpback whales in hervey bay this season hervey bay forum. You wont get better anywhere in the world and youll be surprised at the price. Australia the best tips for whale watching in australia whaletrips. The season for whale watching is typically between june and november each year. Operators are reporting their best seasons on record with unbelievable daily close encounters stunning visitors and locals alike. Hervey bay isnt called the whale watch capital of the world for nothing. 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. Whale watching fraser island whale watching fraser island.
Hervey bay whale watching emeraldene inns hervey bay blog. Spirit of hervey bay for the best value whale watch cruises in hervey bay. Browse and book the best whale watching tours from australias top spots including hervey bay, sunshine coast, brisbane and the gold coast. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. 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 watch operate two half day whale watch cruises daily during whale season mid july oct on board quick cat ii a purpose built whale watching vessel. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises tour queensland. Remote fraser island and whale experience tasman venture. Known not only for its proximity to the worlds largest sand island, but it is also famous for whale watching and its many outdoor activities such as fishing, skydiving and sightseeing. Our latest australia research study pacific whale foundation. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november.
The whale watching season hervey bay begins in midjuly and lasts until midnovember. Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. So, depending on the area, the main season for whale watching. Our hervey bay whale watching tours are certainly a fantastic experience so. 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. One of the most famous whales a person can spot during the whale migration season is migaloo, the allwhite humpback whale. Aug 07, 2012 the huge number of humpback whales entering hervey bay has made for amazing whale watching experiences.
Queensland whale watching whale watch tour bookings. 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. Pdf this article examines the evolution of whale watching in hervey bay, queensland in relation to the butler. 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 watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland. This one day package includes a morning whale watch cruise departing at 7am, a light breakfast and morning tea, then hop off at kingfisher bay resort at 12noon and enjoy lunch at the sandbar. Whale watching half day trip aboard quickcat ii hervey bay. Join us for a magical 4hr whale watch cruise aboard the modern and stable m. We invite you aboard quick cat ii this season to experience the magnificent. Just 90 minutes from bundaberg, hervey bay is famous for its whale watching opportunities. Humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae in hervey bay, queensland. Whale watching in hervey bay deals and tips for the 2020. 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. 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. The best time whale watching experiences are between august and late september. 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.
The spirit of hervey bay offers six levels with five viewing decks and two underwater viewing rooms. Start exploring by downloading the fraser coast holiday planner. Our region also celebrates all things humpbacks at the annual hervey bay whale festival, a monthlong festival to welcome the start of the whale watching season here in hervey bay. Whale watching is one of the worlds great natural experiences. The bay receives protection from fraser island on the east and the mainland of australia to the south and west, making this a. The whales start to arrive in july and tours begin in the middle of the month. The average life expectancy of a humpback whale is 48 years however they have been known to live up to 100 years.
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 right into a sanctuary of mighty and majestic humpback whales. If you are owed money by the company, please download the report to creditors and complete the proof of debtclaim form on page 81 of the report. Take a day trip to the magnificent world heritage listed fraser island, or visit the humpback whales in hervey bay in appropriate season. 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.
About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. Hervey bay whale watching whale watch tour bookings. To conduct this research, pacific whale foundation collaborates with pwf ecoadventures australia to offer a hervey bay swimwithwhales impact study trip. During the season, thousands of majestic humpbacks visit the calm protected waters of the bay for their annual holiday. 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.
Hervey bay whale watching qld australia holiday in hervey. During the 1992 season reports were received that there was a white humpback whale sighted in the whitsunday passage and a little later a t. We specialize in fraser island, lady elliot island and whale watching in season late july to early november we are wanting to make your time in our region the best it can be weve done the tours so we know exactly what is on offer and we can guide you to the best options for your individual requirements. During hervey bay dive centres swim with a humpback whale tour. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features. Whale watching in hervey bay has become an important attraction for. Does anyone know if humpback whales have arrived in hervey bay in large numbers this season. Just some of the reasons you should whale watch with us. When is the best time for whale watching in hervey bay.
From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay. Whale watching season at hervey bay is not done in the open sea but is actually done within the bay, where waters are nice and calm. Did you know you can swim with whales in hervey bay. So confident are the whale watching operators that youll see the whales, most even offer a moneyback guarantee over the winter period. Pacific whale foundation with over 30 years of experience in hervey bay and nearly 4 decades of marine animal research and conservation around the world, pacific whale foundation offers shorter, 3hour tours departing three times a day during the whale watching season. Blessing of the fleet, whale parade and concert, paddle out for whales and fraser coast kite karnival. Amazing whale watching in hervey bay freedom whale watch. Download our whale watch brochure for more information about us and the tour. To find out more about the hervey bays whale watching season including the best times to visit. The whale watching season in hervey bay runs from july november. Whale watching in hervey bay deals and tips for the 2020 season. Whale watching season starts late july and ends november each year many humpback whales arrive in hervey bay from late july and remain until november when they begin their return to the southern ocean. 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. By late october there are fewer whales in the bay and operators end whale watching on the 31st of october.
Hervey bay provides a situation that is unique in the world as humpback. Anger at baby whales close call fraser coast chronicle. Ive read some reports mentioning a couple of whales that arrived already but that is all. To mark the start of hervey bay whale season the town hosts an annual festival called hervey bay ocean festival. If youre looking for a whale watching experience that youll talk about for the rest of your life go whale watching hervey bay. Whale watching is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour. Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you. Other amazing destinations to experience a memorable whale watch include the sunshine coast, brisbane, the gold coast and noosa. Whale watching season hervey bay lady musgrave experience. Whale watching season hervey bay, australia passport and.
Pacific whale foundation australia whalewatch in hervey bay. 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 whale watching season in queensland runs from jun october. The whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. News her partner was convicted of downloading child exploitation material but because. Join the team at hervey bay whale watch for a fun, educational and exciting whale watch experience aboard quick cat ii. Whale watching hervey bay hervey bay whale watching. The whale watch season in hervey bay is from mid july mid october. To celebrate the whales arrival, hervey bay hosts a celebration worthy of a whale welcome paddle out for whales just one of the many events under the annual hervey bay whale festival umbrella. What is the season for whale watching in hervey bay. Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island.
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