Hervey Bay Whale Watching

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The whale-watching capital of Australia, Hervey Bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from June to November. 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. 

Mmwwwwwwaaah (that’s whale speak for “Either way, you’ll have a whale of a time!”).

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Freedom Whale Watch and Dive Charters

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Freedom III is a 17 metre Power Cat perfectly suited to luxury whale watching in Hervey Bay Queensland. 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.

Whalesong Cruises - Whale Watching in Hervey Bay

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Hervey Bay’s premium mid-sized whale watching and cruise boat, with a strong focus on ecological practices, sustainability, education and fun. The guaranteed experience of a lifetime, aboard Whalesong is only available to a lucky few, for a limited time each year.

Blue Dolphin Exclusive Whale Encounter

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Be one of the few, not the many, to experience their award winning Exclusive Full Day Whale Watch (late July to October). For an up close and personal experience that you will never forget, see the magnificent humpback whale from the uncrowded deck of Blue Dolphin.

Boat Club Adventure Cruises

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At Boat Club Adventure Cruises we pride ourselves in offering Hervey Bay's best value cruises at affordable prices. From world class whale watching and dolphin spotting to Fraser Island and sunset cruises, you're guaranteed to find adventure.

Hervey Bay Dive Centre

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The Hervey Bay Dive Centre is Hervey Bay's premier marine and dive tour operator. -Tourism Australia "Best of Queensland" operator. -5 Star PADI Dive Centre. -2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

Pacific Whale Foundation Eco Adventures Australia

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An international NGO and world ecotourism leader, Pacific Whale Foundation has been working to save the whales since 1980. All profits from Hervey Bay cruises support Pacific Whale Foundation’s whale research in Australia.

Whalesong Cruises - Fraser Island Beach and Barbecue Cruise

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Specialising in whale and dolphin watching, Whalesong Cruises provide so much more with ‘A Taste of Fraser Island’ on their Fraser Island Beach and Barbecue cruise. As they cruise across to a remote West Coast beach on K'gari (Fraser Island), the team are looking for dolphins, turtles, dugongs and seabirds as you enjoy a delicious morning tea of fresh fruit and a variety of cakes.

Tasman Venture Whale Watching Hervey Bay

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Experience the trip of a lifetime aboard the luxurious and fast 20 metre catamaran, Tasman Venture. Let the humpback whales amaze you with their close encounters, magical songs through the hydrophone, spectacular breaching and see them swim through the underwater viewing windows.

Spirit Of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruises

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Spirit of Hervey Bay is your best choice for a first rate whale watching experience. Close encounters, breaching, tail slapping, head lunging being just a few of the spectacular behaviours the whales share and entertain you with.

Fraser Island Whale Watch Cruise

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Experience an unforgettable up-close wildlife encounter with the majestic humpback whales, on a Fraser Island Whale Watch Cruise. Regarded as the whale watching capital of the world, the calm, clear and protected waters of Hervey Bay marine park offer excellent viewing, due to the number of whales in the region, and from being sheltered by Fraser Island.
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Whales Infographic

Every year, humpback whales take a journey from Antarctica to holiday in the warmer waters along Queensland's coastline. Click here to find out what whale season entails.

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