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We'll wait. Queensland has a habit of drawing in visitors with its good looks and year-round \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure\"\u003Eadventure\u003C/a\u003E, but things get even more action-packed when these very special visitors stop by.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery year between June and November, around 40,000 \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/facts-about-humpback-whales-in-queensland\"\u003Ehumpback whales\u003C/a\u003E make a 5,000km migration from Antarctica along Queensland's coastline — and the good news is, you can get closer to them here than almost anywhere else on earth. From swimming alongside them in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast/hervey-bay\"\u003EHervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E to watching a mother and calf cruise past a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/islands-of-the-great-barrier-reef\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef island\u003C/a\u003E, whale watching in Queensland is genuinely unlike anything else.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere's your complete guide to where to go, when to go, and which tours to book.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJump to: \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#hb\"\u003EHervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#gc\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#bne\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#sc\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#sgbr\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#wys\"\u003EThe Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#cairns\"\u003ECairns & Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#plan\"\u003EPlan your trip\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhy Whale Watching in Queensland is Unlike Anywhere Else\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image1c507ee6-4928-488e-a188-7a6c0f93b2de":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2022_FC_HerveyBay_HerveyBayDiveCentre_KristaEpplestun_152948.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2022_FC_HerveyBay_HerveyBayDiveCentre_KristaEpplestun_152948.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dd22cbcbe7073ad733e-spirit-of-hervey-bay-whale-watching-cruises","alt":"Spectators on a whale watching cruise looking out at a whale breaching off the Fraser Coast","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image1c507ee6-4928-488e-a188-7a6c0f93b2de.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1776233159545/2022-fc-herveybay-herveybaydivecentre-kristaepplestun-152948.jpeg","uuid":"1dee62bc-35c5-4f40-bcb9-3408520a2c39","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Hervey Bay Dive Centre, Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1832523521":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EHumpback whale migration is nothing short of a circle-of-life spectacle. Each year these extraordinary marine mammals swim north from Antarctica to birth their calves in Queensland's warm waters, spending weeks teaching them the skills they'll need for a lifetime at sea before the long journey south begins again.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile there's a solid chance you'll spot humpbacks from coastal lookouts during migration season, nothing compares to getting up close. Queensland offers some of the most accessible, ethical, and extraordinary whale encounters on earth — from \u003Ca id=\"hb\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003Eintimate sunrise tours to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/swimming-with-whales-in-queensland\"\u003Eswim-with-whale experiences\u003C/a\u003E guided by marine biologists. 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Fly into Hervey Bay Airport or take a scenic road trip from Brisbane.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-hervey-bay\"\u003EHervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E is the undisputed home of whale watching in Queensland, and its credentials are nothing short of impressive. Designated the world's first official Whale Heritage Site, Hervey Bay sets the global benchmark for whale watching standards. Want to make even more of the season? Each year the \u003Ca href=\"URL\"\u003EHervey Bay Whale Festival Paddle Out for Whales\u003C/a\u003E brings the whole community together in one of the most joyful tributes to humpback season you'll find anywhere in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese calm, sheltered waters are where around 7,000 humpback whales and their newborn calves choose to stop and rest each year — socialising, playing, and breaching in ways that are rarely seen elsewhere along the migration route. In fact, no other location on earth has scientists recorded whales stopping their migration to aggregate and socialise in this way. It means operators here can offer guaranteed whale sightings with full confidence.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBest Hervey Bay Whale Watching Tours\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56ca683042aeeed929cc2112-blue-dolphin-marine-tours\"\u003EBlue Dolphin Marine Tours\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E — Specialise in small, personalised full-day tours for an intimate experience.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e102880253d74c45a44-tasman-venture\"\u003ETasman Venture \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E— Action-packed half-day tours, ideal if you're short on time.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dd22cbcbe7073ad733e-spirit-of-hervey-bay-whale-watching-cruises\"\u003ESpirit of Hervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E — Features underwater viewing rooms, making it a standout choice for families with kids.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dc0d5f1565045da02d7-whalesong-cruises-hervey-bay\"\u003EWhalesong Cruises\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E — Queensland's leading accessible whale watching cruise, wheelchair-friendly with low-vision, sensory and cognitive accommodations. NDIS participants and carers can join the 'Crew for a Day' program.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-58ff2ba80388972f537e9eac-hervey-bay-dive-centre\"\u003EHervey Bay Dive Centre\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E — Want to swim with the whales? This is your operator. One of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences available in Queensland.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe whales may draw you in, but \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast/kgari\"\u003EK'gari (Fraser Island)\u003C/a\u003E will make you stay. Just a \u003Ca id=\"gc\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003Eshort ferry ride away, the world's largest sand island is a World Heritage wonder in its own right — think freshwater lakes, ancient rainforest, and 75 Mile Beach stretching as far as the eye can see.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_copy":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"spacer_copy_164292683":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"text_copy":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EWhale Watching on the Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imaged92c3655-f943-4bc3-b86c-a31bf5a885d4":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/web-images/2019_Gold_Coast_Sea_World_Cruises_Whale_Watching_Marine_Life_Encounters_Sea_World_Cruises.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/web-images/2019_Gold_Coast_Sea_World_Cruises_Whale_Watching_Marine_Life_Encounters_Sea_World_Cruises.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25fa47b935fbe730defff-sea-world-cruises","alt":"Humpback whale breaches, with city skyline in the backdrop","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imaged92c3655-f943-4bc3-b86c-a31bf5a885d4.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1776233159643/2019-gold-coast-sea-world-cruises-whale-watching-marine-life-encounters-sea-world-cruises.jpeg","uuid":"1c9d1767-4737-4d93-bc0d-f658163f3dd7","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" Sea World Cruises, Main Beach Gold Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_18512794":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest time to go: \u003C/b\u003EJune – November.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe humpback migration starts right here. From \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56fbaba2008d047f7b18af48-coolangatta\"\u003ECoolangatta\u003C/a\u003E to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/surfers-paradise\"\u003ESurfers Paradise\u003C/a\u003E, the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E welcomes the first pods each season and is the ultimate backdrop  to catch them at the start and end of the June–November window. Arriving on a mission to swim north to their breeding grounds, bulls put on spectacular aerial displays, breaching and tail-slapping with genuine flair.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest Gold Coast Whale Watching Tours\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESea World Cruises\u003C/b\u003E — 2.5-hour whale watching tours with expert commentary, departing up to six times daily between June and November. Backed by a 100% whale sighting guarantee — miss a whale, get a free return cruise.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhales in Paradise\u003C/b\u003E — Half-day tours with morning or afternoon departures from the heart of Surfers Paradise. Whale sighting guarantee included.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESpirit of Gold Coast\u003C/b\u003E — A family-run pioneer of Australian whale watching. 2.5-hour adventures aboard a purpose-built 24-metre power catamaran, with marine biologist commentary, licensed bar, and welcome snacks.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe whales are just the beginning. Stay a little longer and you'll find the Gold Coast has \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/things-to-do-gold-coast\"\u003Eplenty more to offer\u003C/a\u003E — sun-soaked \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-beaches-gold-coast\"\u003Ebeaches\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/theme-parks/gold-coast-theme-park-guide\"\u003Etheme parks\u003C/a\u003E, buzzing \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/gold-coast-restaurants-you-cant-miss\"\u003Erestaurants\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/bars/gold-coast-best-bars\"\u003Ebars\u003C/a\u003E with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/gold-coast-hinterland\"\u003Ehinterland\u003C/a\u003E escapes just a short drive away.\u003Ca id=\"bne\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"deal_holiday_small_p":{"type":"dynamic","maxNumber":20,"publicClassificationPathKey":"nature-and-wildlife-deals","startDate":"","endDate":"","dealLabel":"DEAL","title":"Find Queensland holiday deals","featuredDealsFilter":"featured_deals_first","region":"","town":"","areaName":[],"redirectClaimToQueenslandCom":false,"excludeVoucherDeals":false,"claimButtonLinkText":{"href":"","label":null,"target":""},"viewDetailsLinkText":{"href":"","label":null,"target":""},"componentID":"deal-holiday-small-promo-carousel_900939807","goodToGo":{"src":"","alt":"","link":null,"quality":0.0},"stamp":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/BOQE-2026-Stamp_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"button":{"href":null,"label":null,"target":"_blank"},":type":"teq/components/deal/deal-holiday-small-promo-carousel","items":[]},"text_copy_224773788_":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EWhale Watching in Brisbane \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"social_video_player_777867225":{"type":"youtube",":type":"teq/components/social-video-player","videoId":"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UktYbNPSTNg"},"editorial_descriptio_1633710764":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest time to go: \u003C/b\u003EJune – November.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the migration moves north, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\"\u003EQueensland's capital\u003C/a\u003E gets in on the humpback action. How many other major cities can boast marine giants as yearly guests? We'll wait. Passing close to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/north-stradbroke-island\"\u003EMinjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)\u003C/a\u003E, makes land-based whale watching from clifftop lookouts entirely possible. The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-56b2624faeeeaaf773cf5a74-gorge-walk\"\u003EGorge Walk\u003C/a\u003E offers some of the best vantage points — bring binoculars and patience. For a closer encounter, join one of Brisbane's dedicated whale watching tours.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBest Brisbane Whale Watching Tours\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dd07b935fbe730dc625-brisbane-whale-watching\"\u003EBrisbane Whale Watching\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E — Cruise out to Moreton Bay aboard a purpose-built whale watching vessel departing from Redcliffe Jetty, with hotel transfers available from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b260f72880253d74c4969f-tangalooma-whale-watch-cruises\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca id=\"sc\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETangalooma Whale Watching Cruises\u003C/b\u003E — Depart from Brisbane or Tangalooma Resort on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island), with a light lunch onboard, resort access, and your choice of Eco Ranger experiences.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"text_copy_224773788":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EWhale Watching on the Sunshine Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagecabf7270-9e4e-4a5b-adb6-590aebe5f190":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/web-images/2019_SC_SunReefMooloolaba_SwimWithWhales_MarkFitz_140000.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/web-images/2019_SC_SunReefMooloolaba_SwimWithWhales_MarkFitz_140000.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dd07b935fbe730dc625-brisbane-whale-watching","alt":"Swim with whales","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagecabf7270-9e4e-4a5b-adb6-590aebe5f190.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1776233159734/2019-sc-sunreefmooloolaba-swimwithwhales-markfitz-140000.jpeg","uuid":"6e006b6f-7de1-4211-a5bf-27af49eca75b","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Sunreef Swim with Whales, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1511055723":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest time to go: \u003C/b\u003EJune – November.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGood news: humpback whales are not sprinters. At 5–15km/hour, they're taking their sweet time heading north — which means you've got a front row seat as they cruise past the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E. Even better, you don't have to watch from the sidelines. Here, you can get in the water with them.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBest Sunshine Coast Whale Watching Tours\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25fbc2cbcbe7073ad98f2-sunreef-mooloolaba\"\u003ESunreef Mooloolaba\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E — The standout experience. Not only do you witness the migration from the surface, but you can swim with the whales and listen to them using hydrophones during their signature Tallo Billa dusk experience.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-66591911a9082ec0310234b3-the-pressure-project--sunshine-coast\"\u003EThe Pressure Project\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E — Intimate, educational encounters. Learn whale body language, snorkelling best practice, and how to connect with the ocean on a deep level — all led by expert crew.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5ec7616d4817232567678dde-epic-ocean-adventures-noosa\"\u003EEpic Ocean Adventure\u003C/a\u003Es\u003C/b\u003E — Low-impact ocean kayaking tours that let you paddle quietly alongside whales in their natural habitat.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Sunshine Coast doesn't do ordinary. Spend your days between \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-beaches-sunshine-coast\"\u003Eworld-class surf beaches\u003C/a\u003E and the ancient drama of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/sunshine-coast-hinterland/how-to-do-the-glasshouse-mountains\"\u003EGlasshouse Mountains\u003C/a\u003E, squeeze in a wildlife \u003Ca id=\"sgbr\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003Eencounter at the iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/explore-australia-zoo-guide\"\u003EAustralia Zoo,\u003C/a\u003E then follow locals down to the hidden \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/best-waterfalls-on-the-sunshine-coast\"\u003Eswimming holes\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/sunshine-coast-hinterland\"\u003Ehinterland villages\u003C/a\u003E that never make the tourist brochures. One whale watch. A thousand reasons to stay\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"text":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EWhale Watching Southern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image21b10d34-6620-4ba5-9812-ebc72d80461a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2020_BDB_LadyMusgraveExperience_Whales_MarineLifeExperiences_@tracyolive.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2020_BDB_LadyMusgraveExperience_Whales_MarineLifeExperiences_@tracyolive.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b265c87b935fbe730e4d88-lady-musgrave-experience","alt":"Mother and baby humpback whales swim together in calm waters","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image21b10d34-6620-4ba5-9812-ebc72d80461a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1776233159789/2020-bdb-ladymusgraveexperience-whales-marinelifeexperiences-%40tracyolive.jpeg","uuid":"db61a323-545c-408b-a8d0-b14e3e32bbed","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Lady Musgrave Experience, Southern Great Barrier Reef. Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tracyolive/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@tracyolive\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_229066143":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest time to go: \u003C/b\u003EJuly – September.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-great-barrier-reef\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E is no stranger to extraordinary marine encounters — \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/swim-with-manta-rays-great-barrier-reef\"\u003Emanta rays\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/turtles/turtles-on-the-southern-great-barrier-reef\"\u003Enesting turtles\u003C/a\u003E, technicolour \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/diving-and-snorkelling/for-children-and-families-southern-great-barrier-reef\"\u003Ereef fish\u003C/a\u003E — but between July and October, humpback whales join the lineup.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBest Southern GBR Whale Watching Tours\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b265c87b935fbe730e4d88-lady-musgrave-experience\"\u003ELady Musgrave Experience\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E — Whale watching tours departing Bundaberg July–October, with the option to combine with a snorkel trip to Lady Musgrave's famous pontoon reef.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d58d5f1565045d9fada-heron-island\"\u003EHeron Island\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/b\u003E— Keep your eyes on the water during boat transfers — whale sightings are common.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/bundaberg/lady-elliot-island\"\u003ELady Elliot Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E — Take the scenic flight over and look down — aerial whale sightings here are well documented and genuinely spectacular.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Southern Great Barrier Reef is closer than you think. Just a short trip from both the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, this is the reef made for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/5-day-family-itinerary-southern-great-barrier-reef\"\u003Efamilies\u003C/a\u003E, with calm, \u003Ca id=\"wys\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003Eaccessible waters, resident sea turtles, and islands so beautiful they barely feel real. Lady Musgrave Island, Lady Elliot Island, and Heron Island offer some of the most magical reef experiences in Australia — no long-haul flight required.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1612064148":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EWhale Watching in the Whitsundays\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image03d9c9e4-6fbe-4e96-8251-95c275daa66f":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_GreatBarrierReef_Whales.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_GreatBarrierReef_Whales.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25fbc2cbcbe7073ad98f2-sunreef-mooloolaba","alt":"Ocean Rafting Whitsundays_where to go on the Great Barrier Reef","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image03d9c9e4-6fbe-4e96-8251-95c275daa66f.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1776233159844/2020-wys-greatbarrierreef-whales.jpeg","uuid":"a91c87da-c498-404f-b116-a5009ea57625","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Ocean Rafting, the Whitsundays",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_840040347":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest time to go: \u003C/b\u003EJuly – September.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWho could blame humpback whales for choosing the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays\"\u003EWhitsundays\u003C/a\u003E as their final destination? This tropical paradise is home to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/whitsunday-islands\"\u003E74 islands\u003C/a\u003E, warm protected waters, close proximity to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E and bucket-list \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/sailing\"\u003Esailing escapes\u003C/a\u003E.  It's here that female whales give birth to their calves, and some extraordinary lucky visitors have watched a whale birth firsthand from a boat.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5b0e26e9ce266cdd190d0994-whitsunday-paradise-explorer\"\u003EWhitsunday Paradise Explorer\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E — Whale watching tours departing Bowen Marina, cruising toward Gloucester and Middle Islands during migration season.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/solo-sailing-guide-to-the-whitsundays\"\u003EBareboating\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E — Charter your own vessel and keep watch as you sail through the sheltered Whitsunday waters. Humpback sightings are common for those who know where to look.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe whales come here to escape. You should too. With iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/how-to-do-whitehaven-beach\"\u003EWhitehaven Beach\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca id=\"cairns\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003Eand \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/solo-sailing-guide-to-the-whitsundays\"\u003Eworld-class sailing\u003C/a\u003E on your doorstep, and stunning \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/whitsundays-accommodation\"\u003Eaccomodation\u003C/a\u003E options, the Whitsundays is the kind of place that turns a whale watching trip into the holiday of a lifetime\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_315068012":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EWhale Watching Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagee5dfea95-ae2e-45b9-9147-83ff01fca601":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2016_TNQ_LighthouseBommie_Whales_136359.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2016_TNQ_LighthouseBommie_Whales_136359.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5b0e26e9ce266cdd190d0994-whitsunday-paradise-explorer","alt":"minke whales","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-in-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagee5dfea95-ae2e-45b9-9147-83ff01fca601.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1776233159900/2016-tnq-lighthousebommie-whales-136359.jpeg","uuid":"88b62fba-a5a0-4b7c-a558-5985c54a7c66","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Lighthouse Bommie dive site, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1116834223":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest time to go:\u003C/b\u003E June – July\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the rest of Queensland's coast has humpback whales, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef\"\u003ECairns and the Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E offer something even rarer — and entirely their own. These elusive  creatures visit each June and July, and their movements for the rest of the year remain a genuine scientific mystery.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThey hang around the outer Coral Sea, including the \u003Ca title=\"best dive sites\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/diving-and-snorkelling/the-11-queensland-dive-sites-named-some-of-the-best-in-the-world\"\u003ERibbon Reefs\u003C/a\u003E near \u003Ca title=\"visit lizard island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/the-mind-blowing-tropical-island-youve-probably-never-heard-about\"\u003ELizard Island\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca title=\"port douglas\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/port-douglas\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E, for just a few short weeks. After that? Scientists aren't totally sure where they disappear to. Which honestly only adds to the magic.\u003Ca\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca\u003E\u003C/a\u003EUnlike \u003Ca title=\"whale watching queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-in-queensland\"\u003Ehumpbacks who love to put on a show along the coast\u003C/a\u003E, dwarf minkes keep to the remote outer reef. Translation? You won't stumble across them from the shore; this meet-cute requires a little effort. To experience \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/swimming-with-dwarfe-minke-whales\"\u003Esnorkelling with dwarf minke whales\u003C/a\u003E, you'll need to join a day trip or liveaboard experience from Cairns. It is one of the most bucket-list worthy \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/queensland-seasonal-nature-wildlife-calendar\"\u003Ewildlife encounters\u003C/a\u003E on earth — and you can only do it here.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELiveaboard\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore time on the reef = better odds of a whale moment. Only a handful of operators hold special permits from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to swim with dwarf minke whales if encountered. Here are your options departing from Cairns.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Mike Ball Dive Expeditions\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e012cbcbe7073ad7664-mike-ball-dive-expeditions\"\u003EMike Ball Dive Expeditions\u003C/a\u003E: 3, 4 and 7-night expeditions\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Spirit Of Freedom\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25ecdaeeeaaf773cf1284-spirit-of-freedom\"\u003ESpirit of Freedom\u003C/a\u003E: 3, 4 and 7-night expeditions\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EEye-to-Eye Marine Encounters: limited 6-night expeditions (book fast)\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"divers den cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dd4d5f1565045da05f1-divers-den\"\u003EDivers Den:\u003C/a\u003E multi-day liveaboards from Cairns\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENever been on a liveaboard before? \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/diving-and-snorkelling/liveaboard-diving-first-timers-guide\"\u003EHere’s what to expect\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay Trip\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf time is tight, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5a77f9cbefb028eb24ba5546-silverswift-dive-and-snorkel-adventures\" title=\"Silverswift dive and snorkel adventures\"\u003ESilver Series\u003C/a\u003E runs day trips from Port Douglas to Agincourt ribbon reefs with one of the rare permits to swim with dwarf minke whales. 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