Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of australia. Get more out of your wildlife encounter with experienced staff to guide you, and hear a detailed commentary about whales and their marine environment. In victoria a popular site is logans beach at warrnambool, as well as in the waters off. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Hervey bay is recognised as one of the best destinations in the world to watch, experience and interact with whales. Freedom whale watch allows you to experience whale watching in hervey bay, a beautifulfun activity. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland. Surrounded by long, white sandy beaches courtesy of the great sandy straits marine park and with easy access to the unesco world heritage listed kgari fraser island, its no wonder hervey bay is a place for everyone. When we vist hervey bay we go jet skiing, kayaking, visit fraser island for fishing4wding etc. 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 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.
The spirit is a very fast boat which allows them to spend the most time with the whales, less time travelling. Our hervey bay whale watching boat will have you on the waters edge face to face with a humpback whale. Whale watching hervey bay boat cruise fraser whale song. Begin your day at great sandy strait marina and hop on the 58foot catamaran to start your premium whale watching tour. Hervey bay, harvey bay,travel and tours info, queensland. Whale watching is when observers gather to view these majestic creatures display behavioural stunts and acrobatics. Amazing whale watch footage with whales singing right next to the boat. 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 whale watch season in hervey bay is from mid july mid october. Watch whales from our unique underwater viewing rooms eye to eye. This can be done from the charter boats or the shore in certain regions.
Fraser island tours whale watching, cruises, 4x4 tours. 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. Whale watch package deals whale watching hervey bay. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of. In 1987 several local fishing boat operators noticed that the recovering humpback whale population, in the area, was staying in hervey bay for several days and they were becoming inquisitive about the boats in the area. Highlights include a jazz festival, the blessing of. Pacific whale foundation australia whalewatch in hervey bay. Ive been to 29 countries and done over 100 day trips and this hervey bay whale watching tour is the best one i have ever done. Come on board the spirit of hervey bay for your chance to come eyeball to eyeball with a 40 tonne humpback whale. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know. Our boat is fast and luxurious with large spacious decks for whale watching.
Likewise for whalewatching activities, humpback whales off hervey bay and sydney performed pectoral slaps. In october and november, they travel back south, making hervey bay, gold. Our whale watching tours from hervey bay commence in midjuly and extend to early november as part of the humpback whales annual migration. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland. June 1st is the official start of whale watching season in hervey bay, queensland. As part of the annual hervey bay ocean festival, visitors will be invited to take part in the famous blessing of the fleet, the mouthwatering hervey bay seafood festival, the spectacular whale parade and concert and the enlightening paddle out for whales event.
When i went to tropical queensland in june i went on a reef sprinter boat that. Pdf humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae in hervey bay. By july 15th there is roughly a 50% chance of sighting whales, and historically from july 24th you are almost certain of seeing whales. Hervey bay is simply still the most popular access point to fraser island and some of its most famous water attractions are lake wabby, lake birrabeen, champagne pools, wanggoolba creek, eli creek each of these are well worth a visit if your headed to the island as a tourist destination that is widely accessible especially to guests with special needs, the bay offers an assortment of. Hervey bays premium half day boat only half day cruise with meals included lunch and dinner.
One of the oceans smartest creatures, the humpback whale, has made hervey bay its primary holiday destination, stopping for up to 10 days rest and recreation during their annual migration between july and september each year. If you want to go to a beach with waves youll need to drive to one if youre staying along the esplanade. 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. Watch whales dive and play on a whalewatching cruise from hervey bay. As your whale watching specialists, whalesong cruises offers experiences youll rave. Hervey bay whale watching whale watch tour bookings. 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. Hervey bay is an incredible place to enjoy whale watching. Walk a short 300m to the esplanade the hub of hervey bays wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops, and also the beautiful torquay beach, where the warm, clear and pristine waters of hervey bay offer safe swimming and family activities all year round. Cruising in a catamaran specially designed for whale watching, enjoy encounters with majestic humpback whales from the viewing platform or underwater windows. Hervey bay whale watch quickcat ii, hervey bay, queensland. From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay. The magical experience of whale watching has grown in popularity over the last decade and whale watch tours have popped up across australia. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 experience oz.
Hervey bays premium midsized, modern, environmentally friendly and multifunctional boat, providing unforgettable experiences in hervey bay all year round. Download our whale watch brochure for more information about us and the. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. There are plenty of whalewatching cruises to pick from. Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features. So confident are the whale watching operators that youll see the whales, most even offer a moneyback guarantee over the winter period.
Hervey bay is widely regarded as the best place to watch humpback whales in the world. If you want to watch whales in the wild, no other destination can rival the sheer number and quality of whale encounters youll experience here. Held over a week at the start of august, the hervey bay whale festival celebrates the return of the whales. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Tripadvisor hervey bay premium whale watching cruise. Whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you. 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.
Hervey bay is widely regarded as the best place to watch whales in australia as pods of magnificent humpback whales make this their home for weeks on end. Freedom whale watch hervey bay all you need to know. Response from kreid2016, owner at freedom whale watch responded oct. All hervey bay whale watching operators guarantee sightings or a free ticket for another cruise from july 28th to october 14th. From june to november you can see majestic humpback whales up close and personal in their natural playground. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours.
Hervey bay, whale watching and fraser island needs to be on every ones to do list. Spirit of hervey bay for the best value whale watch cruises in hervey bay. Heres a guide of things to do, stay, eat and see in hervey bay. Educational, fun and inspirational are just some of words to describe a cruise with whalesong. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of the world.
Spend a day exploring beautiful remote fraser island and its stunning sandy beaches, and watch whales as you cruise hervey bay waters. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. The cruise along pristine fraser islands western beaches can offer sightings of dingoes, schooling fish and numerous sea birds. It is considered one of the best spots to observe humpback whales, and their calves, as they migrate along the east coast of australia. Hervey bay whale watching in queensland, australia is now known internationally as the whale watching capital of the world. Australia the best tips for whale watching in australia whaletrips. Hervey bay is a city in the fraser coast region of queensland, australia. During the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. 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. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay.
Hervey bay is beautiful, but the main part of town doesnt have a beach, it has sheltered bays with no waves which means you can swim all year round without worrying about stingers. The best time to go is last 2 weeks august, first 2 weeks sep, but anytime in august, sep is awesome. 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. Contact freedom whale watch professionals to know more. This is what makes hervey bay whale watching unique. The whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Spend the day searching for humpback whales at hervey bay and platypus bay during their annual migration to the antarctic. Each year between august and november guaranteed on their migration south, the majestic humpback whales get caught by fraser island and enter the waters of hervey bay, breaking away from their migration zone. 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. The spirit of hervey bay is the only whale watching vessel in the world that offers you the chance to view the humpback whale closer than you ever thought possible. 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. Hervey bay whale watching 1996 publication date 19960701 topics australianads, hervey bay whale watching, wide bay tv.
The local economy relies on tourism which is based primarily around whale watching. The whale watching season in hervey bay queensland. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day.
Hervey bay is a particularly good spot for whale watching as the whales are not. With over 120km of pristine beaches and a variety of tours operators that offer everything from relaxed sight seeing to adventures. If you can plan your visit to hervey bay during the hervey bay whale festival, you wont be disappointed. 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. Which tour depends on a lot of things about what you like, how long you have and when you are going. Stay in the heart of hervey bay, with a holiday at the palms caravan park. Hervey bay whale watching emeraldene inns hervey bay blog.
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