Wife and i booked a whale watch tour for sunday of the queens birthday weekend. The magical experience of whale watching has grown in popularity over the last decade and whale watch tours have popped up across australia. Its a pretty amazing spectacle and a great start or finish to your hervey bay holiday. Quick cat ii whale watching hervey bay all tour bookings. 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. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. What an experience doing the swim with whales tour with these. Your barbecue lunch will include premium cuts of steak, sausages, fresh hervey bay prawns, garden salad and freshly baked breads.
Fraser island tours whale watching, cruises, 4x4 tours. Pacific whale foundation australia whalewatch in hervey bay. Ive been to 29 countries and done over 100 day trips and this hervey bay. Jul 17, 2017 whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. I ve been to 29 countries and done over 100 day trips and this 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. Spirit of hervey bay whale watch from hervey bay whalefree. Tripadvisor hervey bay premium whale watching cruise. 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. As your whale watching specialists, whalesong cruises offers experiences youll rave.
Browse and book the best whale watching tours from australias top spots including hervey bay, sunshine coast, brisbane and the gold coast. Ever since my iceland trip, ive looked for tour operators with a heart who seek to educate visitors about whales and provide a unique experience all the while respecting these magnificent mammals. Whale watching tours, hervey bay see the majestic humpback. Maximum 49 passengers, includes freshly baked morning tea, tropical buffet lunch and fruit and cheese platter on the way home. Went with spirit of hervey bay whale watching on october 5 in the afternoon. Whalesong cruises hervey bay whale watching hervey bay. Spend the day searching for humpback whales at hervey bay and platypus bay during their annual migration to the antarctic. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland. 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. 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. Hervey bay whale watching cruises australian cruise group.
To conduct this research, pacific whale foundation collaborates with pwf ecoadventures australia to offer a hervey bay swimwithwhales impact study trip. With the possibility of spotting the first humpback whales of the season, the hervey bay whale search and dolphin watch cruise has great protection from the ocean swells, as you cruise along the inside edge of world heritage listed fraser island in the spectacular, pristine hervey bay waterways. Hervey bay whale watch urangan aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. The boat club adventure cruises whale watch from hervey bay. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 experience oz. Best whale watching tour in hervey bay the intrepid guide. Whalefree is a handpicked selection of unforgettable whale watching experiences.
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. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of the world. This is what makes hervey bay whale watching unique. I would definitely recommend this trip and i will be spending a lot of time downloading pics from a great morning out. Whale watch package deals whale watching hervey bay. Hervey bay s premium midsized, modern, environmentally friendly and multifunctional boat, providing unforgettable experiences in hervey bay all year round. Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Unser touranbieter, quick cat ii whale watch, vergibt sogar eine. Select your preferred tour departure location and preferred tour length below and compare the fraser island tours available. 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.
Quick cat ii is one of hervey bay s most well known vessels having been originally built and operated by hervey bay s first whale watch operator family. Hervey bay is an absolutely globally unique location for humpback whales geographically there is no place like hervey bay on any. Hervey bay tourist centre whale watching hervey bay, fraser. Watching whales in their natural habitat is a pleasing thing for the mind. 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. 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 for whale watchers it really is a case of whos watching whom on these. Freedom whale watch allows you to experience whale watching in hervey bay.
Whale watching fraser island hervey bay whale watching tours. 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. Hervey bay, whale watching, fraser island, what more could you want. Quick cat ii is an award winning, purpose built whale watch vessel and one of the few in the fleet that is truly wheelchair and pram accessible. This is something that laura has wanted to do for a very long time and we cant thank the crew enough for their diligence, generosity with their time and all round friendliness and professionalism. This package offers a winning combination for those wanting to experience the areas highlights. 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. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise 2020 viator. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. We also have fraser island tours available to book. 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. The whale watch season in hervey bay is from mid july mid october. Wed been on whale watching tours before specifically looking for orcas off vancouver island, canada. Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whale watching destination.
My wife and i are relatively new residents of hervey bay and today we went on our first whale watching tour. Begin your day at great sandy strait marina and hop on the 58foot catamaran to start your premium whale watching tour. This is the cheapest halfday tour, which also means its a pretty no frills option and doesnt include much in the way of complementary food like some of the other tours on offer. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours. Our latest australia research study pacific whale foundation. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. Hervey bay is regarded as one of the best places to go whale watching.
Hervey bay is fondly known as the whale watch capital of the world, for good reason. Your half day whale watch tour includes a free whale watching dvd, free wifi, courtesy pick up and drop off from hervey bay, pastries, biscuits, savoury breads and antipasto platters on the return journey and an experience you will never forget. Our hervey bay whale watching tours are certainly a fantastic experience so. This premium tour includes morning tea, a buffet lunch, and an afternoon tea with fruits and cheeses. 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. Blue dolphin marine tours in hervey bay embodies all of these traits. Tripadvisor hervey bay whale watching cruise provided by. Come on board the spirit of hervey bay for your chance to come eyeball to eyeball with a 40 tonne humpback whale. Stay two nights during whale watching season at mantra hervey bay and receive two bottles of wine, a hervey bay souvenir pack and 10 per cent off all whale watching tours. Hervey bay tours and activities hervey bay whale watching tours. 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. The humpback whale season in hervey bay is from mid july to early november. We did see many whales but all of them were far away.
Hervey bay whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Hervey bay tourist centre whale watching hervey bay. Hervey bay is very close to fraser island after your free pickup from your accommodation, its only a short drive to to river heads and then a 45 minute ferry transfer landing your right in the middle of the fraser island keep a lookout for dolphins and turtles on the way over. About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. Oct 22, 20 whale watching tours in hervey bay, queensland. Bootsfahrt mit walbeobachtung in hervey bay 2020 tiefpreisgarantie. They stop and hang around giving whale watchers the best experience of any. Head to great sandy straits marina to meet your guide and board the specially designed airconditioned whale watching catamaran. Which tour depends on a lot of things about what you like, how long you have and when you are going. About whale watching in hervey bay all tour bookings. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. There are tours for the younger crowd, or families and the.
Weather was overcast and sea a bit choppy but it was worth the trip. Reward yourself with this premium whale watching tour departing hervey bay onboard the freedom iii. Hervey bay whale watching fraser island tours packages. The best time to go is last 2 weeks august, first 2 weeks sep, but anytime in august, sep is awesome. The spirit of hervey bay offers the experience of a lifetime with unforgettable whale watching tours off the beaches of fraser island. However, each booking receives a discount to the boat club at the marina breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, and guests are welcome to bring their own food. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland. I did not understand why the boat didnt try to go near them, when the whales werent coming themselves.
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. Experience stunning hervey bay whale watching aboard the spirit of hervey bay, the largest vessel in the area with the largest viewing area of any other boat with 6 viewing decks to choose from, an underwater viewing room, a hydrophone and an accredited commentary during the journey, youll have every opportunity to watch and learn about these magnificent creatures and then tell everyone. Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features. Spirit of hervey bay offers unbelievable whale watching tours that get you up close and personal with the worlds most magnificent creatures. There is plenty of time to witness close encounters and stunning behaviors of the majestic humpback whales whilst in the shelter of fraser island. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of whale watching options available in hervey bay. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of australia. Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island. Tasman venture whale watching hervey bay tour queensland. Based in hervey bay, fraser island tours are a dedicated team that aims to consistently provide you with great value tours and accommodation. 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.
During the whale watching season in hervey bay between july and november, hordes of people head out on whale watching tours to catch the playful humpback whales in action. Hervey bay tourist centre has years of experience in hervey bay. Hervey bay whale watching tours spirit of hervey bay. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of whale watching options available in hervey bay is amazing. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. Witness the natural beauty of this popular fraser coast holiday hotspot and its many impressive surrounding highlights by taking a tour which will acquaint you with the beauty of the region, and the many contrasts between its island and coastal environs.
Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. 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. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know. Great day out whalesong cruises, urangan traveller. We like to think the whales are having a holiday in hervey bay, taking a break from their long migration along the australian coast.
Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. Then, sail out to hervey bay, a popular whale watching destination in queensland, australia, while learning about the marine mammals from your guide. 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. Hervey bay is widely regarded as the best place to watch humpback whales in the world. This hervey bay tasman cruise was a whole different. 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. Whales draw tourists to hervey bay, where they will discover a broad range of delights. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm. Whale watching in hervey bay is an extremely popular attraction, both for locals and tourists. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. Whalesong cruises whale watching in hervey bay tour. Watch the gentle giants of the sea spyhop, tail slap and breach. If you want a truly amazing experience you cant go past the team at hervey bay dive centre.