Be a citizenscientist and submit your marine wildlife sightings from any location around the world. We love our small vessel as well, and the connection with the whales it provides. What makes hervey bay absolutely unique worldwide is that there is no stopping place like it in the other major humpback corridors, wally says. Sep 25, 2016 during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Watch whales from our unique underwater viewing rooms eye to eye. It is great to hear we will have the pleasure of your company agina when you return. Taxi driver was on time and helped get our luggage into and out of the car.
From booking to returning to the harbour with mile wide grins hervey bay dive centre delivered 100%we had a fantastic afternoon aboard utopia with the. If youd like to stay overnight, then why not add a kingfisher bay package. The hervey bay marine park off fraser island is one of the best spots in the world to watch southern humpback whales on their 5,000 kilometre journey from antarctica. Your contributions will add to a global database that will help researchers track and monitor cetaceans. Rangers keeping close eye on killer whale pod fraser. Hubby would call me out to see one, and id sometimes see water moving but i never really saw a whale. Hervey bays whales also tend to stay a while, 10 days on average. Compare and book all hervey bay whale watch tours with the local specialists. Im thinking about driving up to hervey bay for the weekend to check out what all the fuss is about with regard to the whales. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know.
The bus driver will wait five 5 minutes in the designated bus area for passengers to arrive. Prior to the conference, hervey bays mayor took representatives of japan on a personal tour of the whale watching industry in hervey bay. Blue dolphin marine tours whale watching hervey bay. During their stay, the waters come alive with whales breaching, pectoral slapping, spy hopping and interactive social behaviour, treating our guests to unforgettable encounters with these beautiful giants of the sea. For confirmed bookings please use our online booking form, book via our facebook page or. For whale watching in hervey bay, choose from one of our many packages. Whalesong cruises hervey bay whale watching hervey bay. Book your hervey bay whale watch here find a whale tour. The best time to view the whales during the whale watching season is in the water. Hervey bays premium midsized, modern, environmentally friendly and multifunctional boat, providing unforgettable experiences in hervey bay all year round. Whale watching hervey bay scenic cruises at redballoon. Let the humpback whales amaze you with their close encounters and spectacular breaching. Whale watching tours, hervey bay see the majestic humpback. 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 emeraldene inns hervey bay blog. From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay. During this once in a lifetime experience, youll witness. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 experience oz. Watch the gentle giants of the sea spyhop, tail slap and breach. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland.
Scott holds certificates in tourism and marine studies, as well as his master 5 and master engine driver 2. So many big fish mammals, actually in a small pond makes the likelihood of sightings almost certain. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland. Hervey bay is known internationally for its whale watching season and spectacular animal encounters. Please note this unique experience is subject to weather. This research is aimed at protecting the gentle giants from the negative impacts of swimwithwhales tourism in hervey bay. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of.
Dialadriver new haven street, hervey bay, qld white. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. Rangers keeping close eye on killer whale pod fraser coast. Whether youre watching humpback whales on their migration break at hervey bay or the dwarf minke whales swimming on the great barrier reef, queensland. 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.
Scott whitcombe was born in auckland, new zealand but grew up in hervey bay. Its a shallow, sheltered, warm protected bay the perfect place for whales to aggregate and socialise. Hervey bay taxi service 2020 all you need to know before you. The whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Swimming with whales is incredible if youre able to do it. The hervey bay whale watch bus will return you to your accommodation after your cruise, please follow instructions from our crew when disembarking the boat at the great sandy straits marina. Hervey bay on queenslands fraser coast is playground for humpback whales hervey bay is a globally unique location for humpbacks, says wally.
Hervey bay, whale watching and fraser island needs to be on every ones to do list. 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. Our friendly bus driver will pick you up in the hervey bay whale watch courtesy bus from your local accommodation. The friendly ocean dwellers stop by to relax and tend to their young calves in the protected bay waters, putting on a show for anyone nearby.
Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. We love sharing the experience with all our visitors. Youll quickly realise theyre in the millions with one particular national geographic video reaching the dizzy heights of more than 15 million. Get more out of your wildlife encounter with experienced staff to guide you, and hear a detailed commentary about whales and their marine environment.
If by any chance you miss the courtesy bus please return to our floating office as soon as possible and let a staff member know. At our place in bondi sydney wed often see whales swimming past, way out at sea, from our small balcony. From the 4wd along the bumpy sands of rainbow beach with our fun time driver to being guided through. 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. Search for whales on youtube and check out the tally of views. Whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. Watch whales dive and play on a whalewatching cruise from hervey bay. Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. 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. Whale watching advice in hervey bay hervey bay forum. One of the best whale watching tours in queensland, this cruise will get you up close to some of the most majestic. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Pacific whale foundation australia whalewatch in hervey bay.
Cruising in a catamaran specially designed for whale watching, enjoy encounters with majestic humpback whales from the viewing platform or underwater windows. Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features. By july 15th there is roughly a 50% chance of sighting whales, and historically from july 24th you are almost certain of seeing whales. Contact freedom whale watch professionals to know more. I have been to 29 countries and done over 100 day trips and this is the best one i have ever done. Our hervey bay whale watching boat will have you on the waters edge face to face with a humpback whale. Sep 30, 2014 hervey bay, whale watching and fraser island needs to be on every ones to do list.
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. Swim with humpback whales while researchers monitor and record the behaviors of the animals before, during, and after the encounters. I am assuming the whales return at different dates each year, depending on weather etc. Hervey bay has long been called the jewel in queenslands crown and the whale watching capital of the world. Because the morning tour goes via kingfisher bay resort, guests have the option to add lunch at the resort and spend the afternoon there before returning back to hervey bay.
Top day of whale watching skipper keith done everything to make the perfect day plenty of whales up close also the girls kept the food coming with delicious morning lunch and afternoon tea very. Join the pacific whale foundation in hervey bay and participate in an impact study. Held over a week at the start of august, the hervey bay whale festival celebrates the return of the whales. Our hervey bay whale watching tour guarantees you a fast, comfortable journey on our luxurious catamaran, giving you more time with the giant humpback whales. Sperm whale the largest of the toothed whale species. From 3 hour whale watching cruise pacific whale foundation australia. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises tour queensland. Islander at hervey bay on the central queensland coast. 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. During the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Hervey bay whale watch quickcat ii, hervey bay, queensland. When spotting this whale, people often think of the story of moby dick because of its resemblance. Freedom whale watch allows you to experience whale watching in hervey bay, a beautifulfun activity.
D is a company created by owner rob braddock that has been servicing hervey bay and maryborough since 1984. I was excited about seeing the whales at hervey bay, but i didnt really know how id feel. This research is aimed at protecting the gentle giants from the negative impacts of swimwith whales tourism in hervey bay. Highlights include a jazz festival, the blessing of the fleet and a street parade. Dial a driver a story of irony the fraser coast beacon. Jul 17, 2017 whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. Last weekend with 200 others i clambered on board m. 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. Spirit of hervey bay offers unbelievable whale watching tours that get you up close and personal with the worlds most magnificent creatures. Connect with dialadriver at new haven street, hervey bay, qld. The favourable conditions and the right whales meant we got to swim with these magnificent creatures absolutely amazing thank you to all at hervey bay dive centre for a totally amazing day.
Hervey bay is widely regarded as the best place to watch humpback whales in the world. Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you. The spirit is a very fast boat which allows them to spend the most time with the whales, less time travelling. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. If you can plan your visit to hervey bay during the hervey bay whale festival, you wont be disappointed. Quick cat ii whale watch from hervey bay whalefree. All hervey bay whale watching operators guarantee sightings or a free ticket for another cruise from july 28th to october 14th. Spirit of hervey bay for the best value whale watch cruises in hervey bay. Our boat is fast and luxurious with large spacious decks for whale watching. 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.
During whale season, thousands of humpback whales make this calm, protected and relatively small area a popular stopover on their journey to antarctica. As your whale watching specialists, whalesong cruises offers experiences youll rave. However, even if the tour staff give the green light to a swim that day, its not guaranteed for all guests who want to because there is. Hervey bay whale watching cruise, lunch and snacks for 2. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. It is considered one of the best spots to observe humpback whales, and their calves, as they migrate along the east coast of australia. A full, action packed three quarter day with the humpback whales. Now, when is the absolute best time of year to see the whales. 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. 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. The orrca trains individuals in preparation for the whalewatching season for marine mammal rescue. Whale in bay this video, filmed by pacific eagle air cam camera drone specialists in california, was shared by fishing southeast qld who wrote it was shot in hervey bay. Thank you for coming out with us and supporting our research here in hervey bay.
For whale watching in hervey bay, choose from one of. Chances are that you will be, call the original, dial a driver australia 0 05 15 05. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. Did you know you can swim with whales in hervey bay. Hes the skipper on ocean defender, and has been working for seven years on whalewatching vessels all over australia. Hervey bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. This maybe a silly question, but are we likely to see whales late july, or do we need to be in the area mid aug for guaranteed sightings. Hervey bay is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. You can now pre book on our dial a driver australia wide facebook page 0438 233 376 online booking hervey bay. Now that is what makes hervey bay a unique whale watch destination. These whales have huge heads which are up to a third of its overall body length with the heaviest brain in the animal kingdom of up to 9kg. The whales have been very friendly and the numbers are great. Hervey bay is recognised as one of the best destinations in the world to watch, experience and interact with whales.
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