Natural Wonders - Wildlife Wonders - Whale Watching
Whale Watching
Frolicking in Hervey Bay
Imagine a whale launching its entire body into the air and creating a spectacular moment of suspension above its ocean home before crashing back into the cool ocean waters.To witness the awesome strength of a whale is your chance to have a personal whale experience. And only in Queensland can you come face-to-face with one of the world’s largest creatures, in such an intimate way.
Whether you’re watching a Humpback whale on their vacation break at Hervey Bay, or the Dwarf Minke whale swimming the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland is the perfect place to have a premium whale-watching experience.
Whale Watching Season
From late July to early November more people are taking the opportunity to celebrate the magnificent mammals of the deep. With the choice of half day or full day tours on a variety of vessels, you can experience the antics, personality and awesome size of the whales.
Awesome in Size and Behaviour
Growing to up to fifteen metres in length and weighing up to 45 tonne, a single whale can be equivalent to eleven elephants or 600 people. However a whale’s massive size does not stop them from enjoying their ocean habitats.
Whales are very active creatures; regularly perform a variety of behaviours. Pectoral slapping, tail flapping, breaching, and diving will amaze any spectator especially as they are performed by the true giant of the seas, the mighty whales.
