The humpback whale reaches the sanctuary of hervey bay for some well earned rest, relaxation and fun interaction with whale watchers. The calm waters off the western coast are one of just two places in the world where these gentle giants come to play, learn some important life skills and nurture their young. Hervey bay is a town located on the fraser coast and is one of the main launch points for fraser island. Tasman venture remote fraser island and whale watching. We offer the only whalewatch based on over 30 years of whale research in hervey bay. There is plenty of time to witness close encounters and stunning behaviors of the majestic humpback whales whilst in the shelter of fraser island. Hervey bay sits 240 kilometres north of the wellknown city of brisbane.
The highlight of this tour is that you get to spend time off the boat exploring the west side of fraser island and enjoying other activities in addition to watching whales perfect for those who want to get more out of their day. Underwater viewing rooms yes you are below the waterline. The trip was at the end of the season, however, we saw plenty of whales, mostly with calves. Hervey bay is recognised as one of the best destinations in the world to watch, experience and interact with whales. Whale watching hervey bay, fraser island hervey bay. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises tour queensland. All whale watch operators offer a courtesy bus service. Hervey bay is regarded as one of the best places to go whale watching. Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. Whalesong cruises guarantees humpback whale encounters during our whale watch season which generally runs from mid july through november. Hervey bay whale watching emeraldene inns hervey bay blog. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search.
Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. Hervey bay holidays save big on 2020 holiday packages. They only use their teeth to tear off pieces of very large prey. Freedom iii offers a fantastic day out to see the amazing humpback whales in their natural environment. Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whalewatching destination. Tasman venture remote fraser island and whale watching from. Pacific whale foundation australia protecting the ocean. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 experience oz. Whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay.
Known not only for its proximity to the worlds largest sand island, it is also famous for whale watching and its many outdoor activities such as fishing, skydiving and sightseeing. Best whale watching cruises and hervey bay whale watching. Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island. Hervey bay sailing, snorkelling trip with kids oct 19, 2019. Explore the thriving waters near fraser island step aboard the spirit of hervey bay for an unforgettable 12 day cruise that takes you past the picturesque white sand beaches of fraser island and. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of. 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 holiday packages extra discount live super. Hervey bay whale watching tours trips cruises whale.
Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises offers whale watching tours each year between late july to late october. Sep 25, 2016 whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. The quaint town is often a stop off point when touring the east coast of australia, often before or after. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise provided by. Whale watch package deals whale watching hervey bay packages.
Our whale watching tours from hervey bay commence in midjuly and extend to early november as part of the humpback whales annual migration. The best hervey bay holidays and cheap packages 2020. Cheap hervey bay flights package deals discover australia. 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. Its the most wonderful time of year on fraser island, when we say hello to the humpbacks the calm waters off the western coast are one of just two places in the world where these gentle giants come to play, learn some important life skills and nurture their young our island paradise welcomes thousands of whales into the bay every year between august and october, with aweinspiring. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise provided by freedom. Which tour depends on a lot of things about what you like, how long you have and when you are going.
Join hervey bays only multiaward winning whale watching sail vessel and one of. Great value packages and deals available this whale watching season. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching from hervey bay. The vessel is a stable 58 foot catamaran previously owned by world renowned documentary maker ben cropp. Prices can vary, but right now we believe that flexibility matters. 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. This might be a full day experience, but you wont confined to the boat for all 9 hours. The best time to go is last 2 weeks august, first 2 weeks sep, but anytime in august, sep is awesome. The beach motel package does not include breakfast but this can be added on request for an additional fee. 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. 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. Whether youre off for a romantic holiday, family trip, or an allinclusive holiday, hervey bay holiday packages on tripadvisor make planning your trip simple and affordable.
The luxurious fast cat spirit of hervey bay takes you cruising to view these friendly giants up close and personal in their aquatic playground. 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. 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. 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. They stop and hang around giving whale watchers the best experience of any queensland location. Nice, not too pricy accommodations in hervey bay for 1 night dec 09, 2019. The highlight of this tour is that you get to spend time off the boat exploring the west side of fraser island and enjoying other activities in addition to watching whales perfect for those who want to get more out of their day the tour may be considered too long for some young children, though. 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. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. The whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. 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. Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features.
After lunch, self walks and activities are at your own leisure before boarding the ferry at 5pm to river heads with a courtesy drop off to your hervey bay. Whalesong cruises is a family owned and operated business, providing tours out of hervey bay, on the fraser coast in queensland. Hervey bay whale watching fraser island tours packages. Just look for the free cancellation message during your hotel search.
Whether you are passionate about whale watching or just want to experience something new on your holiday, we offer a variety of affordable deals and packages that will suit your taste and budget. Cruising in a catamaran specially designed for whale watching, enjoy encounters with majestic humpback whales from the viewing platform or underwater windows. Theres more to a getaway than just kicking your feet up and chillaxing. Whale muggings are common, when one or more of these curious creatures approaches and stays close to the boat for an extended period of time. The average whale lifespan can range from 20200 years depending on the species and overall health.
Hervey bay is one of the most beautiful spots on the subtropical queensland coast and no matter what time of year it might be its always a great time to come to hervey bay for a holiday. Never before will you experience such a close encounter with these spectacular mammals. Hervey bay whale watching tours and packages tasman venture. Consider booking refundable hotels rather than nonrefundable ones. Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. 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.
Hervey bay is known as australias best whale watching locations. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise we took the six hour trip that included morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. 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 whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland. Join us for an informative, all inclusive cruise and get up close and personal with these majestic creatures as we take a full day whale watching trip hervey bay.
Here is a little video that we have put together that was shot late last season. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. Hervey bay, whale watching, fraser island, what more could you want. 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. Watch whales dive and play on a whalewatching cruise from hervey bay. Whale watch package deals whale watching hervey bay. Find the perfect holiday package for hervey bay on tripadvisor by comparing hervey bay hotel and flight prices. Watching whales in their natural habitat is a pleasing thing for the mind.
Flying hervey bay to lady elliot and need luggage storage sep 29, 2019. Hervey bay holiday packages extra discount live super deals. Whale watching in hervey bay is an extremely popular attraction, both for locals and tourists. 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. Cruise the calm waters of the great sandy strait exploring the remote west coast of world heritage listed fraser island and the pristine pelican bank. Hervey bay whale watch brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. We have 7 whale watching boats departing hervey bay daily from mid july. Spirit of hervey bay for the best value whale watch cruises in hervey bay. The crew are very friendly and welcoming, the boat is spacious and clean, the food is fantastic and plentiful, the weather was perfect and most importantly we saw plenty of whales and dolphins. Maximum 49 passengers, includes freshly baked morning tea, tropical buffet lunch and fruit and cheese platter on the way home. 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. 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.
Hotel bookings, airfares, hire cars and amazing activities at. Long day 7 hours tick close up whale interactions without sailing right up to them tick all in a good day out on a clean and tidy boat with friendly crew, good areas to view whales, informative. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. Get more out of your wildlife encounter with experienced staff to guide you, and hear a detailed commentary about whales and their marine environment. Hervey bay whale watching tours and packages there is nothing quite like coming up close and personal to one of the oceans most majestic animals. Hervey bay whale watching in queensland, australia is now known internationally as the whale watching capital of the world. Whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. 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. We even guarantee whale sightings, meaning you get a full refund to a free return cruise outside specific dates if none are spotted on your trip. The spirit is a very fast boat which allows them to spend the most time with the whales, less time travelling. Blue whale belonging to the baleen category and is the largest animal in the world measuring up to 100 feet and weighing around 200 tons, equivalent to the size of a boeing 737. Reward yourself with this premium whale watching tour departing hervey bay onboard the freedom iii. Choose from a great range of hervey bay holiday deals like.
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