However, each booking receives a discount to the boat club at the marina breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee. 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 whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Adam ford is editor of the big bus tour and travel guide and a travel tv presenter, writer, blogger and photographer. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. Whale watching tours, hervey bay see the majestic humpback. 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. Book great deals for fraser island hervey bay 1770 attractions wildlife parks and get awesome discounts now with bookme.
Save up to 70% on whale watching vouchers and whale watching offers. Sep 30, 2014 hervey bay, whale watching and fraser island needs to be on every ones to do list. Annie chen 2 years ago i had such a great day with the blue dolphin crew. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know. 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. Cruising in a catamaran specially designed for whale watching, enjoy encounters with majestic humpback whales from the viewing platform or underwater windows. Hervey bay is best known for its access to fraser island, lady elliot island great barrier reef, and for its renowned status as the whale watching capital of the world. Enjoy a morning whale watch cruise aboard quick cat ii and then disembark at kingfisher. 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. The history of the whale watching industry in hervey bay commences in 1993 when one of the local fishing charter boat operators, brian perry, noticed that increasing numbers of humpback whales were coming into the platypus bay area on the inshore side of fraser island and that they were often inquisitive about his fishing operations and would swim up close to the boat to investigate. Guests enjoy free wifi, use of the hotels tropicalstyle inground pool, and a complimentary drink and discount on dining at the nearby hervey bay rsl club. Watch whales dive and play on a whalewatching cruise from hervey bay. They relax and play with the whale watching vessels.
The common brydes whale balaenoptera brydei, olsen, 19 is a larger form that occurs worldwide in warm temperate and tropical waters, and the sittang or edens whale b. There is also a lot to recommend hervey bay as a destination in itself, with so much to see and do in hervey bay and its surrounding villages. At the heart of our region, hervey bay is centrally located within the unesco recognised great sandy biosphere and rightly claims the title as whale watching capital of australia, if not the world. Our whale watching tours from hervey bay commence in midjuly and extend to early november as part of the humpback whales annual migration. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. Hervey bay whale watching on a fast catamaran, enjoy spectacular sights both above and below the waterline like to eyeball a humback whale. At the heart of our region, hervey bay is centrally located within the unesco recognised great sandy biosphere and rightly claims the title as whale. Get more out of your wildlife encounter with experienced staff to guide you, and hear a detailed commentary about whales and their marine environment.
Venture down below the waterline to the underwater windows to see the hervey bay whales play. 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. Reach out to touch the gentle giants from the waterline viewing. 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. Enjoy the majestic migration of humpback whales on this whale watching cruise from hervey bay. Established in 1999 through the efforts of the hervey bay rsl sub branch and a group of dedicated residents, the hervey bay rsl pipe band wears the black stewart tartan and draws its members from hervey bay, maryborough and surrounding districts. Book your tickets online for spirit of hervey bay, urangan. As your whale watching specialists, whalesong cruises offers experiences you and your loved ones will rave about for a lifetime. Humpback whales in hervey bay this season hervey bay. Inland, you can explore the heritage charm of one of queenslands oldest provincial cities, maryborough. Hervey bay whale watching in queensland, australia is now known internationally as the whale watching capital of the world. Hervey bay is famous for the best whale watching in the world from midjuly to the end of october the majestic humpbacks choose to visit hervey bay, entertain us with their antics and are not afraid to get up close and personal for an unforgettable experience. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland. Spirit of hervey bay offers unbelievable whale watching tours that get you up close and personal with the worlds most magnificent creatures.
The boat club adventure cruises whale watch from hervey. Hervey bay, whale watching and fraser island needs to be on every ones to do list. In australia, whale watching has become a popular tourist attraction. 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. Our hervey bay whale watching boat will have you on the waters edge face to face with a humpback whale.
Pacific whale foundation australia whalewatch in hervey bay. From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay. Sep 25, 2016 during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Hervey bay whale watching cruises australian cruise group. Join hervey bays only multliaward winning whale watching sail vessel and one of the smallest in the fleet bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday adventures. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland.
Simply show your room key at either the hervey bay rsl or the hervey bay golf club and clubhouse and receive generous discounts when dining. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of. I did not understand why the boat didnt try to go near them, when the whales werent coming themselves. If you are owed money by the company, please download the report to creditors and complete the proof of debtclaim form on page 81 of the report. Courtesy bus available for pick up and drop off back to comfort inn on main. Whale watching is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour. 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.
What determines whale watching tourists expenditure. Contact freedom whale watch professionals to know more. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. Watch whales from our unique underwater viewing rooms eye to eye.
Hervey bay, whale watching, fraser island, what more could you want. We were very lucky to have a very calm day and also see the whales doing pretty much everything we had hoped for acrobatics from afar, singing from right under the boat. 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. Find hervey bay stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. All hervey bay whale watching operators guarantee sightings or a free ticket for another cruise from july 28th to october 14th. Humpback whales in hervey bay this season hervey bay forum. Package is subject to reconfirmation of cruise availability. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises tour queensland. 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 deals 2020 experience oz. If entitled to a seniors discount, indicate number of seniors in party. Here they calve and raise their young before returning south.
The spirit is a very fast boat which allows them to spend the most time with the whales, less time travelling. Our boat is fast and luxurious with large spacious decks for whale watching. About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. Whale watching in hervey bay deals and tips for the 2020 season. During the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Whalesong cruises hervey bay, queenslands premium midsized, modern, environmentally friendly and multifunctional boat, providing unforgettable touring experiences all year round.
Whale watching in hervey bay deals and tips for the 2020. The boat club adventure cruises whale watch from hervey bay. Hervey bay is the best whale watching destination in australia. Spirit of hervey bay for the best value whale watch cruises in hervey bay. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours. 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. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Amaroo hervey bay is a recent and colorful addition to the hervey bay whale watching fleet and features a covered top deck for easy 360 degree viewing, fully enclosed lower deck, a hydrophone and an underwater camera. 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.
Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you. Download our whale watch brochure for more information about us and the. Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of australia. Watching whales in their natural habitat is a pleasing thing for the mind. With a large variety tour operators suitable for everyones budget, booking a cruise to encounter with a soulstirring, up close whale experience will truly take your breath away, leaving you with amazing pictures and even better memories of natures gentle giants. Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic.
We did see many whales but all of them were far away. Freedom whale watch allows you to experience whale watching in hervey bay, a beautifulfun activity. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. Youll be spoiled for choice in hervey bay with the whale watching cruise options on offer. 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. 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. 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.
Blue dolphin marine tours whale watching hervey bay. Listen to informative commentary about the whales and their. By july 15th there is roughly a 50% chance of sighting whales, and historically from july 24th you are almost certain of seeing whales. Whale watching sailing tour hervey bay epic deals and. Packages and specials can be booked directly on our website or by contacting our friendly staff. Does anyone know if humpback whales have arrived in hervey bay in large numbers this season. 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 this fabulous crew being all informative.
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. As per the morning whale watching tour our half day afternoon whale watching tour departs daily from the hervey bay marina and provides passengers with a tranquil cruise through the great sandy strait, past rugged untouched islands before travelling along the remote pristine western side of world heritage listed fraser island. Whale watching in hervey bay is an extremely popular attraction, both for locals and tourists. Hervey bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world. Spirit of hervey bay whale watch from hervey bay whalefree. 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.
Not all cruises are created the same though, so weve broken down all the information you need to know. Join hervey bay s only multliaward winning whale watching sail vessel and one of the smallest in the fleet bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday adventures. Venture down below the waterline to the underwater windows to see the hervey bay whales play reach out to touch the gentle giants from the waterline viewing platform. Compare and book all hervey bay whale watch tours with the local specialists. Dont miss out on whale watching offers enjoy your city and discover new places with groupon. Hervey bay whale watching tours trips cruises whale. Tripadvisor hervey bay premium whale watching cruise. Hervey bay rsl is situated at 11 torquay road, pialba. Things to do in hervey bay enjoy sightseeing cruises to the hervey bay attractions and exciting dolphin and whale watching cruises. Whale watching vouchers save up to 70% on whale watching.
Begin your day at great sandy strait marina and hop on the 58foot catamaran to start your premium whale watching tour. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. Whale watching hervey bay boat cruise fraser whale song. Went with spirit of hervey bay whale watching on october 5 in the afternoon. Hervey bay whale watching on a fast catamaran, enjoy spectacular sights both above and below the waterline. Hervey bay whale watch urangan 2020 all you need to know. This means generating genuine feedback that businesses and consumers can rely on. Spend the day searching for humpback whales at hervey bay and platypus bay during their annual migration to the antarctic. The spirit of hervey bay offers the experience of a lifetime with unforgettable whale watching tours off the beaches of fraser island. The east coast of australia is like a highway for the humpback whale migration which sees the whales travel from the cold waters of the arctic, north to the warmer waters off australias north coasts. They are very friendly and chatty and really try their best to give you the best experience possible on the day.
Hervey bay whale watching with spirit of hervey bay. Hervey bay whale watching tours spirit of hervey bay. Hervey bay whale watching sailing cruise experience oz. We are proudly home to some of queenslands greatest icons world heritagelisted fraser island and the exclusive coral cay of lady elliot island at the southern tip of the great barrier reef.
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