Your morning tour focuses on discovering the abundant marine life, such as the resident bottlenose dolphins, australian humpback dolphins, dugongs and turtles. They stop and hang around giving whale watchers the best experience of any queensland location. Hervey bay whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Whale watching hervey bay is an unforgettable experience and the best in australia.
Freedom iii offers a fantastic day out to see the amazing humpback whales in their natural environment. 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. We also have fraser island tours available to book. Whale watch package deals whale watching hervey bay packages.
The whale watch season in hervey bay is from mid july mid october. Download our whale watch brochure for more information about us and the tour. Like us, the mothers are proud of their little ones, and even occasionally bring them over to the boat so we can have a closer look. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. 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. Hervey bay whale watch deals the best discounts, offers.
Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises tour queensland. Maximum 49 passengers, includes freshly baked morning tea, tropical buffet lunch and fruit and cheese platter on the way home. Other amazing destinations to experience a memorable whale watch include the sunshine coast, brisbane, the gold coast and noosa. Hervey bay is regarded as one of the best places to go whale watching. Hervey bay is known around the world as being the whale watching capital so theres no better place to witness these incredible, giant creatures breach, tail slap and frolic in the beautiful blue waters of the fraser coast. We have 7 whale watching boats departing hervey bay daily from mid july. Featuring all whale watching tours departing from hervey bay. 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. 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. Spirit of hervey bay offers unbelievable whale watching tours that get you up close and personal with the worlds most magnificent creatures. Hervey bay whale watching tours humpback whale jump. Its the most wonderful time of year on fraser island, when we say hello to the humpbacks. Hervey bay holiday packages discover australia hotel deals.
Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. About hervey bay whale watching seeing pods of humpback whales migrating up and down the eastern coast is a definite mustsee and do activity for visitors to the hervey bay area as well as locals. We can always provide the best deals on accommodation to guest who book direct. The humpback whale reaches the sanctuary of hervey bay for some well earned rest, relaxation and fun interaction with whale watchers. Hervey bay, whale watching, fraser island, what more could you want. 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.
During whale season, all freedom whale watch packages include transfers from. 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. Hervey bay whale watching and fraser island tours prices 2019. Freedom can offer you a fantastic day out on the waters of hervey bay. Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features. Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. Whale watch package deals whale watching hervey bay. Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whalewatching destination. After 30 years of running and operating hervey bay whale watch they sold the business to the peaker family long time friends in 2017. Hervey bay whale watch quickcat ii, hervey bay, queensland. The spirit is a very fast boat which allows them to spend the most time with the whales, less time travelling. Whale watching cruises operate daily from mid july to end of october.
Inland, you can explore the heritage charm of one of queenslands oldest provincial cities, maryborough. Save up to 70% on whale watching vouchers and whale watching offers. 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. Recognizing the best experiences for travelers worldwide. 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. Group prices are available for 6 or more people contact us for more details. Sep 25, 2016 whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay. Hervey bay is the place where the whales take a break from their migration to rest, teach their young a few tricks of the trade, and interact with excited whale watchers. Click here to learn more learn more why hervey bay. Queenslands top whale watching area, hervey bay just 3hrs north of brisbane is widely regarded as one of the best whale watching spots in the world. Hervey bay whale watching deals, discounts and special offers. Whale watching half day trip aboard quickcat ii hervey bay.
The trip was at the end of the season, however, we saw plenty of whales, mostly with calves. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching from hervey bay. About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. The vessel is a stable 58 foot catamaran previously owned by world renowned documentary maker ben cropp. 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. Whale watching in hervey bay deals and tips for the 2020 season. Choose from a great range of hervey bay holiday deals like. 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. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland. Hervey bay whale watching for families, kids and adults at special prices. Accommodation and fraser island package deals are available. Whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay.
Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. Whalesong cruises hervey bay, hervey bay, 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. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. This is what makes hervey bay whale watching unique. Which tour depends on a lot of things about what you like, how long you have and when you are going. We pride ourselves on offering unforgettable whale watching experiences combined with value for money prices, making it affordable for the whole family.
Join us for a magical 4hr whale watch cruise aboard the modern and stable m. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland. Queensland boasts some of the best whale watching destinations in the world. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of australia. 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. Whales hervey bay whale heritage site visit fraser coast. And to share all those amazing whale pics, there is even free wifi on board. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Hervey bay 4hour whale watch encounter hervey bay, australia. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise we took the six hour trip that included morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Pacific whale foundation australia protecting the ocean. Whales are big in hervey bay, and now hervey bay has the big whale.
The 22tonne sculpture of nala was unveiled by fraser coast mayor gerard oconnell on the corner of main st and old. We love sharing the experience with all our visitors. After first trialling whale swims in 2017, several hervey bay tour operators now offer. Johnno use to fly the spotter plane for brian when he was busy but was keen to join the fun on the water so he started working on the boat with brian in 1987 and qualified as a skipper with hervey bay whale watch in 1989. 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. 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 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. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search. Select a destination select hotel, resort or apartment.
Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you. 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. Hervey bay accommodation, hervey bay whale watching tours, fraser island tours and lady elliot island tours for the latest deals and last minute specials check out our facebook page prices valid april 2020 march 2021. The best time to go is last 2 weeks august, first 2 weeks sep, but anytime in august, sep is awesome. 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. Rates are limited in availability and subject to change without notice.
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. 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 holiday packages extra discount live super deals. There is plenty of time to witness close encounters and stunning behaviors of the majestic humpback whales whilst in the shelter of fraser island. About hervey bay whale watch hervey bay whale watch enable their customers to spectate the worlds largest mammals. Reward yourself with this premium whale watching tour departing hervey bay onboard the freedom iii.
Thousands of humpback whales choose to stay and play in the calm waters off hervey bay during their annual migration. It is great to hear we will have the pleasure of your company agina when you return. Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island. Hervey bay whale watching cruise, blue dolphin tours from redballoon. Their tours allow for watching these unique animals from aboard a vessel, or even swim along with them in the ocean. 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. Whale watching tours, hervey bay see the majestic humpback. For whale watching in hervey bay, choose from one of our many packages. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. Dont miss out on whale watching offers enjoy your city and discover new places with groupon.
The whales have been very friendly and the numbers are great. The spirit of hervey bay offers the experience of a lifetime with unforgettable whale watching tours off the beaches of fraser island. 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. Great value packages and deals available this whale watching season.
Hervey bay whale watch deals the best discounts, offers and. 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. Queensland whale watching whale watch tour bookings. After 30 years hervey bay whale watch was sold to friends the peaker family. Underwater viewing rooms yes you are below the waterline. Spirit of hervey bay for the best value whale watch cruises in hervey bay.
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. Cruises depart the great sandy straits marina, hervey bay at 9. 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. Whale watching tour hervey bay whale watch groupon. 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. Best water adventures 2019 getyourguide award winner. Save money on trips and things to do around hervey bay and fraser island. Start exploring by downloading the fraser coast holiday planner. Whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 experience oz.
Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the add booking notes section of the shopping cart. We list all the discounts and special offers for hervey bay whale watch from groupon, scoopon, living social and more. 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. Best whale watching tour in hervey bay everything you need to.
Hervey bay itself is a quiet coastal town with perfect access to fraser island ask us about booking a fraser island tour as well. 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. However, swimming with calves is a nono, so the best time for a whale swim. The humpbacks of hervey bay are also the most active, playful and inquisitive whales found anywhere in the world. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises offers whale watching tours each year between late july to late october. Nala unveiled for hervey bay fraser coast chronicle. The hervey bay whale watching season begins on the 19th of july with whalesong beginning their season with a whalesearch from the 7th of. Please note that this tour is best suited for children aged 8 years and above.