The wildlife encounters are also so respectful of the beautiful creatures we saw we were lucky enough to see and mother and calf humpback which is reassuring that the environmental conservation is at the forefro. Winter is whale watching season in the moreton bay winter is. Whale watching is a fastgrowing sector with economic benefits for a diverse range of coastal communities. Tangalooma whale watching brisbanes premier whale watching.
Whales often cruise close to shore, so they are easy to spot, and have even been known to pop up inside sydney harbour. Hello, ive been looking around for interesting things to do during a 3. Located 30 minutes north of the brisbane cbd on the beautiful redcliffe peninsula, we are pleased to offer guests a luxury full days whale watching adventure on the magnificent vessel eye spy with the following inclusions. The whale watching season in queensland runs from midjune to october. Is it calm at this time of year, how do the tides affect the tours, are you likely to see many, and how close do you get to them. Brisbane whale watching redcliffe 2020 all you need to know. 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. Only tangalooma island resort offers you brisbanes closest whale watching cruise, plus the opportunity to enjoy island life for the day, and night if you stay over.
Whale watching along the coastline of queensland has become a popular attraction for visitors and locals, with a number of whale watching tours available close to central brisbane. Brisbane whale watching brisbanes best whale watching. Whale watch cruises are available everyday together with wild dolphin feeding at tangalooma resort on beautiful moreton island. Each and every brisbane whale watchings tour is a unique experience and sightings vary from day to day. Located only a 30minute drive from brisbane, this fourhour whale watching cruise jets around gorgeous moreton bay in search of the ultimate chance to see the largest animals on earth. Generally between those times you are very likely to see a number of whales on a. The wild about whales website and app lists all the best viewing locations. Whales in paradise offers the guaranteed whale sightings daily, from june through to early november, conveniently including return transfers from selected accommodation in brisbane. Brisbane whale watching invites you to come on board the magnificent eyespy for an encounter with the whales. There are several tour companies offering whalewatching cruises that depart from brisbane, including the. The best time for whale watching in this region, however, is between july and september. With humpback whale populations reportedly increasing at about 10% each year, from june through to november this year southeast queensland can expect to see close to 30,000 of these giant cetaceans cruising by.
June november queenslands capital is fortunate to have one of the densest playgrounds of marine life outside of the great barrier reef relatively close to its doorstep one which doubles as a favoured. Brisbane whale watching offers cruises departing from the northeastern suburb of redcliffe, around 30 minutes drive from the cbd. Tangalooma island resort whale watching cruise brisbane. On the agenda is a 5 year strategic plan for whale watching and the development of a webbased living handbook. The first whales of the season will soon be making their presence felt in the warm queensland waters of the whale super highway.
Iwc whale watch operators workshop, brisbane, australia. One of the best whale watching locations is hervey bay, staying for a few months during their long migration along the queensland coast. The whale watching season in queensland runs from jun october. Brisbane whale watching cruise sounds good but what are my chances of seeing whales on what is apparently their first cruise of the season. Air conditioning, leather seating, flat screen tvs and a cruise speed of 24 knots ensure you get out to the whales faster which gives you more time to spend enjoying them. Brisbane whale watching tours australia invites you to come on board the magnificent eye spy for an encounter with the whales. Friendly driver will pick you up from central brisbane to the cruise departure point in surfers paradise.
Best time for whale watching in sydney vi travel tips. Sunshine coast whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Brisbane whale watching cruise ex redcliffe experience. Our friendly driver will pick you up from one of four free pickup points in central brisbane outside hotels mentioned above before heading down the coast for the whale watching cruise. There is no better place to observe the humpback whales than moreton bay. Whale watching in queensland is an australian tourist must do attraction. Our brochures are available for download in adobe acrobat pdf format.
The brisbane whale watching cruise departs from redcliffe jetty daily from 10am to 2. Your day includes return catamaran transfers from holt street wharf to tangalooma resort, a 3hour whale watching tour, light lunch, commentary from a tangalooma eco ranger, presentations at the tangalooma marine education and conservation centre, full use of the resort facilities and over 40 free activities including guided tours or walks. The best spots for whale watching in and around brisbane. Brisbane whale watching the season begins in june, departing from redcliffe jetty at 10am, and its just a 30minute drive north of brisbane. Queensland boasts some of the best whale watching destinations in the world. Brisbane whale watchings highspeed, air conditioned luxury catamaran eye spy represents the ultimate in whale friendly design and technology.
The whale watching season in sydney is quite long maynovember, but it is not always very busy. The whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Here is a chart with weekly humpback whale sightings in sydney between 2010 and 2012. Book your tickets online for brisbane whale watching, redcliffe. Glide along the spit, and then look for humpback whales at play during their annual pilgrimage to the coast of australia. Whale watching is a popular activity in sydney, so to receive the best rates on a whalespotting cruise try looking on the outskirts of the season, meaning early april and late november. Experience the annual spectacular whale watching season from aboard the luxurious, 4 level high speed catamaran main event. Plan a whale watching tour with tangalooma island resort or a brisbane whale watching day tour into your moreton bay region bucket list of experiences. Snorkel with tropical fish in a shipwreck see a huge number of dolphins and turtles see rare dugongs drive a catamaran and.
Brisbane whale watching cruise includes lunch there quite clearly is no better place to observe the mighty humpback whales than brisbanes moreton bay, acknowledged as one of the worlds best whale watching destinations in the world. Brisbane whale watching cruise tangalooma island resort. The humpback whale season in queensland is june to early november. Whale watch operators, scientists, and government officials from over 20 countries will be gathering in brisbane in may. During the cruise, soak in the views of nearby moreton island while enjoying a delicious cold buffet lunch of tiger prawns, ham, roast chicken, salads and bread rolls. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various. Whale watching cruises operate everyday during these months and are a great way to watch these whales frolicking in their natural habitat. Whale season dates the whale watching season officially starts on june 1. Whale season attracts humpback and dwarf minke whales between may and september to the warm waters of the great barrier reef. As we set out on our first whale watch of the season, the waters were already alive with activity, from large pods of playful dolphins surfing the. These features include 3 levels, 6 outside decks, floor to ceiling windows, raised dining areas, disabled access and comfortable. The whale watching season generally runs from midjune to early november, when the enormous humpback whales pass close to the coastline.
As we set out on our first whale watch of the season, the waters were already alive with activity, from large pods of playful dolphins surfing the waves to flocks of seabirds taking advantage of the plentiful fish in the calm of the bay. Guide to whale watching in brisbane visit brisbane. Brisbane whale watching redcliffe 2020 all you need to. Whale watching in brisbane, the gold coast, and hervey bay. Since 1987, tangalooma island resort has offered brisbanes closest whale watching day cruise, plus the opportunity to enjoy island life for the day, and night if you stay longer. For those without their own vehicle, pickups are available from selected brisbane and sunshine coast hotels at an additional cost. During a good season it is estimated that approximately 400,000 people visit the region around. See whales as they migrate along the queensland coast for less with the latest whale watching gold coast deals, and get tips for the best views. You may also spot other marine animals such as pods of playful dolphins, green turtles, logger head turtles and the rare dugong. Whale watching australia 2017 sydney, gold coast, hervey.
Your captain kerry lopez, is recognised as the only female captain that owns and skippers a whale watching venture in the south pacific rim. Our vessel is a smooth sailing, comfortable catamaran. Bookings for this cruise can be made online, and your package will also include your return trip to the island from brisbane and back again. Built locally in brisbane, she features the latest in environmentally friendly technology with low noise propellers, and. Gold coast, brisbane, byron bay, moreton island, fraser island our day tours brochure.
Moreton bay marine park was declared in 1993 to conserve the natural resources of the tidal lands and waters of moreton bay. The sunshine coast benefits from a longer whale watching season as the whale passby on their migration north then return as they head south again to the arctic. Where to go whale watching in queensland, australia. Brisbane whale watching tours invites you for an encounter with the whales. A full buffetlunch with tiger prawns is included in the tour price, so you can feast like a king while you watch enough whales to leave your whaleloving heart a flutter. To maximize your chances of spotting the majestic creatures, here are some tips for whale watching around brisbane, the gold coast, and hervey bay. Whales in paradise are proud to have alliances with the rydges hotel, hotel jen, and bunk backpackers. As the migration moves north, the capital of queensland, brisbane, gets in on the humpback action. Start with the cruise onboard a custombuilt boat for spotting marine life. Queensland whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Borrowing ebooks from the library brisbane city council. Or you can take the short trip to redcliffe, just 30 minutes from brisbane, and try out mv eyespy, a multimillion dollar luxury purpose built catamaran with brisbane whale watching. Thats when boat charters and tour groups will start taking people out to view the whales, and tourists flock to places.
Visit surfers paradise and take a whalewatching cruise on the pacific during this day trip from brisbane. The whale season around brisbane generally runs from midjune to october, with the majority of whales heading north between june and august, before returning south for feeding from september to october or november. Watching a 30tonne whale leap out of the water and crash back into the waves is an incredible sight, only to be followed by the graceful elegance as the whales glide past your vessel. Whale watching ex brisbane brisbane whale watching. 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. The best time to see whales in queensland brisbane kids. During peak season we are confident of a 100% figure. Brisbane whalewatching has been operating for 14 years and holds one of only two permits licensed to operate commercial cruises in the moreton bay marine park. When to go queenslands whalewatching season runs from june to november, during the australian winter months, when the east coast becomes a breeding ground for migrating whales. Of all the great whales, the humpback is the most surface active displaying behaviour that will not only inspire you but leave you in awe. What an exciting start to our 2019 whale watching season. Best time for whale watching in australia about australia. Whale watching 2019 season launch tangalooma island resort.
Guaranteed exclusive vip mid deck table limited to 40 guests per tour. Theres no better place to observe the mighty humpback than brisbane s moreton bay. Vip whale watching adventure brisbane whale watching. Operating brisbane whale watching cruises since 1987, tangalooma offers a 100% whale. Whale watching in sydney official sydney tourism website. Whilst the humpback whales are the stars of the show, a typical tour may encounter pods of dolphins leaping and playing alongside our magnificent vessel as well as an array of other marine life. Brisbane whale watching brisbane whale watching tours australia invites you to come on board the magnificent eye spy for an inspiring encounter with the mighty humpback whales.
Other amazing destinations to experience a memorable whale watch include the sunshine coast, brisbane, the gold coast and noosa. There quite clearly is no better place to observe the mighty humpback whales than brisbane s moreton bay, acknowledged as one of the worlds best whale watching destinations in the world. Stretching 125km from caloundra to the gold coast, moreton bay is one of queenslands most important natural, recreational, cultural and. They also offer transfers from many hotels in brisbane and locations close to the central and kangaroo point areas for an additional cost. The closest whale watching cruise to brisbane, tangalooma operates the largest dedicated whale watching vessel in australia. Tangalooma premium dolphin feeding day cruise with whale watching. Whale watching cruise with gourmet lunch getyourguide. Whale watching on the gold coast deals and tips for the 2020 season. Brisbane whale watch tours whale watching hervey bay. Most devices can access brisbane libraries digital content. The tangalooma whale watching cruise runs each day from 12pm to 3pm, during whale watching season early june to midoctober annually. For those looking to escape the crowds of brisbane or if hervey bay is a bit to far to travel the sunshine coast is a great alternative. Our vessel is a smooth sailing, comfortable catamaran and our island is alive with fun things to do, from land and water sports to just lazing around on the beach.
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