Hervey bay waters offer regular sightings and encounters with humpback whales as well as playful dolphins. About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. Pacific whale foundation australia protecting the ocean. If youre short on time a one day tour is a great way to experience the best that this unique island has to offer. Whale watching in hervey bay deals and tips for the 2020 season. From june to november you can see majestic humpback whales up close and personal in their natural playground. 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. If you can plan your visit to hervey bay during the hervey bay whale festival, you wont be disappointed.
Whales are big in hervey bay, and now hervey bay has the big whale. Held over a week at the start of august, the hervey bay whale festival celebrates the return of the whales. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. After 30 years of running and operating hervey bay whale watch they sold the business to the peaker family long time friends in 2017. Spirit of hervey bay for the best value whale watch cruises in hervey bay. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise provided by. The whale watch season in hervey bay is from mid july mid october. The spirit of hervey bay offers the experience of a lifetime with unforgettable whale watching tours off the beaches of fraser island. We list all the discounts and special offers for hervey bay whale watch from groupon, scoopon, living social and more. Reward yourself with this premium whale watching tour departing hervey bay onboard the freedom iii.
Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features. The vessel is a stable 58 foot catamaran previously owned by world renowned documentary maker ben cropp. Discover australias holiday packages include airfares and room rates that are so discounted that we have to package them. Which tour depends on a lot of things about what you like, how long you have and when you are going. 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.
Choose from a great range of hervey bay holiday deals like. Save up to 70% on whale watching vouchers and whale watching offers. Find the perfect holiday package for hervey bay on tripadvisor by comparing hervey bay hotel and flight prices. Hervey bay, whale watching fraser island tours palms hervey bay. Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you. Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island. Download our whale watch brochure for more information about us and the tour. 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. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay.
Hervey bay whale watching for families, kids and adults at special prices. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. 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 for whale watchers it really is a case of whos watching whom on these. Hervey bay is the best whale watching destination in australia. 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. The whales have been very friendly and the numbers are great. 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. Dont miss out on whale watching offers enjoy your city and discover new places with groupon. If you would like further information on the deals and prices for each tour or package, please contact us by phone or email. Nala unveiled for hervey bay fraser coast chronicle. Ever since my iceland trip, ive looked for tour operators with a heart who seek to educate visitors about.
Whale watching hervey bay will start from approximately 1972020 and end sometime in november 2020 depending on the exact migration of the whales. Hervey bay whale watch deals the best discounts, offers. Whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. We also have fraser island tours available to book. Theres no need to mess around with airport shuttles or crazyexpensive taxis their offices are just a quick walk from the arrivals gate.
Whale watching tours, hervey bay see the majestic humpback. Our hervey bay whale watching tours are certainly a fantastic experience so. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises offers whale watching tours each year between late july to late october. Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whalewatching destination. It is great to hear we will have the pleasure of your company agina when you return. Your morning tour focuses on discovering the abundant marine life, such as the resident bottlenose dolphins, australian humpback dolphins, dugongs and turtles. From june to november you can see majestic humpback whales up close and personal in. Inland, you can explore the heritage charm of one of queenslands oldest provincial cities, maryborough. Whale watch package deals whale watching hervey bay packages. The trip was at the end of the season, however, we saw plenty of whales, mostly with calves. Maximum 49 passengers, includes freshly baked morning tea, tropical buffet lunch and fruit and cheese platter on the way home.
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. Jun, 2016 hervey bay is an incredible place to enjoy whale watching. If youre landing at hervey bay airport, check out europcar or thrifty car rental. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland. The company also offers boat charters and visits to the kingfisher bay resort.
The humpback whale reaches the sanctuary of hervey bay for some well earned rest, relaxation and fun interaction with whale watchers. The best time to go is last 2 weeks august, first 2 weeks sep, but anytime in august, sep is awesome. 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. Whale watch package deals whale watching hervey bay. About hervey bay whale watch hervey bay whale watch enable their customers to spectate the worlds largest mammals. Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. Hervey bay is regarded as one of the best places to go whale watching. During whale season, all freedom whale watch packages include transfers. 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.
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. With a large variety tour operators suitable for everyones budget, booking a cruise to encounter. Freedom iii offers a fantastic day out to see the amazing humpback whales in their natural environment. Whale watching half day trip aboard quickcat ii hervey bay.
Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. Hervey bay is an incredible place to enjoy whale watching. Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. Spirit of hervey bay offers unbelievable whale watching tours that get you up close and personal with the worlds most magnificent creatures. Fraser island is a must see destination when visiting queensland.
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. Best whale watching tour in hervey bay everything you need to. 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. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know. We pride ourselves on offering unforgettable whale watching experiences combined with value for money prices, making it affordable for the whole family.
Mar 22, 2012 amazing whale watch footage with whales singing right next to the boat. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 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. Great value packages and deals available this whale watching season. We offer the only whalewatch based on over 30 years of whale research in hervey bay. Hervey bay holiday packages discover australia hotel deals. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise we took the six hour trip that included morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Highlights include a jazz festival, the blessing of. The 22tonne sculpture of nala was unveiled by fraser coast mayor gerard oconnell on the corner of main st and old. Hervey bay whale watch deals the best discounts, offers and. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. Hervey bay, harvey bay,travel and tours info, queensland. Amazing whale watch footage with whales singing right next to the boat.
We have 7 whale watching boats departing hervey bay daily from mid july. 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 holiday packages extra discount live super deals. After 30 years hervey bay whale watch was sold to friends the peaker family. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise provided by freedom. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search. 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 4hour whale watch encounter hervey bay, australia. This is what makes hervey bay whale watching unique. Whalesong cruises hervey bay, hervey bay, queensland. Hervey bay whale watching whale watch tour bookings. They stop and hang around giving whale watchers the best experience of any queensland location. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises tour queensland. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching from hervey bay. 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. We love sharing the experience with all our visitors.
Hervey bay whale watch quickcat ii, hervey bay, queensland. Whale watching vouchers save up to 70% on whale watching. Whale watching tour hervey bay whale watch groupon. For whale watching in hervey bay, choose from one of our many packages. The spirit is a very fast boat which allows them to spend the most time with the whales, less time travelling. With one day fraser island tours departing from hervey bay, rainbow beach, the sunshine coast and even brisbane, you can find and book your fraser island adventure here. 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.
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