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. Checkin at the hervey bay boat club and enjoy a milkshake before boarding in the cafe. Hervey bay whale watching whale watch tour bookings. A courtesy bus is available to collect you from your hervey bay accommodation and take you to the checkin at the hervey bay boat club. After 30 years of running and operating hervey bay whale watch they sold the business to the peaker family long time friends in 2017. Whale watching in hervey bay is an extremely popular attraction, both for locals and tourists.
Hervey bay itself is a quiet coastal town with perfect access to fraser island ask us about booking a fraser island tour as well. After 30 years hervey bay whale watch was sold to friends the peaker family. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Whale watch package deals whale watching hervey bay packages. Whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. Whale watching tours, hervey bay see the majestic humpback. 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. When i was a lad in the 1950s, the prospect of watching whales go about their business was about as exciting as watching paint dry. 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. The luxurious fast cat spirit of hervey bay takes you cruising to view these friendly giants. Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features. This is what makes hervey bay whale watching unique. The ocean and whaleplayground was no longer our own as another boat started to head out, so it was time for us to head in.
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. 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. High whale numbers nearly 12,000 per year which pass by the region and an extended whale watching season on the nsw midcoast combine to offer plenty of chances for visitors to embark on whale watching tours too, with whale watching trips typically departing from the nearby launch point of nelson bay around a 10 minute drive away from port. The humpback whale reaches the sanctuary of hervey bay for some well earned rest, relaxation and fun interaction with whale watchers. Did you know, hervey bay is hosting the world whale conference this year. 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. Your morning tour focuses on discovering the abundant marine life, such as the resident bottlenose dolphins, australian humpback dolphins, dugongs and turtles. 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. 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. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours. Hervey bay whale watch quickcat ii, hervey bay, queensland. The company also offers boat charters and visits to the kingfisher bay resort.
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. It is great to hear we will have the pleasure of your company agina when you return. Whale watching season in hervey bay is known for spotting humpback whales on their migration from antarctica to the great barrier reef. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland. 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 isnt called the whale watch capital of the world for nothing. Reward yourself with this premium whale watching tour departing hervey bay onboard the freedom iii. Best whale watching cruises and hervey bay whale watching. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 experience oz. Heres a guide of things to do, stay, eat and see in hervey bay. Hervey bay whalesong cruises whale watching hervey bay. Save money on trips and things to do around hervey bay and fraser island.
There are plenty of whalewatching cruises to pick from. Maximum 49 passengers, includes freshly baked morning tea, tropical buffet lunch and fruit and cheese platter on the way home. The best time to go is last 2 weeks august, first 2 weeks sep, but anytime in august, sep is awesome. Hervey bay whale watching tours spirit of hervey bay. The rotary club of hervey bay city meets each wednesday evening at the hervey bay hotel meeting rooms, watson street, pialba. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises tour queensland. Passengers enjoy a tranquil cruise through the great sandy strait, along the remote pristine western side of world heritage listed fraser island to australias ultimate humpback whale playground. Chillout on deck or have fun in the water as we cruise along the west coast of scenic. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. When i went to tropical queensland in june i went on a reef sprinter boat that.
After departing manly, your captain will run you through the behaviour of the whales and what to look out for when trying to spot them. 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. Sep 25, 2016 whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Our purpose built whale watching vessel is a large, fast, comfortable and modern twenty metre catamaran. Welcome the twilight with a tranquil 2hr evening cruise. The spirit is a very fast boat which allows them to spend the most time with the whales, less time travelling.
There is plenty of time to witness close encounters and stunning behaviors of the majestic humpback whales whilst in the shelter of fraser island. Pacific whale foundation australia protecting the ocean. Highlights include a jazz festival, the blessing of. Whales are big in hervey bay, and now hervey bay has the big whale. The whale watch season in hervey bay is from mid july mid october. Our whale watching tours from hervey bay commence in midjuly and extend to early november as part of the humpback whales annual migration along the east coast of australia.
Tasman ventures halfday whale watch encounters depart twice daily from the hervey bay marina. Spirit of hervey bay for the best value whale watch cruises in hervey bay. Whale watching hervey bay is an unforgettable experience and the best in australia. The whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Enjoy a complementary glass of champagne as you watch the sun set over the yardarm. They stop and hang around giving whale watchers the best experience of any queensland location.
Best whale watching cruises and hervey bay whale watching tours. Save up to 70% on whale watching vouchers and whale watching offers. We have 7 whale watching boats departing hervey bay daily from mid july. Whale watching in hervey bay deals and tips for the 2020. Whale watching vouchers save up to 70% on whale watching.
Whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Located only 3hrs north of brisbane, this quiet seaside town becomes the centre of the whale watching activity for three and a half months each year. Nala unveiled for hervey bay fraser coast chronicle. The humpbacks of hervey bay are also the most active, playful and inquisitive whales found anywhere in the world. Dont miss out on whale watching offers enjoy your city and discover new places with groupon. Flying hervey bay to lady elliot and need luggage storage sep 29, 2019. 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 is regarded as one of the best places to go whale watching. Their tours allow for watching these unique animals from aboard a vessel, or even swim along with them in the ocean. Experience australias best whale watching tours from hervey bay. 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. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you.
Spirit of hervey bay whale watching from hervey bay. Forget boring old whale watching cruises, ocean extreme offers the most exciting and most personal whale watching experience in sydney. October 7th11th 2019, well host delegates from all around the world. This premium tour includes morning tea, a buffet lunch, and an afternoon tea with fruits and cheeses. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. We offer the only whalewatch based on over 30 years of whale research in hervey bay. Even if you are used to seeing whales from ashore, whale watching in hervey bay offers a level of. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise we took the six hour trip that included morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
About hervey bay whale watch hervey bay whale watch enable their customers to spectate the worlds largest mammals. Enjoy the majestic migration of humpback whales on this whale watching cruise from hervey bay. The whales have been very friendly and the numbers are great. 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. Our vessel our purpose built whale watching vessel is a large, fast, comfortable and modern twenty metre catamaran. 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. Departure from the urangan marina just below the hervey bay boat club. 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.
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. Whale watch package deals whale watching 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. Compare whale watching companies and cruise options. Listen to informative commentary about the whales and their migration towards the antarctic from your guides. 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. Watching whales in their natural habitat is a pleasing thing for the mind. Whale watching hervey bay the ultimate guide to choosing. Extremely stable and spacious with three different viewing decks meaning youre assured of an unobstructed, 360 view of all marine life allowing you to make the most of your cruise. Nice, not too pricy accommodations in hervey bay for 1 night dec 09, 2019. You can see whales right along the coast but the place that has earned the moniker of whale watching capital of the world is hervey bay on the fraser coast. 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. Highlights include a jazz festival, the blessing of the fleet and a street parade.
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. Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. Some of the worlds leading marine conservationists, researchers, academics and cetacean lovers will speak at the conference. 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. With an exciting program scheduled, this is certainly one event youll want.
The trip was at the end of the season, however, we saw plenty of whales, mostly with calves. 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. 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. 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. Which tour depends on a lot of things about what you like, how long you have and when you are going. From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay.
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