Facilities they offer are cafe, resturant, bars, tab, keno, gaming, live entertainment, courtesy bus and function facilities. The trip was at the end of the season, however, we saw plenty of whales, mostly with calves. Performing at shows, fairs and festivals including the hervey bay whale festival, the rotary living expo and the fraser coast multicultural festival. We offer the only whalewatch based on over 30 years of whale research in hervey bay. Blue dolphin marine tours humpback whale watching hervey bay hervey bay whale watching without the crowds and with great views.
Fraser island also offers excellent private accommodation options. 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. Whale watching hervey bay is the only place in australia where. 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. With over currently employed staff, the hervey bay rsl is one of the. Featuring inhouse and statewide jackpots with exciting hyperlinks and modern, comfortable facilities to ensure a pleasant experience first time every time. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island.
The recent government decision to close all clubs, pubs and restaurants until further notice will have a huge impact on us all as we realise the impact that the closure will have on our staff, members and community. Trev sandzy join us on a private whale watch tour on the. The fully landscaped gardens wrap around a 100 feet lagoon pool and heated spa. Fin whales also have an unusual feature where the lower right jaw is bright white and the lower left jaw is black. Book your tour at the same time as you book the accommodation to secure a spot on the day and tour that you want. The best time to go is last 2 weeks august, first 2 weeks sep, but anytime in august, sep is awesome. Hervey bay whale watch quickcat ii, hervey bay, queensland. 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. Join them in hervey bay, known as australias premier whale watching city, where you can take a tour, visit heritage listed fraser island, go boating, fishing or waterskiing or simply soak up the sun and enjoy the great facilities ingenia holidays hervey bay has to offer. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland. For more information about the hervey bay rsl sub branch andor the sub branch committee, contact the sub branch on 07 4197 7477. 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. Watch whales dive and play on a whalewatching cruise from hervey bay.
Blue dolphin is a fast modern sailing vessel giving you the more time with the whales. Hervey bay, whale watching, fraser island, what more could you want. Morning, afternoon tea and lunch will be served onboard whale watching makes us hungry. Located just 5 minutes walk from the great sandy straights marina where all whale watching tours depart the ramada is the perfect base for your whale watching adventure. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. Hosted by the local industry who catch hervey bays famous seafood, the event serves up a host of fresh and delicious wildcaught ocean produce, loads of entertainment, competitions, cooking and catching tips and much more. Call us on 1800 088 511 or enquire here for help choosing the best whale watching tour for you. The spirit of hervey bay offers the experience of a lifetime with unforgettable whale watching tours off the beaches of fraser island. In october 2019, hervey bay was named the first whale heritage site in the world by the world. After 30 years of running and operating hervey bay whale watch they sold the business to the peaker family long time friends in 2017. 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. Often called the whale watch capital of the world, several geographical and physical conditions align to present optimal conditions for humans and whales to interact. Which tour depends on a lot of things about what you like, how long you have and when you are going.
Fraser coast holiday planner 2019 by vink publishing issuu. This is my personal wiew of the city of hervey bay the whale watching capital of the world. Hervey bay whale watching tours trips cruises whale. 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. Hervey bay whale watching without the crowds and with great views. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. His primary areas of research include labour economics, gender. 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. Hervey bay is a city in the fraser coast region of queensland, australia. 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.
The whales have been very friendly and the numbers are great. Blue dolphin marine tours humpback whale watching hervey bay. We invite you aboard quick cat ii this season to experience the magnificent humpback whales in the beautiful waters of hervey bay. Hervey bay whale watching in queensland, australia is now known internationally as the whale watching capital of the world. Walking distance to the rsl, major shopping centres and beach. 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. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. Many many whales are heading our way and they will stay and play in hervey bay.
The humpbacks of hervey bay are also the most active, playful and inquisitive whales found anywhere in the world. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know. Whalesong cruises hervey bay, hervey bay, queensland. In australia, whale watching has become a popular tourist attraction at a. Fin whale the second largest mammal in the world next to the blue whale weighing up to 80 tons.
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. Graduate together 2020 lebron james, obama, more honor the high school class of 2020 duration. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. From full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay. Whale watching tours, hervey bay see the majestic humpback. Cruising in a catamaran specially designed for whale watching, enjoy encounters with majestic humpback whales from the viewing platform or underwater windows. About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. Were always on the lookout for talented and passionate hospitality superstars to join our professional team. A visit to hervey bay is not complete without witnessing migratory whales playfully salute with their flippers and nurture their young calves in the calm protected waters from july to october every year. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay.
There are plenty of whalewatching cruises to pick from. Humpback whales visit hervey bay on their southern migration staying in the. Fraser coast discovery sphere pialba 2020 all you need to. Hervey bay whalesong cruises whale watching hervey bay.
Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise we took the six hour trip that included morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Ideally located just 1,000 feet from the beach in hervey bay on the fraser coast, whalecove apartments offers contemporary, airconditioned accommodations. Whether you want to commit to a half day, or full day whale watching tour, the range of. The hervey bay rsl has always proudly supported our community, we consider our members, guests and staff as family. To help offer our continued support to some of our major community groups the hb rsl is proud to raffle this mg3, plus a.
A family holday destination with calm safe waters and quiet sandy beaches it is the gateway to world heritage fraser island the worlds largest sand island. Contact us at whalefree and we will find the right whale watching tour for you. Hervey bay is recognised as one of the best destinations in the world to watch, experience and interact with whales. 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. Pacific whale foundation australia protecting the ocean. Experience australias best whale watching tours from hervey bay. Hervey bay whale watching emeraldene inns hervey bay blog. Whale watching is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Hervey bay whale watch accommodation package any whale. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings.
The vessel is a stable 58 foot catamaran previously owned by world renowned documentary maker ben cropp. Facilities they offer are cafe, resturant, bars, tab, keno, gaming. 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. Hervey bay is probably the best place in australia for whale watching, the humpback whales stay with us for a long time to teach their calves and play. The apartments feature a separate dining area and living room with a tv. 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. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland. 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. 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.
Contact us whalefree whale watching tours australia. The resort features a licensed restaurant and bar, with alfresco dinning beside our spectacular showcase pool and. Full day whale watching freedom iii hervey bay epic. 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. Hervey bay, whale watching and fraser island needs to be on every ones to do list. The best whale watching boat in hervey bay tripadvisor. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. Hervey bay whale watching deals 2020 experience oz.
This is the only place in the world where whales stop and take time to play, giving you the closest encounters possible so close you can look the gentle gaints. When i went to tropical queensland in june i went on a reef sprinter boat that. 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. The whale watching season 2015 is here soon and all predictions say it will be the best season ever. At blue dolphin marine tours we offer the following guides and cruises through the waters of queenslands stunning hervey bay and fraser island kgari, which can be booked and paid for online. Whale watching in hervey bay during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. 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. 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.
Here they calve and raise their young before returning south. At blue dolphin marine tours we offer the following guides and cruises through the waters of queenslands stunning hervey bay and fraser island kgari, which. From booking to returning to the harbour with mile wide grins hervey bay dive centre delivered 100%we had a. They have a distinct ridge along their back behind the dorsal fin which is what inspired its name. It is great to hear we will have the pleasure of your company agina when you return. Freedom iii offers a fantastic day out to see the amazing humpback whales in their natural environment. Blue dolphin marine tours hervey bay whale watching. It is considered one of the best spots to observe humpback whales, and their calves, as they migrate along the east coast of australia. The best club in hervey bay, with great food, atmosphere and entertainment. Tasman ventures halfday whale watch encounters depart twice daily from the hervey bay marina.
Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search. 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. A great place for the whole family to enjoy a meal and relax with friends and family. The hervey bay whale watching season runs from late july to the end of october. 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. We love sharing the experience with all our visitors. Heres a guide of things to do, stay, eat and see in hervey bay. Compare the whale watching tour schedules below or the whale watching tour features. Whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do.
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