Whales on their way to Hervey Bay
Australia’s whale watching capital of Hervey Bay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast is busy preparing itself for the annual return of its favourite guests, the humpback whales, and this year there are even more ways to get up close and personal with these giant mammals.
Each year these amazing creatures migrate from the Antarctic to give birth to their calves in the warm waters of Hervey Bay, putting on a spectacular show for those lucky enough to visit.
Their playful tricks include saluting with their flippers, splashing their powerful tails as they roll over like puppies and the spectacular ‘breach’, the most sought-after photograph by visitors –all of this only metres from your vessel!
From July through to November, Hervey Bay and Fraser Island tour operators offer a wide range of whale watching experiences to suit the needs of holiday makers and naturalists alike, including dawn trips, lunch cruises and luxury half, three-quarter and full-day tours.
Just some of the options include touring with the Spirit of Hervey Bay to come face to face with the mighty mammals in their underwater playground from one of its eight viewing windows beneath the waterline.
Do a half-day tour onboard the fully-licensed, 20m Tasman Venture and take home a quality DVD of the adventure, or for a more intimate experience try a dawn whale watching cruise with Blue Horizon. There’s also the option to combine your whale watching cruise with a one, two or three day tour of nearby World Heritage-listed Fraser Island.
Australia’s premier eco resort, Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island offers a two-night whale watching package which includes accommodation, catamaran transfers, breakfasts and a half-day whale watching cruise on the Kingfisher I.
Hervey Bay is easily accessible from Sydney, Brisbane and South East Queensland. The scenic three-and-a-half hour coastal drive via the Sunshine Coast is the perfect starter to a relaxing Hervey Bay whale watch break.
For a complete guide to whale watching tours and where to stay, visit www.whalesherveybay.com.au or www.frasercoastholidays.info
Report by The Mole
John Alwyn-Jones
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