#1
Patricia Kinnear
2009-02-02
Done this twice last year and 07.Loved every minute of the trip staff are great whales were fantastic ill do it again.Harvey Bay you are great.
Whale Watching, Hervey Bay
Have you ever stood on the deck of a boat and looked down into the eye of a whale, as it rolls its magnificent body sideways to get a better view of you? Have you ever been so close to see the barnacles and battle scars glistening in the sunlight on its smooth dark skin and tuned into the sound of a whale song?
Hervey Bay provides the perfect calm conditions for whale watching, and each year from July to November humpback whale encounters can be guaranteed in these protective waters.
Onboard a whale watching vessel you will learn more about these gentle giants while steaming into deeper water to meet them.
A mother and calf blow in the distance, excitement builds, and what follows is an awesome display of tail and pec-slapping echoing across the ocean. Suddenly a massive whale breaches and lurches the body weight of 11 elephants out of the water, crashing back down again in a breathtaking acrobatic display.
It’s a powerful thing.
Getting there:
Hervey Bay is located 290km north of Brisbane and accessed by road, rail and air. Queensland Rail has regular Tilt Train services into Maryborough with direct connections to Hervey Bay on the TrainLink coach.
By train:
Catch The Sunlander or Tilt Train to Maryborough West. Catch a connecting coach to Hervey Bay, approximately 50 minutes drive away. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.
Further information:
Whale watching tours leave from the Urangan Boat Harbour, Hervey Bay. Dawn, half day, three quarter day and full day tours are available, cruising the waters of Hervey Bay Marine Park.
Spirit of Hervey Bay
Whalesong Cruises
M.V. Mikat
Hervey Bay Whale Watch
Fraser Coast Holidays
Voters Comments
Patricia Kinnear
#2
Pauline White
2009-02-02
Awesome and humbling experience. The most evocative memory of our first trip to Australia. Nothing compares to the thrill of the your encounter of these huge, intelligent, friendly, inquisitive animals that seem to enjoy frolicking around the boats in Hervey Bay.
#3
lynellen foster
2009-02-02
This is just one of those things that should be on your bucket list. An experience not to be missed.
#4
helen taylor
2009-02-02
This is my BIG favourite ! The whales were right at the boat during our last trip.....actually rose up and looked at us ! They liked us ! Many on board were crying...year me too !!!Everybody do this !!!!
#5
Debbie Darlington
2009-02-02
With the wind your hair, what better way to spend the day on the water looking at these great creatures
#6
Alan Kaden
2009-02-02
Great day out on the water with these magnificent animals. Only who is watching who?
#7
Noel Christensen
2009-02-02
A fantastic trip where one can learn more about the habits of these magnificent animals.
#8
Dulcie Christensen
2009-02-03
How better to measure our place in creation than to see these giants of the deep at play.
#9
Katherine Aiello
2009-02-03
This is an amazing experience. Wildlife at its best.
#10
Louise Lefel
2009-02-03
A fantastic must do for all ages!!!