The whales holiday here. You can too!

During the months of August, September and October Hervey Bay is home for the humpback whales

After many months of traveling the east coast of Australia the whales reach the sanctuary of Hervey Bay for some well earned rest and relaxation before their long journey back to Antarctica.

Hervey Bay Is The Whale Watch Capital Of Australia!

Close Encounters are Hervey Bay’s specialty.

Hervey Bay in Queensland has the best viewing on sheltered waters, protected by Fraser Island….no open ocean swells to contend with here!

Magnificent Fraser Island

Crystal clear Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island

World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the worlds largest sand island. Explore its diverse natural beauty of fresh water lakes, rainforests, huge sand dunes as well as rock pools, fresh water creeks and even a shipwreck, it is an adventure you…

Whale muggings occur all the time in Hervey Bay!

…and they love getting their photo taken!

It's ok don't panic....muggings are great! Muggings is the term used when whales swim in close to the boat and watch us! Humpbacks are very inquisitive and they love come in close to say hello!

When Does Whalewatching Season Start?

The official whalewatching season in Hervey Bay starts in July every year. Over the weeks that follow the humpback whales arrive in their hundreds so spend a relaxing time in Hervey Bay. Yes we can make your whalewatching cruise bookings out of season! Phone us on 1800 652 544 or +61 (0)7 4125 5131....or email us.

Morning Whale Watching Cruise

morning Morning Whale Watch Cruise....departs at 8.30am, and returns at 12.30pm.
Available from 4th August to 7th October 2012. Read More...

Afternoon Whale Watching Cruise

Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise....departs at 1.30pm and returns at 5.30pm. Available from 4th August to 7th October 2012. Read More...

3/4 Day Whale Watching Cruise

3-4 The 3/4 day whale watch cruise departs at 8.30am and returns at 2.00pm. Available from 21st July to 3rd August and again between 8th October to 31st October 2012.Read More...

Fraser Island Day Tour

fraser-island Explore Fraser Island! Departs your accommodation at approx 7.15am and returns around 5.30pm. Read More...

Accommodation

There are some excellent properties in Hervey Bay. Spirit Of Hervey Bay will pick you up from your accommodation to board our boat for your whale watch cruise. Read More...

Christmas Party Cruise

holly Get your ticket now for our Christmas Party cruises! 8th, 15th, 22nd December!
Ph: 1800 642 544 Read More...

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