Watching

Whale

Your whale watching encounter awaits!

Humpback whales visit Hervey Bay every year from mid July to mid October, offering the most amazing experience to all visitors. Each day is different, and you never know what's going to happen next. It can be very exciting!

Hervey Bay is a stunning Whale Heritage Site used by the whales as a regular stop on their annual migration to Antartica, and we are known as 'The Whale Capital of the World'. Given the calm waters of Platypus Bay, there's no better place in Australia for whale watching and swimming with whales! A true paradise where the whales often allow close interaction.

There are many options available to you. Whether you are a family, young couple, group of friends, grey nomad, backpacker, there will be a tour to suit you, and we are happy to assist you in any way.

Scroll down to discover and book all tours, but if you have any question do not hesitate to contact us. We will happy to help!

Whale watching season (official dates) between 13th July to 28th October 2020.

Explore the possibilities

Half Day Cruises

Pacific Whale Foundation

Three hours on board, departures at 7am, 11am & 2:30pm daily
Soft drinks & snacks
Marine Naturalist commentary
Hydrophones
Fast Vessel
Small numbers
Over 30 years of whale research in Hervey Bay

From:

$89

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Spirit of Hervey Bay

Morning whale watch departs 8:30am, returns 1pm
Afternoon whale watch departs 1:30pm, returns 5:30pm
Morning tea or afternoon tea
Underwater viewing rooms
Kids activities
Hydrophones
Free Wifi

From:

$90

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Whalesong Cruises

Morning whale watch departs 8am, returns 1pm
Afternoon whale watch departs 2pm, returns 6pm
Morning tea & buffet lunch or afternoon tea & buffet dinner
Kids activities
Fully licensed
Hydrophones
Multilingual crew

From:

$125

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Tasman Venture

Morning whale watch departs 8:30am, returns 12:30pm
Afternoon whale watch departs 1:30pm, returns 5:30pm
Morning tea or afternoon tea
Underwater viewing rooms
Kids corner & entertainment
Hydrophones
Fully licensed

From:

$125

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Hervey Bay Whale Watch

Morning whale watch departs 7:45am, returns 1:30pm
Light breakfast *Extra $35 lunch in K'gari if desired (see next box tour)
Five viewing decks
Hydrophones
Fully licensed
*Swim with whales ($80 payable after swimming)

From:

$100

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Hervey Bay Whale Watch

Morning whale watch departs 7:45am, returns 1:30pm
Same inclusions than the Hervey Bay Whale Watch Half Day Adventure ($99) but disembarking at Kingfisher Bay Resort to enjoy lunch at the Sand Bar & Bistro.
View Sand Bar & Bistro menu here.
Relax by the pool, explore the self-guided walking trails, hire a stand up paddle board, kayak or just relax.