Hervey Bay has long been known as the Whale Watch Capital of Australia, and it's unique attraction for whales to stop and play in the region has often led to discussion about the bay being categorised as a whale 'sanctuary'.
Year after year, thousands of these majestic creatures have made Hervey Bay their home during their migration back to Antarctica. The sheltered nature and temperate waters make the bay a safe and desirable region to rest and teach their newborn calves important life skills, without any fear of threat. It's one of the only places on the East Coast where whales will actually stop and 'hang around' at... many whale pods will stay for up to 3 days at a time!
The unique behaviours of the whales in the region have built Hervey Bay a spectacular reputation for whale watching tours. A naturally curious animal anyway, as the years have rolled by the humpback whales have become familiar with the whale watching vessels and are no strangers to coming right up to your boat and saying hi. The humpbacks can often be seen performing acrobatics; jumping from the water, breaching, spy-hopping and tail slapping as they show off for an audience. And it's an amazing sight to see as the mothers try to teach their younglings the same tricks!
Not to mention, most vessels now also offer additional facilities to enhance your experience and knowledge of these marvellous wonders, including knowledgeable commentary, hydrophones to listen to the whale songs and underwater viewing windows. Whale Watching is no longer just an amazing show to watch, it's also an opportunity to learn more about these giants of the ocean. And you can't miss something this big!
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Up close and personal encounters with the whales can be experienced every day of the week, with tours ranging from half day, 3/4 day OR full day tours ($85-$120). Free courtesy collections from Palace Backpackers Hervey Bay can be arranged with most operators, with delicious snacks/refreshments usually provided.
Hervey Bay has often been known as the gemstone in Queensland’s top. It is also termed as the Whale Observe Investment of the World. A picturesque 3 ½ time generate northern of Queensland and only 45 moments by air from Queensland, Hervey Bay is an readily available vacation location.
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