The calm safe waters of platypus bay off the northwestern coast of fraser island, in the hervey bay marine park, have become known world wide. Hervey bay, whale watching fraser island tours palms hervey bay. Instantly book online popular fraser island tours and whale watching tours. Buy one of our greatvalue gift vouchers and let that special someone choose their preferred package and have the freedom to make a booking on a date that suits them. Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whalewatching destination. During their migration the whales will spend anywhere from one day to two weeks resting within the shelters of fraser island to nurse their new born calves. Check availability of tasman venture whale and fraser island tours and packages.
Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. Whale watching in hervey bay has become an important attraction for tourists and naturalists. It was a case of misadventure for the two humpback whales who tragically died after beaching themselves off fraser island, said a whale tour operator. This is no ordinary fraser island and whale watching day tour with tasman venture hervey bay you can discover the hidden and remote parts fraser island. Experience fraser island kgari and amazing humpback whales.
Fraser island whale watching whale watching fraser island. During certain periods of the year you may be lucky enough to spot one of the many humpback whales. Once born, the whales and their calves begin their southern journey from the great barrier reef back to antarctica. Many humpback whales arrive in hervey bay from late july and remain until november when they begin their return to the southern ocean. The calm safe waters of platypus bay, on fraser island s western side, are a prime whale watching spot.
On line tour bookings at whale watch, has a great fraser island whale watching package that comes highly recommended. There are many whale watching tours to choose from in the hervey bay and fraser coast region. Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island. Another option that is quite popular is going whale watching from hervey bay and then going on your fraser island tour many fraser island tours depart from hervey bay. Full refunds for the swim are issued if unsuccessful. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. World heritagelisted fraser island is a rare and beautiful holiday destination, at the start of the great barrier reef, offering a refreshing change from the bustle of mainland australia and the. Book a whale watching tour and discover the unspoiled beauty of this world heritage listed paradise. Humpback whale clear and unbiased facts about rorqual. Hervey bay, whale watching and fraser island tour bookings. Free camping on fraser coast proves successful full. Relax at kingfisher bay resort, explore fraser island, and watch humpback whales as they migrate north towards the great barrier reef. On their migration south, whales stop to rest, play and nurture their calves in hervey bay.
Whale watching is one of the worlds great natural experiences. The spirit of hervey bay offers the experience of a lifetime with unforgettable whale watching tours off the beaches of fraser island. Book one of our whale watching or fraser island tours. Make the most of your stay and visit world heritage listed fraser island. Two whales meet tragic end after beaching off fraser is. Hervey bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world. Hervey bay is the place to go to see the magnificent humpback whales come out to play, there is a large range of whale watching tours that the bay has to offer, its great for a fun action filled day out on the clear waters of the bay. From christmas to birthdays to any other special occasion, whale watching off fraser island is a unique and memorable experience that makes for the perfect gift. A whale watching vessel the quick cat ii picks up passengers between july and and the end of october from kingfisher resort. The humpbacks arent just passing by each august through october theyre taking time out in the calm, sheltered waters off our western bay to socialise, have some fun, learn some essential life skills and nurture their young. In recent years visitors to hervey bay, from midjuly to early november. The tourist information centres have valuable information on all the tours options that are available. Whale watching fraser island whale watching fraser island.
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