Check out our tour booking page for your sunshine coast whale watching cruises. The whale swimming and watching operations work out of mooloolaba in the heart of queenslands beautiful sunshine coast. There are also many whale watching companies that depart from various locations near brisbane, from the gold coast to the sunshine coast, that offer some amazing cruises. Only 20 minutes to the nearby water of the australian whale sanctuary. In queensland, gold coast and sunshine coast have a huge range of attractions to keep visitors and locals entertained, including some great whale watching cruises perfect for the family days out. You can swim with humpback whales on the fraser coast and sunshine coast from june to october, and minke whales in tropical north queensland in june and july. Experience a close encounter with humpback whales during this 2 hour whale watching cruise from noosa. Spirit of gold coast is the only company to have sighted migaloo, the white whale for 3 consecutive years 10th july 2003, 2nd june 2004 and 16th july 2005, and again in 1st july 2009, 27th september 2012 and last year on 10th august 2015, 10th august 2015 and this year on 11 th of july 2017.
Noosa whale watching cruise book now experience oz. The sight of a humpback whale breaching is one of those rare and unforgettable encounters with nature. The sunshine coast whale watching and swim with whales experiences are safe, fun, and unique ways to experience queensland, australias natural world. For four months of each year, this astonishing spectacle is only a short journey from noosa. Sunshine coast whale watching season coco mooloolaba. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join in a truly lifechanging experience, swimming alongside one of the worlds largest and most gentle creatures over the course of a half day 4 hour tour with a limited maximum group size of 20 people to keep the. Choose a convenient departure time from a variety of options and relax with convenient hotel pickup at an additional cost.
Noosa bluewater charters now operating noosas very own whale watching tours directly out of the noosa marina at tewantin. To save time you can fill out the form before boarding and hand it to our friendly staff upon arrival. British columbias lower sunshine coast the area from gibsons to lund and desolation sound provincial park is known as the sunshine coast. For those looking to escape the crowds of brisbane or if hervey bay is a bit to far to travel the sunshine coast is a great alternative. Hervey bay has now been recognised as the only genuine stopover on the humpback whales southern migration along australias east coast and is known as the whale. Please remember that whales are wild animals, so whale sightings cannot be guaranteed.
This year will see an expected 33,000 humpback whales migrate through sunshine coast waters, which will attract about 25,000 locals and tourists alike to take a closer look and. The spirit of migaloo ii is australias newest and most advanced whale watching vessel operating in the gold coast. Swim with whales sunshine coast book now experience oz. Whale one mooloolaba 2020 all you need to know before you. Best time for whale watching in australia about australia. Teq will work in partnership with fraser coast opportunities and fraser coast tourism operators on a campaign focused on encouraging southeast queenslanders to migrate to australias whale watching capital hervey bay, and experience the natural encounter first hand this season, she said. Whats happening on the sunshine coast and on board whale one book now. Its now or next year with the annual sunshine coast whale watching season coming to a close very soon. Where to go whale watching in queensland, australia. Sunreef mooloolaba, based in queenslands sunshine coast, is the longest established dive centre on the sunshine coast queensland, australia with roots starting back in 1976. Whale watching, mooloolaba, sunshine coast whale one.
Whale facts infographic whale watching in queensland, australia. The whale watching season officially starts on june 1. Sunreef mooloolaba, based in queenslands sunshine coast, is the longest established dive centre on the sunshine coast. The season begins in june, departing from redcliffe jetty at 10am, and its just a 30minute drive north of brisbane. The sunshine coast is home to australias first humpback whale swim, where you can jump in the water with these majestic mammals on their annual migration. Whale watching app helps research gold coast bulletin. Check out our pick of the best whale watching vantage points, tours and accommodation in nsw. Whale watching cruise whale sighting guarantee mooloolaba. With a shorter peak season typically only lasting from august to october and fewer whales in terms of numbers, the sunshine coast might seem like a bit of a washout. Tangalooma whale watching brisbanes premier whale watching. Their annual migration from antarctica to queensland covers 10,000 kms 5000km each way between may november. Queensland whale watching whale watch tour bookings.
Video of our paddle looking for whales off maroochydore, sunshine coast where one little whale got very curious and gave grants kayak a tap to say hello. Whale season on the sunshine coast is magnificent and worth the visit to coolum if you want to experience it first hand. Lets face why wouldnt the whales share our love of our coastline. Over the winter months, around 20,000 humpback whales undertake the 10,000km journey from the icey seas of antarctica, to the warm tropical breeding grounds of sunny queensland. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. Though this is seasonal, you can go on whale watching tours at any time of the year to catch these amazing animals playing, swimming and. As whale season begins, the palaszczuk government is. From early may, 20,000 humpback whales will begin their annual migration north. Sep 28, 2017 video of our paddle looking for whales off maroochydore, sunshine coast where one little whale got very curious and gave grants kayak a tap to say hello.
Sunshine coast whale watching whale watching on the sunshine coast is one of the ultimate holiday experiences the eastern coast of australia has to offer. From midjune to early november, our coastline becomes a playground for the. Enjoy a whale watching excursion off the mooloolaba coast. Enjoy the fivehour cruise around the bay, which includes a full buffet lunch with tiger prawns. Where you can go swimming with whales in queensland. Whale watching season is something everyone should experience at least once, and with this gift voucher for a morning whale watching cruise on the sunshine coast, you can send a special someone on an adventure for their next special occasion. Right now we are right in whale watching season and the sunshine coast is one of the best coastal regions to take in this natural phenomenon. The location sunreef humpback whale swimming and watching tours run out of mooloolaba, which lies in the heart of queensland, australias sunshine coast. The sunshine coast benefits from a longer whale watching season as the whale passby on their migration north then return as they head south again to the arctic. Book online today and save on your sunshine coast whale watching adventure.
Sunshine coast whale watching deals 2020 experience oz. Cruise departs from sea world in main beach and continues past south stradbroke island. Whaletrips australia the best tips for whale watching. For more information on sunreef and swimming with the whales visit au or call 07 5444 5656. Whales sighted off sunshine coast sunshine coast lifestyle.
Theres nothing quite like a wild whale encounter to put life into perspective. Choose to join the whale watching cruise at redcliffe jetty or include roundtrip coach transport from brisbane or the sunshine coast. Spirit of gold coast whale watching tours australia. For those without their own vehicle, pickups are available from selected brisbane and sunshine coast hotels at an additional cost. The 2016 sunreef swim with whales season will start on 8 july and run through until 28 october. View footage of sunreefs 2015 swim with whales season.
Our winter whale season has finally arrived, and we are so excited to share even more of these absolutely magical experiences with you. Get on board this whale watching cruise from mooloolaba for close encounters with magnificent hump back whales as they migrate up and down the east coast of australia. We only operate in peak season mid june to end of october. The area is aptly named because of its predominantly sunny weather but it is more than just the sunshine that attracts residents and visitors alike.
Swim with beautiful and majestic humpback whales on this responsible and safe tour. Whales head north in june, july and august, to the warmer waters off the north queensland coastline to breed and then travel south again to antarctic waters from. Hit the waters for an australianfirst aquatic experience, on a tour to swim with humpback whales in the waters off qlds sunshine coast. Aug 26, 2016 what a fantastic day whale watching off the sunshine coast. All eyes are on the horizon as the countdown begins to the official start of the sunshine coast whale watching season. Join sunreef mooloolaba for the experience of a lifetime australias first swim with humpback whales experience on queenslands sunshine coast from july to october. Whale watching on the sunshine coast of south east queensland is a very educational experience. The humpback whale migration is one of the most magnificent natural encounters we can have. We also strongly recommend looking out for special offers on cruises on docket deals, groupon and other discount sites, especially towards the end of the whale season when. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. Other amazing destinations to experience a memorable whale watch include the sunshine coast, brisbane, the gold coast and noosa. There are a variety of options to cruise alongside these graceful animals at special prices and depart from various destinations. Whale watching season has started and residents are being urged to download a new smartphone app to help with research into the giant.
See one of the oceans largest mammals on their great migration to. Whale app app wild about whales nsw national parks. The best time for whale watching in this region, however, is between july and september. Escaping the cold antarctic waters, these magnificentread more. Even though there is just a few more weeks in the official whale watching season sightings are prolific with mothers and calves heading slowly back down to the cold waters of the south. There are two avenues of approach for a sunshine coast whale watching trip. Many holidaymakers to the area now make a whale watching trip an annual part of their holiday as the kids enjoy seeing these big playful mammals so much. Sunreef diving services in mooloolaba gets set for 2015.
May 15, 2018 our winter whale season has finally arrived, and we are so excited to share even more of these absolutely magical experiences with you. Enjoy a whalewatching excursion off the mooloolaba coast. The sunshine coast has become one of australias most popular whale watching destinations, and with more whales set to frolic along our shores than ever before, 2018 is shaping up to be the best season yet. Queensland boasts some of the best whale watching destinations in the world. Bcs lower sunshine coast british columbia adventure network. Spend 3 days in brisbane brisbane river cruises things to do in brisbane this spring things to do in brisbane this winter sunshine coast tours from brisbane. Join us at coolum for this whale season coolum at the beach. The sunshine coast s whale watching hot spots are typically divided up into two separate categories those which depart from mooloolaba, and those which head out from noosa.
Tangalooma island resort whale watching cruise a whale watching day cruise direct from brisbane departing from june to october, 2020. The inaugural whale run challenge mooloolaba outrigger canoe. Jun 27, 2018 cruise in comfort while whale watching, have plenty of room to move around, guaranteed rail side viewing, all nonalcoholic drinks and food included. The sunshine coast whale watching season runs each year from july to november with cruises available between these months, either in the morning or afternoon. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Swim with whales noosa sunshine coast queensland noosa wave. Spend a day getting in on the underwater action and swim alongside they majestic marine animals. Information and bookings for whale watching cruises from sunshine coast. Brett bam, skipper of liquid getaways whale watching tours said the 2010 whale watching season has so far seen more whales than ever before pass by the sunshine coast and the best is yet to come. Whale watching cruise whale sightings guaranteed if you dont see any you can cruise again for free during the same season. Join us at coolum at the beach from june to november and be part of this magic migration.
Thats when boat charters and tour groups will start taking people out to view the whales, and tourists flock to places. Sunshine sunshine coast whale watching season launched and. Five toptier whale watching locations on the sunshine coast. The sunshine coast and hervey bay where the whales stay and rest before migrating in. During a good season it is estimated that approximately 400,000 people visit the region. Sunshine coast whale watching tours are great fun, and on return you can enjoy the beautiful sunshine coast beaches. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from the sunshine coast. With over 70% of all tours starting here, the eastern coast with queensland and new south wales is australias most important region for whale watching. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various coasts. The whale watching season in queensland runs from jun october. Sunshine coast whale watching season june is the start of the annual whale migration along the queensland coastline when they head north to the warmer waters with their young. Receive notifications when whale sightings are logged along the coast. Travelling aboard a rigid inflatable boat rib, 12 lucky passengers are in for an exciting ocean ride to witness these gentle giants of the ocean at sea level with uninterrupted views that only a small whale watching experience allows. Maureen west 0404 044 866 richard west 0402 845 285.
Coasts top whale watching spots sunshine coast daily. Sunreef mooloolaba swim with humpback whale season 2017. See how the season progresses with the whale sightings counter. Since 1987, tangalooma island resort has offered brisbanes closest whale watching day cruise, plus the opportunity to. Choose from a selection of half day whale watching tours from the sunshine coast. In preparation for the upcoming whale season, the department of environment and science des, the responsible agency for all marine strandings, organised a training event on the sunshine coast to increase. Whale watching on the gold coast if youd rather keep your feet on the ground but still yearn for the special experience of seeing a whale, australias east coast is. The good thing about the humpback whale migration is that they like to pay a visit to the entire coastline and it all starts with the gold coast the gold coast welcomes the first pods and is the best place to watch them at the start and end of the season as they make the way back to antarctica. You can feel the excitement all around as we look along the horizon for the first blow or splash from these gentle giants. The sunshine coasts whale watching season runs from early june, and tours with whale one will be running until very early november. Whale one whale watch from the sunshine coast whalefree. Click on the link below to download the immersive events function booking. Locate and compare whale watching in sunshine coast bc, yellow pages local listings. Whale season 2018 whale one sunshine coast whale watching.
Since late april this year, we have spotted the humpback whales of the coast of mooloolaba. And, brisbane whale watching offers some of the worlds best humpback whale sighting opportunities, with tours departing daily from moreton bay. Our crew will do their best to ensure that whales are sighted on the day. With whale populations growing 10% each year and an estimated 33,000 whales this year, the opportunities for whale watching noosa heads and the sunshine coast have never been better. In autumn the southern hemisphere humpback whales migrate north to the warm waters off. With a distinctive whale population that includes popular rorquals and humpback whales, the sunshine coast offers some of the best whale watching tours for visitors in australia. The whale watching season in sunshine coast is shorter than the gold coast one and usually doesnt really start up till midjune in time for school holidays and runs till midoctober just after those school holidays finish. Guide to whale watching in brisbane visit brisbane. The whales are back and today heralds the official launch of the 2019 whale watching season on the sunshine coast and the official christening of the newlook whale one, which has just undergone a complete makeover. Sunshine coast whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Subscribe to naturescapes for the latest news from nsw national. Enjoy the beauty and the remarkable activity of the humpback whales along the sunshine coast with the 3hour whale watch cruise departing from mooloolaba. Sunshine coast whale watching maroochydore accommodation. Hervey bay has now been recognised as the only genuine stopover on the humpback whales southern migration along australias east coast and is known as the whale watching capital of the world.
On this fullday 4wd excursion, soak up the scenery within great sandy national park, then take to the water for a thrilling sup standup paddleboarding lesson, and look out for sea turtles, bottlenose dolphins, and stingrays as you paddle along the coast. From july october you can get up close and personal with the humpback whales while they visit the sunshine coast. Whale watching, without the crowds mooloolaba adrenaline. Whale facts infographic whale watching in queensland. The sandy beaches and turquoise waters of double island point offer a stunning backdrop for a water sports adventure. Find more information about whale watching in queensland and new south wales at wildaboutwhales. Then, search for humpbacks as they migrate along australias east coast. Whale watching is a popular activity to do whilst out on the gorgeous waters of the sunshine coast. With an intimate travel size of 22 people, the tour ensures that you will have a rail side position at all times meaning optimal chances for photos and real life viewing of the whales. Mooloolaba on the sunshine coast with its protected bay is a favourite place for whales to. From august to november each year, noosa and the fraser coast is home to this very special natural event.
Queenslands top whale watching area, hervey bay just 3hrs north of brisbane is widely regarded as one of the best whale watching spots in the world. Each year over 30,000 humpback whales migrate past our beaches on their annual migration to the warmer waters of hervey bay and beyond. The annual migration of the humpback whale is one of natures most amazing sights, and the sunshine coast is lucky to be a key destination on their route. If you are visiting between may and november, noosa is an ideal location to add a whale watching adventure to your itinerary. Any booking missed due to arriving late will not be refunded. Start planning your whale watching experience below.
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