Save up to 70% on whale watching vouchers and whale watching offers. Transfers from brisbane and the sunshine coast are available. 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. Whale remains bubble to surface on sunshine coast beach. 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. Enjoy a range of cruises on board the whale one whale watching, private charters, shoreline, sunset and christmas lights cruises.
With easy access to the protected stellwagen bank marine sanctuary, gloucester is a great destination for east coast whale watching. 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. Booking on any day will depend on availability and weather conditions. Minke whales can be spotted in the ribbon reefs of the great barrier reef between may and september, peaking in july. From july october you can get up close and personal with the humpback whales while they visit the sunshine coast. The gulf of maine is an ideal whale habitat because its filled with all the staples of a whales dietsquid, krill, and plenty of fish. Sea world vet david blyde said the whale was in a poor physical state and would not. According to mr hart, the feedback received from last weekends launch party was overwhelming. Sunshine coast morning whale watching cruise buy voucher. Please be aware there are inherent risks associated with downloading any software and. Whale watching season on the gold coast typically peaks in august.
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Sunreef gift vouchers may also be called gift cards or gift certificates. Whale facts infographic whale watching in queensland, australia. Cruise in comfort while whale watching, have plenty of room to move around, guaranteed rail side viewing, all nonalcoholic drinks and food included. Convenient departure location, walking distance from surfers paradise hotels. 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. Alternatively or to redeem your voucher before travel, please phone 07 5572 7755. Whale watching gold coast a familyowned and operated business, whale watching gold coast guides visitors along the citys glittering waterways with a series of tours and experiences. You can feel the excitement all around as we look along the horizon for the first blow or splash from these gentle giants.
Travel in style to the whale watching grounds off moreton island aboard this 5 star luxury catamaran. The sight of a humpback whale breaching is one of those rare and unforgettable encounters with nature. Things to do in sunshine coast, sunshine coast activities. The humpback whale migration is one of the most magnificent natural encounters we can have. Sunshine coast whale watching for families, kids and adults at special prices. During the whale spotting experience youll also be treated to a delicious morning or afternoon tea. 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. 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. The purpose built state of the art mv eye spy is one of the biggest and fastest whale watching vessels in australia. Whale watching cruise on the sunshine coast 3 hours. Sunshine sunshine coast whale watching season launched and. Sunset cruise mooloolaba, sunshine coast whale one. Crusader 1 is an open deck vessel which allows full walk around access even to the bow of the boat where you can watch the dolphins play and follow our path. Sunshine coast whale watching is a wonderful experience on board the whale one or brisbane whale watching boats.
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On this sunshine coast whale watching tour, youll join the friendly crew of one of the sunny coast s best operators for a whale watching experience like no other to see the legendary humpback and southern right whales in person. Long beach, newport beach, dana point, oceanside, and san diego all offer whalewatching. Enjoy the beauty and the remarkable activity of the humpback whales along the sunshine coast with the 3hour whale watch cruise departing from mooloolaba. Best time for whale watching on the gold coast australia.
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From early may, 20,000 humpback whales will begin their annual migration north. Sunshine coast whale watching tour morning experience oz. Whale watching cruises from cape ann frequently spot humpback whales during the whale watching season of may through november, when the whales breach, blow, and sometimes play in the wake of the boats. 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. Dont miss out on whale watching offers enjoy your city and discover new places with groupon. Then, search for humpbacks as they migrate along australias east coast. Whale watching cruise whale sighting guarantee mooloolaba. The biggest advantage of whale watching on crusader 1 is that you will always have that rail side position, ready for that perfect photo.
South east queensland is a playground for humpback whales. Whale watching tours from sunshine coast whalefree. 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. The sunshine coast whale watching and swim with whales experiences are safe, fun, and unique ways to experience queensland, australias natural world. The informative and friendly crew shares indepth knowledge. Whale watching cruise whale sighting guarantee mooloolaba best seller 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. Their annual migration from antarctica to queensland covers 10,000 kms 5000km each way between may november. Er started this morning by heading into the fjord where we found our good friend ginger the humpback whale.
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. For four months of each year, this astonishing spectacle is only a short journey from noosa. It was built to have a 360degree uninterrupted water level view for a closer and easier watch of these incredible. Brisbane whale watching present a whale watching cruise departing from redcliffe in brisbane with transfer from the sunshine coast. Southern california whalewatching tours depart from most harbors along the coast. A day spa gift voucher at our beautiful mooloolaba retreat is a great way to show you truly care and ensure they take the time to relax, indulge and reconnect with themselves. Freedom whale watch and dive charters tourism sunshine coast. A voucher to download a digital lowres happy snap photo of you aboard the. Queenslands sunshine coast is one hours drive north of brisbane or half hours. From midjune to early november, our coastline becomes a playground for the.
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