Watch humpback whales at play from your purpose built, whale watching vessel. Whales in paradise whale watching tour from surfers paradise. Brisbane whale watching invites you to come on board the magnificent eyespy for an encounter with the whales. Board one of worlds largest, most capable whale watch catamarans the mv eye spy for a premier humpback encounter just a short cruise from one of australias most vibrant cities brisbane. Australias largest dedicated whale watching vessel may not operate every day, and a smaller vessel could be used as a substitute. Transfers from brisbane and the sunshine coast are available. Brisbane whale watchings highspeed, air conditioned luxury catamaran eye spy represents the ultimate in whale friendly design and technology. The east coast of australia is like a highway for the humpback whale migration which sees the whales travel from the cold waters of the arctic, north to the warmer waters off australias north coasts. Theres no better place to observe the mighty humpback than brisbanes moreton bay. Get up close and personal between june and november. Have a whale of a time your guide to whale watching in brisbanes moreton bay. Purpose built for whale watching this locally built 30 metre catamaran is a three million dollar injection into the tourism industry. Tangalooma island resort whale watching cruise brisbane. Tours depart and prices valid june 1 october 11 2020.
Would recommend this venture to any one wanting to travel out and see whales, wonderful day. Brisbane whale watching tours invites you for an encounter with the whales. We left the bay and headed past moreton island to the open ocean. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best brisbane cruises around. If tours arent really your thing, point lookout presents arguably the best spot near brisbane for whale watching. The wildlife encounters are also so respectful of the beautiful creatures we saw we were lucky enough to see and mother and calf humpback which is reassuring that the environmental conservation is at the forefro. Visit surfers paradise and take a whalewatching cruise on the pacific during this day trip from brisbane. Surfers paradise is just a short bus ride away and the whale watch tour is an experience you will treasure. Brisbane pick up from bus stop 125, 161 roma st, brisbane city departs 7. Whales in paradise whale watching gold coast, departs. Snorkel with tropical fish in a shipwreck see a huge number of dolphins and turtles see rare dugongs drive. Cruise the canals and see the homes of the gold coasts rich and famous. Get as close to humpback whales as possible from the ships viewing deck.
We also have whale watching packages with a cruise inlcuding accommodation and combined tours such as fraser island day tours. Is it calm at this time of year, how do the tides affect the tours, are you likely to see many, and how close do you get to them. Its queenslands most easterly point for landbased whale observation. This unique way to explore the gold coast and its many wildlife attractions puts you right into the action as these gentle giants tail slap, breach and wave hello to you. Gold coast whale watching and hervey bay whale watching being the two main locations for whale watch tours. Brisbane whale watching cruise ex redcliffe experience. There quite clearly is no better place to observe the mighty humpback than brisbanes moreton bay, recognised as one of the worlds. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Take an exciting whale watching cruise from brisbane. I am planning a trip to brisbane mid to late october and would like to do whale watching but also see dolphins. Whale watching tours from brisbane tangalooma resort. The tangalooma whale watching cruise runs each day from 12pm to 3pm, during whale watching season early june to midoctober annually. Whale watching tours brisbane moreton bay book here.
Of all the great whales, the humpback is the most surface active displaying behaviour that will not only inspire you but leave you in awe. There are several tour companies offering whalewatching cruises that depart from brisbane, including the. Brisbane whale watching offers cruises departing from the northeastern suburb of redcliffe, around 30 minutes drive from the cbd. Cruise departs from holt street, pinkenba, brisbane. Brisbane whale watching 100% whale sightings guaranteed.
Fullday deluxe whale watching trip from brisbane getyourguide. We are a high quality, luxurious and environmentally friendly operator offering whale watching from bundaberg, just 45 minutes drive north of hervey bay. Travel from brisbane to surfers paradise on this fullday whale watching trip. Step aboard the purpose built mv eye spy whale watching vessel with 6 spacious viewing decks, sun decks and floor to ceiling interior. Any day out on the water is a good day in our view but seeing the whales from a brisbane base had a couple of benefits. Whale watching is an offshore activity, not recommended for infants operated by. Our vessel is a smooth sailing, comfortable catamaran. Start with the cruise onboard a custombuilt boat for spotting marine life. Your day includes return catamaran transfers from holt street wharf to tangalooma resort, a 3hour whale watching tour, light lunch, commentary from a tangalooma eco ranger, presentations at the tangalooma marine education and conservation centre, full use of the resort facilities and over 40 free activities including guided tours or walks. Brisbane whale watching cruise includes lunch there quite clearly is no better place to observe the mighty humpback whales than brisbanes moreton bay, acknowledged as one of the worlds best whale watching destinations in the world. The boat was buzzing with excitement as we waited to see the whales.
Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. Beginning with a canal cruise, youll head out onto the open waters and into the australian whale sanctuary where youll spot dolphins, turtles, humpback whales and even sharks. Whale watching boat tours hosted by the aboriginal people of the brisbane coastal region, quandamooka coast. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in brisbane. Only tangalooma island resort offers you brisbanes closest whale watching cruise, plus the opportunity to enjoy island life for the day, and night if you stay over. Your brisbane whale watch tour starts with an optional 8. The humpback whale is playful and curious, a tour with whales in paradise will truly give you an intimate. These are mostly available from southport via the southport seaway and take patrons onto the open ocean to view the mighty humpack whales as they migrate past the region. Brisbane whale watching is an eco accredited, multi award winning tour company offering the ultimate whale watching adventure on board the multimillion dollar purpose built catamaran, mv eyespy.
Operating brisbane whale watching cruises since 1987, tangalooma offers a. Enjoy the journey as it cruises along the iconic brisbane river out to the pristine waters of moreton bay, part of quandamooka land and sea, or. Book your tickets online for brisbane whale watching, redcliffe. Glide along the spit, and then look for humpback whales at play during their annual pilgrimage to the coast of australia.
Brisbane whale watching redcliffe 2020 all you need to. The gold coast has a number of companies offering whale watching trips. Whale watching south australia tours spirit safaris. Theres no better place to observe the mighty humpback whales than brisbanes moreton bay with tours operating daily jun to nov. Think stunning views over the sunshine coast, water so blue youll question your sense of reality and whale watching opportunities aplenty.
There is no better place to observe the humpback whales than. The whale watching vessel boasts 6 viewing decks, a luxurious interior cabin with floor to ceiling glass. Join captain kerry on the mv eye spy, a purpose built whale watching vessel, to observe whales up close and personal. At whales in paradise, we dont just offer a tour but an experience. Great barrier reef whale watching tours learn more about what you might see.
Brisbane whalewatching has been successfully operating tours from redcliffe for over 23 years. The kids had fun getting used to the motion of the boat, making friends and grooving to the excellent musak. Whale watching cruises operate everyday during these months and are a great way to watch these whales frolicking in their natural habitat. Yalingbila tours brisbane whale watching boat qcoast. Brisbane whale watching cruise tangalooma island resort. Whale watching cruise from surfers paradise in brisbane. If youre staying in brisbane and wish to go whale watching, whales in paradise will pick you up and drop you home in brisbane cbd. Brisbane whale watching tours brisbane whale watching. Glide along the spit, and then look for humpback whales at play.
The best spots for whale watching in and around brisbane. Guide to whale watching in brisbane visit brisbane. Visit surfers paradise and take a whale watching cruise on the pacific during this day trip from brisbane. They also offer transfers from many hotels in brisbane and locations close to the central and. You may also spot other marine animals such as pods of playful dolphins, green turtles, logger head turtles and the rare dugong. We recently spent a day off the coast of moreton bay with tangalooma whale watching.
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. Tangalooma whale watching brisbanes premier whale watching. Whales in paradise is the gold coasts most experienced whale watch tour operator. Bookings for this cruise can be made online, and your package will also include your return. Venture to brisbanes moreton bay for an amazing encounter with southern humpback whales in their natural habitat between june and november. Brisbane whale watching in redcliffe, brisbane, qld, tours. Spirit of gold coast whale watching tours australia. Relax on board our multimillion dollar catamaran and enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise to moreton island. Tour opeators offer whale watch tours departing from gold coast, brisbane and sunshine coast. Whale watching cruise from redcliffe, brisbane or the sunshine coast.
Enjoy a free hotel pickup or make your way to holt street, pinkenba before a cruise across moreton bay marine park. After your cruise, there is some time up to 2 hours for your own exploration of surfers paradise before return. Brisbane whale watching has been successfully operating tours from redcliffe for over 23 years. Whale watching is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour. In migration season, majestic humpback whales swing by south east queensland on their 10,000km trek to the warm, tropical water up north. After the cruise, enjoy some free time at surfers paradise. Whale watching and surfers paradise day trip from brisbane. Enjoy a light lunch on arrival, and then board your vessel for the whalewatching. Departs brisbane cbd, cleveland and minjerribah stradbroke island, in beautiful queensland, australia. Gold coast, brisbane, byron bay, moreton island, fraser island our day tours brochure download. Eye spy represents the ultimate in whale friendly design.
Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Experience the best that surfers paradise has to offer on this day trip from brisbane. Gold coast, brisbane, day tour brochure download jpt tour group. Gold coast whale watching whale watching tours on gold. Here they calve and raise their young before returning south. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Guides provide both cultural and scientific knowledge on the whale, or yalingbila as they are called in our language. Join captain kerry on board mv eye spy, brisbane s only purpose built whale watching vessel. Stay two nights during whalewatching season at mantra hervey bay and receive two bottles of wine, a hervey bay souvenir pack and 10 per cent off all whalewatching tours booked through reception.
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