Aquatic Blue Charters - Coolangatta Whale Watch

Aquatic Blue Charters For Whale Watching in Coolangatta and Tweed Heads

Coolangatta Whale Watch (aka Aquatic Blue) has a great reputation for fantastic whale watching in the southern part of the Gold Coast.

2011 season finished with their 100% whale sightings in tact - early on I think they had a few close calls, but the season ended up as arguably the best on record.

Carol and Tony seem to have an uncanny knack of finding the whales!

2011 season boasted huge pods, lots of humpbacks plus some special visitors such as Minke whales, killer whales, pods of dolphins and much more.

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Quick Facts about Aquatic Blue Charters

Tony and Carol Hunt are the owner operators of Aquatic Blue Charters - Coolangatta Whale Watch and Cooly Dive.

Cooly Dive offers Discover Scuba Diving half day experience & Snorkel With The Turtles Tours.

They have a wealth of whale watching experience having previously run charters out of Port Macquarie for many years.

During 2010, Carol and Tony changed the name of their whale watching business to Coolangatta Whale Watch to reflect the location of their business and to help people find them. When I refer to Aquatic Blue I am referring to their whale watching side of their business, as people will know both for some time to come.

Aquatic Blue whale watching are located in Tweed Heads South in NSW.

Their boat the Whale Watcher is moored at the Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club on the Tweed River.

From the jetty it is a short trip out of Tweed Heads to the ocean and the whale watching.

One of the advantages that Aquatic Blue have over the Gold Coast whale watching cruises is that in NSW there is not a requirement to go 3 miles off shore before commencing whale watching.

Whale watching can start as soon as you get out past the bar, so Aquatic Blue can have you viewing whales before you know it.

The boat takes about 46 passengers. Tony and Carol are passionate about the whales and about giving visitors a great time.

Carol and Tony boast a high success rate for finding those whales.

In 2005 they saw Migaloo whilst they ran their charters in Port Macquarie, and again in 2009 they enjoyed a fabulous morning with the unique white humpback. It was early in the whale watching season on his migration north for breeding as he has only ever been spotted heading north.

Tweed Heads bar is all that is separating you from seeing the whales when you go on an Aquatic Blue whale watching cruise.

Whale watching cruises run from around 1 June to 31 October. Like most cruises you need to be there about half an hour before the cruise departs to check-in, board the vessel and get settled.

Cruises are subject to weather conditions and it is recommended that you book a cruise early in your holiday to allow for changes. At peak times there are usually two cruises a day one early in the morning and the other in the early afternoon. Times change from season to season.

Booking is essential for these tours. Get in early to avoid disappointment, especially during school holidays as whale watching tours fill up quickly.

About This Gold Coast Whale Watching Tour Operator

Aquatic Blue Charters - Coolangatta Whale Watch are the only Gold Coast Whale Watching cruise operator that runs out of the southern end of the Gold Coast. They have a private jetty just out the front of the Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Course on Alf Rush Memorial Drive, Tweed Heads South. See the map below.

Family owned and operated, Carol and Tony Hunt have many years experience. As well as whale watching they offer deep sea fishing and dive charters when not whale watching.

Aquatic Blue are a great choice for visitors staying in the southern end of the Gold Coast, and are also an easy drive from Brisbane.

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Coolangatta Whale Watching Videos

Tony & Carol have released some excellent videos of humpback whale watching from their boat WhaleWatcher off northern NSW Tweed Coast and Gold Coast. This one is one of my favourite videos of humpback whales because you can really get a feel for how close you can be to the whales on a whale watching trip.

Where To Find Aquatic Blue Charters - Coolangatta Whale Watch

The map below will help you find where they are located. If you switch to satellite view you can see thier boat Whale Watcher on the jetty if you zoom in.

Parking is easy. If you are coming along the Pacific Motorway, take the Minjungbal Drive turn off and then right into Soorley Street.

Don't forget to explore this map or use the functions to get directions.

Review Of Aquatic Blue Charters Whale Watching - Coolangatta Whale Watch

I have still not been on this whale watching cruise, but I have met with Carol and Tony, and I was very impressed with them when I did meet them.

They are passionate about the whales and they are hard working, dedicated and committed to giving visitors the best trip they can.

Some of the things I like particularly about this operation is that it is:

• Family owned and operated.
• Based at the southern end of the Gold Coast in Tweed Heads they are a super option for anyone staying from Mermaid Beach south. In fact I would recommend anyone drive down to them if they enjoy a more personal service.
• Whale Watcher is a 50ft catamaran that takes about 46 passengers.
• Fast access to the whales because viewing can start as soon as they have crossed the Tweed bar.

Overall, I cannot wait to go out with them to give a proper review. Pick ups can be arranged from accommodation from Burleigh south, but I really do think they offer something a bit different and if you are staying in any part of the Gold Coast they are worth the drive if you have a car.

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Whale Watching Hints and Tips

In response to some questions I have received I have written a couple of articles giving hints and tips for a great whale watching experience.

• What to wear on a whale watching trip

• Whale Watching Cruise - Tips for a comfortable day

• Land Based Whale Watching Tips

Other Whale Watching Options Gold Coast Australia

If Aquatic Blue Charters is not what you are looking for, don't forget to check out the other tour operators in the Gold Coast to find something to suit your needs.

Here are some quick links for each of the main whale watching Gold Coast cruise operators.

• Aquatic Blue Charters Whale Watch from Tweed Heads.
• Sea World Whale Watch from Sea World Theme Park at Main Beach
• Spirit of Gold Coast from Marina Mirage at Main Beach
• 1300 Whales Gold Coast Whale Watching by Tallship Cruises from Mariners Cove next to Marina Mirage at Main Beach. 1300 Whales cruise review.
• Whales in Paradise from Surfers Paradise Marina at the end of Cavill Avenue (also takes Australian Whale Watching passengers)

If you are looking for whale watching in Brisbane or Sunshine Coast these are the options:

• Brisbane Whale Watching Tours departing from Redcliffe Jetty Brisbane
• Australia Zoo Whale Encounters departing from Mooloolaba Wharf, Sunshine Coast

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