Gold Coast Whale Watching Australia

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Gold Coast Whale Watching at a Glance

There are many places to whale watch in Australia but the Gold Coast has some great reasons why it is a superb spot to go whale watching.

The Gold Coast is a top spot to watch
the whales during the Australian whale
watching season. The Gold Coast has the
longest season with whales migrating north
during June, July and August and returning
home from August, September and October.

I am a complete convert.  I used to be content seeing the whales from land - but not anymore.

I have experienced these amazing creatures first hand on a whale watching cruise, I have smelled their whale spouts and worn some whale snot too! That is definitely the best way to see whales!

This guide to whale watching in the Gold Coast covers many aspects of whale watching.

Some of the information includes the best times to watch the whales, the different cruise options in the Gold Coast and surrounds and many tips such as what to take with you and what to wear.

You can also find photos of whales and tour reviews.

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Who are the whale watching tour operators in the Gold Coast?

Tour Operators in the Gold Coast include:

• Aquatic Blue Charters Coolangatta Whale Watch - From Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Course Jetty, Tweed Heads
• 1300 Whales (Tall Ships Cruises) – From Fisherman's Wharf Marina Mirage, Main Beach
• Spirit of Gold Coast – From Fisherman's Wharf, Main Beach
• Whales in Paradise – (and Australian Whale Watching) From Surfers Paradise
• Sea World Whale Watching Tours – From Sea World Theme Park Main Beach

It's all a little hard to take in - which whale watching cruise should I choose?

Two resources to help you out if you cannot decide - compare cruises (a table of the current cruises on offer) or the whale watching season at a glance, also has information about the main operators all on one page for easy reference.

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 in Australia experience.

• What to wear on a whale watching trip
• Whale Watching Cruise - Tips for a comfortable day
• Land Based Whale Watching Tips
• Whale Watching Cruises At A Glance
• 2010 Season Humpback Whale sightings, Photos and News

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More Holiday Planning Information

There are plenty of reasons to make the Gold Coast your next holiday destination and there is more than enough to keep you busy... or relaxed.

Here is where you will find more information to help plan your trip.

• Gold Coast Travel Planning Guide for a birds eye view of what to consider for your Gold Coast holiday including information on Gold Coast major events.
  
• Month by Month Guide with one page per month of the year, you can easily discover what is going on each month.
  
• Australian school holidays information about the school holidays in Australia which differ from State to State.
  
• Gold Coast family holidays has hints and tips for families travelling to the Gold Coast with children.
• Discover Gold Coast attractions to suit everyone! From man-made attractions to the totally natural attractions that this part of Queensland has to offer.
  
• Gold Coast car rentals and transport options for getting around south east Queensland.
  

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