|
 | |||||||
Whale Watching Season Gold Coast AustraliaWhen is whale watching season on the Gold Coast?
When is whale watching season on the Gold Coast Australia?Officially the season goes from June to beginning of November. In late May there are usually the first sightings of the migrating humpback whales up the east coast of Australia. The last of the whales pass our Gold Coast shores on their return journey in early November. There are two main advantages for watching the whales from the Gold Coast.
About Humpback WhalesIn the middle of the whale watching season you can see the humpback whales going both north or south, both ways they are on a mission.
The Gold Coast isn't the only place you can see the whales. Whale watching tours and vantage points are available in many eastern seaboard locations right the way up to the Great Barrier Reef. The Gold Coast has many options for whale watching and enjoys one of the longest whale watching seasons in Australia. Hints for Boat Tours During Whale Watching Season
Gold Coast Whale Watching Boat ToursThere are several whale watching tours options from the Gold Coast. All the tours mentioned below are on catamarans. These boats vary in size bt should offer smooth, comfortable cruising and good viewing opportunities. Tours usually depart daily during the whale watching season from June to early November. Tours may be cancelled due to bad weather. There is no point in going in rough seas as you will not get a good view of the whales. 1300 WhalesClaims to have the biggest boat! Departs daily 8.30am (boarding at 8.00am) from Mariners Cove next to Marina Mirage, Main Beach returns approximately 11.30pm. Please check specific details it changes from year to year. 1300 Whales Review
1300 Whales book
a half day whale watching cruise or find out more information.Some local friends from school picked 1300 Whales cruise because they weren't confident going on boats! They checked out the options and did pick it because it was the largest whale watching boat they saw! They thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. It was smooth and comfortable and they were blown away when they saw the whales. They were glad they hadn't eaten a full breakfast before they left and also that it was only a couple of hours on the water! They also thought it was great value for such an incredible experience. Whales in ParadiseOnly tour that departs from central Surfers Paradise. Departure is from the wharf at the end of Cavill Ave on Ferny Avenue behind the Titanium Bar and near Vibe Hotel. This tour appears longer than many of the others, but that is because it has to navigate the canals and river in Surfers Paradise to get out to where the whales are. Twice daily departures:
Whales in Paradise also offer Brisbane pick ups. Sea World Whale WatchingDeparts daily during the whale watching season from Sea World Terminal at Sea World at 10.00am (boarding at 9.30am) returns approximately 2½ later and again in the afternoon a 2pm departure ( boarding at 1.30pm) returning about 4.30pm. The Sea World Whale Watch boat is a state of the art vessel commissioned in 2008. When the tours initially started they were much more expensive than the other tours, however they are now all priced approximately the same. The Sea World boat has a very professional crew and the educational value of the tour is high. Book a whale watching trip on Sea World Whale Watch Boat or find out more information. Spirit of the Gold CoastDeparts daily from Marina Mirage at Main Beach at 9.30am (boarding at 9.00am) returns at 12noon. This whale watching cruise is usually priced a little lower than the other main whale watching tours in the Gold Coast. If you want to save a bit of money, but still have a good tour, this might be a good option for you. Book a whale watching trip with Spirit of The Gold Coast or find out more information. More Information?Check out my Gold Coast Whale Watching Information section for more options and some great tips about whale watching season. Whale watching tours run throughout the season. Mostly from 1 June to 31 October. Most tours have pretty good sighting records, so you are almost (not quite) guaranteed to see the whales. What you see will depend upon
many
things including the weather, the whales on the day and the point in
the season.
If you are looking for whale watching in Brisbane or Sunshine Coast these are the options:
Whale Watching Hints and TipsIn response to some questions I have received I have written a couple of articles giving hints and tips for a great whale watching experience.
Custom Search
|
Deals & What's HOT!What's Happening?
Gold Coast Whale Watching At A GlanceWhale Watching Guide Sunshine Coast Cruises What People Say About This Website!Hello Annie,Firstly, can I just say how useful this website is. It has been a great help in getting a rough view on the Gold Coast... ...Thanks for your efforts, I've been blown away by your response. Andy, UK More comments  Tip Jar - Do you like this website? Have you found the information helpful? I hope so! Then buy me a drink or send me a tip! Choose any amount you wish, whatever you feel this website information is worth to you. Send a Tip... |
|||||||
 Subscribe Gold Coast Travel Tips
|
||||||||
|
This website is my personal website with my personal views. It accepts advertising and other forms of compensation.  |
||||||||
|
© Copyright 2006-2010 All Rights Reserved | ||||||||
