Buy one of our greatvalue gift vouchers and let that special someone choose their preferred package and have the freedom to make a booking on a date that suits them. The highlight of this tour is that you get to spend time off the boat exploring the west side of fraser island and enjoying other activities in addition to watching whales perfect for those who want to get more out of their day the tour may be considered too long for some young children, though. Enjoy a fun, educational and exciting morning whale watch cruise aboard quick cat ii and spend the rest of your day relaxing at kingfisher bay resort on beautiful fraser island. Come out and see the whales in the spectacular hervey bay and then experience a tour of kgari fraser island from one of our many experienced operators. Its the most wonderful time of year on fraser island, when we say hello to the humpbacks the calm waters off the western coast are one of just two places in the world where these gentle giants come to play, learn some important life skills and nurture their young. Swim with whales on the west coast of fraser island. During their migration the whales will spend anywhere from one day to two weeks resting within the shelters of fraser island to nurse their new born calves. Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. Aug 17, 2017 not only have our remote fraser island and whale experience guests been up close and personal with these humpback whales, they also explored the picturesque wathumba creek pictured below. Free camping on fraser coast proves successful full. Fraser island west coast bbq lunchcruise vanaf hervey bay inclusief kajakken en zwemmen 54 beoordelingen. Dec 04, 2009 season highlights and an introduction to the whale watching fleet departing from hervey bay and taking you to see the humpback whales in the waters of platypus bay on the west coast of fraser.
Season highlights and an introduction to the whale watching fleet departing from hervey bay and taking you to see the humpback whales in the waters of platypus bay on the west coast of fraser. From christmas to birthdays to any other special occasion, whale watching off fraser island is a unique and memorable experience that makes for the perfect gift. The calm safe waters of platypus bay, on fraser islands western side, are a prime whale watching spot. Every year thousands of humpback whales travel along australias coast to give birth in the warm waters of northern queensland.
In the 2016 census, fraser island had a population of 182 people. The high angle of the top deck provides an ideal spot for getting a good look at the whales and taking photos or videos, while the waterlevel viewing area. Every year over 1200 humpback whales make the 5000km voyage along the east coast of australia. We love travelling fraser island in winter as the temperatures are still warm yes flip flop, shorts and jumper kind of. Downloading or updating the app 1st time use if you are downloading the app for the. Make the most of your stay and visit world heritage listed fraser island.
Boasting frasers best beachfront address, the resort is the perfect choice for fishing families with its secure surrounds and great range of amenities. Its the most wonderful time of year on fraser island, when we say hello to the humpbacks the calm waters off the western coast are one of just two places in the world where these gentle giants come to play, learn some important life skills and nurture their young our island paradise welcomes thousands of whales into the bay every year between august and october, with awe. Whales and fraser explorer package the fraser island 2 day package offered by tasman venture, in partnership with fraser explorer tours, takes in the east and west coast of fraser island giving you ample time to experience the islands many natural wonders. The bay, part of great sandy strait, is protected by neighbouring fraser island, and provides safe sanctuary for weary whales on their annual migration. Hervey bay fraser island and whale watch pass gift it now. Enjoy a half day whale watch cruise aboard quick cat ii on one day and explore beautiful fraser island on another day. Make the most of your trip to hervey bay with an intimate tour featuring the best of fraser island and a magical half day whale watch maximum 24 passengers. Thousands of humpback whales migrate past the fraser coast each year in search of warmer waters where they can. The waters around fraser island are one of the best places on the queensland coast to watch whales frolic in the calm, sapphire waters as they make their annual migration. Depending on what you prefer to do on your holiday and the activities you are hoping to take part in, be sure to plan accordingly based on the best times throughout the year to go. It was a case of misadventure for the two humpback whales who tragically died after beaching themselves off fraser island, said a whale tour operator.
The highlight of this tour is that you get to spend time off the boat exploring the west side of fraser island and enjoying other activities in addition to watching whales perfect for those who want to get more out of their day the tour may be considered too long for some young children. I was eager to join a whale watch this winter, as for the first time, the chance to get into the water and swim with the whales is being offered while whale swims are trialled in the hervey bay. Not only have our remote fraser island and whale experience guests been up close and personal with these humpback whales, they also explored the picturesque wathumba creek pictured below. This one day package includes a morning whale watch cruise departing at 7am, a light breakfast and morning tea, then hop off at kingfisher bay resort at 12noon and enjoy lunch at the sandbar. Simple, professional with highquality tours and accommodation. Great sandy strait, hervey bay birthing season and mating. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. More than 7,000 whales holiday in the fraser coast on their 5,000km migration from antarctica to teach their baby calves sweet skills like breaching, spy hopping, tummy flashes and plenty of other survival tools. Whale watching is one of the worlds great natural experiences. Special exclusive offer stop off at kingfisher bay resort, fraser island. We booked our entire fraser island trip via this site and highly recommend it to others.
In our neck of the woods the humpbacks arent just passing through on their way to their breeding grounds each august through october theyre actually taking time out in the pristine waters off fraser island to socialise, have some fun, learn some essential lifeskills and nuture their young. Here guests kayaked up the crystal clear waters and snorkelled the freshwater wathumba creek taking in the variety of fish and even the the resident turtle. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. There are many whale watching tours to choose from in the hervey bay and fraser coast region. Regarded as the whale watching capital of the world, the calm, clear and protected waters of hervey bay marine park offer excellent viewing, due to the number of whales in the region, and from being sheltered by. For the ultimate experience combine the 1 day fraser island kgari hummer tour with our whale watching or dolphin cruise. It is approximately 250 kilometres 160 mi north of the state capital, brisbane, and is a locality within the fraser coast region local government area. Stay in the heart of hervey bay, with a holiday at the palms caravan park. Whales and fraser explorer package fraser island tours. For whale watcing tours in the fraser island and hervey bay area, visit. The humpbacks arent just passing by each august through october theyre taking time out in the calm, sheltered waters off our western bay to socialise, have some fun, learn some essential life skills and nurture their young. With the relaxed state of the majestic humpback whales. Due to the way fraser island is situated to the mainland, creates the clear, calm and safe waters of hervey bay which are protected from the ocean swells and winds, ideal for whales and whale watchers alike. Whale watching tours hervey bay full day 16th of july to 23rd of october with nearly 30 years experience in the field, we offer one of the most comprehensive whale watching tours in queensland aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are.
Guests will experience the very best of this region by land and sea with a whale watch tour as well as delicious lunch back on land at beautiful kingfisher bay resort. The spirit of hervey bay offers the experience of a lifetime with unforgettable whale watching tours off the beaches of fraser island. Whale watch operators join with local businesses dockside at the urangan harbour to host an evening of food and entertainment culminating in a fireworks spectacular. On line tour bookings at whale watch, has a great fraser island whale watching package that comes highly recommended. This 2 day whale watching and fraser island tour packages combines 2 of the regions premier operators. Every year from july to november you may be able to see the humpback whales on the shores of fraser island as they make their way along the coast. Take a day trip to the magnificent world heritage listed fraser island, or visit the humpback whales in hervey bay in appropriate season. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november.
Fraser island kgari, gari is a heritagelisted island located along the southeastern coast in the wide bayburnett region, queensland, australia. The tourist information centres have valuable information on all the tours options that are available. Fraser island tours whale watching, cruises, 4x4 tours. When to go to fraser island based on activities fraser island has a plethora of activities ready and available to all who come to visit. Walk a short 300m to the esplanade the hub of hervey bays wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops, and also the beautiful torquay beach, where the warm, clear and pristine waters of hervey bay offer safe swimming and family activities all year round.
On their migration south, whales stop to rest, play and nurture their calves in hervey bay. World heritagelisted fraser island is a rare and beautiful holiday destination, at the start of the great barrier reef, offering a. Whale watching boats head out daily from hervey bay on the mainland, stopping at fraser islands kingfisher bay resort to pick up passengers. We specialize in fraser island, lady elliot island and whale watching in season late july to early november we are wanting to make your time in our region the best it can be weve done the tours so we know exactly what is on offer and we can guide you to the best options for your individual requirements. While years ago it was essential that the eye in the sky was out there, these days the air craft is used more as a security measure being used daily at the start and end of the season and on days when spotting from the vessels may be a little harder than normal. Jul 28, 2009 whale watching on fraser island fraser island is one of australias great natural wonders and one of the best places in the southern hemisphere to see humpback whales jul 28, 2009 12.
A thrilling whale watch cruise aboard the spirit one day and exploring beautiful fraser island on another day. Hervey bay whale watching packages fraser island boat. Two whales meet tragic end after beaching off fraser is. Tasman venture remote fraser island and whale watching from. Fraser coast opportunities announced the news via twitter on wednesday afternoon at about 1. First whales of the season spotted near fraser island. Whale watching and fraser island day tour experience oz. Full day july october 2020 with over 35 years experience in the field, we offer one of the most comprehensive hervey bay whale watching tours in queensland. Once born, the whales and their calves begin their southern journey from the great barrier reef back to antarctica.
Its also perfect for mates who want to cast a line from first light, yet still relax with a beer and a comfy bed at the end of the day. Hervey bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world. All hervey bay whale watching operators guarantee sightings or a free ticket for another cruise from july 28th to october 14th, with plentiful whales in the bay from the start of august. Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whalewatching destination. Whalesong has been operating whale watching tours in hervey bay for many years now, so they knew just what makes for perfect whale watching when designing their 2011 mv whalesong vessel. We all know that whale watching in hervey bay, is like nothing youve experienced before. This might be a full day experience, but you wont confined to the boat for all 9 hours. Go whale watching and see the world heritage listed fraser island in one great value package deal the ultimate in hervey bay nature experiences. Fraser island whale watching season if a visit between july and november is on the cards then you may be lucky enough to spot one of the many humpback whales that bypass the island every year. Fraser island whale watching kingfisher bay resort. The calm safe waters of platypus bay, on fraser island s western side, are a prime whale watching spot. Fraser island whale watching whale watching fraser island. In our neck of the woods the humpbacks arent just passing through on their way to their breeding grounds each august through october theyre actually taking time out in the pristine waters off fraser island to socialise, have some fun, learn some essential.
Give the gift of the outdoors, with this hervey bay and fraser island full day experience. We are the only company which owns a spotter aircraft. The wonders of whale watching on australias fraser island. Whale watching on fraser island australian womens weekly. Experience an unforgettable upclose wildlife encounter with the majestic humpback whales, on a fraser island whale watch cruise. The fishing is some of the best in the world and available right on your doorstep at eurong beach resort. Experience the best of both worlds with a whale watch cruise and fraser island day tour with this one day package it doesnt get any better than that. The highlight of this tour is that you get to spend time off the boat exploring the west side of fraser island and enjoying other activities in addition to watching whales perfect for those who want to get more out of their day. Regarded as the whale watching capital of the world, the calm, clear and protected waters of hervey bay marine park offer excellent viewing, due to the number of whales in the region, and from being sheltered by fraser island. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland. Jul 24, 2015 fraser island whale watching kingfisher bay resort.
Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whale watching destination. It was a case of misadventure for the two humpback whales who tragically died after beaching themselves off fraser island, said a whale tour. The first whales for the 2016 season have been spotted off fraser island. Jun 07, 2015 there are many whale watching tours to choose from in the hervey bay and fraser coast region. Help us celebrate the start of the whale watch season and a whole month of festivities in honour of the humpback whale. Whale watching on fraser island fraser island is one of australias great natural wonders and one of the best places in the southern hemisphere to. Fraser island whale watch cruise visit fraser coast. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. Foxit reader is a free pdf document viewer, with incredible small size only 2. Tasman venture whale watch experience the whale watch trip of a lifetime aboard tasman venture. During certain periods of the year you may be lucky enough to spot one of the many humpback whales.
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