Hervey Bay, Queensland

Hervey Bay Whale Watching Tour

Just a few hours north of Brisbane lies the whale watching capital of the world—Hervey Bay. Whether you are just looking to get away for a few days or to take the whole family for a month long vacation, Hervey Bay is the ideal location. With a mild climate and little rainfall, there is no bad time to visit. Grab your binoculars and a camera, because you won’t want to miss a second of this trip.

Hervey Bay is specifically known for the large population of Humpback whales that migrate along the coast. From July to November, over 3000 whales use the sea as their personal playground and delight tourists with their water acrobatics such as breeching, pectoral slapping, and tail flapping. Hervey Bay offers a variety of whale watching tours, from dawn cruises to all day trips. Most tours offer meals, so a grumbling stomach won’t get in the way of watching the whales leap out of the sea.

If you would rather venture out on dry land, head to Fraser Island just a few kilometers off the coast. An ideal spot for fishing and four-wheel drive excursions, the island is filled with fresh water creeks, sand cliffs, and pristine beaches. Take a walk through the rainforest and watch to the 250 species of birds and 25 species of mammals (including the Australian dingo), or lounge on the beach and watch the whales in the distance. Scuba divers will revel in the shipwrecks that dot the coastline, putting Hervey Bay in the same category as other diving hotspots such as the Great Barrier Reef.

After a long day of lounging, head to the heart of Hervey Bay for dinner in one of area’s restaurants. Whether you are on a budget, catering to a picky kid, or an adventurous eater, you are sure to find the ideal meal. For a chic and trendy establishment, head to Morocco’s Party Bar and rub shoulders with other hipsters. Looking for something more casual? Try the Golden Chicken, which boasts some excellent barbeque.

Hervey Bay also offers a variety of free things to do for those who are looking to watch their wallet. Feed the local Lorikeets and the Botanical Gardens, visit many of the city’s art galleries, or fish along the Esplanade.

Hervey Bay offers an excellent blend of adventurous excursions and relaxing opportunities that the whole family will enjoy. And with four different ways to get there (car, bus, train, plane) you really have no reason not to travel to the whale capital of the world!

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