Tour opeators offer whale watch tours departing from gold coast, brisbane and sunshine coast. Toprated gold coast whale watching tours 2020 dolphin. Day cruise tangalooma dolphin viewing day cruise with whale watching. Gold coast whale watching whale watching tours on gold. The whale watching season on the gold coast runs from june november. The gold coast is one of the top whale watching spots and tours are run on modern vessels with a range of tour lengths and departure times. Gold coast, brisbane, byron bay, moreton island, fraser island our day tours.
This is up to your discretion but most tours can still operate in wet weather with a minimum of 4 passengers. With over 70% of all tours starting here, the eastern coast with queensland and. Spot kangaroos, koalas and wallabies, and refresh yourselves in fresh cool waters. Welcome to whalefree, the only way to explore, compare and book the most memorable whale watching tours in australia. At gold coast food and wine tours, our aim is to showcase the incredible gourmet food and wine scene across the gold coast. Whales in paradise provides you with friendly and professional staff and the most upcloseandpersonal viewing decks on the gold coast. Spirit of gold coast whale watching tour queensland. Our whale watching guarantee whales in paradise australia. Our crew have over 10 years whale watching experience and are dedicated to providing you with the closest whale encounters.
At whales in paradise, we dont just offer a tour but an experience. The best spot to see them is from the outdoor deck, ideally with a chilled beverage in hand, while you enjoy the view. Spirit of gold coast whale watching tours australia. Whale watching on the gold coast is a very unique and special experience. Go in search of humpback whales on a whalewatching cruise off the shores of the gold coast. Explore the unescolisted goondawanna rainforests by coach, stopping to walk through the jungle, peek into ancient caves and enjoy views of mount warning from the best of all lookout. Navigate through the beautiful waters of the gold coast. Enjoy complimentary morning tea while listening to informative and expert commentary from our experienced eco team to give you a complete understandiing of these highly intelligent gentle giants.
Gold coast whale watching adventures sea the gold coast. Booked this tour as a present for my daughter in laws birthday, 4 adults and 2 children waited along with many other people for over an hour to be told that the cruise wasnt going ahead. Best spots for whale watching on the gold coast the. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. We also have whale watching packages with a cruise inlcuding accommodation and combined tours such as fraser island day tours. We take pride in offering you a whale watching cruise with a difference. Join spirit of gold coast for a whale watching cruise departing daily from late may to early november each year. Southport surf club was the first surf club to open on the gold coast in 1936 and has seen plenty of whales passing by over the years. Australias first aboriginal owned whalewatching tour. Aquaduck gold coast duck bus city tour surfers paradise.
Mount tamborine wine tasting tours have been show casing queensland wine for more than 10 years. Whale watching gold coast redballoon surfers paradise. Not only can you take part in tours departing central surfers paradise to view these majestic creatures in the wild, but you can also get up close and personal with the range of seasonal whale watching tours on offer at redballoon. Choose your preferred cruise and book online or get in touch for more information.
Gold coast whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Whale watching season in gold coast goldcoastaustralia. With whales in paradise, you dont just get a tour you get a close whale experience like no other. Come join us for your whale watching adventure just minutes away from the gold coast. South east queensland ecoday tour specialist creating memories since 1982.
Spectacular two and a half hour whale watching cruise on board spirit of gold coast, a 24 meter power catamaran purposebuilt for whale watching, with 360 degree viewing and fully licensed bar. Gold coast whale watching season is closed for 2018. Other amazing destinations to experience a memorable whale watch include the sunshine coast, brisbane, the gold coast and noosa. Whale watching gold coast, departs surfers paradise. We spent today out with tallship whale watching on queensland s gold coast. Humpback whales are such majestic and amazing creatures, the stretch of water along the coast. The whale watching season in queensland runs from jun october. Sea world whale watch tours depart from the sea world cruise terminal in the carpark outside sea world at main beach, gold coast, queensland, australia. Seasickness if you are prone to motion sickness or could be affected by adverse sea conditions we strongly recommend you take advice from a chemist prior to. The most affordable whale watching tours in australia.
With a 100% whale sighting guarantee that offers a free return cruise if no whales are spotted, you can be confident that sea world cruises are the masters of. The gold coasts original whale watching tour operator. Gold coast whale adventures offers a memorable and lasting experience to experience the majestic beauty of the humpback whales in their natural habitat. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of australia, but there are plenty of opportunities to see whales in their element all along the queensland coast. Finally, there are definitely some whale watching tours on the gold coast of australia that are considered luxurious, while others are notably absent when it comes to amenities. We expect whale watching tours start up again for the 2019 whale watching season from late may 2019 and run through to early november 2019. Get quick answers from whale watching gold coast staff and past. Plus, float along the spit to admire waterside homes. Here they calve and raise their young before returning south. Southeast queensland is one of the best places to view these amazing creatures, with up to 33,000 whales expected to journey past moreton island this winter.
Rise and shine in the morning for an unforgettable surfers paradise whale watching adventure on the beautiful waters of the gold coast. Halfday deluxe whale watching gold coast gold coast, australia. Hop on board the gold coast s iconic aquaduck tour, departing from cavill avenue in the heart of surfers paradise. Gold coast, brisbane, day tour brochure download jpt tour group. All you need to know about whale watching in australia. Experience the majestic humpback whales as they migrate up and down our shores on their annual migration. Queenslands gold coast is prime for witnessing whales as they journey up or down the. In october and november, they travel back south, making hervey bay, gold coast, byron bay and coffs harbour the best places to watch them. The best whale watch tours and destinations are presented here for you to explore including tours from surfers paradise and coolangatta. The only instance a refund will be provided is if spirit of gold coast has made the decision to cancel your cruise. Hervey bay is the whale watching capital of australia but there are also plenty of opportunities to see whales in their element all along the queensland coast. Its a spectacular city tour and fun waterways cruise all in one. If youre staying in brisbane, we also offer transfers down to the gold coast included in the ticket price.
Our brochures are available for download in adobe acrobat pdf format. Book your whale watching attractions for the top things to do in runaway bay on goldcoastqld. The crew have a combined whale watch experience of over 15 years and are dedicated to providing their guests the closest gold coast whale watching encounter. Skip the guesswork on this whalewatching cruise, which guarantees you will see humpback whales as they migrate past the gold coast from june to november or you receive a complimentary second cruise.
Check out our whale watch combo passes that offer great value. We have appraisals of the best places to see in runaway bay. When your whale watch cruise returns you can spend the rest of the day visiting the gold coast s famous beaches, hinterland, national parks, theme parks and many other attractions. Tours depart daily during the whale watching season from byron bay and run for 3. Gold coast whale watching and hervey bay whale watching being the two main locations for whale watch tours. Gold coast whale watching footage, taken in july 2012. Whale watching tours are also available from the southern end of the gold coast with daily tours operting from tweed heads. See these incredibly impressive yet truly gentle ocean giants between the months of june and november as they frolic and play in the warm seas just off the shore of one of australias most popular tourist cities. Where to go whale watching in queensland, australia. Journey into the hinterlands on this 5hour afternoon tour of the springbrook national park from the gold coast.
The rainforest, waterfalls and valleys will provide the stunning backdrop. Our tours operate across several locations and include restaurants committed to sourcing quality produce and creating amazing food experiences. Whale watching attractions runaway bay gold coast qld. The gold coasts ultimate ocean whale watching experience. Tangalooma premium dolphin feeding day cruise with whale watching day cruise crab trip gold coast sunset cruise gold coast. Sea the gold coast whale watching adventure is limited to eight guests and, as youre on a smaller vessel, the whales are less intimidated often leading to closer and longer encounters. Experience the gold coast as you never have before on our amphibious duck.
Check out the booking options for whale watching including preseason deals as they become available, often with huge savings. Gold coast whale watching now trading as whales in paradise was registered in 2004 as the gold coast s first whale watching company. In the beautiful waters of gold coast, youll get to enjoy a whale watching experience that gets you closer to the migrating whales in the australian waters. Queensland gold coast tours gold coast whale watching cruise. The east coast of australia is like a highway for the humpback whale migration which sees the whales travel from the cold waters of the arctic, north to the warmer waters off australias north coasts. If you take a guided whale watching tour on a smaller vessel, youre guaranteed a personalised tour in a more intimate setting. Spirit of gold coast is a familyowned and operated business with over 20 years of experience. Catch them at play, singing or breaching and even learn of the history of gold coast during your trip. The spectators can look forward to closer and longer encounters as humpback whales do not feel intimated by a smaller vessel. In the event of no whales being sighted on the day of your cruise, a complementary return cruise will be offered to all passengers. Whale watching gold coast main beach 2020 all you need. Journey through the hinterland region of southeast queensland on our inclusive day tour. We began operating in june 2005 running the first whale watching tours from surfers paradise to see the magnificent humpback whales off the gold coast. Tallship whale watching, gold coast, queensland youtube.
Photo by jason mccawleygetty images yalingbila tours the name means whale to the quandamooka traditional owners of north stradbroke island, who play an important part in the tours runs sixhour excursions down the brisbane river, out into moreton bay to north stradbroke and moreton islands, the broad, sandy. If you are looking for a fun, relaxing, and luxurious experience, then you will have to pay for it, but it. Convenient departure location, walking distance from surfers paradise hotels. Whale watching season in queensland is a marinelife marvel that youre unlikely to forget. Whale watching is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour. The tour is led by a marine biologist guide who is passionate about conservation. Whale watching tour in goldcoast is the perfect trip where you get a chance to indulge in thrilling activities and enjoy the view of the mighty whales. Onboard a custombuilt boat with three viewing decks, enjoy uninterrupted views of the pacific and listen to commentary about the whales and their ocean environment from a marine naturalist guide.
Their gold coast and brisbane whale watching tours have been so successful that they are proud to have a 100% sighting record in previous years. Whalefree is a handpicked selection of unforgettable whale watching experiences. Whales in paradise are the original gold coast whale watching company and the only whale watch operation whose cruises depart from the heart of the gold coast in central surfers paradise. We guarantee you will enjoy an incredible day of whale. We will provide you with the most intimate and memorable encounter with humpback whales on the gold coast. Queensland whale watching whale watch tour bookings.
Simply choose your ideal tour and book your gold coast whale watching tour online here with instant ticketing and no booking fees. Spirit of gold coast whale watching main beach, gold coast, qld. The humpback whale is known for their long migration journeys each winter, putting on a magnificent display of breaching, tail slapping and spy hopping as they make their way to warmer waters. Queensland s top whale watching area, hervey bay just 3hrs north of brisbane is widely regarded as one of the best whale watching spots in the world. Australia the best tips for whale watching in australia whaletrips. Where are the best whale watching tours on the gold coast.
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