WHALE WATCHING IN HERVEY BAY MARINE PARK

Whale watching tours operate between August and November.Hervey Bay is arguably the best location in the world to view the great humpback whale in it's natural environment. There are some 12 different whale watching operators to choose from. Each a little different. Tour Prices are all similar. Courtesy transport is included in all tours from Pialba Motor Inn.

How to book a Whale Watch Tour

*Freecall 1800 00 33 91 (Australia Wide) 7 days a week 24 hours/day. Our consultant will assist you in selecting the best tour to suit your needs.
*Book on-line in conjuntion with your accommodation booking. This is to ensure your holiday time-frame
*Book after you arrive at Pialba Motor Inn

Tours start from $70 AUD Adult

$40 AUD Child

Family tickets are available

Each year humpback whales migrate north from the cold Antartic waters to the South Pacific Islands. Here they mate and give birth, staying in the warm water until their calves fatten up. Around September whales begin migrating back, many whales stop off at Hervey Bay marine park for a period of time.

You may witness the following humpback whale behaviour

Breach A propelling whale turns to crash spectacularly on the water surface

Pectoral Slap The whale shows his fins and and slaps one or both fins

The blow Exhales forcefully through two blowholes on the top of it's head.

The Spy Hop Humpbacks use their eyes for orientation and navigation. This is when they poke just out of the water to take a look around above water.

Tail slap - A whale is submerged vertically, and slap it's flukes on the surface of the water. Possibly a threat signal, tail slapping might continue for long periods

Whale Watching Tours

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