Whale watching has become one of the world’s popular holiday experiences for families. In Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay whale watching packages offer heart-stopping experiences for you and your family during the holidays.
If you think watching the grand display of whales in the National Geographic channel is phenomenal, it will pale in comparison to the real thing of watching them up close. Hervey Bay is considered as one of the world’s official whale heritage site.
This makes it a perfect sense to spend your family holidays in Hervey Bay during wintertime. Why? It’s because the warm waters of Hervey Bay make it conducive for family migrations of humpbacks during this time.
Why Hervey Bay?
Whales consider Hervey Bay their check-in destination from their Antarctica migration. Fraser Island’s protected and calm waters make it the perfect spot for humpbacks to teach their young how to become an adult.
This means that watching whales in Hervey Bay gives you a front-view of all whale behaviour from aerial jumps, flip slaps to blowhole spurts. The dedicated cultural, celebratory, and research of Hervey Bay towards these majestic creatures have made it one of the Whale Heritage Sites of the world.
A weekend is all that is needed to discover the wonders of Hervey Bay. However, it is highly recommended to make it an extended weekend to include a Fraser Island day trip in addition to your whale watching adventure.
When is the best time to for whale watching in Hervey Bay?
From July to November are months these majestic mammals time their visits. The accuracy of this information makes whale watching operators confident about their tours. Most even offer money-back guarantees to tourists during these months.
Paddle Out for Whales is an annual winter celebration event in Hervey Bay. This event is celebrated by allowing people to use SUPs, surfboards, bright inflatables, and kayaks to float in the bay. Letting the people float in the bay makes them aware of their responsibilities towards preserving the marine environment and welfare of the whales.
Other events you and your family can enjoy in addition to whale watching include Blessing of the Fleet, Whale Parade and Concert, Hervey Bay Seafood Festival, and Kite Karnival.
Where are the best places to stay?
Whale watching weekend can either be spent on the mainland or island-side. There are multiple resorts to choose for a stay in the mainland. Some of the resorts are a stone’s throw away from the marina which makes them the best choice.
If you prefer camping, Fraser Island offers 45 camping areas that allow you an early start journey to see the whales.
Fun facts you should know about whales
Brushing up on some fun facts about whales is the smartest way to answer the questions of your kids.
- Humpback males sing to attract female humpbacks
- Humpbacks are highly social animals. They tend to form temporary pods when they migrate solo
- Belonging to the list of the world’s top 5 smartest animals makes the whales highly intelligent.
- Female humpbacks give birth every season
- Five adult elephants will weigh 5 times less than one adult humpback whale
Winter season is the best way to pack your family, camera, waterproof jacket, and long pants to go whale watching in Hervey Bay. Book Spirit of Hervey Bay’s whale watching packages early to avoid the rush.
