These majestic creatures of the blue make their yearly migration from june to november gracing us with their presence while they jump, splash and spray about the ocean. Join sun goddess on board the 34 metre luxury superyacht and discover majestic humpback whales. A white humpback whale, known as migaloo, was spotted swimming off australias gold coast on tuesday. The gold coast is a great whale watching destination. Thanks go to whales in paradise for giving our group a great whale watching experience. The best whale watch tours and destinations are presented here for you to explore including. The purpose built 24m catamaran boast has two viewing decks with 360 whale watching opportunities. Humpback whale off burleigh heads freed from shark nets by. Feel free to upload images of whales, dolphins or any other sea creatures. Whale watching from gold coast gray line day tour gt71. Cruise gold coast offers personalised private cruises on the beautiful gold coast waterways and whale watching. This amazing journey is a truly captivating experience, as right before your very eyes these 40 ton humpback whales breach, wave their pectoral fins and slap their. 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.
Watch whales sing and dance on the coral sea on board your private gold coast whale watching tour, with just your party of guests 7 max and your skipper darryl cruising the coral sea. The magnificent mammals have wowed onlookers off surfers paradise. Departing from mariners cove marina at main beach, youll head out in search of migrating humpback whales and dolphins, with helpful and informative commentary from our. Within minutes the spirit of gold coast will have you up close and personal with these majestic creatures as they embark on their annual migration along the east coast of australia.
Jan 30, 2015 whale watching gold coast david macek. Aug 30, 2009 the gold coast is one of australias top humpback whale watching destinations. Private, cruiser licenced for up to 25 passengers and 2 crew inshore and 8 passengers and 2 crew offshore for whale watching. The gold coast is one of australias top humpback whale watching destinations. Gold coast whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Aug 17, 2017 whale watching season on the gold coast typically lasts from may until november. The gold coasts ultimate ocean whale watching experience. Hundreds of whales in gold coast waters daily looking for love. The gold coast whale watch season runs from may to november each year and weve got all the options including departures from surfers paradise, sea world or coolangatta. These are champagne sailing tours with smooth waters and ocean sea breezes. Anthony arden and his brother set up the gold coasts first whale watching tour business in 2005, a week ahead of its nearest competitor. It is a huge sea to be finding these wonderful creatures, we saw in the distance a female with her cub.
Spirit of gold coast whale watching, gold coast, qld. Whaletrips australia the best tips for whale watching in. The gold coast is one of australias most loved destinations. Anthony arden and his brother set up the gold coast s first whale watching tour business in 2005, a week ahead of its nearest competitor. Gold coast versus hervey bay whale watching abc news. The crew have a combined whale watch experience of over 15 years and are dedicated to providing their. There is room to move around and entertain on the large protected back deck, extended duckboard, the enclosed flybridge or the bow to sunbake. Leaves from mariners cove marina, berth 95, arm d, next to helicopter pad, seaworld drive, main beach. We went out with tallship adventures, i would have to say the crew.
Spirit of gold coast whale watch from the gold coast. Gold coast whale watching 2018 getaway sailing on the. Whale watching cruise with spirit of gold coast bookme. We went out with tallship adventures, i would have to say the.
White whale migaloo spotted off australias gold coast. Cruise departs from sea world in main beach and continues past south stradbroke island. Besides doing gold coast whale watching tours getaway sailing on the gold coast also offers smooth water packages. The gold coasts original whale watching tour operator. Cruise gold coasts signature vessel lifes good is a luxurious and private 40ft powered cruiser with the versatility and style for. The luxurious 40 foot catamaran is called lifes good. Aug 27, 2019 see whales as they migrate along the queensland coast for less with the latest whale watching gold coast deals, and get tips for the best views. Gold coast whale watching adventures sea the gold coast. Sailing with the massive humpback whales in the local gold coast waters.
Whale watching tours departing gold coast region whalefree. Book online today for your surfers paradise, gold coast whale watching adventure tour of a lifetime. The whale was making its annual migration towards the great barrier reef. Whale watching in brisbane, the gold coast, and hervey bay. Whale watching is truly an aweinspiring and even humbling experience. Whales 9news latest news and headlines from australia. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then. Departing from mariners cove marina on the gold coast, spirit will speed you to the whales within minutes.
Whale watching is definitely a bucket list item so travel the humpback highway and take the opportunity to tick it off, on the gold coast. Gold coast whale adventures jump on board a luxury catamaran for a two and a half hour whale watching cruise to see the annual humpback whale migration past the gold coast. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our website business opportunity. Whale watching is even possible at the great barrier reef, where you will mostly find minke.
From skydiving and four wheel drive experiences to gold coast whale watching and glow worm tours, theres a gold coast activity suitable for everyone. To book your cruise or for more information contact us on. Join a cruise just off moreton island to see these gentle giants frolic in the ocean. But your surest best to see whales on the gold coast is with a. Contact us spirit of gold coast whale watching tours. Only 20 minutes to the nearby water of the australian whale sanctuary.
The whales can usually be seen from the beach, headlands and beachfront balconies as they make their migration along humpback highway. Although the two whales that we observed werent willing to play on the day, they are often curious and playful creatures that perform all types of acrobatic manoeuvres like barrel rolls, breaching, tail slaps, peduncle throws and spyhopping. The females give birth in the warm subtropical waters before returning to their feeding. Witness the magnificent humpback whale migration from antarctica to the great barrier reef. Gold coast whale watching with whale watch australia duration. The spirit of migaloo ii is australias newest and most advanced whale watching vessel operating in the gold coast. Jul 11, 2017 a white humpback whale, known as migaloo, was spotted swimming off australias gold coast on tuesday. Check out the booking options for whale watching including preseason deals as they become available, often with huge savings. Within minutes the spirit of gold coast will have you up close and personal with these majestic creatures as they embark on their annual migration along the east coast of australia this amazing journey is a truly captivating experience, as right before your very eyes these 40 ton humpback whales breach, wave their pectoral fins and slap their tails. Tours depart daily during the whale watching season from byron bay and run for 3. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from the gold coast. In queensland, gold coast and sunshine coast have a huge range of attractions to keep visitors and locals entertained, including some great whale watching cruises perfect for the family days out.
Whale watching california grey whales to take advantage of the california gray whales 12,000mile migratory route from a gold beach standpoint, southbound migrating whales move past the oregon coast dec. We joined whales in paradise for a whale watching tour, during the september school holidays. There are plenty of fun adventure activities and sightseeing tours on offer all year. Getaway sailing on the gold coast exclusive private gold. A hero in a tinny who raced to free a baby whale tangled in a shark net off the gold coast has reportedly been slapped with a fine by authorities. Whale watching australia 2017 sydney, gold coast, hervey. Spirit of gold coast is the only company to have sighted migaloo, the white whale for 3 consecutive years 10th july 2003, 2nd june 2004 and 16th july 2005, and again in 1st july 2009, 27th september 2012 and last year on 10th august 2015, 10th august 2015 and this year on 11 th of july 2017. 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. There is room to move around and entertain on the large protected back deck, extended duckboard, the enclosed flybridge or. Fantastic, awesome, breathtaking with the folks from whales in paradise, its a closer, more intimate experience that you will find elsewhere together with the most convenient departure location. Enjoy a day out on the water and watch these friendly, intelligent mammals frolic in the ocean. We have a selection of gold coast whale watching tours to choose from below.
Find more information about whale watching in queensland and new south wales at wildaboutwhales. Sep 07, 2015 up to 200 whales pass the gold coast daily, and the queensland government estimates whale numbers are well above 20,000. Whale watching daytrip on the gold coast in queensland. Some of the largest humpback whales can be 16 metres long and. Whaletrips australia the best tips for whale watching. Private whale watching tours northern nsw and gold coast. Whales in paradise gold coast whale watching gold coast. And, brisbane whale watching offers some of the worlds best humpback whale sighting opportunities, with tours departing daily from moreton bay. The whale watching season on the gold coast runs from june november. Take a cruise with boattime charters for your chance to see the beautiful humpback whales off the gold coast. Gold coast whale adventures gold coast wheretraveler. Starting from seaworld located near surfers paradise on the gold coast we ride out to sea in search of the beautiful. The gold coast is a fantastic place to watch humpback and.
A whale has been rescued from a shark net off the shores of the gold coast. Up to 200 whales pass the gold coast daily, and the queensland government estimates whale numbers are well above 20,000. Are you looking for an unforgettable gold coast whale watching experience with 100% guaranteed daily sightings. Join spirit of gold coast for the journey of a life time. Humpback whale calf makes splash off gold coast gold coast. Amazing morning with a fun thrilling trip across the waves great to get a tour of the noosa coast and then to see a beautiful pod of dolphins. Every year from april to november humpback whales turn the east coast of australia into a whale migration super highway. It continues out the seaway, between the spit and south stradbroke island and into the pacific ocean, in search. This whale rest stop makes the gold coast an excellent place to go on a whale watching cruise. On the ocean in front of the gold coast we listen live to the whale song and watch their charismatic nature on board your private skippered yacht. The packages range from hens parties, family trips, a day out with friends, photography cruises, twilight tours, pamper packages or any occasion we. The experience we headed out on the spirit of migaloo a huge three deck cruise boat with some excellent viewing platforms around the boat, and especially at the front and on the top sun deck, where its canopy is a replica in shape and size. Gold coast whale watching from surfers paradise whales in.
Spirit of gold coast whale watching tours australia. Whales in paradise whale watching on australias gold coast. With over 70% of all tours starting here, the eastern coast with queensland and new south wales is australias most important region for whale watching. 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. With whales in paradise, you dont just get a tour you get a close whale experience like no other. Gold coast inside stories whale watching on the gold coast.
The gold coast s ultimate ocean whale watching experience. Humpback whales birthing off the gold coast 1,000km from. Gold coast whale watching season 2020 outlook sea the gold. From whale watching cruise with spirit of gold coast. Spirit of gold coast is one of the gold coasts premier whale watching vessels. Departing from the jetty at the end of cavil ave in the heart of surfers paradise, the journey begins on the waterways of the nerang river, past the spectacular homes of the rich and famous. It used to be a pit stop on the humpback migration highway but marine experts say the gold coast is becoming a whale nursery, and noone is. Cruise gold coast lifes good a personal experience. Humpback whale calf makes splash off gold coast gold. In the southern hemispheres summer humpbacks gorge themselves on krill in the waters off antarctica, then as winter approaches they head north on a 10,000 kilometre journey. As the whales migrate up and back down the east coast of australia each winter, the gold coast is able to double dip as the whales head north and then again as they return south the whale watching season on the gold coast runs from june november. Hervey bay is the unofficial whalewatching capital, hosting its annual whale festival in july and august, while the gold coast is a prime stop on the socalled humpback highway, the whale migration route that runs between australia and the antarctic. Here is everything you need to know about the annual humpback whale migration along the east coast of australia. This calf is having a whale of a time on the gold coast and he isnt in any rush to migrate back to antarctic waters with his mum.
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