Hervey Bay Whale Watching tours

Why Hervey Bay is the Whale Watching Capital of Australia

Hervey Bay is the whale watching capital of Australia – the only place in the world where humpback whales stop to rest, play, and give birth on their annual migration. From July to October, thousands of whales visit our calm, sheltered waters, offering unforgettable close encounters. Hervey Bay was recognised as the worlds first Whale Heritage Site.

Whale watching in Hervey Bay is unlike anywhere else in Australia.

  • Calm waters - behind K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) and inside the Great Sandy Strait creates a safe haven for whales.

  • Extended stopovers – whales spend days, not hours, in the bay.

  • Close encounters - adult whales and calves approach stationery vessels to interact.
  • World recognition – Hervey Bay is the first Whale Heritage Site in the world.

Whether you’re after a half-day cruise, a small-group adventure, or a complete getaway package, Experience Hervey Bay helps you compare tours and book the perfect whale watching experience.

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Best time for whale watching in Hervey Bay

The Hervey Bay whale watching season runs from mid July to October, with different highlights throughout:

  • Mid July & August – early arrivals, energetic adults.

  • August & September – peak numbers, mothers with calves, calm weather.

  • Late September & October – playful young whales learning breaching and tail slapping.

Book Your hervey bay whale watching experience

Don't miss the chance to see humpback whales up close in the world's best whale watching destination. With Experience Hervey Bay, you can compare tours, book packages, and enjoy the ultimate whale watching holiday.

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