Whale watching on the Gold Coast provides a fantastic opportunity for you to get up close and personal with the largest living mammals on Earth. Running from June through to November the Gold Coast boasts the longest whale watching season in the country.
The waters along the Gold Coast are commonly referred to as the Hump Back Highway with approximately 25 000 viewing opportunities during last year's annual migration up and down the coasts of Queensland. The advantage of having to travel just 10 minutes out to sea to witness these giants of the sea in their natural habitat, ensures a fun-filled couple of hours whale watching with plenty of time left in your day to appreciate the many other attractions of the Gold Coast.
Australian Whale Watching
Experience the thrill of seeing majestic Humpback whales, from the spectacular Gold Coast, aboard one of the newest whale watch vessels on the Gold Coast 'Eclipse'. With more viewing time, 99.9 per cent sightings and the least crowds you are guaranteed a magical encounter.
Ph: 1300 422 784/ Web: www.australianwhalewatching.com.au
Sea World Whale Watch
Sea World Whale Watch operate Australia's premier whale watching experience. Tours depart daily from the Sea World Whale Watch terminal in the carpark outside Sea World from June to November. Enter the world of the whales in luxury and comfort aboard Spirit of Migloo, Australia's most advanced, environmentally friendly whale watching vessel. Sea World is only 20 minutes from the whales and Sea World Whale Watch provide a 100% refund if your tour does not see a whale. Ask about our amazing Combo Ticket: whale watch tour PLUS entry to Sea World.
Ph: 1800 056 156 Web:www.whalewatchaustralia.com.au
Spirit of the Gold Coast
Join Spirit of Gold Coast for the journey of a lifetime as you will experience firsthand one of the world's largest sea-based mammals, the Humpback Whales in their natural environment. The vessel, a 24 meter Power Catamaran, has Excellent 360 degree viewing from upper and lower decks, an air-conditioned saloon, fully licensed bar and souvenir shop; this boat is designed for your comfort.
Ph: 5572 7755/ Web: www.goldcoastwhalewatching.com/spirit-of-gold-coast
Gold Coast Whale Watching with Whales in Paradise
Whales in Paradise offers Whale Watching Tours, which include a scenic Nerang River / Canal Cruise, from Brisbane and Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast twice daily from May to November. The vessel "Mahi Mahi" (newly designed in 2008) was specifically selected for Whale Watching and Eco tours, with whale and dolphin friendly design features. Three Large Viewing Decks offer unobstructed viewing for whales, dolphins and other marine encounters and our unique Water Level Viewing Platform gets you closer to the whales.
Ph: 5538 5219/ Web: www.whalesinparadise.com.au
Whale Watching Gold Coast
Whale watching experiences are offered from June to November aboard the most elegant and luxurious vessel, MV 2000. A short 10-minute journey off the coastline will see you enter a world of whales, turtles and dolphins. Take better photos than ever before from the largest vessel on the Gold Coast with five spacious viewing platforms, or sit back in the air-conditioned lounge and marvel at the spectacular sights of Surfers Paradise Skyline.
Ph: 1300 942 537/ Web: www.tallship.com.au