whale watching

Whale watching on the Gold Coast provides a fantastic opportunity for onlookers to get up close and personal with the largest living mammals on Earth. The waters along the Gold Coast are commonly referred to as the Hump Back Highway with approximately 25,000 viewing opportunities during the annual migration up and down the coasts of Queensland. Travel just 10 minutes out to sea to witness these giants in their natural habitat. nsuring a fun-filled couple of hours whale watching with plenty of time left in your day to appreciate the many other attractions on the Gold Coast.

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From June through to November, the Gold Coast boasts the longest whale watching season in the country. The whale watching season marks the migration of the Humpback Whale from Antarctica to warmer Queensland waters before they return with their newly born after covering a mammoth distance. During the Gold Coast whale watching season, visitors are given the rare opportunity to spot Humpback Whales, whale calves and dolphins all in their natural habitat.