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15 Best Whale Watching in Australia

The trips worth heading out on.

The 15 whale watching in australia travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.

15 Best Whale Watching in Australia

Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast - How the 5 Hours Unfold on the Water
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Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast

1.Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast

See humpback whales in Moreton Bay on the Eye Spy catamaran from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast, with lunchbox and guaranteed sightings.

Most Popular 5.0

“I was picked up from an inner city hotel (super convenient), by a friendly and funny bus driver - Ray. Ray drove us safely to Redcliffe, and we boarded the 'Eye Spy' catamaran. Fantastic boat, voyage and crew. The captain-Kerri, was incredibly informative and was also able to let us know where the pods of…”

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Freedom 3/4 Day Hervey Bay Premium Whale Watching Cruise - Setting out from Hervey Bay to the Great Sandy Marine Park
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Freedom 3/4 Day Hervey Bay Premium Whale Watching Cruise

2.Freedom 3/4 Day Hervey Bay Premium Whale Watching Cruise

Freedom 3/4 Day Hervey Bay whale cruise with Platypus Bay sightings near K’Gari, hydrophone, 3 decks, and full onboard meals.

5.0

“Freedom whale watching in my opinion are the best, staff are exceptional, knowledgeable and the whales, well they were just fantastic, lots of them, close to the boat and they gave us an amazing display. The food , morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea was lovely, plenty of it so no need to rush to…”

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Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast - The 24m catamaran setup: why two decks matters for humpback sightings
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Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast

3.Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast

Whale Watching on the Gold Coast aboard a 24m catamaran with marine biologist commentary, 100% whale guarantee, and a free return cruise if needed.

4.5

“Sit back relax and enjoy the Captain and crew. Professional. Funny, and passionate about their work and committed to an awesome customer experience”

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Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney - Beyond Sydney Heads: Chasing Humpback Whales Where They Migrate
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Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

4.Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

Small-boat humpback whale watching from Darling Harbour, with city icons en route, live commentary, and a whale sighting guarantee option.

5.0

“Our tour operators, Whale Tales, were great! Very knowledgeable about the whales we were looking for, helpful to people who were having motion sickness, and we saw whales! In any tour like this, it’s not always a guarantee, but our crew found the right spot and it was awesome.”

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience - Getting There Without Turning It Into a Project
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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience

5.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience

Half-day humpback whale watching from Hervey Bay with free pickup, onboard tea and buffet meals, hydrophone listening, and great whale-viewing decks.

5.0

“Absolutely loved the experience would do again next year. Only one change would make sure we had warmer clothes it was fresh on the water Great tour great staff definitely worth every cent spent for the day”

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise - Where you’ll spot humpbacks: windows, the outdoor platform, and hydrophones
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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

6.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Half-day Hervey Bay catamaran whale cruise with underwater windows, hydrophones, pickup, and guaranteed whale sightings from Tasman Venture.

5.0

“This was an experience no one should miss, beautiful whales in their natural habit doing what they like and putting on a show for us. Tasman tours showed their experience with the crew sharing their knowledge very helpful.”

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise - Where you’ll spot humpbacks: windows, the outdoor platform, and hydrophones
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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

7.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Hervey Bay humpback cruise with underwater windows and hydrophones, expert commentary, included tea, and a free return if whales don’t show.

5.0

“Must do in Hervey Bay staff are fabulous and very knowledgeable they go out of their way to find the whales would definitely do it again and highly recommend”

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Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter - Hervey Bay pickup at 7:30am: what your morning looks like
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Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

8.Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

See humpback whales from a small catamaran to Platypus Bay on Fraser Island. Submerged viewing platform, hydrophone, lunch, and pickup.

5.0

“WE had an exceptional day out with Blue Dolphin. A whole day tour with so may whales up close cavorting and staying with the boat. Truly stunning, we will come again.”

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Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise - The catamaran setup: decks, underwater rooms, and whale sounds
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Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island Day: Wildlife & Beaches - The Moreton Bay ferry ride: dolphins are the warm-up
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Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island Day: Wildlife & Beaches

10.Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island Day: Wildlife & Beaches

Eco-certified North Stradbroke Island day trip from Brisbane: koalas, kangaroos, dolphins, whale chances (Jun–Oct), and Cylinder Beach swim.

4.9

“Amazing tour! Ivy was a geat guide and we had super fun group of 11 people. It was raining the whole trip but we still had great time and nobody complained. Because of the rainy weather we got to see lot of wild life.”

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Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise - Best Season Matters: July to October Whale-Watching Odds
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Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise

11.Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise

Half day whale watching from Hervey Bay aboard Quick Cat II, with deck views, Fraser Island scenery, and tea on return. Great value.

5.0

“Water was a bit rough this day and although the style of boat is usually stable I felt quite seasick , However the sight of the mothers and babies up close and personal with their helpful whale escort was wonderful to see. The size of the boat Read more”

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Jervis Bay Whale Watching Tour - Humpbacks in Jervis Bay: Northern vs Southern Migration Chances
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Jervis Bay Whale Watching Tour

12.Jervis Bay Whale Watching Tour

A 2-hour Jervis Bay cruise for humpback whales, dolphins, and more, with winter migration timing, onboard comfort tips, and great value.

4.5

“Great relaxing tour and very informative. The staff were lovely and very organised. Would definitely recommend”

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Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise - Where You Board: Main Beach and the No-Stress Start
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Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

13.Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

Gold Coast whale watching with Kokomo Cruises: fast boat to the Whale Highway, 360° views, limited seats, and humpback sightings guaranteed.

5.0

“The skipper didn’t get close enough to the whales I have seen other vessels right at the whales we seen some whales not a lot they were not breaching at all I think it’s because it was late afternoon and they were tired from doing this all day I recomend you do the early tours…”

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Sydney Whale Watching Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching in Australia

Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch

Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises - Main Beach logistics: start where most people actually stay
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Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises

15.Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises

Whale watching from Gold Coast’s Main Beach. Humpback season, 100% sighting guarantee, expert commentary, and a comfy 2.5-hour cruise.

5.0

“Great experience. Skipper very informative. We were lucky enough to see Whales but the whole experience of the boat was awesome and great views of Surfers Paradise. We ate at the Deck Cafe before getting on the boar which was lovely and Staff very friendly.”

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