Brisbane whale watching
04 July 2016 by News DeskThe next three months are perfect for Brisbane whale watching as the giant mammals come closest to the Australian coast.
Brisbane whale watching tours are guaranteed daily sightings of humpback whales as they pass South East heading for the warm tropical waters of the Queensland coast.
“Now is the perfect time to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most magnificent creatures,” says Darrell Todd, founder of thinkingaustralia.
“There are a range of different sea-borne tours and cruises to suit even the most enthusiastic nature-lover. Queensland offers a unique Brisbane whale watching experience.”
Brisbane Whale Watching, Tangalooma Whale Watching Cruises and Aria Cruises offer tours in Moreton Bay Marine Park and guarantee a sighting.
Tangalooma Whale Watching Cruises – Tours kick off on 1 June departing from Holt Street Wharf at Pinkenba. Cruise-goers have the option of a 7am or 10am departure, with a 75-minute ferry ride taking you across the bay to Moreton Island.
For those who would like to see more of the island, book the 7am departure as this allows about 3.5 hours to spend on the island before setting off on the three-hour whale-watching cruise. A light lunch is served on board and expert commentary is provided.
Transport to Holt Street Wharf is by taxi, or paid hotel pick-up by bus operated by Australian Day Tours. Limited spaces are available for hotel pick-ups so it is best to book in advance.
Brisbane whale watching
Brisbane Whale Watching – Cruises depart at 10am from Redcliffe Jetty, a 30-min drive north of Brisbane. You can be picked up from selected Brisbane and Sunshine Coast hotels at an additional cost.
You get to enjoy a 4-hour cruise around the bay, including morning and afternoon tea and a full buffet lunch. A fully licensed bar, snack and souvenir counter are available. You will be a whale expert once you’ve stepped off the boat, with entertaining and informative commentary by skipper Kerry and her team of experts.
Land-based whale watching
In just under an hour you can witness one of the greatest natural experiences on Earth while Brisbane whale watching, viewing the passing parade from Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland’s most easterly point for land-based whale watching.
Aria Crusies offer land-based whale watching on North Stradbroke Island. You’ll be taken over from Raby Bay on a purpose-built sailing catamaran to Straddie where you’ll enjoy a buffet lunch while watching the whales frolic. Tours are run until August.
Discover Stradbroke have a map with all the best whale-watching spots.
Cape Moreton on Moreton Island is also another great spot for land-based whale watching. Whales can only be seen from June to November but dolphins, sharks and turtles can be seen all year round.
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