Whale Watching in Australia


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15 Best Whale Watching in Australia

The trips worth booking.

The 15 whale watching in australia travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.

15 Best Whale Watching in Australia

Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast - How the 5-Hour Flow Works From Redcliffe (and Beyond)
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Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast

1.Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast

5-hour Moreton Bay humpback whale cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast with guaranteed sightings, gourmet lunchbox, pickup options, VIP seats.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Had a great day out. Saw many Mummas and their calves. A few breaching whales and lots of big tail slaps. Lunch is supplied and very fresh. Always love a day out whale watching with Brisbane Whale Watching Redcliffe. Crew and extremely knowledgeable and Captain Kerry is awesome.”

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Freedom 3/4 Day Hervey Bay Premium Whale Watching Cruise - The day’s flow: morning tea, whale search, lunch, and a calmer return
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Freedom 3/4 Day Hervey Bay Premium Whale Watching Cruise

Swim with Whale Sharks in the Ningaloo Reef: 3 Island Shark Dive - The Whale Shark Swim: How You Get Close Without Turning It Into Chaos
Exmouth Whale Watching Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching in Australia

Swim with Whale Sharks in the Ningaloo Reef: 3 Island Shark Dive

Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast - The Marine Biologist Part You’ll Actually Use
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Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast

4.Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast

Gold Coast humpback whale cruise with a marine biologist, 24m 360° catamaran, tea and photo booklet, plus a whale guarantee.

★ 4.5

“Very organized and professionally run tour. Saw whales immediately upon leaving the seaway! They offered seasickness tablets to everyone ($3) and although it wasn’t rough we were glad we took them as we saw a couple of other people get sick. Trip was just long enough and with fine weather it made an excellent afternoon…”

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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast - Leaving the harbor: Sydney Heads is where the vibe changes
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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

5.Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

4-hour Sydney whale-watching cruise with breakfast or BBQ lunch, harbor sights, and live narration. Guaranteed sightings or free return.

★ 4.5

“We had a great day out for lunch and whale watching , the weather was not the best but all crew were absolutely fantastic to make sure everyone was comfortable and nothing was a problem. Devlin provided the commentary on the crRead more”

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Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney - Harbour Bridge and the Opera House: the city views you shouldn’t skip
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Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

6.Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

Sydney whale-watch from Darling Harbour: small boat, humpback sightings, Harbour Bridge and Opera House views, whale guarantee, return free.

★ 5.0

“Great team knew their stuff care for nature. A significant time with a group of whales including mother and baby. Loved it”

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience - The Boat Experience: Comfort, Visibility, and Staying Uncrowded
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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience

7.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience

Half-day humpback whale cruise in Hervey Bay with free pickup, meals, hydrophone listening, and close sightings from multi-level decks.

★ 5.0

“Whalesong was a great experience. Staff were great, from booking to the staff on the boat on day of the cruise. Boat was not overcrowded, so a comfortable viewing experience. Knowledge of the whales was fabulous.”

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise - How the 4 Hours Typically Feel: From Marina Exit to Whale Moments
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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

8.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Hervey Bay 4-hour whale cruise with hotel pickup, underwater windows, hydrophones, and guaranteed sightings, plus tea and snacks.

★ 5.0

“Amazing. Huge thanks to the whales that put on a show and the weather gods, but it couldn’t have been done without the team at Tasman Venture. Excellent commentary and vibrant staff made a great day even better.”

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise - How the 4 Hours Typically Feel: From Marina Exit to Whale Moments
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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

9.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Half-day Hervey Bay humpback whale cruise with underwater windows, hydrophones, live guide commentary, tea, and whale sightings guaranteed.

★ 5.0

“The sea was rough the day I went whale watching but the whales were amazing! They made a show for us! :) Perfect birthday present!”

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Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter - The catamaran and the “up-close but respectful” approach
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Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

10.Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

Spend a full day from Hervey Bay to Platypus Bay on Fraser Island for whale watching, hydrophone whale songs, and included lunch.

★ 5.0

“This was the most amazing up close encounter with humpback whales that I have ever experienced. The crew were informative, welcoming & went above & beyond my expectations to ensure that we had a fantastic day. The whales werRead more”

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Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise - What you’ll actually see on the water off Platypus Bay and Fraser Island
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Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay - Getting to the boat: Ballina’s Lance Ferris Wharf is the key
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Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay

12.Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay

Marine biologist-led humpback cruise from Ballina near Byron Bay with hydrophone, spray jacket, and free digital photos.

★ 5.0

“Excellent 2 hour trip, lots of whales, informative commentary on the humpback's behaviour right in front of us.”

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Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise - Quick Cat II and the Four-Deck View Advantage
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Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise

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

Half-day Quick Cat II cruise from Urangan to spot humpback whales near K'gari, with four decks and on-deck tea. From $85.35.

★ 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 - What the cruise feels like when the whales are close
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Jervis Bay Whale Watching Tour

14.Jervis Bay Whale Watching Tour

Join a 2-hour Jervis Bay cruise to spot humpback whales in season, plus dolphins and other marine wildlife, with helpful onboard guides.

★ 4.5

“Great experience! Staff were lovely. We saw 4 lots of mothers & calves in the bay. The team give you the best experience possible.”

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Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise - The 2.5-hour flow: how the time gets used
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Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

15.Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

A fast, small-group whale watching cruise off Gold Coast’s Whale Highway with 360° views, onboard commentary, and whale sightings often guaranteed.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful experience to see the skyline from the ocean When we saw whales we were able to get closer quicker being a new boat The knowledge of the staff was brilliant and was great being able to see whales”

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