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

“Within an hour we experienced our 1st sighting of a female with calf, absolutely exhilarating experienced, especially when more pods were sighted.”

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

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

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

Freedom III catamaran cruise from Hervey Bay to Platypus Bay for guaranteed humpback sightings, plus morning and afternoon tea and lunch.

5.0

“Had a very good time with my family, the crew were very knowledgeable and very helpful. They could understand which whales are friendly and how to approach. Day well spent in the sea”

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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

“The trip was well informed and the crew were very knowledgeable. They knew where to go to have the best chance of seeing whales and the whales were just wonderful to see. Worth every dollar!”

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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

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 experience. Guides were wonderful and very informative. Saw a bunch of moms and their babies migrating south.”

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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

“What a lovely experience to see the Humpback Whales up so close to the boat. We all got some awesome photos of the whales breeching and slapping the water. The food onboard was very yummy too. The staff once again did and amazing job to make sure we all had a great and memorable experience.”

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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 day on the water. So many whales with such a positive team on the Tasman Venture. Great commentary by Rachael.”

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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

“What a great experience we set off in torrential rain but that didn’t put anyone off. When we got out to sea there was hot drinks and snacks provided. ( I would suggest instead of little prices of pizza, biscuits, cakes for the breakfast maybe a baRead more”

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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

“Wow!! What a day! A fabulous trip, Peter and Cassey welcomed us onto the boat and gave so much information about what to expect and the different types of whales. They were realistic about the possibility of not seeing any whales but kRead 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

11.Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

A half-day Hervey Bay whale watching cruise on a stable catamaran with underwater viewing rooms, hydrophone audio, and tea included.

5.0

“Amazing experience!! Well worth the time and money. The crew was professional and the trip was very enjoyable. We were lucky to get the opportunity to see many whales.”

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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
Fraser Island Whale Watching Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching in Australia

Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise

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

“The staff were very welcoming. the water was abit rocky and 1 of our 9 guests became very ill, all the staff were so attentive and helpful, not judging just trying to clean up and help the teenager. We seen a whale with a baby and Many dRead more”

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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

“It was amazing, the crew were great, with great information on whales. The ride was great with good music playing while traveling”

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