Whales come to Hervey Bay,Queensland to be viewed for three months of the year - August to October. They are returning from their annual migration north during the antipodean winter and have already covered 5,000 kilometres by the time they arrive in Hervey Bay for a rest.
Some will be mothers travelling with calves. Various boats take visitors out for a look at the whales and rules have been laid down to preserve the safety of these huge mammals.
Tasman Adventurer 1800 620 322
Spirit of Hervey Bay 1800 642544
Whalesong Cruises 1800 689 610
Whale Watch eco cruise 1300 763 739
Hervey Bay Whale Watch 07 4128 9611
