14 Reasons why you should go whale watching in Hervey Bay

Each year, during winter, the majestic Humpback whales make their annual migration along the coastal waters of Southern Queensland. Where are they going? Legend has it that there’s an absolute rager of a whales-only party held in Hervey Bay each year and every whale who’s anybody attends because it’s the place to see and be seen. That’s not true, I just made that up. ‘Technically’, they move from the cold waters of the Antarctic to warmer, tropical waters for calving/a really wild party. This affords us the opportunity to see these beautiful creatures during their migration. Typically, the whales show up in Hervey Bay from the end of July and some stay right through until November. Recently, Matt and I were lucky enough to take part in a whale watching tour thanks to the generous team at Whalesong Cruises. You can find Whalesong Crusies here. We had an amazing day out on the water, learned so much about whales and the local area and got to see quite a few of Humpback whales up close! The day left us educated, inspired and in awe. If you’ve ever thought about whale watching but weren’t sure where to do it or why (...)