Whale Watching in Hervey Bay

When to go, what to expect & why Hervey Bay is famous for whales

Every winter, humpback whales return to the calm waters of Hervey Bay during their annual migration.
Find out when to visit, how to choose a whale watching tour, and explore stories, travel tips
and local insights to help you make the most of whale season.

Close view of a humpback whale tail rising from the water in Hervey BayJocelyn Watts
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When to Go Whale Watching in Hervey Bay

Whale Watching in Hervey Bay: The Complete Seasonal Guide From lively juveniles in July and August to mothers teaching their calves the ways of the whale in spring, every stage of Hervey Bay’s whale-watching season has something different…
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Humpback whale tail diving beneath the water during whale watching in Hervey BayJocelyn Watts
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11 Things to Know Before Whale Watching in Hervey Bay

Whale season is coming: Hervey Bay’s 2026 season runs July–October, with peak sightings in August–September. If you’re ready to plan, jump straight into Whale Watching Hervey Bay to compare tour operators, departure times and package…
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Humpbacks - whale watchingJocelyn Watts
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Humpback Whales: When and Where to Spot Them

Hervey Bay is one of the world’s best places to see humpback whales up close. If you’re ready to plan your trip, these whale tours will float you into the best viewing zones and often get inquisitive, close encounters. How to Optimise…
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Sunreef Mooloolaba - lady excited at whale watching
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Spot Humpback Whales With Sunreef Mooloolaba

The 2026 humpback whales are heading for Queensland again. Season runs July–October, with the best encounters in August–September. If you’re ready to go in Hervey Bay, choose a tour and book early. ‘Tis the season to see humpback…
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K'gari - Humpback whales - aerial view with calf above mum
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Welcome Humpback Whales to the Bay

The 2026 humpback whales are heading for Hervey Bay again. Season runs July–October, with the best encounters in August–September. If you’re ready to go, choose a tour and book early. Celebrate humpback whale season in Hervey Bay EACH…
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Whale Watching on the Sunshine Coast

The 2026 humpback whales are heading for Queensland again. Season runs July–October, with the best encounters in August–September. If you’re ready to go in Hervey Bay, choose a tour and book early. Have a Whale of a Time on the Sunshine…
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Whale Watching for Citizen Scientists

The 2026 humpback whales are heading for Hervey Bay again. Season runs July–October, with the best encounters in August–September. If you’re ready to go, choose a tour and book early. Join the fun of whale watching and citizen science ATTENTION…
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Underwater view of a humpback whale in Hervey Bay

A humpback whale glides beneath the surface in the clear blue waters of Hervey Bay. Photo: Jocelyn Watts

Hervey Bay is one of the world’s best places to see humpback whales up close. If you’re ready to plan your trip,
our local whale tours float you into the best viewing zones and often get inquisitive, close encounters.