Brisbane whale watching departs 7 days a week june to november. Get breaking news alerts when a major story happens near you by downloading. Brisbane whale watching is a multiple award winning nature based tour company offering guests an exciting upclose encounter on board our luxury vessel, mv eyespy to meet the mesmerizing humpbacl whales that migrate through the crystal clear waters of brisbanes moreton bay between the months of june through to november. Moreton bay marine park dolphin cruise including lunch. In migration season, majestic humpback whales swing by south east queensland on. Whale watching in brisbane, the gold coast, and hervey bay gold coast travel recommendations from this site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Brisbane whale watching cruise sounds good but what are my chances of seeing whales on what is apparently their first cruise of the season. The tangalooma whale watching cruise runs each day from 12pm to 3pm, during whale watching season early june to midoctober annually. Your itinerary at moreton bay marine park includes time to swim, relax on the beach and climb sand dunes.
Minister for sustainability, climate change and innovation the honourable andrew mcnamara thursday, january 31, 2008 rare whale shark drops in to moreton bay moreton bay hosted a rare guest this australia day longweekend, a young whale shark was sighted and photographed by divers in moreton bay. Your expert guide and captain kerry lopez gives a comprehensive commentary throughout the trip, ensuring your experience is educational as well as fun. Hello, ive been looking around for interesting things to do during a 3. Today in june 1963 the tangalooma whaling station was sold to a syndicate of gold coast businessmen. I thought i saw a whale early in the day not far out of raby bay but thought no way, i must be seeing things. Whale watching cruises depart from redcliffe jetty daily during the whale. Brisbane whale watching cruise tangalooma island resort. Catch sightings of humpback whales on the humpback highway in moreton bay from the. The bays waters are also important for commercial fishing operators who provide seafood, such as the delicious moreton bay bugs, to the market. Any day out on the water is a good day in our view but seeing the whales from a brisbane base had a couple of benefits. Whales have already been spotted 100m east off moreton island. Moreton bay, moreton island, sharks, tangalooma, whales after wwii a huge demand for whale oil triggered a worldwide interest in whale hunting. Rare whale shark drops in to moreton bay the queensland.
To help satisfy this demand, a whaling station was opened at tangalooma in 1952. Guide to whale watching in brisbane visit brisbane. With cruises departing daily at both 7am and 10am you can either relax beachside or jam pack it with activities, making it one of the best things to do in brisbane. The best spots for whale watching in and around brisbane. Families can join in the welcoming of the gentle giants to our region via the whale wishing. Brisbane whale watching tours invites you for an encounter with the whales. Whale watching season is upon us again and it is expected to be better than last year with 14,000 to 16,000 humpback whales to pass by moreton island. We recently spent a day off the coast of moreton bay with tangalooma whale watching. Eye spy whale watching cruise brisbane, moreton bay. Over 18,000 humpback whales pass our shores every year. Visit brisbane whale watching moreton bay facebook. Your expert guide and captain kerry lopez gives a comprehensive commentary throughout the trip, ensuring your experience is educational. Come face to fin with these amazing creatures as they pass through moreton bay on their journey to warmer waters join brisbane whale watching or. Each year the magnificent southern humpback whales migrate to and from antarctica.
Eye spy purpose built for whale watching this locally built 30 metre catamaran is a three million injection into the tourism industry. You can view and download the environmental assessment report for the. The area is recognised as one of the best whale watching spots in the world as the annual migration lures thousands of the ocean giants down the coast. Operating since 1987, the tangalooma whale watching day cruise features a leisurely catamaran cruise from brisbane to tangalooma across stunning moreton bay marine park, refreshments, commentary from the islands resident eco warriors and, of course, a three hour whale watching cruise. Between june and november each year over 25,000 humpback whales travel north along the east coast of australia as part of their migration. Deluxe hotel rooms tangalooma island resort accommodation. If youre looking for whale watching opportunities a little closer to home, why not head for the redcliffe jetty for a day on the water with brisbane whale watching. Enjoy an unforgettable encounter with humpback whales and a tasty gourmet lunch on this.
Moreton bay marine park was declared in 1993 to conserve the natural resources of the tidal lands and waters of moreton bay. Encounter the amazing humpback whales up close and in. Of all the great whales, the humpback is the most surface active displaying behaviour that will not only inspire you but leave you in awe. Stretching 125km from caloundra to the gold coast, moreton bay is one of queenslands most important natural, recreational, cultural and economic resources. Whales and dolphins department of environment and science. The waters of moreton bay are a popular destination for recreational anglers and are used by commercial operators who provide seafood to market. Southeast queensland is one of the best places to view these amazing creatures, with up to 33,000 whales expected to journey past moreton island this. A whale has been freed after a rescue mission in moreton bay on tuesday morning. Bookings for this cruise can be made online, and your package will also include your return trip to the island from brisbane and back again. Moreton bay whale watching cruise, moreton island aus shore. Brisbane whale watching cruises operate out of moreton bay from june, when pods of humpbacks commence arriving for a rest and frolic, before continuing to their northern birthing grounds. Migaloo, the only known white humpback whale in the world also travels via moreton bay.
The stunning natural diversity of moreton bay marine park, offers ample cruising and a charter experiences to cater to every pleasure. Moreton bay marine park is one of queenslands most important natural, recreational cultural and economic resources. Best whale watching cruise in brisbane,very nice lunch and thr boat is of the highest class. In migration season, majestic humpback whales swing by south east queensland on their 10,000km trek to the warm, tropical water up north. Sep 20, 2016 the whale became caught in netting off shorncliffe, north of brisbane, with marine park rangers called around 7am this morning. For dolphin watchers in northern new south wales and moreton bay regions, you may enjoy reading some information about dolphins in these regions by downloading our booklets on our learn about dolphins page. We are also working on more useful information to guide our dolphin watchers. The brisbane international student ambassadors joined the crew at brisbane whale watching in redcliffe and cruised out into moreton bay to. A whale interpretive centre for celebrating quandamooka culture, science, education. There quite clearly is no better place to observe the mighty humpback than brisbane s moreton bay, recognised as one of the worlds best whale watching areas and only 30 minutes from brisbane. First aboriginalowned whale watching tours kick off in.
Brisbane whale watching invites you to come on board the magnificent eyespy for an encounter with the whales. Whale watching in the moreton bay region quest news. The humpback whale is also well known for its songs particularly during breeding. Brisbane whale watching 100% whale sightings guaranteed. Brisbane whale watching redcliffe 2020 all you need to. There are actually 350 islands in the bay, the main ones are accessible by ferry while bribie island is connected by landbridge to the mainland.
Moreton bay brisbane tourist guide brisbane australia. Brisbane whale watching tours get a memorable animal encounter just off the coast of brisbane with a whale watching tour here. Moreton bay offers the perfect vantage point to catch a glimpse of these majestic marine mammals. First aboriginalowned whale watching tours kick off in moreton. Whales in paradise brisbane sea world cruises whales. Moreton bay whale watching aboard luxury catamaran june october all prices are in australian dollars.
While other moreton bay islands may not offer the same height for vantage points as north stradbroke island and moreton island, whales may still be spotted. The whale season around brisbane generally runs from midjune to october, with the majority of whales heading north between june and august, before returning south for feeding from september to october or november. From diving the stunning tangalooma wrecks, climbing the pristine white moreton island sand dunes, waterskiing in horseshoe bay or whale watching in season, moreton bay is an exciting marine playground. Its handy access to brisbane makes it an ideal daytrip destination for the range of whale watching cruises offered online at redballoon. The first ever whale watching cruise to point lookout owned by the.
Winter is whale watching season in the moreton bay winter is. Take a drive along the mountain roads that snake through dense forest, stopping off at a boutique winery along the way. Being only 30 minutes from the brisbane cbd and having our hotel transfer service makes whale watching in moreton bay not only a must on any visitors itinerary, but also a great day trip for permanent residents. Whale watching tours brisbane moreton bay book here. Worldclass brisbane based architects, cox, have finalised the detailed. Tangalooma whale watching 18 whales in moreton bay today. Jul 05, 2010 the brisbane international student ambassadors joined the crew at brisbane whale watching in redcliffe and cruised out into moreton bay to watch some humpback whales.
Brisbane whale watching business moreton bay region. The eyespy represents the ultimate in whale friendly design. Moreton bay is a bay located on the eastern coast of australia 14 kilometres 8. Join captain kerry on the mv eye spy, a purpose built whale watching vessel, to observe whales up close and personal. Whale watching cruises departing daily from may to november. Brisbane whale watching invites you to come on board the magnificent eyespy for an encounter with. Learn about whale biology and behavior as you travel from a guide. These waters are a veritable playground for anglers as there are many fishing adventures for you to take part in. Brisbane whale watching tours brisbane whale watching. Return scenic catamaran cruise across moreton bay marine park, from brisbane to. Brisbane is the gateway to queenslands natural beauty of pristine coastlines and rugged mountain ranges. Every year, around 14,000 and 16,000 humpback whales pass by the shores of moreton island, passing as close as just 100m off the east coast of the island. Operating brisbane whale watching cruises since 1987, tangalooma offers.
Moreton bay whale watching cruise if youve always wanted to go whale watching, dont miss your chance at morton island. Whale freed in moreton bay near shorncliffe brisbane times. History of tangalooma whaling station moreton island. All whale watch cruises include return scenic cruise from brisbane to tangalooma, across moreton bay, whale sighting guarantee, expert commentary by an eco ranger, light lunch served on board and access to tangalooma island resort facilities. Whale watching brisbane, brisbane whale watching deals. The surrounding moreton bay is an oasis for all sorts of marine life, during winter approximately 16,000 whales journey through the area. The bay itself is located around half an hour from brisbanes city centre. Whether its cruising up and down the winding brisbane river, or putting about on the expansive blue of moreton bay, being out on the water is a real treat. Whale watching season is an exciting time to head to moreton island, where you can watch the majestic creatures begin their migration.
Venture to brisbane s moreton bay for an amazing encounter with southern humpback whales in their natural habitat between june and november. It is one of queenslands most important coastal resources. Tangaloomas brisbane whale watching news blog 7 calves spotted with their mothers being very playful with several doing breaches in. Moreton bay and its surrounding islands are brisbanes very own marine park only 25km out of the city centre. Brisbane humpback whale watching moreton bay region. Located only a 30minute drive from brisbane, this fourhour whale watching cruise jets around gorgeous moreton bay in search of the ultimate chance to see. The whale became caught in netting off shorncliffe, north of brisbane, with marine park rangers called around 7am this morning. Each year humpback whales migrate from antarctica to the subtropical waters of eastern australia, where they give birth.
Whale watching in moreton bay stradbroke ferries pty ltd. Top things to do in moreton bay region, brisbane region. Redcliffe kitefest 2019 program by visit moreton bay. Moreton bay, beautiful and relatively unspoilt is protected by the islands of bribie, moreton and north stradbroke. Direct transfers from a number of destinations including brisbane cbd to moreton bay, brisbane once aboard this stateoftheart vessel active surface display sightings of the whales are virtually guaranteed. Humpback whale freed from net in moreton bay 9news. Plan a whale watching tour with tangalooma island resort or a brisbane whale watching day tour into your moreton bay region bucket list of experiences. Deluxe hotel room overlooking the waters of queensland most iconic beach.
There is a 100% guarantee that you will see the beautiful whales of moreton bay. There is no better place to observe the humpback whales than moreton bay. Enjoy the beach without the traffic and switch to cruise mode by jumping on a return day cruise, located on moreton island, only a 75 minute cruise from brisbane across moreton bay. Whale watching and wildlife viewing moreton island visitor. If cruise is cancelled due to tide or weather conditions. A whale has been stranded in shallow waters east of brisbane this morning.
The state government has today partnered with the quandamooka yoolooburrabee aboriginal corporation qyac to launch yalingbila tours australias first aboriginal owned and operated whale watching tours, on the brisbane. In 1980 the resort was purchased by a local brisbane family, the osbornes. Nov 21, 2015 more whale watching opportunities for moreton bay. As these leviathans of the deep make their way through our warm waters they feed, mate and play in the clean, clear blue sea of moreton bay. Today, tangalooma island resort is still owned and operated by the osborne family.
Dec 17, 2015 whale watching, moreton bay, queensland, australia 8th september, 2015. Theres no better place to observe the mighty humpback than brisbanes moreton bay. Take in moreton bay views on your whale watching cruise from redcliffe. Whale watching cruise from redcliffe, brisbane or the. Have a whale of a time your guide to whale watching in brisbane s moreton bay. The moreton bay is a bay located on the eastern coast of australia 14 kilometres 8. Brisbane s moreton bay is arguably one of the best places to observe the annual migration of the humpback whale. It is understood the mammal became stuck on a sandbar near peel island in moreton bay. Whale watching, moreton bay, queensland, australia 8th. With the gold coast, sunshine coast and moreton bay less than or just over an hour away, its easy to continue the love affair with the queensland outdoor lifestyle. Join whales in paradise for the cruise of a lifetime as we cruise through the southernmost corner of the moreton bay marine park to the australian whale sanctuary. Tangalooma whale watching brisbanes premier whale watching.
Tangalooma island resort whale watching cruise departs from both brisbane and tangalooma. Enjoy a free hotel pickup or make your way to holt street, pinkenba before a cruise across moreton bay marine park. From high tea and dinner cruises, to catching a boat up the river to cuddle koalas of lone pine, brisbane has a boat cruise to suit you. All aboard the eye spy vessel for one of the best whale watching destinations in australia. Whale watching in brisbane, the gold coast, and hervey bay. Stretching 125km from caloundra to the gold coast, moreton bay is one of queenslands most important natural, recreational, cultural and. Brisbane is unique among the major cities of australia in having an abundance of dolphins in local waters. The whale watching vessel boasts 6 viewing decks, a luxurious interior cabin with floor to ceiling glass windows and a underwater. Jan 31, 2008 rare whale shark drops in to moreton bay. The residential beachside suburb of redcliffe, in the moreton bay region, is located 28 kilometres northnortheast of the brisbane cbd. See brisbane city map greater brisbane map, queensland. Departing from brisbane, the premium dolphin feeding day cruise with whale watching takes you across the bay to moreton island, where you can enjoy a short stop at tangalooma island resort before venturing out into moreton bay to search for humpback whales. Moreton island provides amazing opportunities to view wildlife.
Your day includes return catamaran transfers from holt street wharf to tangalooma resort, a 3hour whale watching tour, light lunch, commentary from a tangalooma eco ranger, presentations at the tangalooma marine education and conservation centre, full use of the resort facilities and over 40 free activities including guided tours or walks. The humpback whale is known for their long migration journeys each winter, putting on a magnificent display of breaching, tail slapping and spy hopping as they make their way to warmer waters. To conduct whale watching tours from the brisbane area, you require a permit from the government and brisbane whale watching holds one of only 3 permits granted to this region. Moreton bay the north gorge, point lookout, north stradbroke island. Rangers cut the net and the whale was able to free itself around 8. The queensland government has renewed its commitment to the quandamooka yoolooburrabee aboriginal corporation qyac for a whale watching authority around north stradbroke island minjerribah as part of the economic transition strategy for the island after sand mining is phased out. The 10 best restaurants near brisbane whale watching in. Restaurants near brisbane whale watching, redcliffe on tripadvisor. Comfortable and spacious and inspired by our stunning moreton island location, the hotel deluxe rooms in tangaloomas kookaburra lodge are the perfect choice for couples or young families and can accommodate up to 4 guests. More whale watching opportunities for moreton bay the. One boat could be seen trying to help the large animal at shorncliffe, which was reportedly trapped in a net. May 29, 2018 kerry lopez has been leading whale watching tours out to the pristine waters of moreton bay for more than 20 years but admits often i am the most excited passenger on the boat.
Whale watching cruises depart from redcliffe jetty daily during the whale season. Attractions in moreton bay region, brisbane region. Your naturalist guide shows you all the natural wonders, and your tour includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch and optional roundtrip transport from brisbane or gold coast hotels. Moreton bay whale watching cruise, moreton island aus. For todays whale watch cruise, all the humpback whales were within moreton bay with 18 spotted. Theres no better place to observe the mighty humpback than brisbane s moreton bay. Depart brisbane and travel to tangalooma island resort on moreton island for a day of adventure. Whale watching brisbane moreton bay part 2 youtube. Whale watching season on moreton bay brisbane forum.