Heron Island Whale Watching
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Heron Island whale watching is a wonderful day activity. See the magnificent whale breach. Hear their great tail slap the water. Feel the waves rock your boat. Marvel at their playfulness. Experience one of the fantastic wonders of nature, the Humpback Whale, one of the largest sea living mammals.
Good whale watching tour operators obey strict guidelines about how close they can approach the whales so our annual ocean visitors trust us and don’t fear the boats, meaning they often come right alongside to say hello (as whales do) and give onlookers the thrill of a lifetime.
View these giant creatures as they travel from there home in the Antarctic through the Australian Whale Sanctuary on their way to the warmer waters of Northern Queensland where they mate and give birth before returning homewards again.
You can expect sightings over 99% of cruises during the calm winter months. They generally pass within a kilometre or two of the beach, making it easy to spot them. Charter operators take special measures to attract the whales, so please listen to the informative commentary as your help is required. The beauty of Hamilton Island whale watching is that you don’t have to venture too far off shore to be right on top of the humpback whales.
