Lady Elliot Island Whale Watching
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On a holiday in Lady Elliot Island you can be as busy as you want to be, or simply relax and enjoy one of the cleanest beaches in Queensland, but be sure to partake in one of the Lady Elliot Island Whale Watching charters.
Lady Elliot Island boasts one of the world’s most spectacular ‘nature calendars’: November to February, green and loggerhead turtles make their way up the same beach they were born on more than 50 years ago. February to April – thousands of baby turtles emerge and make their way to the sea. October to April – up to 50,000 sea birds choose Lady Elliot Island as their breeding and nesting ground providing excellent close-up opportunities for photographers and birdwatchers. May to June - Lady Elliot Island boasts excellent water visibility, warmer than the southern states waters are in summer. July to October – look for Humpback whales as they migrate past the island with whale songs being heard underwater almost every day. There is always a natural wonder to witness.
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. 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. Look out for the vapour cloud as the whale expires. The beauty of Lady Elliot Island whale watching is that you don't have to venture too far off shore to be right on top of the humpback whales. They generally pass within a kilometre or two of the beach, making it easy to spot them.
