Humpback whales require heated waters to breed because their young are born without a layer of protective blubber, and would not survive the freezing Antarctic waters if born there. This is why we witness an abundance of playful Humpbacks journeying to and from the hospitable waters of the Great Barrier Reef!

What to look for on your Hervey Bay whale watching tour: a guide to Humpback whale behaviours and what they mean.

As one of the most mythical creatures on the planet, swimming with humpback whales is an experience that people are drawn to from all corners of the globe. It’s an encounter that most people can only dream of, so soak up the beauty of nature and keep your eyes peeled.

When is the best time of the year to book a whale watching tour? Find out everything you need to know about whale watching season in Hervey Bay, Queensland.

7 essentials to take on your Hervey Bay whale watching tour!

The enviro-warrior whales that are cleaning up carbon emissions. The IMF has recently quantified these ecosystem benefits to be worth a whopping $2 million over a single whale’s lifetime. All up, that’s roughly one trillion dollars of benefit to our planet in combatting climate change. Talk about unpaid labour!

Every night at dusk, one million bats fly from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island to feast. Home to a colony of 3 different species of fruit bats, Hervey Bay boasts anywhere between one and two million at any given time. The migration is a spectacle worth seeing, and although the colony covers the sky every night from 6.50 to 7.20pm, their presence doesn’t interfere with holidaymakers at all. In fact, they only add to the magic of the Fraser Coast!

The “Z” Force site is located 1.6kms south of Kingfisher Bay Resort or just north of McKenzies Jetty on the western shores of Fraser Island. Fraser Island was chosen because of its seclusion, and the terrain was perfect for a variety of difficult training needs.

It is estimated in early 2020 there were about 200 Dingoes on Fraser island in packs of around 12 or less And how many Dingoes are there on Fraser Island and am I likely to see one ?

Hervey Bay Fraser Coast - “Whale Heritage Site” In October 2019, Hervey Bay became the world's very first Whale Heritage Site. The London-based World Cetacean Alliance endorsed Hervey Bay's status as one of the best whale-watching destinations in the world.