A history of Australia’s Humpback whale conservation
The time of whaling Whaling in Australia began in the late 18th century, with small row boats venturing off the coast in search of whale species. The crews would throw harpoons and then drag the carcass’ of the whale behind the boat. Once on-shore whaling stations would strip the whale for multiple products including lubricants, […]
The greatest Whale & Dolphin Conservation Success Stories
Australia’s Humpback Whale Population The peak of Australia’s whale hunting resulted in the decimation of the east and west coast humpback whale population, and individual numbers fell as low as the hundreds. The development of the harpoon gun made whaling so effective that many species were driven to the verge of extinction. As stocks plunged […]
The Whale Song and What It Can Teach Us About the Species
Whale song has remained one of natures great mysteries. Can whales actually talk to each other? Can humans understand what whales are saying? To what extent and what distances can whale song reach? These are the significant questions that we want answered, and for now will remain unanswered, however, a handful of the worlds leading […]
Our Top 10 Whale Watching Pictures of 2019
What an incredible office we have on our ocean. 2019 was an incredible season and we took our time in choosing our top 10 whale watching moments of the season. We hope you like them and we can’t wait to take more incredible photos during the 2020 whale watching season. 1. Probably the most thrilling […]
Whale Body Parts
If you like to show off on your next whale watching trip, here are all the different parts of a whale and what they are called. The most commonly seen parts of a whale whilst on the surface are the dorsal fin and the blow hole. If you wish to practice, click play on the […]
Australian Whale Species
There are more than 40 different species that belong to the wider whale family. Here are the top 6 large whale species seen in Australian waters. Humpback whale The most populous of Australian whales, the humpback population is split into two distinct areas, the east and west coast. Both Australia’s east coast and west coast […]
Gold Coast Whale Watching Season 2020 Outlook and the History of the eastern Australian Humpback Whale Highway
The Gold Coast whale watching season in 2020 will commence in April and run until November. Most tour operators will commence whale watching tours in May or June once daily sightings are the peak and cease cruises by late October. Here is everything you need to know about the annual humpback whale migration along the […]
The Best Whale Watching Locations in 2020
Azores A remote, Mid Atlantic archipelago off the coast of Portugal, the Azores are frequented every spring (March – June) by an abundance of baleen and toothed whales. The islands of Pico and Faial are famed for their whale watching excursions, Blue, Fin, Brydes, Humpback, Minke and Sperm are often seen during each excursion. The […]
Why Everyone Should Go Whale Watching – At Least Once
An extraordinary Experience Speak to anyone passionate about whales and they will tell you, whether you’re whale watching for the first or the 500th time, the excitement is parallel. Watching whales in their natural environment, their combination of sheer size, intelligence and grace evoke the most powerful emotions. Whether you search for orcas in the […]
Gold Coast Whale Watching Deals – Whats the cheapest price around?
Find the cheapest whale watching deal on the Gold Coast. If price is your biggest and only driver and you don’t have any non-price preferences such as size of vessel then there is good news for those that hunt the bargains. Thanks to reasonable competition in between operators along with large whale watching vessels, carrying […]