Migaloo – The White Whale of Australia
The worlds most famous whale? When Herman Melville created the famed novel Moby Dick, the sheer mention of a white whale sent shivers down the spine of each and every seafaring human for fear of annihilation by the main antagonist of the whaling fleets. 150 years after the publication of Moby Dick whispers of a […]
Best small boat Whale Watching Tours between Sydney and the Gold Coast
East Coast Whale Watching Tours Many tourists travel along Australia’s east coast. If you are lucky enough to travel in between the months of June and October, you will be able to watch the majestic humpback whales as they migrate along the coastline each year. Between Sydney and the Gold Coast, there are several boutique […]
What to expect on a Whale Watching Cruise – Gold Coast Whale Watching Season
What to expect on a whale watching cruise Whale watching is a lot of fun and definitely rated as one of the top ten (10) activities to do on the Gold Coast. Joining a whale watching cruise is easy and the options are diverse. There are large stable vessels and small boutique vessel operators like […]
Whale Watching – Questions & Answers
Gold Coast Humpback Whale Facts Australia and its annual Humpback Whale Migration is one of the biggest tourist attractions. We often get asked basic questions about whales and whale watching. Here are our top 10 frequently asked questions and their answers. What is the best time of day for whale watching? Provided there you are […]
Annual humpback whale migration: Why humpback whales love the Gold Coast
Every year from June to October, the glassy waters of the Gold Coast are filled with humpback whales and their young swimming, playing, and escaping the freezing temperatures of the Antarctic. As onlookers are captivated by frequent sightings either from the shore or from the comfort of a whale-watching vessel; there are approximately 200 daily […]
Gold Coast Scuba Diving – All you need to know
Planning on some dives? Here is a summary of where to dive and which operator to chose. The Gold Coast is the main tourism hub in Australian, attracting more than a million visitors each year. It’s the city of fun and adventure and certainly a destination city for scuba diving. Diving Conditions The climate is […]