Orcas: Where can you spot killer whales in Australia?
Orcas – informally referred to as killer whales because of their fearsome reputation – are majestic mammals found in Australian waters between the months of June and October on the east coast, and January to April on the west. Weighing up to six tonnes, the orca is, in fact, the largest species of dolphin rather […]
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 […]