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Whale Sightings Gold Coast Today 5th August 2023 Whale sightings Gold Coast today were spectacular with dozens of pods moving past Surfers Paradise and incredible surface activity. The morning was busy with many Humpback Whales migrating both north and south with one pod in particular very keen to be noticed. Breach after breach was then followed by pec slapping as a flirty female called out to get attention coming her way.
Whale Watch Gold Coast 30th July 2023 Whale Watch Gold Coast was superb today as we met a beautiful newborn calf before finding ourselves surrounded by two bachelor males who became besotted with the Whale Watch 1 and all of our Pod Members onboard! A lovely warm breeze and perfect conditions made for a spectacular start to our morning as we departed the seaway and made our way out towards the sighting grounds.
Humpback Whales of Queensland 29th July 2023 Humpback Whales of Queensland were spectacular today as we enjoyed observing their boisterous, acrobatic and educational displays. A warm winters day with a bright blue sky and wonderfully calm sea welcomed us as we entered the Humpback Whale sighting grounds and began our search.
Go Whale Watching Surfers Paradise 28th July 2023 Go Whale Watching Surfers Paradise to meet the remarkable Humpback Whales as they make their annual migration past the Surfers Paradise skyline. It was a lovely afternoon for whale watching as we departed the Gold Coast Broadwater and made our way out into the sighting grounds as a lofty exhale was observed just ahead.
Learning the Language of the Whales 23rd July 2023 Learning the Language of the Whales is a lifelong journey for a Humpback calf and today we observed the first baby steps as a newborn practiced breaching alongside mum. It was a cooler breeze that ruffled the oceans surface this morning but it made for perfect conditions to make some noise as a mother Humpback Whale launched into big breaching as her calf followed.
Gold Coast Whale Sightings Today 22nd July 2023 Gold Coast Whale sightings today were spectacular as the adult Humpbacks Whales took over the afternoon with enormous surface activity and boisterous displays. It was a busy afternoon on the Gold Coast Broadwater as we enjoyed our cruise out to the sighting grounds and shortly after departing the seaway a commotion began on our starboard side.
Surfers Paradise Best Whale Watching 21st July 2023 Surfers Paradise best whale watching can be enjoyed with Whale Watch Queensland every June to October as today we observed a truely spectacular display of the Language of the Whales. Departing the seaway we had a beautiful view of the Surfers Paradise skyline as we made our way out into the sighting grounds as a large breach on the horizon caught our attention.
What is a Spy Hop? 20th July 2023 What is a spy hop? A spy hop can be observed in many cetacean species as they lift themselves vertically upwards so their eyes are able to see above water level. It is a curious and exciting behaviour to witness and today we had the opportunity of meeting a beautiful young calf who completed a very enthusiastic spy hop.
Mermaid Beach Whale Watching 18th July 2023 Mermaid Beach Whale Watching today as we joined a number of pods moving south and one pod on the move north past Mermaid Beach. The rain had cleared but left a dramatically beautiful sky as we moved out into the sighting grounds and joined our first pod for the afternoon.
Gold Coast Weekend Whale Watching 16th July 2023 Gold Coast weekend whale watching was superb as today we had the opportunity of meeting a curious yearling before enjoying the company of two enormous and very confident adults. Sunny skies and a calm sea escorted us all the way out to the sighting grounds with a picture perfect day to enjoy.
Whales Gold Coast 15th July 2023 Whales Gold Coast was spectacular today as during both our morning and afternoon tours we observed extraordinary surface language from juveniles, adults and darling calves. It was a cosy morning with a cloud covered sky and minimal winds creating perfect spotting conditions as we made our way out into the sighting grounds and very quickly met our first Humpback Whale for the morning who was a boisterous juvenile travelling southbound.
Whale Watching from Surfers Paradise  14th July 2023 Whale Watching from Surfers Paradise can be enjoyed every June to October as we depart from Cavill Avenue in the heart of Surfers Paradise to meet the Humpback Whales of Queensland. It was a beautiful day as we made our way out into the sighting grounds and were greeted with a glassy sea, swimmer crabs and Green Sea Turtles moving through the lovely conditions.
Gold Coast Best Whale Watching 9th July 2023 Gold Coast best whale watching can be experienced onboard and is focused on understanding the Language of the Whales so we are able to observe behaviour, not influence it. Today was a fantastic example of just how intelligent our whales are that we have the opportunity of spending time with and the importance of treating them with care and respect.
Language of the Queensland Whales 8th July 2023 Language of the Queensland whales is important to learn and understand when interacting with the Humpback Whales who migrate along our coastline. A beautiful morning greeted us as we departed Cavill Avenue and enjoyed the lovely sights of the peaceful Nerang River before making our way out into the hustle and bustle of the Broadwater.
Whale Watching from the Southport Broadwater Parklands 7th July 2023 Whale Watching from the Broadwater Parklands is a fantastic way to take in the sights of the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater before heading out to the Humpback Whale sighting grounds. Today there were multiple pods making a steady journey past Surfers Paradise including a couple of whales heading south.
Gold Coast Family Whale Watching 5th July 2023 Gold Coast Family Whale Watching today as we welcomed some of our younger Pod Members onboard to meet the Gold Coast Humpback Whales. It was a beautiful morning as a warmer breeze rippled across the seaway as we made our way out into the sighting grounds.
Whale Watching from The Spit 3rd July 2023 Whale Watching from The Spit on the Gold Coast was enjoyed this morning with spectacular breaching, head lunging and tail lobbing from a young male before a competition pod arrived on scene with white water flying. It was a fantastic start to our morning as we departed the Broadwater and enjoyed the cosy cloud covered conditions with much excitement for what Humpback Whales we were going to meet today.
Surfers Paradise Whales 30th June 2023 Surfers Paradise Whales were spectacular today as a stunningly beautiful double breach just off our bow lit up the morning sky. It was a crisp and clear morning as we enjoyed the many beautiful sights of the Nerang River and Broadwater with many excited for the Gold Coast Marathon this weekend with a buzz of activity in the air as final preparations are put in place.
First Humpback Calf for Season 2023 28th June 2023 First Humpback calf Season 2023 was sighted today off the Gold Coast as the precious youngster practiced a few breaches and head lunges enthusiastically. It was a beautiful winters days on the Gold Coast with many Humpback Whales making the steady and purposeful migration towards warmer waters further north.
Queensland Humpback Whales 27th June 2023 Queensland Humpback Whales are migrating past the Gold Coast in big numbers for Season 2023. It was a fantastic week of whale watching on the Gold Coast with fantastic weather and wonderful  Humpback Whales. Captain Charlie and Captain Jordan did a great job captaining the Whale Watch 1 with plenty of busy whales currently migrating past Surfers Paradise.
Gold Coast Whales 19th June 2023 Gold Coast Whales were cruising past Surfers Paradise today and enjoying the perfect weather conditions as they made the most of the good travelling weather. Multiple pods were spread and during this time of the migration we observe many escort pods which contain a male and a female.
Toowoomba Whale Watch 17th June 2023 Toowoomba Whale Watch it was today as we welcomed Pod Members to meet the Humpback Whales off Surfers Paradise as they travelled from Toowoomba to join us for a wonderful day with the whales. A beautiful morning greeted us we departed from Cavill Avenue and enjoyed the peaceful surrounds of the Nerang River before heading out into the activity of the Broadwater as everyone enjoyed a beautiful weekend on the Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise Whale Watching 15th June 2023 Surfers Paradise Whale Watching was spectacular today as the Humpback Whales enjoyed the sunshine and lit up the sky with over forty incredible breaches. The annual Humpback migration is well underway in the waters off the Gold Coast as thousands of Humpback Whales make their journey past Surfers Paradise and navigate towards the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
Gold Coast Humpback Whale Migration  14th June 2023 Gold Coast Humpback Whale migration is an annual event as over 37,000 Humpback Whales complete the extraordinary journey from Antarctica to the Great Barrier Reef and back again every winter and spring. The migration is an epic achievement with the journey taking each whale between four to six months to complete and is a round trip of up to thirteen thousand kilometres.