There are few more majestic creatures on our planet than the humpback whale. I live just a short drive away from Hervey Bay, a destination recognized as one of the best places in the world to view whales in their natural environment.
The Hervey Bay whale watching season stretches from late July to early November each year and my family and I were lucky enough to experience a wonderful whale watching excursion at the height of the season.
We embarked on the "Spirit of Hervey Bay", one of the newer whale watching vessels in the region. This large catamaran is well appointed with several viewing areas including underwater widows. After a very pleasant cruise through the calm waters of the Bay, we began to spot whales in the distance. Soon, we were able to view a number of magnificent Humpback whales as they swam around, and sometimes under, our vessel.
Often, the whales seemed very curious, raising one huge eye out of the water to peer up at us.
For several hours, we followed different pods of whales and were rewarded time and time again with spectacular, close-up views. Whale watching is a fantastic experience and one not to be missed.
Hervey Bay is a rapidly growing coastal city located around 3.5 hours north of Brisbane, Queensland Australia.
