Winter means whale watching season in Australia and there’s no better place to witness these gentle giants than in Hervey Bay, the world’s first Whale Heritage Site. This coastal town offers front-row seats to watch humpbacks migrating with their playful calves to the calm, protected waters around the bay. Your best bet for catching a glimpse of their tail-slapping, blowhole-spurting antics is between July and October, with Whalesong Cruises offering accessible, half-day tours every morning and afternoon during this period.
Whalesong's purpose-built boat features extra-wide decks and multi-level viewing platforms for 100 per cent guaranteed humpback whale sightings during peak season. There's also a fully licensed and well-stocked bar, with snacks and lunch included on morning cruises, or afternoon tea and dinner on the sunset cruises.