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12 Best Whale Watching In Australia

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The 12 most popular whale watching in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.

12 Best Whale Watching In Australia

Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast

Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast - Meeting at Redcliffe and the smooth route to the pier

2.Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast

5.0

Half-day Moreton Bay humpback whale cruise on Eye Spy from Redcliffe with guaranteed sightings, gourmet lunchbox, and optional pickup.

“A unforgettable day out with Brisbane Whale Watching. We saw a mother and her calf numerous times and we even got to see a juvenile male breach out of the water several times. In addition to this we saw turtles and dolphins. The food was excellent and catered to an allergy in the group with…”

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Swim with Whale Sharks in the Ningaloo Reef: 3 Island Shark Dive

Swim with Whale Sharks in the Ningaloo Reef: 3 Island Shark Dive - Whale Shark Swims: Expect Multiple Chances, Not One Gamble

Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast

Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast - The 24m super catamaran: your best view choices from both decks

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast - Harbour views first: what you’ll actually see before whales

5.Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

4.5

4-hour Sydney whale-watching cruise with harbour sights, onboard breakfast or BBQ lunch, live naturalist commentary, and free return if no whales.

“A must do for anyone visiting Sydney. It was exciting to watch the whales in their natural habitat splashing out like dolphins. I loved it and will do it again.”

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Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney - Out past the Heads: how humpback searching really works

9.Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

5.0

Cruise Sydney Harbour to open ocean on a small boat, hunt for humpbacks with live commentary, and get a whale sighting guarantee.

“The tour was amazing . First of all the crew members were so nice and welcoming . Also we liked alle the stories about the ocean mammals our guide told us . We saw dolphins and two humpback whales . Is was an amazing experience and we would recommend it to everyone. Just make you…”

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience

Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience - Boarding day experience: decks, commentary, and a responsible approach

11.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience

5.0

Half-day humpback whale watching from Hervey Bay with hotel pickup, hydrophone whale song, meals, and close-up viewing from comfortable decks.

“It’s everything you would want it to be. The whales were amazing we had 7 whales around our boat. They just played around the boat for well over an hour. They looked they enjoyed it as much as we did. You have to see it to believe it. Weather was great, captain and staff were…”

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise - Whale Sightings Guaranteed: How the Promise Helps Your Trip

12.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

5.0

A 4-hour Hervey Bay whale watching cruise with underwater windows, hydrophones, pickup, tea, and a whale sighting guarantee.

“We travelled with Tasman Ventures in August 2025 with a toddler and a newborn. It was raining outside, but the cruise did not disappoint! The crew were warm, friendly, and incredibly attentive — providing extra blankets, serving everyone with a hearty smile, and adding a personal touch to every interaction.”

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