Whales

Fraser Island and Hervey Bay are renowned as THE playground for migrating whales around the world heading back to the Antarctic.

Migaloo and Bahloo the two white whales

Late last month, the Whitsunday Islands received some global attention over an incredible photo taken by a local a white humpback whale calf.

Each winter the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park sees an influx of humpback and minke whales. Each and every dolphin and whale that enters the park is protected, with a very strict set of rules in place when encountering them. Most of the encounters in the Marine Park and Whitsunday Islands are accidental, as there are few whale watching operators in the area. However, even if encountering them by surprise or accident there are a strict set of rules that people and vessels much adhere to.