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Migaloo sighting kicks off whale season 2021
A light aircraft pilot flying over the coast of Cape Schanck claims to have spotted Migaloo the white whale on the 9th of April. Migaloo is undoubtedly a national treasure and a magnificent sight to see amongst the 40,000 Humpbacks that migrate north annually. What an exciting way to bring in whale season 2021!
Read More...Why do whales visit Hervey Bay?
Humpback whales require heated waters to breed because their young are born without a layer of protective blubber, and would not survive the freezing Antarctic waters if born there. This is why we witness an abundance of playful Humpbacks journeying to and from the hospitable waters of the Great Barrier Reef!
Read More...Humpback Whale Behaviours
What to look for on your Hervey Bay whale watching tour: a guide to Humpback whale behaviours and what they mean.
Read More...Can you swim with Humpback whales?
As one of the most mythical creatures on the planet, swimming with humpback whales is an experience that people are drawn to from all corners of the globe. It’s an encounter that most people can only dream of, so soak up the beauty of nature and keep your eyes peeled.
Read More...When to go whale watching in Hervey Bay
When is the best time of the year to book a whale watching tour? Find out everything you need to know about whale watching season in Hervey Bay, Queensland.
Read More...Fraser Whales Fight Climate Change
The enviro-warrior whales that are cleaning up carbon emissions. The IMF has recently quantified these ecosystem benefits to be worth a whopping $2 million over a single whale’s lifetime. All up, that’s roughly one trillion dollars of benefit to our planet in combatting climate change. Talk about unpaid labour!
Read More...Bats of K'gari
Every night at dusk, one million bats fly from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island to feast. Home to a colony of 3 different species of fruit bats, Hervey Bay boasts anywhere between one and two million at any given time. The migration is a spectacle worth seeing, and although the colony covers the sky every night from 6.50 to 7.20pm, their presence doesn’t interfere with holidaymakers at all. In fact, they only add to the magic of the Fraser Coast!
Read More...History of Dingoes on K'gari
A brief recap of the history of K'gari's dingoes! These fascinating canines are Australia's only wild carnivores, and a very pure form of the breed thrives on K'gari's sandy shores.
Read More...The Fraser Island Dingo - How many are there ?
It is estimated in early 2020 there were about 200 Dingoes on Fraser island in packs of around 12 or less And how many Dingoes are there on Fraser Island and am I likely to see one ?
Read More...Hervey Bay Fraser Island - Whale Heritage Site
Hervey Bay Fraser Coast - “Whale Heritage Site” In October 2019, Hervey Bay became the world's very first Whale Heritage Site. The London-based World Cetacean Alliance endorsed Hervey Bay's status as one of the best whale-watching destinations in the world.
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