Brisbane Whale Watching

One thing that can be said about Australia visa tourist holders is that they love the water. Even if they have an entirely different purpose for visiting the country, many would often try as much as possible to squeeze even a single day at the beach in their schedules. And since Australia is surrounded by the ocean all over, they actually have a lot of options to choose from.

But if you are one of those tourists who are a bit tired of the usual routine of just splashing around, but still don't want to get away from the water, then you still have a host of other activities to try out. One such activity is whale watching off the coast of Brisbane. You will surely enjoy riding in the company of these magnificent creatures.

There are actually many whale watching tours being offered off the coast of the cities. These range from small tours, to large ones involving dozens of people, and are usually included in cruise packages. In some cases, you can actually rent a small boat and go out whale watching by yourself, though it would be much better if you have a guide to tag along with you.

Also, there are plenty of different species that you can look out for during a whale watching session. Dolphins are perhaps the most common ones in the coast of Brisbane. The bottle nosed and common dolphins are to of the several different species that frequent the area. They are very playful and will swim with the boat, so you will definitely be able to get a good close look at them.

And if you want to see the really large ones, then you are definitely in luck, as the coast of Brisbane is also on the route of some of the larger whale populations. Humpbacks are one of the major attractions in the area. They are remarkable not only for their large size, but also for the haunting sound of their songs. Right whales also travel the area, so you will be able to catch a glimpse of them. In some cases, you will actually be lucky enough that you will be able to see several different species in a single session.

The best time to go out whale watching is during the months of June to November, as these are the periods when the whale populations are moving to the south for their winter migration. The actual times varies between species, so be sure to check out the schedules from the local guides. Also, one thing that you need to take note is that the number of whales or dolphins that you will see during each session also varies greatly. There are some instances that you will be able to see dozens, if not hundreds, of them in an hour, while if you are out of luck, you will be able to see only two or three during the whole time that you are watching.

Nevertheless, this one will surely be an enjoyable activity for any tourist. And not only will you have a great time here, but you will also have an even greater appreciation of these magnificent creatures. 

Sources:

Queensland Holidays

http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/things-to-see-and-do/brisbane-whale-watching/index.cfm

Oz Horizon

http://www.ozhorizons.com.au/hotels/qld/brisbane/brisbane-whale-watching

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