1. Hervey Bay, QLD


Hervey Bay is one of the most incredible places in Australia to watch whales swim on up (or down) the ‘Humpback Highway’. That’s the route they migrate along Australia’s coastline, and Hervey Bay in particular is a popular place for humpback whales, particularly mothers and calves who love the sheltered waters. Instead of being on a mission for their food, whales check in and play around, so book a day tour, head out on a boat and enjoy the whales breaching and surfacing all over the place.
Fun fact: Hervey Bay was crowned as the world’s first Whale Heritage Site in 2019.
When to go? mid-July to late October
What types of whales can you see? Humpback whales, minke whales, southern right whales, killer whales