Australia is definitely among the best whale watching destinations in the world. Operators spring up across the country-continent’s coastline as doing so would strategically make viewing those magnificent sea creatures right in their own habitat convenient. The best time of the year to watch whales is from the end of July to the first week of November. This is the period when Humpback Whales are migrating from the colder southern waters in Antarctica. Australian waters during the time tend to be more temperate to be liked by such whales, especially those that are due to give birth.

The migration route of whales is almost always close to the coast. Thus, whales are often seen by spectators from prominent headlands. Usually, the best time to watch whales in Australia is during midday, specifically when the sun is overhead directly. Three of the most commonly watched and observed whales across Australian waters are Humpback, Orca (Killer), and Southern Right Whales. Southern Right and Humpback seem to follow a single route every year.

Some of the best Australian locations to watch whales are Hervey Bay, Byron Bay, Stradbroke Island, Merimbula, and Moreton Bay. Hervey Bay is among Queensland’s most popular natural holiday locations as it offers access to Fraser Island (a World Heritage listed island) and Lady Elliot Island (first coral clay across the Great Barrier Reef). Whale watching here is most ideal from August to October.

Byron Bay is among the country’s best holiday destinations. It has been known for its great surf beaches, amazing marine parks, and other exciting facilities. Stradbroke Island features a great whale watching facility at Point Lookout especially during winter. Its North Gorge Walk is also popular for similar activities. Merimbula is a resort town between Melbourne and Sydney. Its Marina offers a wide array of fishing charters, whale watching expeditions, and dolphin cruises.

Lastly, there seems no other better place to whale watch mighty Humpbacks than Moreton Bay in Brisbane, Queensland. So far, the area has been widely recognized as among the best whale watching destinations in the world. It is not in any way surprising. Organizers of whale watching activities in Moreton Bay call such events as magnificent ‘Eye Spy’ encounters with whales that are clueless they are being watched. Humpback Whales, which frequent the bay, are among the most surface-active displaying whale species with behaviors that truly awe and entertain people.