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Brisbane Whale Watching Questions & Answers

Naples, Florida

When is peak whale watching season?

over a year ago Answer

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Brisbane, Australia
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We went last Saturday 18th August. There were a number of pods just off the end of Moreton Island. It was a great day, very informative with lots of whales to be seen. Eye Spy the custom built catamaran is very stable with easy viewing decks and windows.

over a year ago
Porirua, New Zealand
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I am not an authority on this subject, but I can share the following:-

Different whale migrations occur at different times of the year. (We were there when pregnant mothers were heading north to calve, with non-breeding ‘aunties’ to protect them).

Very occasionally an opportunistic male comes to ’try his luck’, we were told.

Later I believe the males follow north.

Later still nursing mothers and calves head south.

They (the hosts) are confident that there are always some whales to be seen.

If you have a favourite type of viewing in mind I suggest you research migratory patterns of whales of the South Pacific.

I hope this is of some use.

Regards,

Robert

over a year ago
Brisbane, Australia
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June-July- until end September I believe. now is a good t ime to go I am pretty sure.

over a year ago
Brisbane, Australia
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Whale watching in Moreton Bay starts the beginning of July and runs through to November. We went in August and saw hwaps of Whales so I believe if you go out between August and October you will have no issues.

over a year ago
Cheras, Malaysia
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I was told in August when the whale migrate to north.

over a year ago
Great Dunmow, Essex
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June to November

over a year ago
Great Dunmow, Essex
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June to November

over a year ago
Newcastle, Australia
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According to their website starts June or late May and lasts till October. I always go between June and August and have never been disappointed.

over a year ago
Brisbane Region, Australia
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Hi about now .but they'll be heading south soon so thats just as good..

over a year ago
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