This stretch of the Southern Ocean, in the East Australian sector, is a summer feeding ground for the humpback whales that breed off eastern Australia, such as Hervey Bay. From November to March, they gorge on dense Antarctic krill in these cold, remote waters before migrating thousands of kilometres north to warm tropical breeding grounds. There is no tourism here: the whales are seen mainly through research and the occasional expedition ship.
This stretch of the Southern Ocean, in the East Australian sector, is a summer feeding ground for the humpback whales that breed off eastern Australia, such as Hervey Bay. From November to March, they gorge on dense Antarctic krill in these cold, remote waters before migrating thousands of kilometres north to warm tropical breeding grounds. There is no tourism here: the whales are seen mainly through research and the occasional expedition ship.
Up to 60% sighting chance in Southern Ocean - East Australian sector. Best months: January, February, December.
No. This is open Southern Ocean far from land, with no tourism. The whales are seen mostly by researchers and the occasional expedition vessel.
It is the summer feeding ground where humpbacks build up fat reserves on Antarctic krill before their long migration north.
They migrate north to warm breeding grounds, off eastern Australia, such as Hervey Bay, roughly during the austral winter.
During the austral summer, roughly November to March, when krill is most abundant.
