Hervey Bay is east Australia's classic resting stop on the southbound migration and a Whale Heritage Site. It is especially strong for relaxed surface behavior rather than fast-moving transit encounters.

About This Spot

Best Months to Visit

See Humpback Whale in Hervey Bay / K'gari, Australia. Best months: September, August, October (up to 94% sighting chance). Watching. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.

September: 94%
August: 90%
October: 78%
July: 60%

Practical Information

Location: Hervey Bay / K'gari, Australia
Coordinates: -25.2900, 152.9100
Effort: day trip
Accessibility: Easy
Observation mode: Watching

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