Gold Coast Whale Watching Tour - 2.5 Hours
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Get ready for a two-hour and 30-minute-long, unforgettable whale watching adventure from the Gold Coast. From May to November, more than 40,000 humpback whales make their annual migration along the coastline, and you will be right there with them. The experienced marine crew will follow the whales' path to get you up close as they breach, tail slap, and glide through the sparkling Pacific waters. Whale sightings are guaranteed, or you can return for free.
Relax in comfortable viewing areas as you take in panoramic views of the coastline and soak up the magic of seeing these majestic creatures in the wild. Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits, and soup, along with reef-safe sunscreen to keep you protected throughout the trip. Pick up from selected Gold Coast locations is available upon request, making your experience hassle-free from start to finish.
Location
What you need to know
- Two-hour and 30-minute whale watching cruise
- Guaranteed whale sighting or free return
- Commentary from experienced crew
- Pick up available upon request
- Comfortable viewing areas
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Tea, coffee, biscuits, candies, and soup with a vegetarian option
- This experience is available between May to November.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
- This experience is approximately two hours and 30 minutes in duration.
- This experience departs from the Gold Coast or the Tweed Region; the final boarding location will be confirmed after booking.
- Pick up available from select Gold Coast locations, please request at the time of booking.
- Warm beanie, jumper, or insulated jacket
- Spray jacket or raincoat
- Sunglasses and a hat
- A camera or GoPro
- Reusable water bottle
- Minimum age is six years
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Free guest pick-up available on request (limited to select Gold Coast locations)
- All guests must complete a safety briefing and digital waiver prior to departure
- Roadside parking available
- In extreme weather conditions the tour may be cancelled if safety is a concern, you will be contacted by the provider and rescheduled
- For motion sickness, take tablets 30 minutes before departure (and optionally the night before); avoid heavy meals, stay hydrated, and bring water
- Whale sightings are guaranteed; in the unlikely event that no whales are spotted, a complimentary return trip will be offered
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
