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Home/Destinations/Gold Coast/Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tours

Giants offshore: between winter and spring, humpback whales migrate past the Gold Coast, and boat tours head out to watch them breach and play in the warm waters. A thrilling ocean spectacle.

87 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes
Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes
4.9(1,608)·55 min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast
4.6(920)·2h 50min
from$52/ person
via Viator
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket
Gold Coast
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket
4.3(559)·2–6 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise
4.9(382)·2h 30min
from$62/ person
via Viator
1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!
Gold Coast
1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!
4.9(380)·3 hours
from$212/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises
Gold Coast
Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises
4.8(364)·2h 30min
from$63/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours)
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours)
4.7(358)·2h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
1hr Jet Ski Safari
Gold Coast
1hr Jet Ski Safari
4.9(305)·2 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Parasailing – Tandem & Triple Flights
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Parasailing – Tandem & Triple Flights
4.8(297)·1h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise
4.8(294)·2 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise
4.9(225)·50 min
from$56/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
4.6(221)·2h 30min
from$98/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Helicopter 10 min Flight and Jet Boat Ride
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast Helicopter 10 min Flight and Jet Boat Ride
4.8(100)·1h 30min
from$149/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast 45-Minute Jet Boat Ride - More Time, More Action
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast 45-Minute Jet Boat Ride - More Time, More Action
5.0(97)·45 min
from$49/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Sunset Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Sunset Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter
4.9(96)·2 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Quack'rDuck Amphibious Tour from Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast Quack'rDuck Amphibious Tour from Surfers Paradise
4.5(87)·1h 5min
from$46/ person
via Viator
Wave Break Island Scuba Diving on the Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise
Wave Break Island Scuba Diving on the Gold Coast
4.4(82)·4 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
4.8(80)·2 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Whale Watching Gold Coast
4.9(68)·2h 30min
from$106/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Boat Hire Self-Drive with No License Required
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Boat Hire Self-Drive with No License Required
4.8(59)·1–4 hours
from$117/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Sailing Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Sailing Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter
4.9(53)·2 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Swim with Whales Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Swim with Whales Gold Coast
4.9(50)·4 hours
from$311/ person
via Viator
Surfers Paradise - 2 Hour Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise
Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise - 2 Hour Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise
4.6(40)·2 hours
from$21/ person
via Viator
Snorkelling, Kayaking & Fish Feeding Adventure
Gold Coast
Snorkelling, Kayaking & Fish Feeding Adventure
4.1(32)·2 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Day Tour From Brisbane
Brisbane
Gold Coast Day Tour From Brisbane
4.9(22)·11–12 hours
from$183/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Cruise on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Whale Watching Cruise on the Gold Coast
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast City to Surf Sightseeing Cruise
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast City to Surf Sightseeing Cruise
4 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator

Whale Watching in Gold Coast — FAQ

When can you see whales on the Gold Coast?
From June to November during the humpback migration.
What whales can you see?
Mostly humpback whales, sometimes with calves.
Where do tours depart?
From the Gold Coast’s marinas and Broadwater.

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