{"id":38818,"date":"2025-06-19T10:02:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T00:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=38818"},"modified":"2026-07-09T16:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T06:48:10","slug":"guide-to-whale-watching-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/guide-to-whale-watching-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Whale, Hello There: The Ultimate Guide to Whale Watching in Australia for 2065"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>From Sydney\u2019s skyline to the calm waters of Hervey Bay, our ultimate guide to whale watching in Australia reveals the best places to see one of nature\u2019s greatest migrations.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/from-brr-to-brilliant-melbourne-winter-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the winter months sweep across Australia<\/a> \u2013 and the surrounding waters begin to cool \u2013 whales migrate north to warmer waters, presenting an incredible opportunity to witness the gentle giants on their annual journey. From coastal cliffsides to cruise decks, read on to discover how to see them up close this migration season. This is the ultimate guide to whale watching in Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is whale watching season in Australia?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whale watching in Australia takes between May to November, with peak season occurring June and July, when humpback whales head north to breed and give birth before returning south with their calves. Australia&#8217;s diverse marine ecosystem mean eager watchers can catch glimpses of travelling humpbacks, southern right, minkes and sometimes even blue and killer whales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hervey Bay in Queensland is one of the best land-based and boat-based viewing spots, while Sydney&#8217;s coastal trails and Byron Bay&#8217;s headlands offer easy vantage points. Early morning tours tend to bring calmer waters and better chances of a breach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Phillip-Island-whale-watching_Maya_shutterstock-e1750220907106-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimate Guide to Whale Watching in Australia: Whale watching on Phillip Island Pyramid Rock - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-38851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Phillip-Island-whale-watching_Maya_shutterstock-e1750220907106-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Phillip-Island-whale-watching_Maya_shutterstock-e1750220907106-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Phillip-Island-whale-watching_Maya_shutterstock-e1750220907106-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Phillip-Island-whale-watching_Maya_shutterstock-e1750220907106.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best place to whale watch in New South Wales: You can see whales from Sydney&#8217;s CBD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s estimated around 40,0000 humpback whales visit Sydney from May to November. Make your way to one of the city\u2019s most impressive vantage points, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au\/things-to-do\/lookouts\/cape-solander\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au\/things-to-do\/lookouts\/cape-solander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape Solander<\/a> (located in the Kurnell section of Kamay Botany Bay National Park) to catch them frolicking, or get as close as possible with an unforgettable whale watching cruise, with departures available daily from Circular Quay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_4eb6fb33caabe340d2d93eb55f104c56\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Two-Hour Whale Watching Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Taronga Zoo Admission &#038; Return Rocket Ferry Ride\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/taronga-zoo-and-whale-watching-cruise-sydney\/rez:PJCSYQ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience \" data-name=\"Two-Hour Whale Watching Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Taronga Zoo Admission &#038; Return Rocket Ferry Ride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/tf1p0x8apbv2wxqkj93t\" alt=\"Two-Hour Whale Watching Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Taronga Zoo Admission &#038; Return Rocket Ferry Ride 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/vfxzli3aezw2ekuii3k\" alt=\"Two-Hour Whale Watching Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Taronga Zoo Admission &#038; Return Rocket Ferry Ride 2\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/37lcaq9d4vw1c7irwhyg\" alt=\"Two-Hour Whale Watching Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Taronga Zoo Admission &#038; Return Rocket Ferry Ride 3\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/taronga-zoo-and-whale-watching-cruise-sydney\/rez:PJCSYQ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience deal_card\" data-name=\"Two-Hour Whale Watching Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Taronga Zoo Admission &#038; Return Rocket Ferry Ride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Circular Quay Wharf 6<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Two-Hour Whale Watching Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Taronga Zoo Admission &#038; Return Rocket Ferry Ride<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$87<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$94<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best place to whale watch in Queensland: Hervey Bay, the country&#8217;s &#8216;whale capital&#8217;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hervey Bay was titled the Whale Capital of Australia in 2019, becoming the first Whale Heritage site due to its commitment to preservation and unparalleled opportunities for whale watching. Tens of thousands of humpback whales arrive between July and November, spending around 10 days to rest, socialise and play in the calm waters before journeying back to Antarctica. Celebrate with the locals at the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/herveybaywhalefestival.com.au\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/herveybaywhalefestival.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hervey Bay Whale Festival<\/a> (10 July and 29-30 August 2026), a wonderful celebration of the community\u2019s love for their most incredible guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_c64e8488ab918a2d5295f1d9daf2ef71\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Eight-Hour Guided Whale Watching Experience with Buffet Lunch\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/exclusive-whale-watching-encounter\/rez:PD4FDC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience \" data-name=\"Eight-Hour Guided Whale Watching Experience with Buffet Lunch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/cj0obap039k0xw57l5i\" alt=\"Eight-Hour Guided Whale Watching Experience with Buffet Lunch 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/meep9g6hgtf9jscv5x5\" alt=\"Eight-Hour Guided Whale Watching Experience with Buffet Lunch 2\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/wvbtxg1mno6p0segou1o\" alt=\"Eight-Hour Guided Whale Watching Experience with Buffet Lunch 3\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/yfn9o6b2nb9i8syurtn\" alt=\"Eight-Hour Guided Whale Watching Experience with Buffet Lunch 4\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/ex3hoemrl5smk0fqewso\" alt=\"Eight-Hour Guided Whale Watching Experience with Buffet Lunch 5\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/exclusive-whale-watching-encounter\/rez:PD4FDC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience deal_card\" data-name=\"Eight-Hour Guided Whale Watching Experience with Buffet Lunch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Berth B5, Great Sandy Straits Marina<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Eight-Hour Guided Whale Watching Experience with Buffet Lunch<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$134<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$145<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best place to whale watch in Victoria: Phillip Island is perfect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phillip Island truly offers the best of both worlds: not only can you see the region\u2019s famously cute little penguins, but during migration season it welcomes humpback and southern right whales (with the chance to spot orcas). Either from land or sea, catch a glimpse by following the whale discovery trail across the Bass Coast or opt for an adventure on a whale watching cruise to get as close as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_339f0ff1c01bbbe3db35244239a1ceb2\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island, Cowes, Australia\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/ramada-resort-by-wyndham-phillip-island\/8b7a6a2a-95ba-425f-aca2-04fe31f57cd0\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP   \" data-name=\"Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div 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src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/djwh8n8u9he891qat8mrj.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/djwh8n8u9he891qat8mrj.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/djwh8n8u9he891qat8mrj.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/djwh8n8u9he891qat8mrj.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/djwh8n8u9he891qat8mrj.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island, Cowes, Australia 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/ramada-resort-by-wyndham-phillip-island\/8b7a6a2a-95ba-425f-aca2-04fe31f57cd0\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP deal_card  \" data-name=\"Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Cowes, Australia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and a sauna. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade\/game room, and wedding services.<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.0<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Very Good<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">113 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$684<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best place to whale watch in Western Australia: Wine and whales meet in the Margaret River Region<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With wine tastings, surfing and a chance to view marvellous whales, there\u2019s a lot to love in the Margaret River Region. See the humpback and southern rights frolic in the sea close-up on a whale watching cruise in Geographe Bay; the bay is a resting area for humpbacks on their southern migration, while southern right whales call this home for their calving grounds. Whales and wine: it\u2019s the perfect pairing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_cae073a6abcae46de2cff4639909133e\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Experience a Magical Encounter on an Two-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Geographe Bay\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/busselton-whale-watching\/rez:PABW4Q\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience \" data-name=\"Experience a Magical Encounter on an Two-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Geographe Bay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/i1l69rlq4s06624ps6rv\" alt=\"Experience a Magical Encounter on an Two-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Geographe Bay 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/s6fmumqbsfizlhoh78re\" alt=\"Experience a Magical Encounter on an Two-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Geographe Bay 2\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/celjst3o5sg2og665m7a\" alt=\"Experience a Magical Encounter on an Two-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Geographe Bay 3\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/3qhiyeculx0bve90dx8\" alt=\"Experience a Magical Encounter on an Two-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Geographe Bay 4\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/5syr7ay1jp6er0kxjquj\" alt=\"Experience a Magical Encounter on an Two-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Geographe Bay 5\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/busselton-whale-watching\/rez:PABW4Q\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience deal_card\" data-name=\"Experience a Magical Encounter on an Two-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Geographe Bay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>21 spinnaker boulavard Port Geographe marina <\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Experience a Magical Encounter on an Two-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Geographe Bay<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><div class=\"highlight_txt\">Free Cancellation<\/div><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$66<\/span><span class=\"type\"> \/person<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best place to whale watch in Tasmania: Rugged cliffs and incredible marine life abound in Bruny Island<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whales are easily spotted along Tasmania\u2019s rambling east coast, with sightings converging around Bruny Island as they migrate or the mothers rest with their calves in the calm waters. Sightings are most common in May\u2013July or September\u2013November; killer whales have also been spotted in more recent seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover whale watching cruises<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover whale watching cruises\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_klo:2925\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_experience cacheid_e28b94d66f312d1ef9dca20f16570aa9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/kakadu-national-park-day-tour-and-cruise-from-darwin\/klo:2925\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience carousel\" data-name=\"Kakadu National Park Day Tour and Cruise from Darwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/io61qw054wv52ib2dvnr\" alt=\"Kakadu National Park Day Tour and Cruise from Darwin\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin, Darwin, Kakadu<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Kakadu National Park Day Tour and Cruise from Darwin<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><div class=\"highlight_txt\">Free Cancellation<\/div><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$252<\/span><span class=\"type\"> \/Person<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_rez:PCGAYP\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_experience cacheid_e28b94d66f312d1ef9dca20f16570aa9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/90-minute-port-river-dolphin-and-ships-graveyard-cruise\/rez:PCGAYP\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience carousel\" data-name=\"90-Minute Port River Dolphin &#038; Ships&#039; Graveyard Cruise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/d4ku49l0ngxx3lu1kcfs\" alt=\"90-Minute Port River Dolphin &#038; Ships' Graveyard Cruise\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>1 Mclaren Wharf<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">90-Minute Port River Dolphin &#038; Ships&#8217; Graveyard Cruise<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$52<\/span><span class=\"type\"> \/Participant<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$61<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_rez:PWDBVE\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_experience cacheid_e28b94d66f312d1ef9dca20f16570aa9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/(luxury-escapes)-luxury-whale-watching-experience\/rez:PWDBVE\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience carousel\" data-name=\"2.5-Hour Whale-Watching Cruise on a Superyacht\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/68terl8iyt3lciw18yi\" alt=\"2.5-Hour Whale-Watching Cruise on a Superyacht\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Marine Stadium Jetty &#038; Pontoon<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">2.5-Hour Whale-Watching Cruise on a Superyacht<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><div class=\"highlight_txt\">Free Cancellation<\/div><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$48<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$55<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_led:006RF00000XXwVFYA1\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_experience cacheid_e28b94d66f312d1ef9dca20f16570aa9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/3-hour-whale-watching-cruise-without-the-crowds-in-mooloolaba\/led:006RF00000XXwVFYA1\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience carousel\" data-name=\"3-Hour Whale Watching Cruise Without the Crowds in Mooloolaba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/2zbfq95gxa049vvno7l.jpeg\" alt=\"3-Hour Whale Watching Cruise Without the Crowds in Mooloolaba\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Fisheries on the Spit Marina, 21 Parkyn Pde<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">3-Hour Whale Watching Cruise Without the Crowds in Mooloolaba<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><div class=\"highlight_txt\">Free Cancellation<\/div><div class=\"highlight_txt\">Gifting Available<\/div><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$80<\/span><span class=\"type\"> \/person<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$90<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_klo:4174\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_experience cacheid_e28b94d66f312d1ef9dca20f16570aa9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/cape-tribulation-and-daintree-wildlife-day-tour-from-cairns\/klo:4174\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience carousel\" data-name=\"Cape Tribulation and Daintree Wildlife Day Tour from Cairns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/f3x5o5tv4bx2btfwaw7i\" alt=\"Cape Tribulation and Daintree Wildlife Day Tour from Cairns\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas, Queensland<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Cape Tribulation and Daintree Wildlife Day Tour from Cairns<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><div class=\"highlight_txt\">Free Cancellation<\/div><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$174<\/span><span class=\"type\"> \/Person<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_rez:PDB5JM\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_experience cacheid_e28b94d66f312d1ef9dca20f16570aa9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/adventure-tour\/rez:PDB5JM\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience carousel\" data-name=\"2.5-Hour Sightseeing Hunter Coast Adventure Cruise to Caves Beach &#038; Catherine Hill Bay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/dqahpgkllfsid89jnasf\" alt=\"2.5-Hour Sightseeing Hunter Coast Adventure Cruise to Caves Beach &#038; Catherine Hill Bay\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Dock C, Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club (95 Hannell St, Wickham)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">2.5-Hour Sightseeing Hunter Coast Adventure Cruise to Caves Beach &#038; Catherine Hill Bay<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><div class=\"highlight_txt\">Free Cancellation<\/div><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$76<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$85<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$94<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_led:006RF00000ZzVXNYA3\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_experience cacheid_e28b94d66f312d1ef9dca20f16570aa9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/societe-triple-points-embark-on-a-whale-watching-adventure-with-100percent-whale-sighting-guarantee\/led:006RF00000ZzVXNYA3\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience carousel\" data-name=\"Embark on a Whale Watching Adventure with 100% Whale Sighting Guarantee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/dbwwy6vlbm9tqsxy2j2p.jpeg\" alt=\"Embark on a Whale Watching Adventure with 100% Whale Sighting Guarantee\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Sea World, Seaworld Drive<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Embark on a Whale Watching Adventure with 100% Whale Sighting Guarantee<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$55<\/span><span class=\"type\"> \/person<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$83<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_rez:P60336\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_experience cacheid_e28b94d66f312d1ef9dca20f16570aa9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/half-day-whale-watching-encounter\/rez:P60336\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience carousel\" data-name=\"Half-Day Whale Watching Cruise with Snacks, Expert Commentary &#038; Return Transfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/4oeuwz9kmfhef4kd3oec\" alt=\"Half-Day Whale Watching Cruise with Snacks, Expert Commentary &#038; Return Transfers\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Buccaneer Drive<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Half-Day Whale Watching Cruise with Snacks, Expert Commentary &#038; Return Transfers<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$87<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$95<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$107<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_rez:PWRU1X\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_experience cacheid_e28b94d66f312d1ef9dca20f16570aa9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/remote-kgari-and-whale-experience\/rez:PWRU1X\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience carousel\" data-name=\"Full-Day K&#039;gari (Fraser Island) Cruise with Return Hotel Transfers &#038; Buffet Lunch \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/inz3p1a56mj6beh5hh4p\" alt=\"Full-Day K'gari (Fraser Island) Cruise with Return Hotel Transfers &#038; Buffet Lunch \" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Buccaneer Drive<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Full-Day K&#8217;gari (Fraser Island) Cruise with Return Hotel Transfers &#038; Buffet Lunch <\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$151<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$170<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$186<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_led:006RF00000bSHBuYAO\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_experience cacheid_e28b94d66f312d1ef9dca20f16570aa9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/lte-spc-whale-watching-2026\/led:006RF00000bSHBuYAO\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience carousel\" data-name=\"Sydney Half-Day Whale Watching Harbour Cruise \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/eokg53c5en2jnf5i1q.jpeg\" alt=\"Sydney Half-Day Whale Watching Harbour Cruise \" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Eastern Pontoon Circular Quay<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Sydney Half-Day Whale Watching Harbour Cruise <\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><div class=\"highlight_txt\">Gifting Available<\/div><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$52<\/span><span class=\"type\"> \/Person<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; 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