Moreton Bay Marine Park stands as one of Queensland’s most vital assets, cherished for its natural beauty, recreational opportunities, cultural significance, and economic value.
To conduct whale-watching tours within the Brisbane area, a government permit is required. Brisbane Whale Watching proudly holds one of only three permits granted to this region.
This exclusive permit ensures that your experience is uninterrupted by other vessels, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the wonder of encountering whales.
While Brisbane Whale Watching guarantees sightings of the magnificent Humpback Whales, the Moreton Bay Marine Park boasts a diverse array of marine life to enjoy.
Little or no sense of smell or taste
A very sensitive skin that is easily sunburned
Remarkable eyes with strong muscles that change the shape of the lens so they can see in the air or underwater
Incredible hearing ranging over many kilometres for navigation, communication and finding food
Calls or songs that travel hundreds of kilometres
Pectoral fins that are ten times longer than your arm
Flukes that often feature black and white markings on the underside which can be used to identify individual whales
The longest and most varied sign in the animal kingdom
An average weight of 45 tonnes which is about 1000 children together
An average length of 15 to 17 metres which is about 10 adults lying head to foot
An eye the size of a grapefruit
A belly button
Calves that are fed daily over 400 litres of rich milk which is the consistency of condensed cream
An expelled breath or ‘blow’ that reaches a speed of between 300 – 500 kilometres per hour as it exists through the blowhole
Transfers from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast are available.
Tours commence on Saturday the 8th of June 2024 through to November.
Departing Redcliffe 7 days per week.
Six of the seven species of sea turtles in the world are found in Moreton Bay. The green and loggerhead turtles are the most common and are permanent residents.
Six of the seven species of sea turtles in the world are found in Moreton Bay. The green and loggerhead turtles are the most common and are permanent residents.
Moreton Bay’s dugongs are commonly found in large herds of about 100 animals. The Moreton Bay area is also the most southern limit they are found.
Approximately 3,500 resident shorebirds representing 10 different species breed in and around Moreton Bay.
Hammerhead sharks and the threatened grey nurse sharks all call the marina home.
The most common whale sighting in Moreton Bay is the beloved Humpback Whale. On occasions, we also sight the Minke Whale and the Southern Right Whale
Brisbane Whale Watching acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their unique cultural and spiritual relationship to land, water, and seas and their rich contribution to society.