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Humpback whale off Bundaberg, Southern Great Barrier Reef

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Whale watching tours Bundaberg, Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Australia Whale Experience

Australia Whale Experience is located in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. We are a division of Lady Musgrave Experience, the Great Barrier Reef tour company that has been running day tours to Lady Musgrave Island and the Southern Great Barrier Reef for years.

Australia Whale Experience is by far the best whale watching tour in Bundaberg and the surrounding region. Our luxury catamaran offers you the best viewing platform available, with attentive and knowledgeable staff answering your questions about the whales as they migrate up the coast of Queensland.

Bookings can be made online, or by calling our dedicated whale watching hotline on (07) 4151 5225. What are you waiting for?

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Whale watching catamaran alongside a humpback whale Humpback whale in the Bundaberg region
SEE WHALES UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

The experience is everything

Departing Bundaberg daily through the season, and only a short four hour drive from Brisbane. Watch our short introduction video to see what Lady Musgrave Experience and the Southern Great Barrier Reef have to offer.

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Humpback whale surfacing beside the Australia Whale Experience vessel off Bundaberg
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How to book a whale watching tour

These day tours give visitors the chance to witness humpback whales up close as they migrate through Queensland's coastal waters. It is one of the most sought-after wildlife experiences in the country, and locals book it as readily as travellers do.

What makes these tours exceptional is a commitment to conservation and education. The vessel is purpose-built for minimal disturbance, and onboard guides provide rich insight into whale behaviour, migration patterns and the broader marine ecosystem.

Tours run through the humpback migration season along the east coast. Beyond the whales, dolphins, turtles and seabirds share the same water, which turns the day into a full marine safari for families, photographers and solo travellers alike.

Everything you need — schedules, pricing and what to bring on the day — is available on the bookings page. Booking in advance is highly recommended, especially in peak season, to secure your spot. New to humpbacks? Start with our whale knowledge hub, or meet the crew who run the day.

Whale season is on — secure your seats before they sell out.
ACCREDITED & AWARD WINNING
Accredited Tourism Business Australia
Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef
Eco Certified Advanced Ecotourism
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
Humpback whale breaching on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
DEPARTING BUNDABERG · JUNE TO OCTOBER

Come and meet the humpbacks

Live availability, instant confirmation, and a crew who have spent their lives on this stretch of reef.