Gold Coast Whale Watching

Whales in Paradise 

The walk to the boat from the hotel was a short walk, actually shorter then we thought. Once we got there we had some time to kill. 

Our walk to the boat. Layden was slow moving. 

Waiting for our boat and running through the glass. 

What an incredible life we live, to travel the world and experience things like this. 

We set sail from Surfers Paradise for a dynamic up-close encounter that will stay with us for a lifetime. 

35,000 migrating humpback whales passing close to Gold Coast shores twice each year travelling along an ancient route known as the Humpback Highway.  We marvel at their dramatic aerial displays. We saw mothers tenderly care for calves. Feel dwarfed by their size as they curiously approach the vessel. I should have kept my camera at the ready because whales aren’t the only stars of the show – we encounter charismatic dolphins, enormous green sea turtles and resident and migratory seabirds. 

We sat in the front top part of the boat, watching everything closely.

The whale were excited to see us. They played in the water around us and showed off while following the boats.

Ryleigh dance and played with excitement as the whales breached the water.

There were many whales near the boat, a mother and her calf, and several other large adults. 

As we travel around the ocean watching whales, the boys and I created stores of the whales and their adventure they are on.

At one point they asked if anyone talked whale, Ryleigh wanted me to speak whale to the group. So I did. Sounding a lot nice Dora from Finding Nemo.

It was a bummer, we couldn't see the city with the smoke from the fires. 

Layden making funny faces at me. 

Waving to us.

Layden was upset that he couldn't swim with the whales. 

Mother and Calf

Coming back in as a lot of fun stores and sight seeing. 

The boys conversation went to Ben 10

Watching the fish come up for food.

Trying to get our family picture.

Over all this was an incredible experience, actually seeing the kids reaction to the whales. We will never forget.