Whales spotted off Heron Island

The Great Barrier Reef, Australia.

We’ve just received a note from our friends at Voyages Heron Island on the Barrier Reef about their first sighting of humpback whales this season…

Making their first appearance this season, humpback whales have been spotted recently passing within just a few hundred metres off Voyages Heron Island, as they make their journey further north to warmer waters.

A pod of approximately 12 migrating whales has been sighted in the Wistari Channel treating guests and staff to a spectacular show from the beach and the island jetty.

The whale migration season is the ultimate time for families and nature lovers to visit Heron Island and get close to nature.

Heron is also one of the few places where you can take a guided reef walk to learn more about the unique ecology of the Great Barrier Reef. The island’s activities follow a strong ecological theme and feature a range of wildlife presentations and workshops.

Discover more about Heron Island in the Great Barrier Reef or contact our Australia Specialists to find out more about a tailor-made holiday to the Great Barrier Reef.