Whale Watching is First Class Fun on Australia's Gold Coast

The day's weather was awesome, so without the worry of sea sickness, our group boarded  the Sea World vessel purpose built for whale watching.  Luxurious seats for the 3-mile out excursion (we spotted whales within 20 minutes) were great, plus the 3 D graphics and slide presentations on the way out and back were flash and fun.
The Humpback whales annually migrate from Antarctica up to the Great Barrier Reef. The Gold Coast Whale Watching season is from June to November, when they're headed back down to the South Pole region.  If you happen to be near Surfers Paradise during the season, you should consider an excursion to see these gentle giants of the sea up close and personal.

It's uncommon to see whales breaching - turning their stomachs to the sky as they come up for breath - and we were lucky enough to see two during the two-hour search.  Saw several tales slapping the water, too, usually before their deep dives lasting up to 5 minutes before surfacing in front of the boat for their photo opportunities!



PS  If you go on Sunday, afternoon, you can unwind afterwards on the deck at Escape Bar and enjoy a free BBQ while overlooking the famous Surfers Paradise beach