{"id":11,"date":"2025-01-22T00:26:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T00:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2025-02-27T05:41:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T05:41:22","slug":"gold-coast-whale-watching-the-giants-of-the-ocean","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Gold Coast Whale Watching Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A41C5418840A62CF84C40A8D97515D0E.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-236ffaf5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-xx-large-font-size\">Witness Majestic Humpbacks on                      Their Annual Migration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/goldcoastdivecentre\/items\/480933\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=1007217\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-5 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-5--1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ca2dd60b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow the Path of the Ocean Giants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Each year, between May and November, majestic humpback whales embark on a 10,000-kilometer migration along Australia&#8217;s east coast. Witness these incredible giants as they travel from the icy waters of Antarctica to the warm, sheltered seas of Queensland to breed and give birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our expertly guided tours bring you close to the action, offering an unforgettable opportunity to see whales breach, tail slap, and play in their natural habitat. Join us for a front-row seat to one of nature&#8217;s greatest spectacles, set against the stunning backdrop of the Gold Coast. Book your tour today and experience the wonder of whale migration!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2040\" height=\"1466\" src=\"https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/whale-2678819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/whale-2678819.jpg 2040w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/whale-2678819-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/whale-2678819-1024x736.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/whale-2678819-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/whale-2678819-1536x1104.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2040px) 100vw, 2040px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-788c14b8 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c84ec38 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b61a1d7d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-annotation is-style-text-annotation--2\">About Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--3 wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>Gold Coast Whale Watching Tours<\/strong>, we\u2019re passionate about sharing the ocean\u2019s wonders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--4 wp-block-paragraph\">With years of experience, we provide safe, unforgettable encounters with majestic humpback whales on the stunning Gold Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--5 wp-block-paragraph\">Join us and experience the magic of the ocean!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/goldcoastdivecentre\/items\/480933\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=1007217\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-whale-2298491-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-whale-2298491-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-whale-2298491-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-whale-2298491-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-whale-2298491-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-whale-2298491-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-whale-2298491-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-79854-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-79854-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-79854-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-79854-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-79854-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/humpback-79854-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-5fd69529 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join the Whale Watch Fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-5fd69529 wp-block-paragraph\">#goldcoastwhalewatchingtours<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/goldcoastdivecentre\/items\/480933\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=1007217\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a0aa5dda wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Some Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5b9cbc20 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Departure times &amp; locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Departs from Main Beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 times a day during the whale season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>08:00am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:30am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>02:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check-in time is at least 20 minutes prior to tour departure time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick-up and Drop-off provided<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Bring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Camera<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunscreen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm clothes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flat shoes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sea sickness remedy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5b9cbc20 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet Up Point<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2\/54-56 Paradise Ave, Miami QLD 4220<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:goldcoastdivecentre@gmail.com\">goldcoastdivecentre@gmail.com<\/a> ; <a href=\"tel:0755720511\">07 5572 0511<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our Vessels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Our fleet of vessels were designed and built here in South-East Queensland based on a thorough understanding of sea conditions typical of the region, allowing for smoother sailing conditions and passenger comfort<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/goldcoastdivecentre\/items\/480933\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=1007217\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img 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