Patting a humpback whale

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August 30th 2016

Published: August 30th 2016

rWe have been visiting Hervey Bay off and on for over 20 years and have been amazed at its growth. Both the local population has grown, as has the tourist trade. The city has over 50,000 population, and at anytime, this sheltered bay attracts many visitors. Number one attraction during August to October is whale watching. The Southern Hump Back Whales migrate from Antarctic waters north as far as... Read Full Entry

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Marg and Rob Humphrey

MargAndRob

Marg and Rob purchased a Horizon Wattle (Mercedes Sprinter) motorhome built by Ballina Campers and planned to circumnavigate Australia over the following couple of years, collecting it just after Rob retired in May 2011. The couple of years grew out to over 4 years during which time we travelled from Brisbane to Perth return accross the Nullarbor both ways in 2011; in 2012 we travelled various places on the East Coast of Australia. The highlight of the year was our October November trip to Port Douglas which included the total eclipse of the sun. 2013 saw us do a 'Lap' or 'Trip around the blo... full info

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30th August 2016

Jakii Hyde
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Patting a whale
Lovely photos my friends, and what a lucky girl to pat a whale , such magnificent creatures.

30th August 2016

Beauty - no, function sophistication - yes

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Whale of a day
How lucky were you to grace the waters of Hervey Bay Queensland for whale watching. In protected waters as they travel north to the Barrier Reef I presume in mid year migration. I'm only familiar with the whales in their late year migration south to Antarctica which is so different. Amazing you had the whales so up close and personal. Fantastic!

31st August 2016

MargAndRob
Marg and Rob Humphrey

A whale of a time
It was a great day and worth the extra $$$ to go on The Spirit of Hervey Bay as she will sail well north of the other operators. Just spoke to some folk this morning who didn't go the extra, and all they saw were a few mum and bubs. These whales are now on their southern journey. The northern migration finished a couple of months back., other than a few straggler juveniles. Cheers,Rob

31st August 2016

David S.
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Great shots
Really enjoyed your photos and info on this one Rob. Maybe have to reconsider at weekend if the weather is better than forecast!!

1st September 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Whale
Great.

1st September 2016

MargAndRob
Marg and Rob Humphrey

Whales
Definitely a great day, and rather different from chasing birds in trees! Hope you are travelling well. Cheers, Rob

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