Brisbane whale watchings eye spy leaves from the end of the redcliffe jetty on. Throughout the voyage to the whale playground kerry, who has been running. Whale watching in brisbane, from redcliffe or tangalooma wild dolphin resort is the perfect way to escape the busy city crowds whale watch cruises are available everyday together with wild dolphin feeding at tangalooma resort on beautiful moreton island. Brisbane whale watching has been successfully operating tours from redcliffe for over 23 years. Our day out whale watching with skipper kerry on mv eye. Departing from redcliffe a shirt drive from brisbane cbd at 10. Photo albums archive freedom whale watch, fishing and dive. There are great opportunities to go whale watching on the ring of kerry, we tried des oshea in caherdaniel, not only is it a day whale watching but also an adventure. The large boat was perfect for my young daughter who needed to be able to both walk around and have a place to sit and eat. Brisbane whale watching invites you to come on board the magnificent eyespy for an encounter with the whales. You will enjoy your adventure with our professional crew at captain jim. The distance between redcliffe to moreton island is 99 km by road. Redirecting to profilewhitsundayshipwrightservicesceyd.
Brisbane whale watching redcliffe 2020 all you need to know. Join facebook to connect with kerry whale and others you may know. Directions to marine tours, ventry harbour, ventry, dingle peninsula, co. Whales humpback, fin, minke, porpoise and killer whales yes, there are whales around the blaskets and in dingle bay. Redcliffe coast guard scarborough boat harbour redcliffe business directory. Brisbane whale watching tours invites you for an encounter with the whales. Youll be treated to 5 star service as you cruise to the whale watching grounds in moreton bay, a short cruise from brisbane. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Its brisbanes north shore and much underrated, says captain kerry lopez as she eases her 16m catamaran, eye spy, away from redcliffe.
The museum holds pirate week during the june school holidays each year for kids aged 510. The peninsula is relatively flat with few areas rising. Does your little one talk constantly of buried treasure and sailing the seven seas. Apart from the trip distance, refer directions from redcliffe to moreton island for road driving directions. A monument and park commemorates captain james cook who sailed past moreton island in the endeavour in may 1770. Whale watching cruise ex redcliffe peninsulabrisbane startfinish queensland queensland tours. No, they are not there all the time and sometimes they are as hard to find as hens teeth or leprechauns. What to do in kerry activities angling archery bird watching dolphin whale and seal watching get married golf and other activities horse riding and equestrian motor biking, cycling and biking mountaineering and climbing tours and itineraries walking and hiking watersports view all activities. Contact blasket islands eco marine and whale watching. Theres no better place to observe the mighty humpback whales than brisbanes moreton bay with tours operating daily jun to nov.
The whale, known as w01 john coe and who is easily recognisable by the large notch on the base of his dorsal fin, was spotted on. Brisbane whale watching on eye spy out of redcliffe. Captain kerry lopez said humpback whales were very acrobatic and often breached high out of the. Theres no better place to observe the mighty humpback than brisbanes moreton bay. Take your little pirate in search of shipwrecks in brisbane. A killer whale has been spotted off the coast of west kerry.
Brisbane whale watching redcliffe must do brisbane. Baby humpback whale beaches on moreton island sunshine. Any whale sightings in the vicinity are closely monitored and captain kerry will get as close as is legally allowed to the whales. Howdy, my first time on this board, great to be here. Redcliffe to whitsunday island 5 ways to travel via. Whale photography workshop wildnature photo expeditions. Kerry lopez, owner and captain of redcliffes brisbane whale watching for the past 22 years, has noticed a new trend forming in recent years. Captain kerry and crew made our whale watching experience the best day out myself and 4yo daughter. A whale slammed a charter boat in the whitsundays, sending passengers into the air, knocking two unconscious and leaving others with broken bones.
Island quest marine saint andrews all you need to know. Captain kerry whale whisperer brisbane whale watching. The whale season around brisbane generally runs from midjune to october, with the majority of whales heading north between june and august, before returning south for feeding from september to october or november. Fripp islanders whit suber and his daughter sarah, take pictures of a pilot whale thursday afternoon that died after it had beached itself on the hunting island side of the fripp island bridge. Before you are tempted to make your little pirate walk the plank, here are some great places to find some shipwrecks in brisbane both on land and in the water. Flights to whitsunday island, current page how much is the cheapest flight to whitsunday island.
Redcliffe coast guard scarborough boat harbour redcliffe. Whale watching on the ring of kerry the ring of kerry. You will get ocean spray wet gear provided on this on dess rib boat which is great because you get to the action quickly. Today, kerry heads the team at moreton bay whalewatching, now operating as brisbane whale watching, which brings in excess of 12,000 visitors to the redcliffe. Whales humpback, fin, minke, porpoise and killer whales. Each year humpback whales migrate from antarctica to the subtropical waters of eastern australia, where they give birth. Photo albums archive freedom whale watch, fishing and. With her crew of dedicated seamen who respect and understand the humpback whale, captain kerry lopez is the only woman captain operating a whalewatching venture in the south pacific rim. Explore the bay of fundy tides aboard our custombuilt cruiser, the. Brisbane whale watching 100% whale sightings guaranteed. Ocean rafting visits the fringing coral reefs around the whitsunday islands for a memorable snorkelling experience.
Redcliffe to whitsunday island 5 ways to travel via train. Ive been a recreational fisherman for most my life, my brother and i own a 3. Jul 05, 2017 drone footage captured by brisbane whale watching shows them clearly enjoying themselves last week. Humpback whale in moreton bay as seen from brisbane whale watching boat. Dame joan sutherlands home to sell for more than a song lucy macken oct 10, 2015 the whale beach estate of the late dame joan sutherland looks like it may be stuck in a time warp.
Brisbane whalewatching has been successfully operating tours from redcliffe for over 23 years. I highly recommend booking a trip with brisbane whale watching, you wont be disappointed. The prize includes the full day whale watching cruise and buffet lunch. Tour whale watching cruise ex redcliffe peninsula australia. Whale watching blasket islands eco marine tours, ventry. Redcliffe peninsula is a former municipality northnortheast of brisbane, the state capital of queensland, australia.
Look on in awe as the magnificent southern humpback whales splash and play just metres from your luxury catamaran. Captain james cook claimed the whole of the east coast of australia for great britain on 22 august 1770, naming eastern australia, new south wales. Killer whale known as john coe spotted off kerry coast. Kerry will provide exact latitude and longitude of the whale s location reducing transit time to the sighting grounds whilst also providing guests with live up to the minute whale behaviour commentary. Youll be treated to 5 star service as you cruise to the whale watching grounds in moreton bay, a. We were so lucky to have whales swimming alongside, underneath and around the boat thrilling stuff. The area covers the suburbs of clontarf, kipparing, margate, newport, redcliffe, rothwell, scarborough and woody point redcliffe peninsula is home to over 55,000 residents over its total area of 38. Your captain, kerry lopez, is recongnised as the only female captain to own and operate a whale watching venture in the south pacific rim, using her years of experience to provide an informative and engaging commentary of whale behaviour. We have a selection of whale watching tours from brisbane including departures from redcliffe, pinkenba and shuttle services available to meet tours departing the gold coast. So what if your little pirate isnt into shipwrecks.
Captain kerry lopez guaranteed whale sightings june to november award winning 5 star whale watching cruise departs redcliffe jetty daily, transfers available gourmet buffet lunch including tiger prawns, cold meats and salads. Best place in ireland to go on holidays west kerry, ireland s. Dame joan sutherlands home to sell for more than a song. We were fortunate to see at least 12 whales, 45 within a few meters of the boat. Contact blasket islands eco marine and whale watching tours.
Purpose built for whale watching this locally built 30 metre catamaran is a three million dollar injection into the tourism industry. The day begins at the redcliffe jetty with a warm welcome on board the high speed catamaran eye spy which has been purpose built for whale watching by the glamorous captain kerry lopez and her crew. Captain kerry has an unending enthusiasm and a truly unique rapport with. Enjoy an unforgettable encounter with humpback whales and a tasty gourmet lunch on this breathtaking 5hour cruise onboard the magnificent eyespy. Take part in speak like a pirate day on the 19 th of september each year simply by speaking like a pirate. Protected by moreton island, and with shallow waters that offer sanctuary from predators, moreton bay marine park is becoming an attractive calving area and nursery ground for the humpbacks. Enjoy comfort and speed along with the experience of our local captains, whose lifetime on the bay makes for a unique and authentic adventure.
Baby humpback whale beaches on moreton island by madura mccormack, christine flatley, the couriermail 7th aug 2017 5. Contact blasket islands eco marine and whale watching tours ireland facebook. Book your tickets online for brisbane whale watching, redcliffe. The whales are definitely a onceinalifetime experience. Moreton island 3 day eco walking hiking nature adventure fully guided small group nature adventure.
Visit the great barrier reef marine park authority gbrmpa website for more information. Angling archery bird watching dolphin whale and seal watching get married golf and other activities horse riding and equestrian motor biking. Moreton island 3 day eco camping and walking adventure. The cruise with brisbane whale watching departs redcliffe jetty at 10. Drone footage captured by brisbane whale watching shows them clearly enjoying themselves last week. Full vehicle and guide support with camp, cabin, resort or house accommodation the only company to offer southern moreton island national park kooringal, west coast and islands most remote walks. A stranded humpback whale calf that was stranded on moreton island. Departing from manly, you will race out to the open ocean aboard a military spec fast boat. Eye spy represents the ultimate in whale friendly design. Four porcupines in the north east atlantic and a dolphins barn in dublin. It is not known if whales can see colours, but brisbane whale watchings captain kerry lopez right.
Ocean extreme brings you a thrilling new perspective on whale watching. Brisbane is a burgeoning new world city that has a vibrant culture with plenty of sights to see. The area covers the suburbs of clontarf, kipparing, margate, newport, redcliffe, rothwell, scarborough and woody point. Oct 10, 2015 dame joan sutherlands home to sell for more than a song lucy macken oct 10, 2015 the whale beach estate of the late dame joan sutherland looks like it may be stuck in a time warp. Brisbane whale watch tours whale watching hervey bay. Plus be informed about local news, events, upcoming gigs and more.
The captain of the mv eye spy is kerry lopez the only female captain. Captain kerry lopez of brisbane whale watching takes her. Map directions to mariner av hope island, qld 4212. A white whale was recently spotted in the moreton bay waters and. On route your captain will provide entertaining and informative commentary on the whales and local area.
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