Redcliffe Jetty, Redcliffe City QLD 4020, Australia, T (07) 3880 0477, F (07) 3880 1122, www.brisbanewhalewatching.com.au

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Brisbane 2011 Whale Watching Tours

Redcliffe Jetty, Redcliffe City QLD 4020, Australia, T (07) 3880 0477, F (07) 3880 1122, www.brisbanewhalewatching.com.au

BRISBANE WHALE WATCHING2011 SEASON

Whale watching season has officially begun!

The first wave of humpback whales have been spotted off the East Coast as whale watching season which runs from June to November each year commences.

Humpback whales have begun their annual migration passing along the eastern seaboard of Australia, through to Cape Byron on their way to their birthing and mating grounds in the sub-tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef beyond Hervey Bay.

The primary reason for the migration to the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef lagoon is for the survival of calves, while an abundant food supply is available for the Humpbacks in Antarctica.

Early sightings could indicate that Australia's humpback whale population is healthy and strong and still increasing. It is expected that up to 16,000 whales could pass through Moreton Bay and nearby islands over the coming months. The most recent survey estimated the population at 15,000, with an annual increase of 11 percent.

Aside from Humpbacks, stunning Migaloo and Minki Whales can also be spotted tail-slapping and breaching in the warm waters.

This rare phenomenon serves as an annual treat for foreigners, visitors, and local families who can enjoy watching one of the world's largest mammal from a number of viewing locations. Great locations for whale watching, runs from the Whitsundays through to Hervey Bay, Gold Coast and Brisbane .

Brisbane Whale Watching tours will be commencing on the 18th of June. Locals and fellow visitors invites you to come on board the magnificent 'Eye-Spy' for an encounter with the mysterious whales. There quite clearly is no better place to observe these mighty mammals than Brisbane’s Moreton Bay, recognised as one of the world’s best whale watching areas.

As winners of the Hospitality and Tourism Awards for 7 years – now included in their Hall of Fame, Brisbane Whale Watching was voted as Brisbane’s number one Day Tour company for whale watching.

Skipping the superb vessel, MV Eye-Spy, is the ever-passionate Captain Kerry Lopez. Experience the comfort and safety aboard the multi-million dollar luxury purpose built catamaran offering six viewing decks and floor to ceiling glass with air-conditioned cabins to ensure everyone will experience an ideal whale watching cruise.

Brisbane Whale Watching is located just 30 minutes drive from Brisbane’s CBD and Airport and only 60 minutes from the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast on the Redcliffe Peninsula.