Eumundi Voice Issue 122, 24 July 2025

ENVIRONMENT

The humpback highway

Whales are migrating north at the moment, heading to warmer waters to breed and give birth before returning to the Antarctic waters from August to November. Some 30,000 humpback whales follow a migration highway along the east coast of Australia.

While Hervey Bay is considered the best location in Qld to view the passing whales, Noosa and the Sunshine Coast also offer some prime viewing locations. From the land, the best spots to see whales passing by are Point Cartwright, Point Arkwright, Moffat Headland and Noosa National Park. By boat or kayak, several tour operators work out of Noosa and Mooloolaba, including an option to swim with whales. Visit: visitnoosa.com.au.