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Gold Coast Whale Watching Season

better than ever this year!!

No 3 NM limit any more

The Queensland state government has changed the whale watching regulations which banned commercial whale watching tour operators from stopping and viewing whales within 3 nm of the main land. The first 3 NM of ocean along our coastline is the Queensland state Government’s domain. The federal government looks after the ocean from 3 – 200nm. The new legislation allows commercial operators to stop and watch these massive mammals whilst en route to the

Glide along on the Big Blue Pacific Ocean whilst enjoying the romance of sailing with your family and friends or that special person on your special day. Relax and take in the scenery whilst your yacht sails gracefully in the pristine waters of the Gold Coast. Your booking is always private with us so it is just you and your party on board. Gift vouchers are available for any occasion be it a birthday, Anniversary  or maybe its your perfect place for that romantic marriage proposal. We have many different

Look out Spring is on its way with those warm sea breezes and a gentle Pacific ocean. Picture your self at the helm of our 35  foot Dufour Classic sailing passed Southport and Surfers Paradise with your friends and family attending the lines as we glide though the ocean. If you prefer your captain will take control whilst you take in the scenery. If you take an ocean sail before mid November there are whales to be seen on their annual migration.Visit us at www.getawaysailing.com.au to veiw all of our

 Whale songs with Getaway Sailing

The first of our whale watching songs through the hydrophone whilst we are videoing the animals. Today there were 40 – 50 whales passing us through out the day. We positioned the vessel around 8 – 9 miles off the Gold Coast shores and sailed through the clean Pacific ocean with the Whales passing us constantly. There were many breaches as well as pectoral fin waving. The humpbacks were traveling at around 3 -5 knots north in pods of 5 to 10 whales.

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