Humpback Performances
How agile can a 40 tonne whale be? You'd be amazed.
The Blow
Harvey announces his presence with a blow of water that shoots into the air as he rises to the surface to breathe.
The Breach
Think of the biggest animal you have ever seen soaring out of the water, long fins waving then SLAP! plunging down into the water.
Fluke-Up Dive
Majestic and graceful for their size, sometimes they slip forward in the water, leaving their tail hanging vertically. (Remember, the tail is their fingerprint - every one is unique.)
Spy Hopping
When their curiosity gets too much, they poke their heads out and have a good look around – a good time to catch their eye!
The Tell
Ever noticed how humpbacks arch their backs before diving? Seen the raised area in front of the dorsal fin? That’s where the humpbacks get their name.
Rock Law
Harvey and the Humpbacks are born rock stars. They have incredible powers of endurance. The migration tour covers 10,000 kilometres with little rest. But when they reach Hervey Bay they still have the energy to leap up and thump their fins and flukes up to 30 times in 5 minutes!
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