Queensland animals seasons QLD
Seasonal Calendar
Queensland's warm waters offer the underwater enthusiast sights and experiences that are not to be missed. This quick guide will ensure you make the most of your visit.
Dolphin Feeding Programs
When: Year Round
Where: Moreton Island, off Brisbane, Tin Can Bay, northern Sunshine Coast
Dugong Watching
When: Year Round
Where: Moreton Island, off Brisbane, Hervey Bay, Hinchinbrook Channel (north of Townsville)
Shark Research Expeditions
When: Year round
Where: Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville
Grey Nurse Sharks
When: Summer (Dec-Feb)
Where: Wolf Rock, Sunshine Coast
When: Winter (Jun-Aug)
Where: Flat Rock, Brisbane
Turtle Nesting & Hatching
When: October - March
Where: Bundaberg (Mon Repos Rookery), Heron, Wilson, Lady Elliott and Lady Musgrave Islands
Turtle Conservation Camps
When: June - September
Where: Mapoon, Western Cape York
Whale Watching
When: Mid July - early November
Where: Hervey Bay, Moreton Bay, Brisbane/Gold Coast, Whitsundays, Tropical North Queensland
Minke Whale Swim Programs
When: June - July
Where: Cairns/Port Douglas, Tropical North Queensland, Townsville
Coral Spawning
When: October/November 3-5 days after the full-moon
Where: Great Barrier Reef
