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Queensland Whale Wonderland: Swim with Humpbacks on the Sunshine Coast

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Located in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, the Sunreef Diving company has launched an Australian-first activity that offers the chance to swim alongside captivating humpback whales. These massive yet gentle creatures...

 
By the editorial team of MOOK Scenic Spots Lifestyle Network, compiled and reported

Swimming with humpback whales is an unforgettable experience (Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland)

Dan Hart, the whale watching supervisor at Sunreef, expressed great excitement about offering this amazing experience to visitors. “I’ve swum with humpback whales in Tonga, and it was a truly special encounter—just being a few metres away from them, eye to eye. It’s hard to put into words. This experience will give people a magical connection with these incredible animals, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer it to every visitor.”
 
Dan Hart also noted that swimming with humpback whales is conducted under strict regulations to ensure the safety of both guests and whales. Each trip lasts approximately three hours round-trip, with a maximum of 20 participants per session. Sunreef provides safety briefings to all guests and supplies wetsuits and snorkelling gear. Once whales are spotted, the boat will stay 100 metres away. If it's deemed safe, the engines will be turned off, and guests may enter the water while holding onto a flotation line attached to the boat.

The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s wonders, is the largest and longest coral reef system on Earth. (Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland)

Getting up close with dolphins is an absolute must-do experience!(Photo provided by Tourism and Events Queensland)

The whale swimming activities take place in the prime area of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast—Mooloolaba. It takes just 10 minutes from the Sunreef dock to reach these beautiful waters. During the winter whale migration months, the water conditions here are ideal, with sea temperatures ranging between 17 to 23 degrees Celsius and visibility improving to up to 30 metres.
 
 

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