Whale welcoming
The annual celebration of the returning humpback whales migration to the sunshine coast, QLD
Whale Welcoming: Humpback whale season start 2025
when: Saturday 7th of June
Where: Mooloolaba foreshore
What: Tallo billa (to call the humpback whales) – A cutting edge immersive audio visual installment lead by first naations artist lyndon davis and beeyali team dr Leah Barclay dr Tricia king.
The 2025 Whale Watching Season is here and The Sunshine Coast is celebrating with a FREE EVENT
Since the dawn of time Humpback Whales have been migrating between Antartica and the East Coast of Australia. The Sunshine Coast forms a major part of their migration stops with over 160 Nautical Miles of coast between Cape Moreton and Double Island Point creating a santuary for Humpback Whales to mate and give birth to their young. Between June and October up to 40,000 humpback whales will pass The Sunshine Coast and we think that’s worth celebrating!
The Sunshine Coast community has forged an unbreakable bond with the magnificent humpback whales. With every passing year, as these majestic creatures grace their shores, the Sunshine Coast community opens its arms wide in an outpouring of love and admiration. From the smallest child to the oldest resident, the people here have developed a profound connection with these gentle giants. The Whale Welcoming is to celebrate the arrival of the humpbacks with joyous anticipation, embracing their presence as a symbol of the region’s commitment to marine conservation and the preservation of our planet’s natural wonders. Through education, sustainable practices, and a shared sense of wonder, the Sunshine Coast community has created a haven where humpback whales are welcomed, cherished, and protected for generations to come.
Contact us
Call us on +61 7 5444 5656
Email us at info@sunreef.com.au
Directions:
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is one hours drive north of Brisbane or half hours drive south of the Sunshine Coast Airport.
Address:
Shop 11 - 12, The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Shop Hours:
8 am - 5 pm Monday to Saturday
8 am - 4 pm Sunday
Our Crew
The Sunreef crew is a team of experienced and passionate professionals who love to share aquatic activities and the marine environment with others. Sunreef prides itself as one of the biggest employers of full-time dive professionals in Australia.
About Us
Sunreef is a PADI 5-Star Training Centre, offering globally recognized dive courses for all levels of divers - from beginner to professional. Sunreef dives on the most beautiful Sunshine Coast dive sites, from the Ex-HMAS Brisbane, to our Local Reefs, to Flinders Reef. Join Sunreef on one of their amazing International Dive Trips, run annually. Sunreef is Australia's first Swim with Humpback Whales tour operators and ensures safe and responsible practices are conducted while on these experiences. Whale One operates out of Sunreef for Whale Watching on the iconic Whale One vessel. Hire one of our vessels and crew out for your own Private Event. Visit Sunreef at The Wharf, Mooloolaba, where you can get dive equipment serviced, or browse a large range of dive gear for sale in store. Book your adventure today.
Sunreef Scuba Diving Services, based in Mooloolaba is the longest established dive centre on the Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia) with roots starting back in 1976.
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