| The Glass House Mountains and the spectacular | | | | magnificent creature. |
| countryside aren't the only attractions of a | | | | Humpback whales may have the lead roles in the |
| Sunshine Coast holiday just north of Brisbane, | | | | show, but they aren't the only performers. |
| Australia. Another viewing adventure is nearby. | | | | Dolphins are also stars of the pageant, and they |
| Just off the coast in the crystal blue Pacific | | | | are not at all shy. Imagine seeing a whale |
| waters another adventure awaits. Every year | | | | interacting with a group of dolphins. Sharks and |
| from June to November more than 9000 | | | | turtles often make more than a mere cameo |
| humpback whales make the journey northward | | | | appearance, and this fantastic aquatic cabaret |
| from Antarctica and winter in the warm waters | | | | unfolds in the Sunshine Coast's brilliant waters - |
| off Queensland. | | | | waters warm enough for swimming year round. |
| Getting to see a humpback whale is one of | | | | Another type of whale can also be spotted taking |
| nature's most amazing experiences. These | | | | a Sunshine Coast holiday and presents a rare |
| creatures are giants. Humpbacks are the world's | | | | treat. Those embarking on humpback whale |
| fifth largest whale, and they are beautiful to | | | | watching tours occasionally see white whales. |
| behold. The humpback whale can be nearly seven | | | | These beautiful creatures are unforgettable. Yet |
| times the size of an African elephant. But he | | | | as magical as an appearance of a white whale |
| humpbacks aren't content to merely allow you to | | | | may seem, nothing can upstage the humpbacks |
| watch them. Humpbacks like to entertain their | | | | themselves. |
| fans. You can see and hear a fascinating show. | | | | Whale watching wasn't always the main interaction |
| Whales have as many as 40 different tones, and | | | | between humans and whales. In fact, only in |
| while you're listening to the symphony you can | | | | recent years has whale watching become a |
| watch them soar out of the water before | | | | popular activity. As recently as the 1960s whales |
| crashing back and diving below, leaving turbulent | | | | were slaughtered by the thousands. The whales |
| seas in their wake. | | | | seem to understand that times have changed, |
| Researchers studying the humpback whale have | | | | and they are becoming more and more |
| learned that the whales have a complex method | | | | accustomed to the sight of adoring fans in whale |
| of communication, and some scientists even | | | | watching boats. Whereas once the whales once |
| believe they have a level of intelligence on par | | | | might have fled oncoming vessels, they now |
| with that of humans. Evidence of this can be seen | | | | seem attracted to the boats full of adoring fans. |
| as well has heard, particularly in the care mothers | | | | Before venturing out into the azure blue waters |
| give to their young. Some of these wondrous | | | | on your Sunshine Coast holiday,it's best to plan |
| sites unfold so close it seems just an arm's length | | | | ahead. Whale watching is becoming more and |
| away. Imagine being so close to a whale blow | | | | more popular every season, and the tours fill |
| that you can feel the spray. Imagine being able to | | | | quickly. You don't want to miss this grand |
| look into the eyes of such a massive and | | | | opportunity. |