Watching wildlife
Watching wildlife can be a fascinating pastime. When you watch native animals, you learn a lot about their behaviour.
Many people also enjoy photographing animals though getting close enough to get a good picture of a wild animal is particularly difficult.
Birdwatching is probably the most popular wildlife watching activity.
Here in Queensland, people have a chance to experience two special wildlife events.
Every year in summer, turtles come ashore to lay eggs which later hatch into young turtles which then head back to the ocean. You can watch turtles at several places. The best place is Mon Repos Conservation Park near Bundaberg on the central Queensland coast. You can also go turtle watching on national park islands in the Capricorn and Bunker Groups off Gladstone.
Once hunted to the verge of extinction, humpback whales are enjoying a comeback. Every winter, humpback whales migrate up and down the east coast of Australia from Antarctica. You can see the migrating whales from vantage points along the coast, particularly national parks.
But the best places to watch whales are Hervey Bay Marine Park, Moreton Bay Marine Park and the Whitsundays where the whales spend time each year.
Everyone can enjoy these special encounters with our marine native animals provided you take care not to disturb these fascinating creatures.
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Last updated: 23 October 2008