This year Majestic White Whale ‘Migaloo’ (‘White Fella’ in the Aboriginal language) past our shores on Wednesday the 1st of July which passengers and crew aboard Spirit of Gold Coast were fortunate to see. Migaloo photographed by Sandra Broom on board Spirit of Gold Coast
This photo was captured by Sandra Broom on the day.
In 2006, 2007 and 2008 Migaloo was elusive as he past the Gold Coast, with no confirmed sightings.
Spirit is the only boat in Australia to have sighted Migaloo three consecutive years in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
For more information about Migaloo the White Whale visit www.migaloo.com.au and www.migaloo.org
This website is dedicated to Migaloo the White Whale and is about raising awareness on humpback whales as well as documented activities of unusual marine mammals including Migaloo, and the monitoring of interactions between the whale and curious humans.
Humpback Research
As the Humpback Whales pass our shores each year, until now little research has gone into identification and cataloguing these amazing creatures of the sea from season to season.
Southern Cross University, Whale Research Centre has created Fluke Matcher; a computer-aided fluke matching program which significantly increase the efficiency of identifying individuals and finding resights within photo-identification catalogues of humpback whales.
To learn more about this research and how you can assist with the project click here for details
To assist in the Conservation of the Whales
These industry partnerships aim to promote and protect the importance of whale watching and the unique migration of the whales along the East Coast of Australia.
Teens Against Whaling www.teensagainstwhaling.com
This website founded by Skye Bortoli, was created to educate the youth on the dangers facing the whales of the world. A true example of how keen our youth are to help our planet.
Pacific Whale Foundation www.pacificwhale.org
Welcome to the Pacific Whale Foundation Website. The non profit organization dedicated to protecting whales and their ocean home.
Sponsors & Partners
Over the years Spirit Of Gold Coast has had the pleasure of working in association with a variety of companies, who we value as great business partners. Their service and products have been of high standard and assisted not only our clients but our Staff, their family and friends.
Should you require one of these services or products please don’t hesitate to mention Spirit of Gold Coast and they will look after you with the best deal available.
Sleeping Inn Surfers Paradise
Sleeping Inn is an all-new apartment style Backpackers Resort Located just minutes walk from Surfers Paradise famous beaches, nightlife, city heart and transit centre.
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals offers the lowest rates on the Gold Coast as well as Brisbane and Cairns Airport.
Sanctuary Cove Cruises – Catamaran Sailing
Sancturary Cove Cruises & Catamaran Sailing Comany provide Boat Hire, Party Pontoons,
Luxury Sailing Boats and Fantastic Cruises across the Gold Coast
Gold Coast Holiday Tours
Gold Coast Hoilday tours will look after all your chartered transportation needs
The Surf Club Kurrawa
The Surf Club Kurrawa is the ideal place to enjoy a drink or meal while watching the whales out at sea