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Humpback Whale Quiz

Ready for your next Noosa whale watching adventure?

Why not test yourself and the family to make sure you get the most our of this memorable activity?

a man swimming in a body of water

QUESTIONS

How much do humpback whales weigh?
What do you call humpback whales nostrils?
How many blowholes does a humpback whale have?
How long can a humpback whale stay underwater?
How long does a humpback whale’s song last?
How many kilograms of food do humpback whales eat in feeding season?
How much milk does a humpback whale calf consume daily?
How long do humpback whales live?
What do humpback whales eat?
What is the biggest threat to humpback whale survival?

ANSWERS

Up to 40,000 kg
Blowholes
Two
Up to 40 minutes
15 minutes or longer, sometimes hours
1,000 kg per day
400 to 500 litres
40 to 100 years
Small fish, krill & zooplankton
Human disturbance – nets, marine debris, acoustic pollution, oil spills etc

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Whale Watching

Whale Watching

Whale watching is one of Noosa’s most breathtaking experiences on the Sunshine Coast. There is nothing more magical than watching these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Noosa’s aquatic backyard plays host to the humpback whales during their annual migration every winter (the whale-watching season is July – November) where you can watch them frolic and play whilst taking in stunning natural cliff formations, lush emerald forests, pristine little coves and sweeping beaches.

Dolphin Tours

Get a taste of Noosa’s thriving marine life from the water, soak up spectacular scenery and iconic sights with a stunning dolphin cruise that can only be truly appreciated from the ocean.

Get up close and personal with the playful dolphins that frolic along the coast.

Ocean Adventure Tour

The Oceanrider Ocean Adventure Tour is a faster-paced, thrilling speed boat experience that starts at the Noosa Marina with a cruise down the Noosa River and crossing the Noosa Bar, where the river meets the sea at Laguna Bay. With exhilarating tighter turns and the manoeuvring capabilities of the high-performance Gemini RIB that is Oceanrider while encountering and negotiating ocean swells and waves. Noosa’s original & best ocean adventure thrill!