January
Turtle season continues with baby turtle hatchings
The turtle season in Queensland officially kicks off in November when thousands of female turtles make their annual pilgrimage to Queensland beaches to lay their eggs, but January to March is the 'grand finale'. The first three months of the year mark turtle hatching season when the baby turtles dig their way to the surface before scurrying across the sand to the deep blue. Turtle hatchings can be seen all along the coast, but keep an eye on the sand when you visit the likes of Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island, Lady Elliot Island, Fitzroy Island, Green Island and of course Mon Repos, near Bundaberg, to catch a glimpse of this turtley-awesome showcase of new life.March
Cuteness overload: koala joey season
As the state animal emblem, the koala is synonymous with Queensland, meaning there's no better place to see koala joeys make their entrance into the world. Koala breeding takes place between September and March, and after developing in their mother's pouch for several months, joeys start to emerge from around March onwards. Welcome these cuddly creatures into the world at one of Queensland's wildlife sanctuaries or get up close and personal with an adult koala with a koala cuddle encounter.May
May, the month of the manta ray
Queensland's Great Barrier Reef is the place to be if you want to get up close and personal with the 'birds of the sea', also known as the magnificent manta ray. The best time of year to see manta rays is May to August when the rays come out to play in larger numbers thanks to cooler water temperatures. See them in action along the Queensland coastline from the Whitsundays to North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) and out to Lady Elliot Island - often referred to as the home of manta rays due to the abundant population that call the lagoon home.June
Annual humpback whale migration to the world first Whale Heritage Site
June and July… it's time to come eye to eye with the minke whales
Whales just can't get enough of Queensland with the Ribbon Reefs off the coast of Cooktown playing host to the elusive minke whale for just two months of the year (June and July). No one knows from where or why they come, but what we do know is that the Great Barrier Reef is the only predictable known gathering in the world, and Queensland is the only place in Australia where you can swim with these curious creatures. After the first recordings of the minke whales by locals in the 1980s, a Code of Practice was developed for tourism vessels to ensure it is always the whales who are in charge of the interaction. Minke whales are very inquisitive animals and they'll often swim right up next to you as you float on the surface for a literal 'eye to eye' experience. Encounters range from day tours to multi-day trips and should be booked in advance as spots are limited.October
Queensland blooms in wildflower season
The Western Downs region outside of Brisbane, transforms into a drive-by gallery of colourful wildflowers that bloom after the September rain. Admire the purple Boronia and pink and yellow Grevillea amongst an array of other vibrant natives, when you embark on a self-drive tour from the country town of Miles and travel through a spectacular piece of living art.Jacarandas paint the skyline lavender
November
Coral spawning phenomenon takes over the Great Barrier Reef
Each year around the November full moon, the world's biggest reproductive show takes place on the Great Barrier Reef, when a synchronized boom of billions of sperm and eggs explode in a phenomenon known as coral spawning. The event lasts just a few nights and although scientists can predict when it may occur, they can never guarantee the exact time and place, making this the “Everest of natural events” to see. Dive operators along the Great Barrier Reef offer tailored trips ranging from overnight dive tours to multi-day liveaboard experiences. Find out more about the 2020 coral spawning event, one of the biggest in recent years, and discover how you can witness this incredible event in 2021.The start of turtle season begins with nesting mums
Queensland's famous turtle season officially starts in November when thousands of mother turtles make their way to the sandy shores of the Queensland coast to lay their eggs at the very same spot where they hatched all those years ago. Nesting season runs from November through to January after which the highly anticipated hatching season begins. Quietly watch nesting at turtle-havens such Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island, Lady Elliot Island, Fitzroy Island, Green Island and as part of a Turtle Encounter Tour at Mon Repos.December
Go batty at Bat Cleft
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