Whale Watching Australia
 Not only is Australia a unique country but also boasts one of the best Humpback whale watch seasons in the world.
Humpback whales migrate between their feeding grounds of Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef, where they mate and breed. On their return journey, the whales have their calves (babies) in tow and create a rather cute spectacle.
The reason for this migration is simple: while their food supply (krill) is in Antarctica, Humpback whales must give birth in warm waters, as the calves are born without blubber, the layer of fat that protects them from the icy waters. When feeding, a female whale can produce up to 600 litres of milk a day and the calf gains weight at a rate of 45 to 60 kg per day.
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