Starting to see whales more consistently while out fishing.
If you’re heading out on a whale watching trip, mid to late June, untill early August, are pretty safe bets.
The young humpbacks seem to be quite jumpy around early July - particularly around Flat Rock near Stradbroke island, but off the north east coast of Moreton island is a pretty good option also.
I’m biased because I grew up there, but I don’t understand why people wouldn’t just drive 3hrs north and see them in Hervey bay.
Protected water, limited swell, plenty of boat options. Tough to beat