Albany whale tours albany at the southern tip of western australia is a great whale watching spot that features many humpbacks and southern rights who make their way in a line from both breaksea and michaelmas islands, with the. New south wales offers excellent whale watching opportunities from a number of key destinations across the state. You can also join one of private whale watching tours running daily during the. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. Top 8 whale watching spots in nsw australian geographic. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. The whale watching season in victoria is limited by the migration patterns of these awesome creatures, so tickets are limited. Both our 2hr adventure cruise and 3hr discovery cruise maximize whale watching time with a quick trip less than 15min from circular quay to the open ocean.
Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. Sometimes whales are spotted as close as 200 m from the coast. Whale watching can be a thrilling experience both from the shore and afloat. Best time for whale watching in australia about australia. From eden in the south to byron in the north each location is witness to the majesty of the humpback whale migration. It has been provided free of charge for you to get out and enjoy nsw s coastal national parks during the annual whale migration season from may to november. The amaroo will carry you into the wonderful world of the majestic humpback whales, a world where dreams can come true. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. Sapphire coast nsw the filmwe had a lot of fun making this video, we hope you enjoy watching it. Would be nice to include day tours and boat trips in sydney. They head north to the warm coastal waters of queensland and the coral sea to mate and give birth from late april to august, and return southwards from around september to november. Whale watching tours and coastal activities take place at nsw national parks all. You can also download the free wild about whales app to help locate whales. Come experience our incredible whale watching tour from the picturesque southern gold coast.
Many of these coastal parks and reserves provide excellent viewing opportunities for whale watching. Go whale watching and enjoy whale sightings, tours, cruises. Montague island adventures offer fully catered trips ranging from two to nine hours. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before.
This app is the official whale watching guide to new south wales developed by the nsw national parks and wildlife service. Thousands of humpback and southern right whales cruise close to the east coast of australia. Whale watchers off the north coast of new south wales have held a frontrow seat to the rarely witnessed and gruesome spectacle of a pod of killer whales devouring a juvenile humpback whale. Download the wild about whales app for great tips on where to go and what to. Best fleet of purpose built, comfortable and fast whale watching boats. At whale watching sydney we have been watching humpback whales off our beautiful coastline since 1993, so we know the great feeling that people get seeing these whales up close and.
Whale watching in the great lakes amaroo whale watching. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises and other coastal activities within nsw national parks. Whale watching wild about whales nsw national parks. Whale watching in nsw nsw environment, energy and science. Weve selected the six best whale watching places in sydney. Whale watching nsw whale watching season, activities. Whale watching in nsw every year, whales migrate along the nsw coastline. From whalewatching cruises to clifftop lookouts in scenic national parks, there are many ways to enjoy whale watching season on the beautiful nsw south coast. Also montague island tours, fishing trips, diving, and snorkelling. Dolphin tours run all year round and eco whale cruises are in operation from.
Live the life of a sailor by sleeping at sea for the whole week during the trip, or relax at a luxurious hotel each night after your day on the water. Australian spirit sailing offers eco whale watching tours on. They offer daily cruises from darling harbour and circular quay from mid may to the end of november. Whale watching in nsw home roads and maritime services. The biggest recorded blue whale was a female in the antarctic ocean that was 30. From ben boyd national park to sydney harbour national park, cape byron and beyond, find the best whale watching hot spots and coastal activities in nsw national parks.
The blue whale is the largest animal ever to have lived on earth. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. Between may and november, thousands of majestic humpback and southern right whales make their. Whale watching south australia tours spirit safaris. Check out our pick of the best whale watching vantage points, tours and accommodation in nsw. Our office is located at 58 owen street huskisson, jervis bay, south coast of nsw. Every year, humpback whales and southern right whales migrate along the nsw coastline. Whale watching in sydney highlights from destination nsw on vimeo. Subscribe to naturescapes for the latest news from nsw national.
Download wild about whales and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. West of huskisson public wharf, huskisson nsw 2540 look for the large white. Whale watching in sydney official sydney tourism website. The whale population of the southern hemisphere spends the summer months feeding in antarctica.
Learn about different whale species you might see and tips for spotting them, take photos and share them, use our maps to find the perfect vantage points and find tours and accommodation near you. Jervis bay, sydney, port stephens, port macquarie and byron tweed heads. Whale watching tours can be as short as a day or as long as a week, depending on what type of experience youre looking for. Terrigal ocean tours offer whale watching and dolphin watching boat tours at terrigal, hardys bay, and ettalong. Whale watching and whale watching tour information, south. Narooma whale watching narooma charters see whales. Interested in the latest whale sightings off the nsw coast. The best spots to whale watch on the central coast. From april to mid august the humpbacks are heading north to give birth and mate in the waters of the coral sea. Our fantastic lookouts are perfect vantage points to glimpse these beautiful and fascinating ocean giants. Whale watching adventures in south coast nsw visit nsw. It has been provided free of charge for you to get out and enjoy nsws coastal national parks during the.
Dont be fooled by the name, dolphin watch cruises also offers eco whale tours that let you get up close and personal. Its time to get wild about whales and you can follow the migration online with our whale. Whale watching along the shoalhaven coast shoalhaven tourism. Or meet us at our cruise terminal portside, west of huskisson public wharf, huskisson nsw 2540.
However, whales require personal space, and harassment may severely stress them possibly causing accidents if the whales feel threatened, with the potential to harm both the whales and humans. Success rate is 98% and all cruises are guaranteed to see whales. Whale watching on the sapphire coast reconnect with nature. The wild about whales website and app lists all the best viewing locations.
Whales often cruise close to shore, so they are easy to spot, and have even been known to pop up inside sydney harbour. Commercial whale watching tours run daily through the humpback seasons and can be boarded at darling harbour, circular quay and other wharfs around sydney harbour. Towards the end of the autumn months, they begin their migration north to the warmer waters of the pacific to breed and calve. Select a region to find the perfect whale watching spot for you. Weve been walking sydneys coastline for years, so here are our tips on how to take advantage of nature to get the best out of your whale watching time. The best time for whale watching in this region, however, is between july and september. The whale watching season in sydney is between may and november each year but some times are better than others to increase your chances of seeing whales. From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to see these majestic ocean giants. Another popular whale watching spot is the fairfax lookout, north headthe gateway to sydney harbour.
Their eco vessels allow viewers to get out to the whales super quickly, which means you spend more time. Whale watching from land a boat trip on the open ocean is not for everyone and luckily there are plenty of places to see whales from land. Whale watching is a must do experience in australia during the winter months. If youd rather keep your feet on the ground but still yearn for the special experience of seeing a whale, australias east coast is. Whale watching sydney offers daily cruises from darling harbour and circular quay to watch humpback whales. Sydneys best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience. A wide variety of whales are seen on our whale watching tours including humpbacks, southern rights, fin whales, brydes whales, sei whales, blue whales, and killer whales, and large pods of dolphins are an added delight.
It has been provided free of charge for you to get out and enjoy nsws coastal national. From whale watching cruises to clifftop lookouts in scenic national parks, there are many ways to enjoy whale watching season on the beautiful nsw south coast. Our fantastic lookouts are perfect vantage points to. This catamaran is smaller than hinchinbrook explorer at 18 meters, however this intimate vessel is still twin level, with walk around viewing deck with 360 degree views. We also specialise in diving, snorkelling and montague island tours. The warmest times to go will be during the beginning and end of the season, as theyre not in the deepest part of winter, but a sunny day in winter. These majestic creatures of the blue make their yearly migration from june to november gracing us with their presence while they jump, splash and spray about the ocean. The best 2 kayak tours to find them are listed below. For your convenience we have brought together the best whale watching tours from the top spots around australia. The whale watching season in sydney runs from late may to early november.
Whale watching charters the sapphire coast is one of the few places in the world you can see whales feed during their migration. Whale watching charters sail from eden, merimbula and bermagui so you can be among the pods within minutes of leaving port. Spectators on both the east and west coasts have the chance to enjoy their own whale show, twice a year, as the mammals travel to and from antarctica for what should be known as the worlds longest lunch feasting on all types of fish, krill, and plankton. Whale watching season runs from mid may until early november. Whale watching sydney has over 25 years of experience watching whales. Whale watching is an increasingly popular and mustdo experience.
Whale watching tours in depoe bay catch up with some of the 20,000 whales that swim the oregon coast during the whale watching season of march through june, or head to the whales feeding grounds to see the humpbacks, minke whales, and orcas that graze between july. Experience a truly unforgettable whale watching trip and get up close and personal to humpbacks and many other marine species such as southern rights, orcas and minke whales, dolphins, seals, fairy penguins and albatross. Head down to phillip island for a fabulous whale watching experience between june and august each year. Best custom built, fast and spacious vessels to give you the best day possible out at sea. Each year in late winter and spring, the waters off eurobodallas coastline become a busy thoroughfare for humpback whales heading south from their northern breeding grounds to enjoy a summer of intense feeding in the antarctic ocean. With a migration route that averages about 5000km, one of the longest migratory journeys of any mammal on. The australian coastline provides bountiful opportunities to observe any number of whale species on their annual migration. Whale watchers witness rarely seen spectacle as orcas.
New south wales whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Take the plunge and explore our parks, go whale watching and discover what there is to see and do. You can also download the free wild about whales app to help. Top spots for whale watching in australia tourism australia. Between may and november, thousands of majestic humpback and southern right whales make their way along the coast in an incredible annual migration. Departing circular quay, you will first be taken across sydney harbour to pick up more passengers from manly wharf.
Vesselbased whale watching is increasingly popular in nsw. Thousands of whales are seen from highlight locations including. Scan the waters when you are near the ocean and you are likely to be rewarded with a sighting. Since we are unobstructed views of this magnificent gentle giant of the ocean at play. They head north throughout june and july, and return southwards from around september to november. Forget boring old whale watching cruises, ocean extreme offers the most exciting and most personal whale watching experience in sydney. Find out the best places for whale sightings in nsw and information on whale watching tours. Come and join us for a great day on or in the pristine waters of. Humpback whale breaching off the coast of sydney, nsw.
Meeting up at the ivory marina to board the coolangatta whale watch vessel, we only have a short boat ride until we are out on the open ocean and looking for whales. From barrenjoey at the northernmost tip of sydney, all the way down the coast to royal national park, we show you the six best, most easily accessible, and the most dramatic places to watch whales in sydney. Watching any sea creature from the safety of a sea kayak is exhilarating, we are lucky to have an ancient migration path along our coast every year. Jervis bay wild has been giving access to first class whale watching. Go fishing, diving, snorkelling, whale watching or enjoy a montague island tour or evening penguin tour or a mix of all tour options. The whale migration along the nsw coastline runs from may until november.
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