Whale watching in sydney australia is a unique experience. Warriewood, whale beach and mona vale headlands all offer fantastic birds eye views over nearby safe harbours where the whales regularly call in to rest. Whale watching cruise departs darling harbour, sydney. A variety of species of whale can be found in the waters around australias coast and during whale watching season there are plenty of opportunities to see these majestic marine mammals up close. Download wild about whales and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. This is annual migration to the temperate waters, and a return trip to antartica. Australia, blue whale, bottlenose dolphins, brydes whales, cetacean.
North head in sydney harbour national park, which also has free parking. With at least 45 species of whales and dolphins living in or visiting australian waters. On this whale watching cruise youll spend around two hours and 45 minutes out on the water, enjoying an unbeatable view of sydneys iconic landmarks and the migrating humpback whales. Best custom built, fast and spacious vessels to give you the best day possible out at sea. Check out the wildlife at the australian reptile park, take a dolphinwatching cruise from nelson bay, experience 4wheeling and sandboarding at the sand dunes, and soak up gorgeous scenery all along the route. As a smaller company we have a strong focus upon customer service from the point of booking to the time we say goodbye after your cruise.
In june and july, humpbacks start their way north, so the best area to see them then is in the south from eden to sydney. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. I joined two companies for whale watching at sydney. During the first, humpback whales are heading north towards warmer waters to mate and. Whale beach is beautiful it was not packed on a week day and not too many people there. Ozwhalewatching, mosman, new south wales, australia. Sydney s best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience.
An indepth guide to all the best whale watching spots in australia such as sydney, hervey bay, the gold coast, perth and more. During whalewatching season, youll see these majestic mammals from many headlands in sydney and at destinations from byron bay in the north to eden in the south more than 50 per cent of the planets species of cetaceans whales, dolphins and porpoises. Whales migrate in their thousands along the nsw coast, which stretches more than 2,000 km. We believe in responsible and respectful whale watching practices. The warmest times to go will be during the beginning and end of the season, as theyre not in the deepest part of. Whether you are a local or a visitor, whale watching in sydney on the iconic sydney harbour and surrounding coastline is a magical experience. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various coasts. In nsw, its common to see humpback whales, southern right whales and dolphins, but you may also spot orcas, blue whales, minke whales and sperm whales. Whale watching season in sydney is incredible, and its something you need to see for yourself. Embark with oz whale watching on a thrilling tour from sydney harbour to marvel at whales migrating along the coast. The number of whale species found in australia could even increase. Whale surface behaviours, why whales do what they do observations from our experienced whale watching team on board go whale watching sydney boats.
She also has outdoor seating great for up close whale viewing. As a visitor to the nsw coast, i found this app interesting. Starting from sydney harbour, this tour offers breathtaking views of the city and many opportunities to spot the majestic humpback whales. Australia whale watching tours everything australia.
Sydneys best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience. How to spot whales, best time to see them, where to go, what to take, and more. Whale watching in sydney more than 45 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises can be found in waters surrounding australia. Its the backdrop that helps give sydney s whale watching a unique flavour, too, as theres simply something magical about seeing these giants of the ocean breaching and playing alongside some of australia s most recognisable landmarks on the occasions they are found within sydney harbour itself. Whale beach 2020 all you need to know before you go. 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. They offer daily cruises from darling harbour and circular quay from mid may to the end of november. Whale watching tour in sydney australia august 2016. Had a whale of a time its a bit of a hike to get there but if you have a car no problem. The most commonly sighted whales are humpbackssome 20,000 of them traverse australias eastern coastline during their annual migration. One of the best ways to take a selfguided whale watching tour is to download the free app wild about whales.
Their 4hour cruise is considered to be one of the best whale watching cruises in australia. Whale watching in sydney australia contented traveller. Best time for whale watching in sydney vi travel tips. Consequently, at least 45 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises are found in australian waters including 10 large whales, 20 smaller whales, 14 dolphins and one porpoise. Download festival, the ukbased rock music festival that made its first landing in march 2018 and enthusiastic rock fans all over australia, will return to location on sunday, march 29, 2020. Whale watching morning captain cook cruises is australias most rewarded cruise company. A recent example of this is the australian snubfin dolphin orcaella heinsohn, which was classified as a new species endemic to the australian region in 2005. Oz whale watching is sydneys leading whale watching tour and offers a bbq buffet and marine naturalist onboard to make this an. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before. Drones over dolphin stampede and whales off dana point and maui duration. Whales in australia wild about whales nsw national parks. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. An accredited ecotourism operator, oz whale watching has onboard commentary from an expert whale guide. However, i only saw whale once as we could only stand at the back of the ferry or inside the ferry and too many people on the.
The humpback whales of eastern australia department of. From april to mid august the humpbacks are heading north to give birth and mate in the waters of the coral sea. Departing circular quay, you will first be taken across the harbour to pick up more passengers from manly wharf. During the 5,000 kilometre journey, whales pass along australias coasts including the new south wales coast near sydney. Whale app app wild about whales nsw national parks. It is extraordinary to think that right in the heart of australias largest city you can have a unique whale watching experience. About whales whale watching sydney manly fast ferry. Go whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know. Long reef on sydneys northern beaches has a viewing platform, and nearby is a swimming beach, barbeques and toilets. Coronavirus clearout these astonishing drone images taken by daily telegraph photographer toby zerna show the unprecedented impact coronavirus covid19 has had on sydney as the city appears. Also, see other marine wildlife such as dolphins, albatross, seals and the beautiful coastline of sydney.
Capt daves dana point whale watching 14,851,205 views. Australia the best tips for whale watching in australia whaletrips. Whale watching sydney, australia sydney whale watching. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. Read this if you want to know what is the best time of year for whale watching in sydney and what time of the day is better for whale watching. Google maps will find your location and you can select sightings, vantage points or tours. Whaling in australia took place from 1788 to 1978 and was once commercially successful. The tranquillity of the soren larsen tall ship caters perfectly for whale watching by minimising the impact on the whales environment. But the absolute best time to see them is late june and early july probably the last week of june and the first week of july, around about the winter solstice.
Whale watching in nsw nsw environment, energy and science. Australias extensive coastline provides a wide range of aquatic habitats. Whale watching is a popular pastime in sydney in the winter and spring. Whale watching morning captain cook cruises, australia. The vessel was clean with adequate seating for the number of people i think about 30 and plenty of room to move around to get views of the whales.
True blue is a custombuilt 16 metre super sea cat with three unobstructed 360 degree viewing decks. Species found in australian waters department of the. Whale watching sydney has over 25 years of experience watching whales. Whalespotters sometimes spend whole seasons waiting for migaloo, but this year australias favourite white humpback whale made an early surprise appearance off the new south wales coast. You can also spot minke whales, orcas, pilot whales, and southern right whales, as well as common and bottlenose dolphins around sydney, and if youre visiting later in the season you might even see some whale calves swimming and playing alongside their. Whales 9news latest news and headlines from australia. Forget boring old whale watching cruises, ocean extreme offers the most exciting and most personal whale watching experience in sydney. There are two distinct whale watching seasons in sydney.
Go whale watching sydney is owned by merimbula marina. Ongoing research, may identify new species based on genetic information. A photographer captures a humpback whale putting on an impressive display near sydney, leaping from the water metres from a tourist boat. Department of the environment and water resources, 2007.
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. Success rate is 98% and all cruises are guaranteed to see whales. With the annual great whale migration there are thousands of humpback and southern right whales that come within close proximity to the sydney coastline. Download the wild about whales app so you can follow the whales. Plan your next coastal adventure with australias first official whale watching guide.
Youll cruise aboard the mv jerry bailey, a 21metre catamaran specially designed to handle ocean conditions. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Every year, whales migrate along the nsw coastline. The east australian current is a strong southerly current that the humpback whales make. They head north to the warm coastal waters of queensland and the coral sea to mate. Enjoy a trip to australias north coast, traveling to port stephens and the stockton bight sand dunes, on a fullday guided tour from sydney.
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