See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a sydney whale watching cruise. Maximize your chances of seeing these majestic giants with these top tips on whale watching in sydney. Thinking of going for whale watching while visiting sydney during last week of november 2019. May 03, 2017 as with other busy markets, competition breeds both good service and reasonable pricing, with all of captain cook cruises, fantasea cruises, oz whale watching, whale watching sydney and manly whale watching the only one which departs from a noncircular quay location viable choices for a tour. And while ningaloo reef in exmouth is famous for its swimming with the whale shark experience, it also sees the highest number of humpback whales. But whale watching season differs throughout the country and so do the kinds of whales youll see.
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. Use coupon code midseasonspecial when booking online and save. May 08, 2019 6 best whale watching places in sydney. 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. The whale watching season in sydney lasts from late may to early november and during this time, thousands of humpback whales cruise past the city on their epic migration. You can go whale watching all winter and spring may november in sydney. During the first, humpback whales are heading north towards warmer waters to mate and give birth typically from may to august, then in. Humpback whale breach in sydney harbour shocks boatload of. Whaletrips australia the best tips for whale watching.
Mesmerizing and petite 52 brunette sydney cole was born on november 2, 1995 in san francisco, california. Whale watching in sydn ey deals and tips for 2020 where to catch these majestic sea creatures as they travel past sydney. We believe our pricing to be equal to many other whale watching cruises on the sydney harbour. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. How to spot whales, best time to see them, where to go, what to take, and more. Discovery cruise 3hr our premium three hour discovery cruise provides the ultimate whale watching experience on the best boat in sydney.
Pricing is subject to availability and as per our terms and conditions, our pricing can fluctuate at our. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various coasts. Best time for whale watching in australia about australia. See southern right and humpback whales during australias whale watching season between may and november. While its often a chore during the peak byron bay whale season june november to get a parking spot up top, making the walk to the top of the outlook justifies the physical investment as potentially hundreds of whales can be seen atop the cape byron state. Lucky, then, that there are a few destinations around the world from mexico to mozambique where inseason sightings of whale.
A widely reported case of an exploding whale occurred in florence, oregon in november 1970, when the oregon highway division now the oregon department of transportation blew up a decaying sperm whale with dynamite in an attempt to dispose of its rotting carcass. Go whale watching direct from sydney harbour may to november. Whale watching in australia has grown tremendously over the last decade. Available for android and ios, download the wild about whales app and log your. Best fleet of purpose built, comfortable and fast whale watching boats. The 2019 whale watching season operates approximately 18 may to 30 october.
Whale watching in nsw nsw environment, energy and science. Long reef on sydney s northern beaches has a viewing platform, and nearby is a swimming beach, barbeques and toilets. The best places to swim with whale sharks swimming alongside the largest fish in the sea is one of the ultimate bucketlist experiences. End of july until the beginning of november is the prime whale watching time in the whale watching capital of the world. Whale watching in sydney official sydney tourism website. They leave their summer feeding grounds in marchapril. The long whale season in australia between may and november no doubt contributes to its growing popularity. In sydney, the whale migration goes between may and november. The shoalhaven heads, crookhaven heads lighthouse and penguin head at culburra beach offer great outlooks. Whale watching last week of november 2019 sydney forum. For more info about whales in sydney download the about whales whale. Equipped with state of the art technology, comfortable indooroutdoor seating and viewing decks over 3 levels. Download the wild about whales app so you can follow the whales progress during the migration, and report any you see.
She is featured in the title sugar babies love their sugar daddy. Jul 08, 2017 whale watching in sydney, australia may to november sydney, australia is one of the best places in the world to spot whales because of its position along the migration path of the group 5 southern hemisphere humpback whale population. The dpi employs contractors to monitor nets off sydney s beaches and utilises various forms of technology to detect, catch, tag and gather information about. Passionate whale watcher john goodridge, 54, witnessed the breathtaking display from a cruise boat sailing out of sydney heads last week. Combine the sights of sydney harbour with an open water cruise through the entrance of sydney harbour to find the gentle giants of the sea. There are excellent vantage points in sydney and whalewatching. Whale watching season sydney best time for whale watching. Oct 01, 2015 the whale watching season in sydney is quite long may november, but it is not always very busy here is a chart with weekly humpback whale sightings in sydney between 2010 and 2012. Sep 28, 2015 whale watching expedition outside sydney harbor, august 2015. Whale watching cruise departs darling harbour, sydney. The most commonly sighted whales are humpbackssome 20,000 of them traverse australias eastern coastline during their annual migration. 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. One of the best ways to take a selfguided whale watching tour is to download the free app wild about whales. However, it is the annual humpback whale migration that gives us the best opportunity to observe these magnificent mammals and their whale surface behaviours.
The explosion threw whale flesh over 800 feet 240 m away. From land, sydney s best vantage point is the gap at south head in watsons bay. In october and november, they travel back south, making hervey bay, gold coast, byron bay and coffs harbour the best places to watch them. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises, whale sightings and coastal. Use coupon code schoolholiday when booking online and save. Whale watching in sy dney, australia may to november sydney, australia is one of the best places in the world to spot whales because of its position along the migration path of the group 5 southern hemisphere humpback whale population.
Japan slaughters more than 120 pregnant whales for research. Whale watching australia 2017 sydney, gold coast, hervey. Surfing remains popular in australia despite an increase in fatal shark attacks. 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. 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. Logans beach in warrnambool is a nursery of southern right whales between june and october, while further east in portland, you can also spot southern rights between june and august as well as blue whales over summer, feasting on krill from november to may. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. During whale watching 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. Go whale watching in sydney and see majestic humpback whales more. Oct 22, 2009 the whale migration season has started and for the next three months australias iconic humpbacks will be passing within 50m of sydney s shoreline as they make their way annual migration north to. Best custom built, fast and spacious vessels to give you the best day possible out at sea.
Top 8 whale watching spots in nsw australian geographic. Success rate is 98% and all cruises are guaranteed to see whales. There are excellent vantage points in sydney and whalewatching cruises out on the water where you can see these giants of the deep at play. The whaleplanner november a whale watching infographic. 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. Its not uncommon for several of the giants to be cruising so close to shore that its possible to snorkel out to see them.
Also, see other marine wildlife such as dolphins, albatross, seals and the beautiful coastline of sydney. Whale watching season in sydney is incredible, and its something you need to see for yourself. Whale watching sydney all you need to know before you go. The lure of the big friendly giants of the sea is a temptation everyone should subject themselves to. We are glad to hear you had a wonderful time on our whale watching cruise. Outside of the city, head for jervis bay, a threehour drive south of the city, where youre almost guaranteed a whale sighting in the calm, clear waters. Insiders guide to whale watching in sydney the wildlife. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters.
Humpback whales migrate from the cold antarctic waters up to the warm. 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. From april to mid august the humpbacks are heading north to give birth and mate in the. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters this. Sydney ferries services to darling harbour depart circular quay wharf 5 every half hour. From circular quay this openwater cruise will take you through the entrance of sydney harbour and into the open pacific in search of whales. Oz whale watching is sydneys leading whale watching tour and offers a bbq buffet and marine naturalist onboard to make this an. Everyone should go whale watching in sydney at least once in their lives. We focus on the most interesting whales to watch, the best countries to meet them and the perfect time to go there. Im planning a trip to sydney and melbourne in december. Mar 16, 2020 this discreet bay, tucked neatly at the western end of the gulf of tadjoura, is one of the most dependable places in the world to swim with whale sharks.
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. About whales whale watching season info whale watching. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before you. From april to mid august the humpbacks are heading north to give birth and mate in the waters of the coral sea. Top 8 whale watching spots in nsw from may to november each year, australias east coast transforms into a whale watching hot spot, with vast numbers heading north to breed after a summer spent feeding in antarctic waters. It has been provided free of charge for you to get out and enjoy nsws coastal national parks during the annual whale migration season from may to november. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. Humpback whale sightings have continued to increase over the last decade. The whale watching season in sydney runs from late may to early november. 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. Ozwhalewatching, mosman, new south wales, australia. Each year, from may to november, more than 30,000 whales make their way along the humpback highway, a migration route from antarctica to the pacific that runs along the coast of nsw. Download the wild about whales app so you can follow the whales.
It is not the most tourist season in sydney, but you should try whale watching if you are visiting the city during this period. Best time for whale watching in sydney vi travel tips. Whale watching cruises in sydney go whale watching. North head in sydney harbour national park, which also has free parking. An indepth guide to all the best whale watching spots in australia such as sydney, hervey bay, the gold coast, perth and more. The 10 best things to do in sydney 2020 with photos.
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. Sydney s best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience. Whale watching in nsw every year, whales migrate along the nsw coastline. Book today online for an amazing life time experience and use the promo code earlybird2020 to receive 50% off. Whales migrate in their thousands along the nsw coast, which stretches more than 2,000 km. May 30, 2019 there are two distinct whale watching seasons in sydney. 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. Whale watching season has commenced and from now until december thousands of humpback whales will pass the coastal shores of sydney in the biggest mass migration in the world. Top spots for whale watching in australia tourism australia.
This app is the official whale watching guide to new south wales developed by the nsw national parks and wildlife service. 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 sydney harbour cruises captain cook cruises. With we try to inspire and give you the best information about whale watching.
From june to november, humpback whales can also be spotted travelling northwest to broome a 2. Every year, whales migrate along the nsw coastline. Weve selected the six best whale watching places in sydney. About whales whale watching sydney manly fast ferry. Whale watching in sydney more than 45 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises can be found in waters surrounding australia. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Whale watching is a popular pastime in sydney in the winter and spring. Whale numbers are low for the first few days, but are building quickly each day, reaching the peak of the northern migration with hundreds of whales passing per day towards the end of june beginning of july. More than 120 pregnant whales were slaughtered in the latest japanese whale hunt in antarcticas southern ocean, new documents show. Sydney is one of the best places in the world to spot whales because its along the migration path of the group 5 southern hemisphere humpback. The best way to experience these magnificent mammals and view famous sydney landmarks is from onboard a whale watching sydney cruise.
Normally, you go whale watching between may and november december, in order to have a higher chance of seeing them. Cole first started performing in explicit hardcore fare in her late teens in 2014. Both our 2hr adventure cruise and 3hr discovery cruise maximize whale watching time with a quick trip less. Whale watching sydney offers daily whale watching cruises from mid may to the end of november departing from darling harbour and circular quay. Humpback whales travel thousands of kilometers from early may to late november, between their winter breeding grounds to their. So, depending on the area, the main season for whale watching is earlier or later in the year. The openair viewing decks on board the catamaran offer unobstructed views and the best opportunities for spotting and watching the whales. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before. I have been whale watching in sydney for a number of years, starting with university ecology field trips. Aug 31, 2017 whale watching in sydney is one of most interesting attractions during winter season. With at least 45 species of whales and dolphins living in or visiting australian waters. 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. We hope this website will be a good inspiration for a great trip.
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