We are the only sydney whale watching company that offers live commentary, whale watching experience, a sydney harbour cruise and a bbq buffet lunch all included in the one great package. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. The best way to experience these magnificent mammals and view famous sydney landmarks is from onboard a whale watching sydney cruise. Travel writer annie dang of the sydney morning herald wrote that the top 5 vantage points for whale watching at sydney harbour national park are. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Best vantage points for the sydney to hobart yacht race. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure.
New south whales reveals worldbest vantage points for. While local tour operator wooli deep sea tours runs whale watching tours that includes cruising in the beautiful solitary island marine park, home to a rich diversity and abundance of sea life including dolphins and turtles. Whale watching in port macquarie the port macquarie region on the nsw mid north coast is the ideal spot to enjoy whale watching. North head lookout, the historic hornby lighthouse, the. 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. 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. An adult weighs around 30,000kg and catching a glimpse of them breaching or tail fluking is one of the most spectacular sights of nature. Whales often cruise close to shore, so they are easy to spot, and have even been known to pop up inside sydney harbour. Whale watching cruises in sydney book now experience oz. The wild about whales website lists all the locations. Two spots near popular beaches are along the clifftop walking trail from bondi beach to coogee and north head lookout near manly. Top five sydney whale watching spots nsw environment. Every year, humpback whales and southern right whales migrate along the nsw coastline. Vantage points are dotted along the coast and boat tours depart daily during the season, from may to november, as tens of thousands of whales make their annual migration.
The humpback whale migration in the summer months, southern humpback whales spend their time feeding on krill in the antarctic, but as the water temperature falls, they begin their annual trip north to the subtropical waters of australia and beyond to mate and give birth. She is the perfect whale watching vessel as she has complete walk around lower decks allowing you to get so much closer to the whales. Sydney harbour whale watching with optional restaurant lunch every year, the humpback whales make their autumn migration along sydneys coastline in search of warmer waters in the pacific. From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to see these majestic ocean giants. Wild about whales new south whales a coastline worth migrating to.
There are numerous vantage points all along the coastline but weve chosen the six best, most easily accessible and dramatic places to watch whales in sydney. Whale watching can be done via two main methods in eden. Now that whale watching sydney is part of the nrma, members can save 20% on whale watching cruises. Best places for whale watching in sydney, australia webjet. Best whale watching in sydney with kids the kid bucket list. On top of the list is the sydney harbour national park.
Humpback whales are the most likely whales you will spot during the sydney whale watching season in 2018, however you may be among the lucky to spot orcas and. These are the top five vantage points for whale watching at sydney harbour national park, according to nsw national parks and wildlife. Each year between may and november, the port macquarie coastal region is a haven for whale watching. Sydney and surrounds wild about whales nsw national parks. Its the biggest party of the year and when it comes to celebrating, few cities put on a show more worthy of the word spectacle than sydney. She also has outdoor seating great for up close whale viewing.
Please enter you nrma membership number when booking to redeem this offer. In columbia pictures actionpacked thriller vantage point, eight strangers with eight different points of view try to unlock the one truth behind an assassination attempt on the president of the united states. Here in sydney and all along the east coast of nsw, there are many vantage points to spot this giant of the ocean. Hi, hubby has booked himself a sail to follow the start of the sydney to hobart race on boxing day thanks to ellemay for website. The best places in sydney for whale watching and what makes these vantage points to great. Whale watching season in sydney is a great reason to get on the winter woollies and head to the coast. During whale watching season there are plenty of opportunities to jump on whale watching cruises and see these majestic marine mammals up. The best whale watching in sydney where you are more likely to spot whales from the shore is during winter when as many as 20,000 of them migrate along the new south wales coastline.
Whale watching california grey whales to take advantage of the california gray whales 12,000mile migratory route from a gold beach standpoint, southbound migrating whales move past the oregon coast dec. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. Whale watching in sydney and its surrounds, there are 38 vantage points on land to watch whales. Also, see other marine wildlife such as dolphins, albatross, seals and the beautiful coastline of sydney. Success rate is 98% and all cruises are guaranteed to see whales. Sydney and the surrounding coastline provides some of the best whale watching vantage points from lookouts, headlands and foreshores to spot the oceans most majestic creatures on their annual migration. The wild about whales website and app lists all the best viewing locations. Sydney and its surrounding coastline offers some fantastic vantage points for whale watching. True blue is a custombuilt 16 metre super sea cat with three unobstructed 360 degree viewing decks. A variety of species of whale can be found in the waters around australias coast, from sydney and jervis bay to perth and exmouth. Wondering where to head for the best whale watching in sy dney with kids. We have identified the very best vantage points and discovered an app that will pinpoint the whales locations so you know where to head on your whale watching excursion in sydney. Whale watching in sydney official sydney tourism website.
Top 5 whale watching vantage points in sydney sydney. Take the plunge and explore our parks, go whale watching and discover what there is to see and do. Whale watching returns to sydney with bondi and maroubra. We explore when and where to go whale watching from brisbane each year. Whale watching spots in the eastern suburbs postcard sydney.
The most commonly sighted whales are humpbackssome 20,000 of them traverse australias eastern coastline during their annual migration. Northern migration edit from april to mid august the humpbacks are heading north to give birth and mate in. After a full summer of feeding in antarctica, approximately 16,000 humpback whales migrate north to subtropical waters where they mate and give birth before making their return trip south. Select a region to find the perfect whale watching spot for you. The 2019 whale watching season is upon us, and visitors and locals in sydney can witness the great beauty of the majestic creature with one of the following.
Humpback whale migration takes place between april and december each year, meaning theres no better time to head out and soak up sydneys spectacular views as you try and catching whales as they make their way down the coast. So if youre thinking of braving the crowds for a glimpse of the dazzling nye sydney fireworks, and are keen to ring in 2020 with one million of your new friends, then here are 10 of the best spots to watch the night unfold. Many of these coastal parks and reserves provide excellent viewing opportunities for whale watching. Sydneys sunny fringing suburbs and many lookout points make it a prime spot for whale watching. Keep an eye on this page for activities, tours, and accommodation offers in our national parks this whale watching season. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before. Scroll down for the full transcript if youd rather read our tips for the whale watching season. 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. Where to watch sydney nye fireworks new years eve sydney. A popular vantage point that reaches capacity early in the day. You will now receive updates from traveller newsletter. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises and other coastal activities within nsw national parks. Sydneys best nye vantage points we have neverbefore seen fireworks to complement all these exciting bridge effects and more of them on the bridge than ever before so i think everyone.
Best time for whale watching in australia about australia. Whale watching australia 2017 sydney, gold coast, hervey. Diamond head, kattang nature reserve, grants head and bonny hills offer great whale watching vantage points. Nsw national parks and wildlife service recommends these top five whale watching spots in and around sydney. North head lookout, the historic hornby lighthouse, the arabanoo lookout, the south head and the shark island. Whale watching in port macquarie tours, cruises, vantage. Although there are a number of locations around the country that offer whale watching, seeing these migrating whales travelling past the largest city in australia is an incredible and unique opportunity.