You can also download the free wild about whales app to help locate whales close to you, share your whale. Known as the humpback highway, humpback and southern right whales are the most commonly sighted, but you may also see spot orcas, blue whales, minke whales and sperm whales. Overwhaleming the best spots for whale watching in nsw. If you would like to help whale research, you can participate in npws annual whale count in kamay botany bay national park. Both can be accessed via a short walk along paths at the end of tallawang avenue, malua bay. From batemans bay drive south along george bass drive the coast road and turn left into tallawang avenue.
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. Get ready to spot them, and other less common whale species, as you wind down the nsw coast, from cape byron state conservation area in the far north to ben boyd national park in the south stop at the coffs coast, port stephens, sydney and jervis bay. Find all the best local whale watching in gosford, nsw. Whale watching season in sydney is a great reason to get on the winter woollies and head to the coast. Known as the humpback highway, humpback and southern right whales are the most commonly sighted, but you may. Located 91 metres above sea level within the breathtaking kuringgai chase national park, barrenjoey lighthouse boasts unbroken views over the ironically named broken bay, the park and the central coast. The animals two adults and one smaller whale have been. Whale watching nsw whale watching season, activities. Majestic whale encounters is one of the most unique whale swim tour operators in the world. Whalewatchers can download npws free wild about whales mobile app to find the best vantage points, get realtime notifications of nearby. Whales love a harbour and sydney has one of the best. Nsw surfing in nsw, australia wannasurf, surf spots. Best running trails near central coast, new south wales australia. Charles hamey lookout, kattang nature reserve this clifftop lookout offers magnificent coastal views across dunbogan beach and around to diamond head.
Weve put together a video and information about the six best whale watching spots 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. Interested in the latest whale sightings off the nsw coast. Central surfing in central, australia wannasurf, surf. The annual whale migration up the pacific coast has begun. Its in winter that youre likely to spot whales from the shore, as 20,000 of them migrate along. Whales migrate along the nsw coastline from may through until the end of november. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters this winter. Migaloo the white whale spotted with friend off nsw coast this article is more than 6 years old once thought to be the only white humpback, migaloo has been spotted off the nsw coast accompanied. Whalewatchers can download the free wild about whales app to get. Whale app app wild about whales nsw national parks.
Find the best whale watching locations, cruises and other coastal activities within nsw national parks. See whale pics and stories on facebook with eurobodalla tourism. The second trial of shark nets has been underway for almost five months at lighthouse beach ballina, sharpes beach. The track hugs the rugged coastline providing ample opportunities to spot whales and dolphins, and enjoy the beautiful beaches and picnic spots. Cape byron on the northern nsw coast is an excellent whale watching destination on both land and water, with its headland not only a signature walking track accented by. From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to. Wannasurf free illustrated atlas of surf spots and surfing worldwide with maps of surf spots, detailed descriptions and photos. With a predicted 30,000 whales currently migrating along the nsw coastline, the. Top whale watching spots along the mid north coast nsw. 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.
Between may and november, thousands of majestic humpback and southern right whales make their. Right along the beautiful nsw coast, theres plenty of top spots to explore. Whale watching north coast nsw queensland facebook. Many of these coastal parks and reserves provide excellent viewing opportunities for whale watching. From may to november such sightings become a possibility as some 20 000 whales travel along the nsw coast on their annual migration to warmer waters. Thousands of whales are seen from highlight locations including. Receive notifications when whale sightings are logged along the coast. Whale watching in nsw more than 30,000 whales make their way along the nsw coast each year from may to november each year. But before you begin your adventure be sure to check out our tips and guidelines for the ultimate whale watching experience and discover more about the species of whale, dolphins and porpoises found in australian waters. Best places for whale watching in new south wales, australia.
Seal rides on the back of a whale on the nsw south coast. Their soul purpose is to take our guests on a journey to swim with whales in tonga, tahiti or norway for the experience of a lifetime. Nsw national parks and wildlife service recommends these top whale watching spots on the central coast. The best spots to whale watch on the central coast mingara. Whale watching in nsw every year, whales migrate along the nsw coastline. The city of central coast, a periurban region in the australian state of new south wales nsw, lies on the tasman sea coast on the northern outskirts of sydney and south of. The central coast is spoilt for choice when it comes to the best places to view the winter whale migration. The best place on the central coast for whale watching by tawar razaghi and matthew bevan the national parks and wildlife services geoff ross shares his favourite spots for whale watching. The best place on the central coast for whale watching. How to spot whales, best time to see them, where to go, what to take, and more. Select a region to find the perfect whale watching spot for you. Whale watching in nsw nsw environment, energy and science.
Can you please ask the followers of your page if anyone can recommend some good snorkelling spots on the central coast. Whale watching australia 2017 sydney, gold coast, hervey. Take a stroll through the rainforest down the three sisters walking track and youll find yourself at the top of the cliffs that line our beautiful north coast. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. Whales can be sighted as close as 150 metres from the lookout. When a pod of whales tucked into a feeding frenzy on the nsw south coast there was plenty on the menu even enough for a surprise guest. It features 71 of the best places to spot a whale including. There are two distinct whale watching seasons in sydney. New south wales offers excellent whale watching opportunities from a number of key destinations across the state. There are numerous vantage points all along the coastline but weve chosen the six best, most easily accessible and dramatic places to watch. An indepth guide to all the best whale watching spots in australia such as sydney, hervey bay, the gold coast, perth and more. This famous whale watching trail can be found between avoca beach and tweed heads on the central coast. New south wales whale watching whale watch tour bookings.
From whale beach to bondi, there are plenty of chances to see these grand monarchs of the deep. Top 8 whale watching spots in nsw australian geographic. Best places for whale watching in new south wales, australia from may to november, the waters along the new south wales nsw coastline become a living, moving spectacle as thousands of humpback, southern right, fin and other whale. The best spots to whale watch on the central coast. Take the plunge and explore our parks, go whale watching and discover what there is to see and do. Here are the best eight places in nsw to go whale watching. Whale watching sydney runs cruises from may to december and youre almost guaranteed to see a whale. By avocas overrun time to reclaim the shoreline, 11072007 heavy locals heavy locals stem from along time ago before i was born,however blowins cannot bitch about locals and loyalty to there spot and the rules of the break if were not allowed to go to sydney breaks without geing dropped in cutt of snaked and worst case bashed you guys cant surf our break to dont bother crying about how. Dont forget the stunning ocean views from each of these central coast locations.
Find out the best time to spot the majestic humpback migration near the. Southern right whales seen at the entrance news local. Whale watching wild about whales nsw national parks. Your best local search for whale watching in ettalong beach, nsw localsearch. Find the top whale watching spots along the nsw coast. With a huge journey that averages around 5,000kms each year, this. Private whale watching tours northern nsw and gold coast. Service recommends these top whale watching spots on the central coast.
How to get from sydney to whale beach by bus, taxi, car or. Palm beach whale watching cruises sydney fantasea cruising. 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. For the most complete local list of whale watching in ettalong beach, nsw, including full contact details, business descriptions, mapping and directions, as well as service and. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. The whale migration season has triggered the removal of all five shark nets on the nsw north coast and an end to the second shark net trial. Three entangled whales spotted off nsw coast abc news. To give yourself the best chance of spotting whales is to go with an expert. Central coast dolphin project member and whale watcher ronny ling. Whales migrate in their thousands along the nsw coast, which stretches more than 2,000 km. Cape solander is one of sydneys best whale watching spots. Whale watching north coast nsw queensland, wynnum manly, australia. An interactive environment provides messages, reports and data editing.
Over recent years, whale numbers have risen substantially along the nsw south coast, particularly in jervis bay and its surrounds. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Weve selected the six best whale watching places in sydney. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. There are many land based spots along the northern beaches that have spectacular views for whale watching. Whale watching season is upon us, and the new south wales coast is one of the best spots in the world to catch these majestic creatures in action. Gosford residents are being encouraged to welcome in this years whale watching season with a series of free talks in june and july at some of the central coasts best viewing spots. 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. Created 16 may 2010 for whale watchers and all who love the sea. Majestic whale encounters swim with whales tour and more.
There are 4 ways to get from sydney to whale beach by bus, taxi, car or towncar. Top whale watching spots on the sunshine coast want to know the best spots to go whale watching on the sunshine coast. Its in winter that you re likely to spot whales from the shore, as 20,000 of them migrate along. Theres the central coast just across the hawkesbury, pittwater on the other. The ten best spots for whale watching on the nsw coast. From june to november every year, these majestic giants of the sea pass by our slice of the world. Jervis bay, sydney, port stephens, port macquarie and byron tweed heads. Thanks to its height, the site is one of the most popular whale watching spots in nsw, which you can reach via a leisurely onekilometre hike. Thank you for your interest in whale beach nsw 2107.
Top whale watching spots on the central coast nsw environment. One of the best ways to take a selfguided whale watching tour is to download the free app wild about whales. Wildlife officers have called for help from the public as they search for three entangled whales off the new south wales coast. The central coast boasts several fantastic headlands and vantage points to view this spectacular annual whale display. Top whale watching spots on central coast mirage news. Nsw national parks and wildlife service recommends these top whale watching spots. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. From eden in the south to byron in the north each location is witness to the majesty of the humpback whale migration. Migaloo the white whale spotted with friend off nsw coast. The best time for whale watching in this region, however, is between july and september.
422 910 971 943 235 446 831 1195 866 1095 1245 319 275 500 522 1363 1423 1266 468 706 826 318 1337 941 545 978 22 37 669 528 1254 599 1037