Take a hike sydneys mostnorthern tip is barrenjoey headland in kuringgai chase national park. About whales whale watching season info whale watching. Whale watching on the gold coast if youd rather keep your feet on the ground but still yearn for the special experience of seeing a whale, australias east coast is. The sea is not calm and bumpy in the end of the whale watching season.
Northern migration edit from april to mid august the humpbacks are heading north to give birth and mate in the waters of the coral sea. Park near the surf club and climb the 3040 minute trail up to barrenjoey lighthouse. As the whales cruise along, they put on quite a show. Sydney ferries services to darling harbour depart circular quay wharf 5 every half hour. See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a sydney whale watching 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. With up to 35m long it is the largest animal to have ever lived on our planet. Get 25% off any purchase of your favorite products at whalewatchingsydney. June november queenslands capital is fortunate to have one of the densest playgrounds of marine life outside of the great barrier reef relatively close to its doorstep one which doubles as a favoured destination of countless humpbacks during whale season.
Ozwhalewatching, mosman, new south wales, australia. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before. With a donation or an adoption of a whale you can help to make the world a place where whales and dolphins are free and safe. Thousands of humpbacks gather in the warm waters to mate and give birth. 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. Oz whale watching is sydneys leading whale watching tour and offers a bbq buffet and marine naturalist onboard to make this an.
While your eyesight might be taken up with the wine list and splendid menu staff are always on high alert and let patrons know when a whale can be viewed. 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. From april to mid august the humpbacks are heading north to give birth and mate in 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. Sydneys best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from sydney. Sydney s best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience. These magnificent marine mammals can be spotted from land with a bit of luck and persistence but we wanted to make sure its not every day ones in sydney during whale migration season, after all. The migrating population is named the group 5 southern hemisphere humpback whale population or the australian east coast humpbacks.
About whales whale watching cruises sydney, australia. The views over pittwater and the mouth of broken bay are breathtaking and 180degree ocean views as far as the eye can see give you a great chance to spot the whales spouts as they pass by. Whales love a harbour and sydney has one of the best. How to spot whales, best time to see them, where to go, what to take, and more.
Whale watching sydney offers daily whale watching cruises from mid may to the end of november departing from darling harbour and circular quay. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in sydney, australia on tripadvisor. A whale has been freed from a fishing net or drum line it became entangled in off sydneys northern beaches. 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. Australia the best tips for whale watching in australia whaletrips. Whale watching is a popular pastime in sydney in the winter and spring. You can go whale watching all winter and spring may november in sydney. In october and november, they travel back south, making hervey bay, gold coast, byron bay and coffs. Manly whale watching has been part of the sydney whale watching industry for over 10 years, providing tours and great service for all of sydney, manly and the northern beaches.
Our coastline offers some of the best places to see whales up close, with superb tours departing locations around the nation, including sydney, perth, gold coast, sunshine coast, melbourne and more. Jump on board this sydney speed boat for your encounter with the. We are lucky enough to witness one of the longest whale migrations in the world off the coast of sydney. Sydney harbour discovery, oz whale watching oz whale watching was awarded the new south wales gold and silver tourism awards for 2015. Go whale watching direct from sydney harbour may to november. In october 2012, lucky whale watchers also caught a glimpse of the largest animal on earth, the incredible blue whale, just off south head. Setting out from darling harbour, youll cruise past luna park, the harbour bridge, circular quay, sydney opera house, kirribilli house, fort denison. Whale watching in sydney more than 45 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises can be found in waters surrounding australia. In sydney, the whale migration goes between may and november. Between may and august, humpbacks make their way to the tropical waters and between august and november, they travel back to antarctica. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. 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. May 08, 2019 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.
We get to see southern right whales around 45 times a season. 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. May, 2020 sydney harbour discovery, oz whale watching oz whale watching was awarded the new south wales gold and silver tourism awards for 2015. Whale watching australia 2017 sydney, gold coast, hervey. Whales have been entering the beautiful headlands of sydney harbour since long before sydney became the bustling city it. Whale watching on the gold coast if youd rather keep your feet on the ground but still yearn for the special experience of seeing a whale, australias east coast is the best place to spot whales from the beach. The whale watching cruise crew is awesome and give us very good service. The best time for whale watching in this region, however, is between july and september. Best time for whale watching in australia about australia. June november queenslands capital is fortunate to have one of the densest playgrounds of marine life outside of the great barrier reef relatively close to its doorstep one which doubles as a favoured. Whale watching in sydney official sydney tourism website.
If you want to get up close and personal with these magnificent animals, there is no better place to be in australia than eden on the nsw south coast. Whale watching sydney runs cruises from may to december and youre almost guaranteed to see a whale. Book a ross sea trip to antarctica from hobart or bluff nz and you can see all the whales you wish to in december they are migratory creatures who have a very specific travel pattern year after year. Manly whale watching is able to book tours from a range of providers in order to offer you the widest variety of vessels. 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. You could spend all day in here just choosing your drink as there are 1600 options on the wine list. 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. Best time for whale watching in sydney vi travel tips. From circular quay this openwater cruise will take you through the entrance of sydney harbour and into the open pacific in search of whales. Download the wild about whales app so you can follow the whales. The best way to experience these magnificent mammals and view famous sydney landmarks is from onboard a whale watching sydney cruise. The best time to see whales in popular destinations throughout the east coast ranges between may through july and september through november. The most commonly sighted whales are humpbackssome 20,000 of them traverse australias eastern coastline during their annual migration.
They dont migrate like the humpback whale does and there are not as many. Whale news headlines 9news latest news and headlines from. From may to june the whales head north and then from august to the end of november they head back past sydney to. Whale watching sydney harbour cruises captain cook cruises. 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. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters this winter. 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. Find australias best whale watching cruises this whale watching season. From may to june the whales head north and then from august to the end of november they head back past sydney to their summer feeding grounds in antarctica, mr ford said. A whale has been freed from a fishing net or drum line it became entangled in off sydney s northern beaches. Whales migrate in their thousands along the nsw coast, which stretches more than 2,000 km. Also, see other marine wildlife such as dolphins, albatross, seals and the beautiful coastline of sydney. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before you.
The season is split into two distinct sections depending on the direction of travel of the majority of whales at that time. The eden whale festival is an annual event, highlighting the southern migration of the humpback and other whales. Whale watching cruises in sydney go whale watching. Whales 9news latest news and headlines from australia. Plan your next coastal adventure with australias first official whale watching guide to new south whales. Best fleet of purpose built, comfortable and fast whale watching boats. It is not the most tourist season in sydney, but you should try whale watching if you are visiting the city during this period. At nearby manly, get up close and personal with manly whale watching, who guarantee a spectacular experience with these migrating mammals. Success rate is 98% and all cruises are guaranteed to see whales. This app is the official whale watching guide to new south wales developed by the nsw national parks and wildlife service. Insiders guide to whale watching in sydney the wildlife. All you need to know about whale watching in australia.
Get up to 40% discount on a wide range of great products at todays offers category. From april to november tens of thousands of humpback whales migrate along the coast of sydney, between their. Sep 28, 2015 whale watching expedition outside sydney harbor, august 2015. Equipped with state of the art technology, comfortable indooroutdoor seating and viewing decks over 3 levels. 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. Watch majestic whales in sydney and nsw whales migrate in their thousands along the nsw coast, which stretches more than 2,000 km. 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. The whaleplanner november a whale watching infographic. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Whale watching season sydney best time for whale watching. The humpback whale migration passing sydney takes place between april and december each year. Whaling in australia took place from 1788 to 1978 and was once commercially successful. Best custom built, fast and spacious vessels to give you the best day possible out at sea.
Whale watching in sydney the east coast of australia offers excellent opportunities for whale watching, especially along the coasts of new south wales and queensland. Oct 01, 2015 the whale watching season in sydney is quite long may november, but it is not always very busy. Humpback whales travel thousands of kilometers from early may to late november, between their winter breeding grounds to their. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Aug 31, 2017 whale watching in sydney is one of most interesting attractions during winter season. Check out our pick of the best whale watching vantage points, tours and accommodation in nsw. The openair viewing decks on board the catamaran offer unobstructed views and the best opportunities for spotting and watching the whales. Enjoy the norwegian and icelandic winter and combine whale watching orcas, humpbacks and fin whales. Download wild about whales and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. Here is a chart with weekly humpback whale sightings in sydney between 2010 and 2012. There are excellent vantage points in sydney and whale watching cruises out on the water where you can see these giants of the deep at play. 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. See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a sydney whalewatching cruise. The overall whale watching season in the greater fraser island area typically begins in late july and lasts through to late november, so if youre looking to get the best out of two of the most visually impressive naturebased destinations in qld, then a trip to fraser island during whale watching season is a great choice that can make for.
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. Book today online for an amazing life time experience and use the promo code earlybird2020 to receive 50% off. About whales whale watching sydney manly fast ferry. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. In july 20, a blue whale was again spotted cruising off cape solander in kamay botany bay national park, in sydneys south. So anytime between late may and early november is a good time for whale watching in sydney and along the nsw central coast. Use coupon code schoolholiday when booking online and save. Afternoon cruises operate daily, while morning cruises depart on weekends only.
Whale watching in sydney, australia may to november. Forget boring old whale watching cruises, ocean extreme offers the most exciting and most personal whale watching experience in sydney. Departing circular quay, you will first be taken across the harbour to pick up more passengers from manly wharf. The 15 best things to do in sydney 2020 with photos.
Start your whale watching year with ease why not visit hawaii. It is extraordinary to think that right in the heart of australias largest city you can have a unique whale watching experience. Discovery cruise 3hr our premium three hour discovery cruise provides the ultimate whale watching experience on the best boat in sydney. Whale watching cruise departs darling harbour, sydney. Im planning a trip to sydney and melbourne in december. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters this. Whale watching in sydney is one of most interesting attractions during winter season. 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 whale watching cruise is too much bumpy when sailing and maybe we are in the end of the whale watching season and the sea is not so calm but we still manage to see some whale. The whale watching season in sydney is quite long maynovember, but it is not always very busy. 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. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various coasts. Whether you are a local or a visitor, whale watching in sydney on the iconic sydney harbour and surrounding coastline is a magical experience. I seen more than half of the passenger onboard was.
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