Central coast nsw welcome to the central coast nsw australia. And luckily a whale tried to mug us on our way back which was amazing to get a. Whale watching from land, south coast nsw eurobodalla. It is the only shorebased whaling station in eastern australia that retains significant remains of its whaling use. From eden in the south to byron in the north each location is witness to the majesty of the humpback whale migration. Download the live traffic nsw app from the app store. Great experience and saw many humpback whales and dolphins also.
There are 4 ways to get from sydney to whale beach by bus, taxi, car or towncar. Learn more about the different whale species you may see on your new coastal adventure this whale watching season by downloading the wild about whales smartphone app, where you can also share your sightings and use it as guide while youre on your next coastal adventure. Whales can be sighted as close as 150 metres from the lookout. Humpback whales are about to begin their annual migration from antarctica, along the coast of nsw to the warmer waters of queensland. From batemans bay drive south along george bass drive the coast road and turn left into tallawang avenue. Amid the pod of humpback whales in waters out of eden, an. The majority are easily accessible vantage points offering scenic views and easy viewing of the whales on their annual migration. With a range of whale watching trips to choose from, which area is best is a matter of opinion. Between may and november, thousands of majestic humpback and southern right whales make their way along the coast in an incredible annual migration.
It is estimated that when the australian east coast whaling industry ended in 1963, the east coast population of humpbacks had been reduced to a little over 100 individuals. 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 its famed lighthouse and mustvisit regional highlight but a great line of sigh for whale. 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. Whales, dolphins and porpoises are warm blooded, air breathing marine mammals. New south wales whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises and other coastal activities within nsw national parks. Dont forget the stunning ocean views from each of these central coast locations. Whale watching season is on abc mid north coast nsw. Known as the humpback highway, humpback and southern right whales are the most commonly sighted, but you may also spot orcas, blue whales, minke whales and sperm whales. Get wild about whales and plan your coastal whale watching adventure now. 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.
Known as the humpback highway, humpback and southern right whales are the most commonly sighted, but you may also. The whale season around brisbane generally runs from midjune to october, with the majority of whales heading north between june and august, before returning south for feeding from september to october or november. Majestic whale encounters swim with whales tour and more. The area supports commercial and recreational fishing, diving, whale and dolphin watching, research, boating, surfing and beach activities. Thank you for your interest in whale beach nsw 2107.
From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to. 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. Had booked with fantasea cruises through experience oz in june. Gray whales spend the summer and early fall feeding in the arctic seas and migrate south to the waters off baja california in the winter. I will take any opportunity to go and see them, but since its a whale watch season i decided to expand my horizons and go on a whale watch cruise with moonshadow cruises in nelson bay. The truth is, all offer the chance to see these incredible animals in their natural habitat, usually with some amazing scenery to enjoy from the. The first grays to travel south are pregnant females, in a hurry to get there. Top whale watching spots on the central coast 3 july 2019 with over 30,000 whales predicted to be currently migrating along the nsw coastline, nsw national parks and wildlife service npws is encouraging everyone to visit coastal national parks for some of the best vantage points to spot these majestic ocean giants. The ten best spots for whale watching on the nsw coast.
Whale watching north coast nsw queensland facebook. Whales migrate in their thousands along the nsw coast, which stretches more than 2,000 km. Whale watching cruises operate from san diego, dana point, long beach. Once the line leaves berowra behind it snakes through kuringai chase and marra marra national parks, across the mighty hawkesbury, up mullet creek in brisbane waters national park then through a 1. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. Every year, whales migrate along the nsw coastline. Whale watching nsw whale watching season, activities. A young humpback whale has swum off into the sunset with its mother after being freed from a web of nylon rope off the nsw south coast. Whaling in australia took place from 1788 to 1978 and was once commercially.
Southern right whales may arrive in our waters anytime through to october. Whale watching in nsw nsw environment, energy and science. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. New south wales offers excellent whale watching opportunities from a number of key destinations across the state. Usually, the prognosis for any marine fauna entangled in. How to get from sydney to whale beach by bus, taxi, car or. Terrigal ocean tours offer whale watching and dolphin watching boat tours at terrigal, hardys bay, and ettalong. Southern right whales seen at the entrance news local. There are many land based spots along the northern beaches that have spectacular views for whale watching. 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. Many of these coastal parks and reserves provide excellent viewing opportunities for whale watching. You can also download the free wild about whales app to help locate whales close to.
Seal rides on the back of a whale on the nsw south coast. Take the plunge and explore our parks, go whale watching and discover what there is to see and do. The central coast is spoilt for choice when it comes to the best places to view the winter whale migration. 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. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare. Davidson whaling station, near eden on the nsw south coast, was the longest operating whaling station in australia. Central coast dolphin project member and whale watcher ronny ling snapped a. Whalewatchers can download npws free wild about whales mobile app to find the best vantage points, get realtime notifications of nearby. Top whale watching spots on central coast with over 30,000 whales predicted to be currently migrating along the nsw coastline, nsw national parks and wildlife service npws is encouraging everyone to visit coastal national parks for some of the best vantage points to spot these majestic ocean giants. Whale beach faces east to the ocean, with palm beach to the north and avalon to the south. Whale watching in nsw more than 30,000 whales make their way along the nsw coast from may to november each year. A baby whale trapped in a shark net off the nsw central coast has been freed in a dramatic rescue as crews battled the elements to cut the animal free. The whale is the totem of the darkinjung people of the central coast of nsw.
The origin of the name whale beach is unknown, although it is presumed to be associated either with the shape of the northern headland, or a beaching of a whale. Humpback whales along the central california coast. Thousands of whales are seen from highlight locations including. Nurse, unaccredited trainee, accommodation manager and more on.
Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various coasts. Find all the best local whale watching in gosford, nsw. 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. Hectors beaked whale coastal bottlenose indopacific dolphin. Whale watching season is about to kickoff on the central coast. Migaloo the white whale spotted with friend off nsw coast.
Whale app app wild about whales nsw national parks. Created 16 may 2010 for whale watchers and all who love the sea. Spot a humpback whale off the nsw coast nsw government. Palm beach whale watching cruises sydney fantasea cruising. You can see the gray whales anywhere along the california coast.
With a predicted 30,000 whales currently migrating along the nsw. Whales, dolphins and porpoises species found in australian waters. Whale oil was used for making candles and soap, and in industrial processes such as tanning and ropemaking. 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 lake macquarie. Whale watching in nsw every year, whales migrate along the nsw coastline. Its that time of year again when our old friends the humpback whales, make their way from the feeding grounds of the antarctic and head for. From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to see these majestic ocean giants. Interested in the latest whale sightings off the nsw coast. Whales can be seen off the nsw coast during their migrations. Whale watching north coast nsw queensland, wynnum manly, australia. Top whale watching spots on central coast mirage news. Whale migration central coast gray whale migration.
To receive a copy of the contract via email, please fill in your details below. New south wales, queensland, western australia and victoria all offer great whale spotting opportunities. 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. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Stop at the coffs coast, port stephens, sydney and jervis bay.
Both can be accessed via a short walk along paths at the end of tallawang avenue, malua bay. 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. The humpback whales of eastern australia fact sheet. Select a region to find the perfect whale watching spot for you. Top 8 whale watching spots in nsw australian geographic. Whales migrate along the nsw coastline from may through until the end of november. And if you havent ever caught the train to the central coast, youre in for a treat. Download your marine mammal log sheet by clicking below. At this time of year, the whales are particularly visible along the coast from wollongong and sydney to the north coast. Matthew bendt theyre amazing animals and you dont always get the chance to see them like. The best place on the central coast for whale watching. This website features comprehensive visitor information and images for popular central coast destinations including terrigal, avoca beach.
Majestic whale encounters is one of the most unique whale swim tour operators in the world. Rescue teams have freed a humpback whale calf that was entangled in rope off the nsw central coast for several hours. The whales and dolphins which live in australias waters are listed below. Top whale watching spots on the central coast nsw environment.
Receive notifications when whale sightings are logged along the coast. 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. Act lists humpback whales as vulnerable and state legislation of victoria, new south wales and queensland provides similar protection. The best spots to whale watch on the central coast. All you need to know about whales wild about whales. View experience whale watching jobs in sydney nsw at jora, create free email alerts and never miss another career opportunity again. Please report all whale, dolphin, seal and dugong sightings into our rescue hotline team on 02. Whale watchers can download the free wild about whales app to get. Jervis bay, sydney, port stephens, port macquarie and byron. See whale pics and stories on facebook with eurobodalla tourism.
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