Daily whale sightings cruise info and bookings whale watching. In total, about 3000 whales migrate past and sometimes come inside sydney harbour so youve got a great chance of spotting one or two over the season. Aug 31, 2017 whale watching in sydney is one of most interesting attractions during winter season. Sydney s whalewatching season typically runs from may into december, when thousands of whales migrate through the area. 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.
Everyone should go whale watching in sydney at least once in their lives. 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. Whale watching in nsw nsw environment, energy and science. There are two distinct whale watching seasons in sydney. We are glad to hear you had a wonderful time on our whale watching cruise. Humpback whales are the most watched species for us with about 20. A new pod of 240 whales has beached itself on a remote new zealand beach just hours after weary volunteers managed to refloat a different group of. North head in sydney harbour national park, which also has free parking. Whale watching in sydney more than 45 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises can be found in waters surrounding australia. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters this. Sydney, byron bay north of sydney, hervey bay north of brisbane, north and east of. Being able to be this close to this wonderful animals was just stunning. 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. The 2019 whale watching season operates approximately 18 may to 30 october.
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. The most commonly sighted whales are humpbackssome 20,000 of them traverse australias eastern coastline during their annual migration. Experience the excitement of whale watching aboard ocean dreaming ii. Nov 11, 2017 the annual whale festival encourages you to participate in a journey fostering relationships between gadigal and sydney living museums to preserve, interpret and share this heritage. Humpback whale breaches superclose to boat off new jersey. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Whale watching adventures in south coast nsw visitnsw. Each tour travels out to the open waters surrounding sydney to view the humpback whales in their natural environment. Whales migrate in their thousands along the nsw coast, which stretches more than 2,000 km. Jul 27, 2017 2017 has been an epic year for whale sightings at logans beach near the scenic coastal town of warrnambool, at the end of the great ocean road. 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. Whales beached in new zealand hours after volunteers re.
Best custom built, fast and spacious vessels to give you the best day possible out at sea. They swim close to the coastline around sydney providing memorable whale spotting opportunities. Whale app app wild about whales nsw national parks. May 30, 2019 there are two distinct whale watching seasons in sydney. Experience the majestic whales close up when a large number of humpback and southern right whales start their migration north along the australian coastline, from antarctica, to their breeding grounds in queensland. Im planning a trip to sydney and melbourne in december. Learn about the whales you may see, their behaviours, the great whale migration and everything else there. Whale watching in sydney official sydney tourism website. Humpback whale breaches superclose to boat off new jersey coast. Sydney is one of the best places in the world to spot whales because its along the migration path of the group.
During the first, humpback whales are heading north towards warmer waters to mate and give birth typically from may to august, then in summer they return south with their calves to feed in antarctic waters. We are lucky enough to witness one of the longest whale migrations in the world off the coast of sydney. Record whale numbers move north wild about whales nsw. Eagleeyed whale watchers have counted a record number of whales migrating north along the nsw coast this year. Best fleet of purpose built, comfortable and fast whale watching boats. Australian national guidelines for whale and dolphin watching.
The whale festival program is part of sydney living museums cultural calendar. From april to mid august the humpbacks are heading north to give birth and mate in the waters of the coral sea. Take the plunge and explore our parks, go whale watching and discover what there is to see and do. The annual migration of gawura, the eora word for whale, signifies revitalisation and the birth of a new generation as the whales return to guru, the deep waters. Sydney s best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience. To celebrate the end of the 2017 whale watching season we have captured the season highlights and fun facts our infographic. The whale watching season in sydney runs from late may to early november. You can even download the smartphone app thatll help you find the best national parks along the coastline to get in a bit of whale watching. Whale news headlines 9news latest news and headlines from. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. The 2017 nsw whale migration season wrapup wild about. We believe our pricing to be equal to many other whale watching cruises on the sydney harbour. The humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae is a species of baleen whale.
Long reef on sydney s northern beaches has a viewing platform, and nearby is a swimming beach, barbeques and toilets. Also, see other marine wildlife such as dolphins, albatross, seals and the beautiful coastline of sydney. Mar 24, 2020 best time to see whales in sydney, weatherwise. Whale watching in sydney, and sydney harbour, in particular, is a special experience as you not only get to see various species of whales aboard a range of quality vessels but also what is basically a great marine sightseeing tour of the harbour on the way. Many of these coastal parks and reserves provide excellent viewing opportunities for whale watching. Whale watching in sydney, australia may to november. Whalespecific taxa included species and genera previously. 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. Jun 26, 2017 humpback whale breaches superclose to boat off new jersey coast. The best way to experience these magnificent mammals and view famous sydney landmarks is from onboard a whale watching sydney cruise. Apr 18, 2019 whale watching season in sydney is a great reason to get on the winter woollies and head to the coast. While dolphin watching tends to occur all year round, the highest intensity whale watching activities are. As we begin 2017, wed like to give you a sense of how our major whale populations are doing and what we are expecting in terms of whale watching in 2017. In may humpback whales begin passing by sydney on their northern migration coming from antarctic waters in the south.
May 16, 2017 a photographer captured the astonishing moment a pair of humpbacks breached in perfect unison off sydney. For more info about whales in sydney download the about whales whale watching guide. An indepth guide to all the best whale watching spots in australia such as sydney, hervey bay, the gold coast, perth and more. Pricing is subject to availability and as per our terms and conditions, our pricing can fluctuate at our. You can go whale watching all winter and spring may november in sydney. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before. It is not the most tourist season in sydney, but you should try whale watching if you are visiting the city during this period. In september 2017 in rarotonga, the cook islands, snorkeler and whale biologist.
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. Whale watching is a popular pastime in sydney in the winter and spring. With the whale watching sydney companion app you have all the information about our cruises at your finger tips. The lure of the big friendly giants of the sea is a temptation everyone should subject themselves to. Sydney ferries services to darling harbour depart circular quay wharf 5 every half hour. The tour departs daily between june and november and the 2. Normally, you go whale watching between may and novemberdecember, in order to have a higher chance of seeing them. 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. The biodiversity conservation regulation 2017 prescribes approach distances to. Success rate is 98% and all cruises are guaranteed to see whales. The company that we went with couldnt be more respectful and. Whale watching sydney harbour cruises captain cook cruises. 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.
During the first, humpback whales are heading north towards warmer waters to mate and give birth typically from may to august, then in. Whale watching australia 2017 sydney, gold coast, hervey. An economical custombuilt drone for assessing whale. About this document the australian national guidelines for whale and dolphin watching 2017 describe how people can observe and interact with whales and dolphins in a way that ensures animals are not harmed or disturbed. Whales 9news latest news and headlines from australia. 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. Select a region to find the perfect whale watching spot for you. 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. 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. Download wild about whales and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. Oct 07, 2018 be inspired by the whale engravings and create your own scratch art and dont forget to visit historic vaucluse house, and take a special tour offering a snap shot of how the products of whaling were part of the wentworths lifestyle over a century ago. 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. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before you.
Each day we record whale sightings which can be viewed online below, or view a selection of last seasons reports here. Weve selected the six best whale watching places in sydney. All cruises depart on time, therefore we require you to arrive 20 minutes before departure, with your booking paperwork. If you are owed money by the company, please download the report to creditors and complete the proof of debtclaim form on page 81 of the report. Dec 10, 2019 i went on the 3 hour cruise with whale watching sydney. Migrating whales have already been spotted along the nsw coast from eden to kingscliff as the 2017 whale watching season kicks off in earnest. A photographer captured the astonishing moment a pair of. Every year, whales migrate along the nsw coastline. Sydneys best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience.