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. Sydneys whale watching season is based on migration patterns. Their 4hour cruise is considered to be one of the best whale watching cruises in australia. Whale watching season sydney cruise and aquarium visit. Go whale watching sydney is a family owned and operated business.
Sydney s best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience. The number of whale species found in australia could possibly increase. The southern swan is a threemasted barquentine that was built in denmark in 1922. The australian coastline provides bountiful opportunities to observe any number of whale species on their annual migration. Top spots for whale watching in australia tourism australia. Sydney, australia see all balls head is a high spit of land that juts out into the harbor waters from waverton, and is the site of one of the most accessible aboriginal carvings around north sydney. A recent example of this is the australian snubfin dolphin orcaella heinsohn, which was classified as a new species endemic to the australian region in 2005. Whether youre a swimmer and ready for the once in a lifetime experience of swimming with whales, or if youd rather keep your feet on the ground and see whales frolic in the ocean from the beach or a cruise, theres a spot in australia perfect for your style of whale watching. 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.
A pod of killer whales, also known as orcas, had a special relationship with the people of eden. Youll cruise aboard the mv jerry bailey, a 21metre catamaran specially designed to handle ocean conditions. Opt for their halfday photo safari and get unlimited opportunities to click pictures of whales, sunsets and more. Sydney harbour tall ships also offers seasonal whalewatching cruises. See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a sydney whalewatching cruise. Whale watching sydney has over 25 years of experience watching whales. Whales in australia wild about whales nsw national parks. It is extraordinary to think that right in the heart of australias largest city you can have a unique whale watching experience. Whales seen along the coast on their migratory routes include the humback whale, the southern right whale and the humongous blue whale. Some of the top operators include tangalooma whale watching, brisbane whale watching, whales in paradise, sea world whale watch, and whale one in south east queensland, tasman venture, blue dolphin marine tours, freedom whale watch and whale song on the fraser coast, and ocean dynamics in the whitsundays. Whale watching sydney harbour cruises captain cook cruises.
Even in our biggest and busiest city, its not difficult to be touched by experiences with marine life. A variety of species of whale can be found in the waters around australias coast, from sydney and jervis bay to perth and exmouth. The sea is not calm and bumpy in the end of the whale watching season. With a bit of luck, you can also see killer whales. Best time for whale watching in sydney vi travel tips. Another tall ship is the soren larsen, a twomasted brigantine built in denmark in 1949.
They believe in responsible and respectful whale watching practices. Ongoing research may identify new species based on genetic information. About whales your sydney whale watching guide captain. 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.
I seen more than half of the passenger onboard was. Whale watching sydney 2020 all you need to know before. A whale has been freed from a fishing net or drum line it became entangled in off sydneys northern beaches. Go whale watching sydney sydney, australia official.
Whether you are a local or a visitor, whale watching in sydney on the iconic sydney harbour and surrounding coastline is a magical experience. Whale watching helicopter flights depart from ross smith avenue, sydney airport. Whales migrate in their thousands along the nsw coast, which stretches more than 2,000 km. An accredited ecotourism operator, oz whale watching has onboard commentary from an expert whale guide. If youre looking for the cheapest time to go whale watching on a cruise, youre best to stick to the start and end of the season, meaning early april.
Go whale watching is a family owned and operated business. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various coasts. Northern migration edit from april to mid august the humpbacks are heading north to give birth and mate in. A photographer captures a humpback whale putting on an impressive display near sydney, leaping from the water metres from a tourist boat. Aboriginal carving of a whale sydney, australia atlas. Also, see other marine wildlife such as dolphins, albatross, seals and the beautiful coastline of sydney. 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. The views are stunning with beautiful clear water reflecting the sun.
Australia whale watching tours everything australia. The whale watching cruise crew is awesome and give us very good service. It is the middle of winter and sea can be rough and you wont have much fun to be on the boat, so some whale watching tours are canceled because of weather during. True blue is a custombuilt 16 metre super sea cat with three unobstructed 360 degree viewing decks. Alight at town hall or wynyard stations and head down market st or king st approx. Whales 9news latest news and headlines from australia. 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. When the whales are not in season, you can take dolphin spotting cruises and often see them swimming near, under and around the cruise boat. Whale watching sydney, australia sydney whale watching. As a smaller company we have a strong focus upon customer service from the point of. Whale watching season sydney best time for whale watching. Download the wild about whales app so you can follow the whales progress during the migration, and report any you see. Sydneys best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience. We were lucky to have the company of two playful dolphins surfing right in front of the boat for a good while and were thrilled to experience numerous close up whale sightings, including a perfect breach.
All along australias coastline are fantastic spots to see whales. During the whale season they operate daily whale watching cruises from sydney. The number of whale species found in australia could even increase. Manly whale watching is able to book tours from a range of providers in order to offer you the widest variety of vessels. As a smaller company they have a strong focus upon customer service from the point of booking to the time they say goodbye after your cruise.
We believe in responsible and respectful whale watching practices. About whales whale watching cruises sydney, australia. Whale watching in sydney australia contented traveller. Although the season starts further south around april, the best chance to see whales around sydney is from may to november. Whaling in australia took place from 1788 to 1978 and was once commercially successful. They offer daily cruises from darling harbour and circular quay from mid may to the end of november. Minke whales are a little bit smaller than humpback whales and very elusive.
She also has outdoor seating great for up close whale viewing. Go whale watching sydney is owned by merimbula marina. End of junejuly and then october is probably the best time of year for whale watch in sydney. This killer whale museum has been open for more than 75 years. Being an island, australia s marine life is important to our ecosystem. Success rate is 98% and all cruises are guaranteed to see whales. They swim close to the coastline around sydney providing memorable whale spotting opportunities. Best whale photos in 10 years captured in sydney harbour. With up to 35m long it is the largest animal to have ever lived on our planet.
Blue sky helicopters operate onehour whale watching flights from june to july and september. Whale watching in sy dney more than 45 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises can be found in waters surrounding australia. Go whale watching sydney, australia official travel. Here for an overnight stay and stunned by the views and the hundreds of surfers catching a wave. During whale watching season there are plenty of opportunities to jump on whale watching cruises and see these majestic marine mammals up.
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. Best time for whale watching in australia about australia. Stunning photos of a pair of humpback whales, described as the best in 10 years, have emerged from a recent sydney harbour tour depicting the magnificent mammals in their full glory. On departure you will have the opportunity to also see the famous sydney harbour bridge, sydney opera house, fort denison and the outer harbour as we travel out to the heads. Ongoing research, may identify new species based on genetic information. You can also opt for the 2hour adventure cruise or 3hour discover cruise.
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. Whale beach is beautiful it was not packed on a week day and not too many people there. Sydney ferries services to darling harbour depart circular quay wharf 5 every half hour. Best custom built, fast and spacious vessels to give you the best day possible out at sea. Sydney whale watching by helicopter australian traveller. Sydney harbour discovery, oz whale watching oz whale watching was awarded the new south wales gold and silver tourism awards for 2015. In sydney, visiting the sea life sydney aquarium and going on a whale watching cruise are two memorable ways to learn about the denizens of the ocean. The openair viewing decks on board the catamaran offer unobstructed views and the best opportunities for spotting and watching the whales. Embark with oz whale watching on a thrilling tour from sydney harbour to marvel at whales migrating along the coast. Spectators on both the east and west coasts have the chance to enjoy their own whale show, twice a year, as the mammals travel to and from antarctica for what should be known as the worlds longest lunch feasting on all types of fish, krill, and plankton. Download festival, the ukbased rock music festival that made its first landing in march 2018 and enthusiastic rock fans all over australia, will return to location on sunday, march 29, 2020. 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. When baleen whales came to this area, the pod of killer whales would herd them into the bay and then alert the residents of their presence by breaching nearby their cottages.