Nsw national parks and wildlife service recommends these top four whale watching spots along the north coast. Every year, whales migrate along the nsw coastline. Eagleeyed whale watchers have counted a record number of whales migrating north along the nsw coast since the volunteer count began in 1998. Whale watching in nsw more than 30,000 whales make their way along the nsw coast from may to november each year. Vesselbased whale watching is increasingly popular in nsw. Whale caught in net off coast of sydneys northern beaches. North head in sydney harbour national park, which also has free parking. Download wild about whales and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod. Zone 1 includes palm beach, whale beach, clareville, avalon beach, newport, bayview and mona vale. Count migrating whales nsw environment, energy and science.
You can also download the free wild about whales app to help locate whales. Whale beach is a northern beachside suburb of sydney, in the state of new south wales. Not only were a mother southern right whale and her calf spotted swimming together, but also a pod of 50 orcas has been sighted off maroubra and cape solander in kamay botany bay national park. The season can be split into two parts depending on the direction of travel for the majority of whales during this time. Whale watchers off the north coast of new south wales have held a frontrow seat to the rarely witnessed and gruesome spectacle of a pod of.
The nsw department of primary industries dpi can confirm the whale was definitely not entangled in its smart drumlines. Nsw national parks and wildlife service spokesperson matthew mannall said now is the perfect time to head to one of the mid north coasts spectacular national park lookouts, headlands or. To keep informed about what the whales are up to along the northern nsw coastline, you can download the wild about whales app. If you want to combine a whale watching experience with a unique stay in this beautiful part of new south wales, have a look at the imeson, mildenhall and thomson cottages in the cape byron conservation area. On demand services for the northern beaches region are operated by keolis downer keoride services run from palm beach, south to north narrabeen and west to chiltern road to nearby transport hubs, including select bline bus stops in warriewood and mona vale the service began november 2017. Whale app app wild about whales nsw national parks. With its unspoiled beaches and lush vegetation, the coffs coast is an idyllic spot for a whale watching adventure. Over recent years, whale numbers have risen substantially along the nsw south coast, particularly in jervis bay and its surrounds. Whale watching nsw whale watching season, activities. A baby white whale has been spotted off the coast of lennox head.
Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. Migaloo has company with baby white humpback spotted off nsw far north coast. Your best local search for whale watching in ballina, nsw localsearch. Whether its a long trek getting in touch with nature or casual stroll to watch the whale migration, the northern beaches has a walk to suit everyone. Subscribe to naturescapes for the latest news from nsw national. Whale beach is located 40 kilometres north of the sydney central business district, in the local government area of northern beaches council, in the northern beaches region description and history. The north coast of new south wales is an ideal short break, with a stunning coastline, lush hinterland and thrilling adventures for the entire family. Whale beach is a northern beachside suburb of sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. Count migrating whales spot humpback whales migrating up the nsw coast as part of a citizen science project at cape solander. Top whale watching spots along north coast mirage news. 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.
For more information about humpback whales and other whales we recommend you download the nsw national parks and wildlifes wild about whales app. Explore the northern nsw mustdo experiences on nsws. Our nsw whale watching map displays sightings of where the gentle giants are now. For those who want to get closer to the action, hop aboard a whale watching cruise and observe humpback and southern right whales in their natural habitat. Where to go whale watching in nsw this winter ellaslist. Humpback haven whale watching on the nsw north coast.
During the northern migration, the humpbacks head north between may and august mostly to give birth and to mate in the coral sea waters. Womans body located at popular whalewatching lookout. A juvenile humpback whale that has been beached on the nsw mid north coast for more than a day has been euthanised after its condition worsened. 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. From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to see. Whale watchers witness rarely seen spectacle as orcas devour. From may to november 2019, over 30,000 humpback whales will migrate from the cold waters of antarctica to the warmer waters off north east. Top 8 whale watching spots in nsw australian geographic. For the most complete local list of whale watching in ballina, nsw, including full contact details, business descriptions, mapping and directions, as well as service and product information, always choose localsearch. Revealed top whale watching spots in northern nsw august 20, 2019 9.
A little further up the coast is port stephens, where you can relax on 26 beaches and swim with wild dolphins. From may to november 2019, over 30,000 humpback whales will migrate from the cold waters of antarctica to the warmer waters off north east australia to. They head north to the warm coastal waters of queensland and the coral sea to mate. With a huge journey that averages around 5,000kms each year, this movement of whales is one of the longest migratory voyages of any mammal on earth. Long reef on sydneys northern beaches has a viewing platform, and nearby is a swimming beach, barbeques and toilets. Available for android and ios, download the wild about whales app and log your.
Home whale watching tips and guidelines approach zones top spots byron and tweed coffs harbour port macquarie port stephens sydney and. Due to the risk of coronavirus and acting on direction of nsw and federal governments. You can also stretch out your sea legs with a whale. This app is the official whale watching guide to new south wales developed by the nsw national parks and wildlife service. Our team will moderate your sighting to ensure the location is correct and to avoid reporting. Whale watching can be a thrilling experience both from the shore and afloat.
Revealed top whale watching spots in northern nsw mygc. Whale watching in nsw home roads and maritime services. Southern right whales may arrive in our waters anytime through to october. Best fleet of purpose built, comfortable and fast whale watching boats. The northern beaches is a great place to explore on foot with walking trails all over the area. Whale watching in nsw nsw environment, energy and science. While the humpback is king of whale watching season, there are a number of species lucky observers can see off the nsw coast. Killer whales attack humpback whale calf off nsw coast. On friday, out of the blue adventures was about 2km east of the ballina breakwalls, off the nsw coast, when whale watchers spotted three humpback whales a mother, a calf and a. 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.
Whale watchers off the coast of ballina in northern new south wales have held a frontrow seat to the gruesome spectacle of a juvenile humpback whale being devoured by a pod of killer whales. Moonee beach and the nearby look at me now headland walk are standout whale watching spots. Whale calf rescued in sydney was entangled in shark net. Up north, byron bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in nsw. From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to see these majestic ocean giants. The migration of humpback whales near nsw coast takes place between may and november. 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. Whale watching wild about whales nsw national parks. A baby white whale has been spotted off lennox head on the new south wales far north coast. Whale watching north coast nsw queensland, wynnum manly, australia. A humpback whale calf caught in netting off sydneys northern beaches left with a second whale on the right. Take a whale watching cruise, sample local wines and fresh produce, learn to surf, or explore one of the pristine national parks.
Created 16 may 2010 for whale watchers and all who love the sea. Whale watchers have already logged nearly 5000 whale sightings on our free wild about whales app, so its shaping up to be a great whale watching season. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. Top whale watching spots along mid north coast mirage news. A baby humpback whale has been freed from shark netting off sydneys northern beaches after, nsw. The nsw coastline is currently very busy with whales on their migration north to the warmer waters off queensland to breed. Visit a coastal nsw national park to spot a humpback whale, as they start their annual migration north. Humpback whale entangled in rope off shelly beach, port. Catch a glimpse of a humpback whale nsw government.
Whale watchers witness rarely seen spectacle as orcas. The whale is now at the northern end of shelly beach as crews continue to aid the animal. It is a 600m long, beach eastfacing beach bordered by 40m high little and careel heads and backed by slopes rising to 100m, covered in houses. Absorb its buzzing cultural scene, dine at trendy cafes and restaurants, and surf merewether beach, one of several national surfing reserves on the north coast. Whale watching north coast nsw queensland facebook. The nsw government etendering website lists upcoming, current and closed business opportunities that have been provided by agencies. Whales put on a show for tourists off sydneys northern. It has been provided free of charge for you to get out and enjoy nsw s coastal national parks during the annual whale migration season from may to november. Check out our pick of the best whale watching vantage points, tours and accommodation in nsw. Theres something about whales that makes normal people go a little bit gaga. A baby humpback whale has been freed from shark netting off sydneys northern beaches after, nsw authorities say, it became entangled in queensland.
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. From northern nsw, around byron bay, to the beautiful natural harbour of eden on the nsw south coast, the options are endless for whale. Every year, humpback whales and southern right whales migrate along the nsw coastline. The humpback whale is about 12 metres long is entangled in rope off shelly beach at port macquarie. From ben boyd national park to sydney harbour national park, cape byron and beyond, find the best whale watching hot spots and coastal activities in nsw national parks.
Download scientific diagram a whale beach, nsw, australia, with offshore. The nsw national parks and wildlife service, with nsw water police, have disentangled the juvenile whale sighted off sydneys northern beaches earlier this morning. This app is the official whale watching guide to new south wales. Oohs and aahs echoed along the northern beaches today when a travelling pod of humpbacks turned on a spectacle. Cape byron lighthouse, cape byron state conservation area boasts panoramic views of byron bays beaches and is a renowned spot. Our fantastic lookouts are perfect vantage points to.
Photos above were taken by staff of go whale watching owned by merimbula marina. Interested in the latest whale sightings off the nsw coast. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises and other coastal activities within nsw national parks. Humpback whale breaching off the coast of sydney, nsw. They head north throughout june and july, and return southwards from around september to november. Current tender detail view rft10018531 nsw etendering. Trevor scouten with a migration route that averages about 5000km, one of the longest migratory journeys of any mammal on earth, the ocean beaches and coves of new south wales are some of the best places to get a glimpse of this remarkable event.
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