The whale-watching season starts in late May as these gentle creatures undertake their annual migration along the coast of New South Wales. The two most commonly seen large whales are the humpback (migrating north in June and July) and the southern right whale (returning south during winter). Some popular spots to see whales from shore are:
• Cape Byron Conservation Area, Byron Bay
• Crowdy Bay National Park, north of Taree
• Tomaree National Park, Port Stephens
• Jervis Bay National Park and Marine Park and the waters of Huskisson
• Mollymook and Narrawallee Beach and coastal waters off Ulladulla
• Ben Boyd National Park, near Eden

 

Alternatively, join a whale-watching cruise from any number of locations along the coast, such as:
Solitary Islands Marine Park, off the coast at Coffs Harbour - the islands provide shelter for the whales, close to the shore.

Port Stephens - one of the most popular spots in the state for whale-watching.

Jervis Bay - Watch dolphins and other marine park wildlife in their natural environment from a comfortable and stable catamaran with three level all round indoor and outdoor panoramic viewing areas. Take a cruise on the largest Whale Watching vessel on the South Coast of NSW, offering 5 viewing decks from our 17 metre tripple deck Catamaran. More Details

Whale Watching at Jervis Bay
Late May to November - Jervis Bay Whale Festival
Jervis Bay provides some of the best whale watching opportunities along the east coast of Australia.

Dolphin Cruise and Jervis Bay Accommodation Package includes a bottle of boutique local wine, and a Dolphin cruise for two on beautiful Jervis Bay. 2 night accommodation at a hertiage theme resort at Woollamia near Huskisson for two people offering privacy and has a single bedroom with a queen size bed, private bathroom with heated spa, fully equipped kitchen, and it has a private verandah. Linen and towels are provided, and complimentary gourmet breakfast hamper are included in the price of AUD$535.00. More Details and book online

Merimbula - During the southern whale watching season (September to December) on board True Blue the 75 passenger Super Seacat at Merimbula, you can experience the spectacle of watching and listening to the gentle giants of the sea at play as they journey south to the Antartic. More Details

Eden Killer Whale Museum
Imlay St Eden (opp Police Station) Ph: (02) 6496 2094 Website.
Open daily (except Xmas Day) 9am - 3.45pm. Preserving Eden's Whaling History with 'Old Tom' the killer whale skeleton on display.

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