Locals reveal top 5 places to spot whales port stephens. Weve handpicked the top whale watching tours in nelson bay. Whale watching cruises are highly reliable on the weather and sea conditions. Departing from mid may to early november from nelson bay, port stephens. Known as the whale capital, kaikoura is a worldfamous whale watching site, in particular for sperm whales which is currently the most abundant of large whales in new zealand waters. Jervis bays record is 32 individual whale sightings on one cruise. Whales stop to feed in the calm, nutrientrich waters of twofold bay and its one of the best places to see killer whales. If you dont mind getting wet, swimming with the whales or dolphins may be an option.
Kaikoura is on the east coast of south island, new zealand. We suss out your choice of cruises in nelson bay during whale watching season to catch these mammals of the deep in all their glory. The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure. To book a whale watching tour, simply fill out the form below.
Whale bay matapouri 2020 all you need to know before you. As you can see every month is good to seeing something, but the winter months mayjuly probably give the greatest range, including the occasional orca whale. Hover uav was lucky enough to capture amazing drone footage of a dead humpback whale and great white sharks off the coast of nsw. Tourist information nelson bay port stephens north coast. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens nsw. In regards to our 2020 summer season, we are in a holding pattern and will simply have to wait and see how things unfold. Or you can visit a seal colony or penguin colony in golden bay, nelson, new zealand.
Bodega charters offers two trips a day january through april. Everything you need to know about blue bay whale watching. Sometimes whales are spotted as close as 200 m from the coast. Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia, a 2. Would happily spend a few hours chilling here with a book. Gwen penry will show some of the methods used to track brydes whales along our coast. You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, upto 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes.
As we set out on our first whale watch of the season, the waters were already alive with activity, from large pods of playful dolphins surfing the waves to flocks of seabirds taking advantage of the plentiful fish in the calm of the bay. The first migrating humpback whales can possibly be sighted in may, but we dont start whale watching until there are enough whales around to ensure that you will have a quality trip. Island cruises whale watch tours on campobello island, new brunswick. What an exciting start to our 2019 whale watching season.
Whale watching is typically done on a whale watching boat trip. You can spot whales throughout the east coast of new zealand, including aucklands beautiful hauraki gulf and the wonderful kaikoura. Known for its calm waters, this is the spot where whales rest on. Nelson bay has several whale watching tours cruises in the winter and it is amazing how close you actually get to the whales. Experience the migration of over 20,000 humpback whales off nelson bays speculator coastline. Information on migratory whales in the bay of islands, new zealand. Had a fantastic trip out from nelson bay whale watching today. Facts about orca, pilot whales, brydes whale, humpback whale and more. Hoist a sail with blue water sailing and glide with the whales and dolphins without the motor running.
Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Whale watching in the bay of islands bay of islands. Home topics wildlife top 8 whale watching spots in nsw top 8 whale watching spots in nsw from may to november each year, australias east coast transforms into a whale watching hot spot, with vast numbers heading north to breed after a summer spent feeding in antarctic waters. Its whalewatching season and 2016 is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. Highly recommend whale watching trip with imagine cruises at neilson bay. See 2 photos from 11 visitors to nelson bay whale watch. All hervey bay whale watching operators guarantee sightings or a free ticket for another cruise from july 28th to october 14th, with plentiful whales in the bay from the start of august. Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens. We saw seven humpback whales really close up, the benefit being we were in a catamaran with sails, so the engine could be turned off to get up closer to the whales, as they don.
Whale bay carpark top of the hill on matapouri rd after matapouri bay to whale bay beach. The worlds largest population of humpback whales return each year to feed on capelin, krill, and squid along the coast. Combine a sandboarding adventure with a dolphin watch or whale watch tour and save. Another popular whale watching spot is the fairfax lookout, north headthe gateway to sydney harbour. Whale watching in new zealand is predominantly centered around the areas of kaikoura and the hauraki gulf. Your best local search for whale watching in nelson bay, nsw localsearch. Whale watching nsw whale watching season, activities. Seasmoke whale watching tours from alert bay and alder bay bc. And, although they are know to visit the area, its considered rare to see a blue whale, sperm whale, killer whale. Residents in north nelson reported seeing large whales in the bay yesterday, which were initially thought to be either humpback or right whales. Whale watching tours and snorkeling excursions are your best bets to see them. Not only is it the main place to see whales in the whole country, it is also one of the most popular spots in the world where you can easily have access to sperm whales.
Whale watching is an experience that you will remember forever. From june to september, approximately 3,000 of these uniquely whitecoloured whales visit the churchill river basin and approximately 60,000 come into the hudson bay area. Summers in churchill, manitoba offer arctic adventurers the spectacular experience of visiting the beluga whale. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. These whales leave their feeding grounds in the southern ocean towards the end of summer and head towards the warmer waters off south and east africa. Several whale and dolphin cruises depart from the nelson bay marina.
Moonshadow tqc cruises and imagine cruises offer both whale and dolphin cruises, as well as sunset dinner cruises and snorkelling tours in the calm blue waters. Bodega bay whale watching information on whale watching. Port stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and moonshadow tqc cruises offer two great whale watching cruise options lasting 2. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. If you would to get a bit closer to the whales than just sitting on the beach then you should take a trip an hour north of newcastle and visit nelson bay. The byron bay whale watching season starts in mid june. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Our big, beautiful friends are beginning their migration north to the warmer waters of the pacific to. During winter in australia, hump back whales migrate up the east coast from antarctica on their annual migration spending an extended time in hervey bay. Otago university zoologist and researcher liz slooten said it looked very much like a sperm whale, judging by footage posted on social media. Dec 26, 2014 dolphinwhale watching nelson bay, nsw, australia. Top 8 whale watching spots in nsw australian geographic. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia.
Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bayport stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure. The endangered north atlantic right whale, whitebeaked dolphins, sei whales and pilot whales are occasionally observed. With a variety of cruises on offer by moonshadow tqc cruises there is a cruise available to suit everybody. Guide to whale watching in brisbane visit brisbane. Jul 12, 2017 costa rica whale watching tour destinations. Remember all required fields must be completed in full. Best months to view dolphins and whales relaxing journeys. Whales hunted to brink of extinction making a comeback, new evidence suggests date added. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises we also feature weddings, private charters, corporate team building and schools educational programs. Have a whale of a time watching for the majestic creatures that frequent the portland bay, cape nelson and cape bridgewater. Learn about the areas rich history at the eden killer whale museum and dont miss the annual eden whale festival in november. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens coast. Top 5 whalewatching destinations in nsw redballoon.
Redballoon offers some of the best and ecoaccredited whale watching cruises in nelson bay and also nearby in newcastle. Imagine cruises imagine cruises is committed to helping you experience the best of what port stephens has to offer within the largest and most scenic marine park in nsw. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Come aboard the mister matthew and seek out magnificent whales such as the minke, finback, humpback and northern right whales in the beautiful bay of fundy. We here at seasmoke whale watching hope that you, your friends and family are well despite the challenging circumstances we all currently face. There are a few whale watching spots in sydney area. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises.
Sperm whales, the largest of the toothed whales, grow to over 15 metres in length. The carcass of a sperm whale washed up on the beach this. Kaikoura, on the east coast of the south island, is one of the only places in the world where you can easily see sperm whales. I would recommend this trek to anybody passing through the area.
Our winter whale season has finally arrived, and we are so excited to share even more of these absolutely magical experiences with you. The bay of whales was a natural ice harbor, or iceport, indenting the front of ross ice shelf just north of roosevelt island, antarctica. Golden bay whale and dolphin watching, swim with whales and. There are two broad whale watching seasons for our area the gray whale season from december to april and the summerfall season for the other whales. Nelson bay is one of the best places to spot humpback whales along australias east coast as they migrate north to meet their mates. Sydney coast walks if it also has deep water, youll see a really good chance of a whale breaching because the whale needs to gain lots of momentum to get up and breach out of the water. Experience a unique eco tourism encounter in golden bay with a world famous whale watching or dolphin watching cruise. Our southern ocean waters are a year round whale watching destination,and there are many vantage points to watch from land as blue and southern right whales frolic in. Port stephens is a top spot to see humpbacks and southern right whales passing during their annual migration. The most commonly sighted whales in the bay of fundy are the humpback whale, minke whale, and finback whale. Once the form has been submitted respondents will be contacted by phone or email, usually within 48 hours. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring.
They said i cant believe im the first one to spot the whale of the season, we are so lucky to. Mv spirit of port,dock d, dalbora marina, teramby road, nelson bay please walk down dock c to locate dock d. The popular coastal suburb of nelson bay is a haven for surfers, sightseers and whale watching in season. However it is certainly possible to see whales from the shore if you happen to be in the right place at the right time. If a requested tour is filled, alternate sailing times andor dates will be offered. Tourist information nelson bay port stephens north coast nsw.
Website for all your whale info, best vantage points, tips for whale watching and coastal accommodation. Every june, the people of port elizabeth come together to celebrate the arrival of the humpback whales in algoa bay. Feb 22, 2010 exploring the wealth of the mangroves with wade doak, photographer and naturalist. But in the opposing winter season, you would be more likely to see humpback whales and southern right whales as they migrate slowly through the sounds perhaps theyre stopping by the quaint inlets to.
Check out our list of mustdo water activities in nelson bay. Find things to do, attractions and tours in whalewatching season as the whale. It is the southernmost point of open ocean not only of the ross sea, but worldwide. Once a major whaling town, eden is now a whalewatching hub. Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best nelson bay cruises around. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. The skipper and crew were fantastic and couldnt do enough for anyone on board, blankets, lollies and heaps of sites and information. Feb 25, 2020 whale watching excellence had a fantastic trip out from nelson bay whale watching today. Newfoundland and labrador is one of the most spectacular whale watching places on earth. Some cruises include boom net rides, water slide, morning or afternoon tea, or you can combine dolphin watching with sandboarding on the dunes of stockton beach.
Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know. Another 21 species of whales and dolphins visit along with them including the minke, sperm, pothead, blue, and orca. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises. Port stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and moonshadow tqc. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Our dedication to the protection of dolphins and whales enables us to tailor a unique style of cruise, combining. Cruise booking agency nelson bay is the number one place to book all your adventure activities, such as dolphin and whale watching, boat hire, fishing charters, quad bike tours, dinner cruises, private charters, camel rides, horse riding, kayaking, sandboarding, swim with wild dolphins and the list goes on. Port stephens wild about whales nsw national parks. Whale watch is new zealands only vessel based whale watching company offering an exciting upclose encounter with the worlds largest toothed predator the giant sperm whale in their natural environment at all times of the year, our 95% success rate means we guarantee an 80% refund if. Offers weekly boat trips out of porto bodega harbor febuary, march and april. The whale watching season will be officially launched in nelson bay on friday, may 31. Subscribe to naturescapes for the latest news from nsw national parks and wildlife service. Frank the captain was very knowledgable, entertaining, friendly and the whole crew welcoming.
With a variety of cruises on offer by moonshadow tqc cruises there is a cruise available to suit e. Whale watching nelson bay cruises redballoon experiences. While it is possible to see whales all along the pacific coast and northern caribbean coast near tortuguero, they appear in the largest concentrations along the south pacific coast and the osa peninsula. If the 360 degree views of the bay, sand dunes, and national park isnt enough of a reward, during whale season maynov theres a good chance youll spot a humpback if you arent too busy taking selfies.
We walked down to the beach it was so beautiful with hardly anybody on it. Since late april this year, we have spotted the humpback whales of the coast of mooloolaba. So the whales head north to the warmer climate to give birth to their young. In migration season, majestic humpback whales swing by south east queensland on. One of the best spots it cape solander lookout within the botany bay national park, just south of sydney. Jul 17, 2017 whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. This year we celebrate the second whale festival in port elizabeth. Wild about whales is an annual campaign run by the nsw national parks and wildlife service during the nsw whale watching season each year. About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. With the longest history and largest boats in port stephens moonshadow tqc cruises has operated as a family owned business for over 36 years. The resident population of sperm whales at kaikoura can be seen all year round.
Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bay port stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure. Hunter valley and nelson bay everywhere together duration. For the most complete local list of whale watching in nelson bay, nsw, including full contact details, business descriptions, mapping and directions, as well as service and product information, always choose localsearch. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Stay connected and get the latest whale sightings and information. Gap bluff, at watsons bay is worth visiting during sydneys whale watching season. A red face and sweat patches doesnt make for a good photo, snapchat the whales instead. Whale spotted in nelson bay washes up on beach rnz news. The ross sea extends much further southas far as the gould coast, some 200 miles 320 km citation needed from the south polebut most of that area is covered by the. The institute of coastal and marine research at the nelson mandela university in conjunction with natures valley trust will be on hand to give an input on the latest cetacean and marine research in and around algoa bay and plettenberg bay. The warmest times to go will be during the beginning and end of the season, as theyre not in the deepest part of. Have a whale of a time your guide to whale watching in brisbanes moreton bay. Suitable for all levels of fitness and well worth the. This family owned and operated business offer dolphin and whale watch cruises, fishing charters or private charters for functions.
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