Where to go whale watching in nsw this winter ellaslist. The entire adventure begins in stevenston, vancouvers historic fishing village where you jump aboard the badass modern vessel to begin a 3 to 5 hour expedition. Day tours and cruises in the ballina, byron bay, tweed valley. Blue bay whale watching, the only dry and comfortable whale watching tours in byron bay brunswick heads. Get set for an amazing, naturefilled adventure as you witness the incredible sight of whales breaching off the coast of northern nsw. Download the wild about whales itinerary and plan your next byron bay adventure. Theres generally a whole host of spots where you can catch a site of the whales in the byron bay area but according to blue bay whale watching director christina gray the best way to see them is by taking a guided tour boat or watching them from the byron bay lighthouse or broken head beach early in the morning or just after lunch. It was a very pleasant day on the water with the ballina charters crew. The unique geography of byron bays cape byron allows us to pin point each whale s location, therefore whale watching byron bays tours often encounter whales within minutes of. The morning we left we had a lovely walk along river, although quite. Jervis bay wild provides whale watching tours that get you up close to. Whales have also been seen in this area during december. Whale watching vantage points in the ballina byron bay area.
Experience the thrill of seeing humpback whales breach and witness the curiosity and playfulness. Whale watching vantage points in the ballina byron bay area the most popular vantage points for whale watching in the ballina, byron area are ballina north wall, ballina lighthouse hill car park, angels beach viewing platform, flat rock viewing platform, skennars head, boulders beach headland or rocky point, pat moreton lookout at lennox. Our trips are small and personalised with a maximum of 12 customers per tour. While in ballina, watch from above the sea at lighthouse hill and the viewing platforms at angels beach, flat rock and skennars head. For the most complete local list of whale watching in ball ina, nsw, including full contact details, business descriptions, mapping and directions, as well as service and product information, always choose localsearch. With a spacious 14passenger van, we run guided hikes, and winery, distillery, and brewery tours. Whale watching byron bay offers a return trip in the unlikely event that we dont encounter whales on your tour. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 1216 metres 3952 ft and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms 79,000 lb. The headland at ballina head lookout, between shelly and lighthouse. We are a whale watching and grizzly bear tour company located 2. Our vessel is built to the highest standards of safety and reliability making them perfect for our byron bay tours. From the beautiful bottlenose dolphins at monkey mia to the majestic humpback whales in hervey bay, there are a number of opportunities for marine life encounters on a wide variety our tours. New south whales reveals worldbest vantage points for.
Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Visit ireland eire, take a whale watching vacation to ireland eire, and enjoy a whale watching trip in ireland eire. Welcome to blue bay whale watching, byron bays most popular whale watching tours. This operation guarantees whale sightings on your tour or you can come back without charge for another trip. Other whale dreaming tours and events taking place along the nsw coast include. Home of the accredited ballina visitor information centre.
Your best local search for whale watching in ball ina, nsw localsearch. Ballina on the north coast, ballina head lookout, located. Page 33 jervis bay jervis bay marks the half way point for the 4000km whale migration, so it is no wonder many use the bays waters as a resting point and a place for the newborn calves to learn, play and rest. Byron bay charters byron bay fishing charters, whale. The tour guide gabriel was friendly and well informed about all the history of the area and the local wildlife. Official tourism website for ballina coast and hinterland. Byron bay on the far north coast offers some of the best whale viewing in the. My husband and i recently spent a day and a night in ballina. Head of bight whale watching centre great australian bight, nullarbor highway, nullarbor 5690 rated 4. Escape the hustle and bustle of byron bay and jump.
For adventure there is so much to do paragliding, skydiving, kite surfing, diving, ballooning and helicopter tours. Fishing and whale watching at ballina and beyond the. Tours whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition in. Every whale watching tour has an experienced photographer on board. Best place in ireland to go on holidays west kerry, ireland s. Tours campbell river whale watching and adventure tours. This is your minimum time spent on the water and does not include travel to and from the boat harbour. A locally and family owned wildlife and adventure tour company located in campbell. About campbell river whale watching and adventure tours as campbell rivers largest tour operator, we offer excursions on and off the water. You can watch whales from a few good spots on shore, or on a local tour boat. Ramada ballina byron lies in the northern rivers area of new south wales and is one of australias most stunning regions. On both we travel throughout the waters of the salish sea, discovery passage and johnstone strait viewing killer whales and humpback whales. Whale watching south australia tours spirit safaris. The australian whale season from june to november, coincides with winter and spring, as the humpbacks begin.
Photographs and data will also be collected from a byron bay whale watch vessel. New south whales reveals worldbest vantage points for whale. Whale watching byron bay conduct tours every day during the whale watching season juneoctober. Today is a free day so you can spend it doing whatever you please. Whale watching tours cairns swim with whales cairns. In the unlikely event you do not see a whale or a dolphin you receive a complimentary ticket to join us again another day. Discover ballina with accommodation, tours, dining, and. Ribs are popular for whale watching in many parts of the world. Come and enjoy an intimate encounter with their majestic humpback whales from the comfort of their 8.
The only whale watching tour departing directly from cape byron less travel time. There are no specific whale watching tours out of tamarindo but you can go on a catamaran or sailing tour. Dingle bay eco tours is a 4 hour boat tour of the blasket islands and dingle bay with the opportunity to see whales, dolphins, seals, basking shark in season, puffins and other marine wildlife and view the wonderful seascapes and landscapes off the west coast of ireland along the wild atlantic way. Australia has over 23,000 beaches and so a visit down under wouldnt be complete without seeing some of its magnificent marine life.
At least 5 dead after whale watching tour boat sinks the boat with 27 people on board sank off tofino, british columbia, west of vargas island. Whale watching at ballina ballina forum tripadvisor. Winter is the perfect time to enjoy clear starry nights by the camp fire not to mention mugs of hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows. Their boats leave right from cape byron, so its a shorter ride out to sea. Located in ballina, our boarding zone, we offer first class byron bay whale watching tours and river cruises aboard our stateoftheart eco vessel. Members of the public and whale watch tour operators, from queensland to tasmania, will be able to contribute their photographs through a website. 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. Discover the glamourous shops and cafes, walk up to cape byron lighthouse, book a diving adventure to julian rocks, take a surf lesson at the pass. Five people died after a whale watching tour boat carrying 27 people sank off the coast of tofino, british columbia, on sunday, rescue coordinators said. You will then join our whale watch and widlife tour before flying back the same day on the last flight. The ballina byron tours holiday is a voyage of discovery, and, with its central location, ballina is an ideal basecamp for your adventure. Passengers meet at whale watching byron bays base located at 9 marvell st. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation. The tour includes boat trip to the island, circumnavigation, walking on island to saddle lookout.
Schedule and prices for blue bay whale watching byron bayours. We are so confident in the quality of our trips and the experience of our crew and whale spotter that we are happy to give you a full money back. Conditions are looking good this week, so be sure to book aboard our byron bay whale watching cruise. Visitors have a chance to see them during the season on a catamaran tour like planet dolphin. If you dont see a dolphin, turtle, or whale you can paddle again for free. The humpbacks put on a show for us as we watched from a respectable distance. Guided walking tours of whale moutohora island sanctuary, a pristine wildlife reserve 9kms from whakatane.
Byron bay charters provides quality charter services on the far north coast of nsw. Our whale watching tours take you to traditional whale watching areas on a beautiful oak boat. Byron bay is one of the mustsee eastern australian coastal towns. Marino ballena national park is home to the southernmost migration point of the humpback whale, an endangered mammal 15 to 16 meters long, of which only around 5,000 remain in the world. Your best local search for whale watching in lismore, nsw localsearch. Whale island tours whakatane 2020 all you need to know.
Where to go whale watching in ballina and byron bay. The tour is informal and casual with experienced skipper and crew and wildlife guide on board. Ballina and byron bay whale watching ballina nsw australia. The eden whale festival in november has lots of events, like a landbased whale spotting tour and tours of historic davidson whaling station, plus food, entertainment, music, film and fireworks. What better way to experience byron bay than kayaking among dolphins, whales and turtles in the clear blue waters with go sea kayaks.
Whale watching in skjalfandi bay with salka whale watching is a great experience. Whalesong whale watch tour morning fraser island tours. Whale watching byron bay out of the blue adventures. The whale season in australia runs from june to november, and the southern. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours 2020 all. A few suggestions are a whale watching cruise in season or a visit to the local markets. Many different kinds of tours and cruises take advantage of the world heritage national parks, reserves, forests and tourist attractions in the region. Byron and tweed wild about whales nsw national parks. Whale watchers witness rarely seen spectacle as orcas. Whale sightings guaranteed or come back until you do see humpback whales. A southern right whale, eubalaena australis, in hervey.
Byron bay charters is located and run out of brunswick heads, 15 minutes north of byron bay, and is available for fishing charters, whale watching charters and other private charters seven days a week. Wooli deep sea tours takes visitors out on the water to spot whales and. We offer several packages for people of all ages, with a number of exceptional deals available to suit your needs and budget. I was pleasantly surprised that my 3 children aged 8,4 and 3 loved it. Whether youre after a quality fishing or byron bay whale watching tours on the beautiful nsw north coast. Every photo you see on this website was taken by us on one of our tours. Witness jawdropping encounters within byrons marine park. Download your free tour photos from our facebook page here. Encounter astonishing humpback whales in their natural habitat as they migrate past the breathtaking coastline between ballina and byron bay. We have two different whale watching tours to choose from. Book a whale watching tour and discover the unspoiled beauty of this world heritage listed paradise. A kayak is a great and sporty way of observing these lovely mammals.
Tweed, ballina and byron bay all lie on australias top tourist drive, the. Whalesong offers guests an upmarket, yet intimate touring experience. It boasts 32 kilometres of white sandy beaches and a glorious hinterland environment, and each year, the northern rivers tourism region attracts more tourists than either tasmania or the northern territory. Byron bay fishing charters, whale watching, scuba diving. For the most complete local list of whale watching in lismore, nsw, including full contact details, business descriptions, mapping and directions, as well as service and product information, always choose localsearch. Each whale watching tour goes for a minimum of two and a half hours. The boat ride takes guests through the gulf island and san juan islands, with a vancouver whale watch tour guide and professional naturalist there every step of the way. The most popular vantage points for whale watching in the ballina, byron area are ballina north wall, ballina lighthouse hill car park, angels beach viewing platform, flat rock viewing platform, skennars head, boulders beach headland or rocky point, pat moreton lookout at lennox. Adventure whale plane tour san juan safaris san juan. Byron bay whale watching facts about the humpack whale the humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae is a species of baleen whale. We have a selection of byron bay whale watching tours to choose from below. Whale watching tours playas del cocogulf of papagayo. Times shown below reflect flight departure time from seattle. Out of the blue adventures, byron bay, new south wales.
Today i took my family of 5 on and out of the blue adventure cruise around the richmond river ballina. Byron bay whale watch cruise book now experience oz. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. As the summer crowds thin and the temperatures begin to ease, byron bay reveals a whole new side. This is a good thing for ballina, if you want to get away from the surf shops and start to talk to some locals. Classic whale watching the original from reykjavik 2020. The northern rivers boasts worldclass beaches, the worlds largest tract of subtropical rainforest, historic villages, superb dolphin and whale watching. Salka whale watching is a family run and owned company emphasizing on personal service and comfort for our passengers. Very friendly staff at the balina central holiday park and also lovely meal at the ballina rsl. Orca whale watching in the san juan islands island adventures. Whalesong is a fast, stable luxury catamaran catering specifically for whale and dolphin watching. Campbell rivers largest tour company offering a variety of personalized tours and convenient departure times. Whether you are a whale watching enthusiast or a nervous first timer, our tours are the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the worlds most magnificent animals. The australian whale season is from june to november, when the humpbacks begin their annual migration from antarctica to their breeding ground and the.
The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. Hervey bays premium midsized boat where you will be treated to an educational, inspiring and joyous experience on board this modern, purpose build 16m luxury catamaran. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from byron bay.
Fluke photographs will be analysed for resights of individual whales to increase existing knowledge of humpback whale. Day tours and cruises in the ballina, byron bay, tweed valley, gold coast hinterland region of australia. Experience a seaplane flight and a whale watching adventure all in the same day. Ramada hotel and suites ballina byron 1800 826 181 or 02 6618 reception hours. We run multiple whale watching tours each day to suit your schedule.
There arent any specific whale watching tours but if you go on a catamaran sailing tour or a private boating tour, you have a chance to see them in july october. Whale watching byron bay conduct daily whale watching tours between june and october. If you decide to take a whale watching charter boat, a good option is the local company whale watching byron bay, ph 1800 243 483. Today there was plenty of action out off the coast of ballina and byron bay. Consider whale watching in byron bay with out of the blue adventures. It has a modest tourist draw being on the ocean and all, but pales in comparison to byron bays size and magnetism. Great lighthouses of ireland inishtearaght lighthouse 150 yrs 18702020.
The migration route of the australian east coast humpback whale brings them in such close proximity to byron bays cape byron it is likely you will encounter several whales during. Where to go whale watching in nsw this winter 2020 ellaslist. Stop by one or a few of the whale watching vantage points which include the viewing platforms at angels beach and flat rock as well as skennars head, flat rock, rocky point, boulders. Classic whale plane tour san juan safaris san juan island. It ranges from the quiet family world of ballina to byron bay, the former hippy capital of austra. Due to decreased capacity on planes, whale plane reservations are available by phone reservation only. Discoverballina offers information on accommodation, tours, attractions, dining, transport and events. One of australias most renowned landbased vantage points is the cape byron lighthouse in the cape byron state conservation area. Our liveaboard minke whale tours are so popular you need to book as far in advance as possible, we have the luxury 3 7 day tour, the 5 day 4 night swim with minke whale tour or an expedition style minke whale tour each one offering guests the chance of getting up close and seeing how these wonderful mammals are so playful and interested in. Whale watching out of the blue adventures reservations. Download the wild about whales app to find out where whales have been recently spotted and get tips on more great vantage points. The festival is the chance to get out on the water with cat balou or freedom charters for a sea based whale experience, join a land based whale spotting tour, visit the historic davidson whaling station to hear about the strong history of eden and its whales, as well as feast on local produce and enjoy entertainment, music and film. Hervey bay is the place to go to see the magnificent humpback whales come out to play, there is a large range of whale watching tours that the bay has to offer, its great for a fun action filled day out on the clear waters of the bay. Guaranteed whale watching tours from anacortes the worlds best opportunity to see wild orcas is right here in the san juan islands, february through november.
Ours is the first 20 seater offering ocean adventures in the byron and ballina region. If youre eligible for an instructor rating and keen to get started, give us a call to discuss the course. Tours are available everyday for both whale and dolphin watching. Anacortes is our flagship location where island adventures first began back in 1996. This vessel was designed for whale watching and provides a 360degree viewpoint. Dec 24, 2015 ballina is a mediumsized town about half an hour south of byron bay.
All tickets purchased will be nonrefundable, unless out of the blue adventures cancels the cruise due to weatherocean conditions. Get up close and personal with the local bottlenose dolphins in the bay. Outside of byron bay, and between the towns of ballina and lennox head, are a number of great whale viewing spots that provide uninterrupted views out to see. Whales and dolphins are seen on more than 90% of summer tours and 80% of winter tours. Our custombuilt ecovessel is the only dry and comfortable whale watching boat in the cape byron marine park. The population of ballina shire is around 42,000 with urban ballina home to around 25,000. Whale watching fraser island hervey bay whale watching tours. Whale watching ballina gather at the ballina head lookout only 200 meters from our front door and witness the humpback whales migration as they pass spectacularly close to our amazing part of the australian coastline. Let us know what your passion is whether its chasing pelagics or fishing the bottom, we can tailor a charter for you.