Whale watching byron bay conduct daily whale watching tours between june and october. Cape byron lighthouse sits on the most easterly spot in australia, so naturally this location is easily the best place in byron bay to watch for whales. The best time for whale watching in byron bay is between june and november. Whale watching in nsw nsw environment, energy and science.
Jul 05, 2018 the only dry and comfortable whale watching tours in byron bay brunswick heads. Whale watching byron bay 2020 all you need to know. Byron bay whale swim swim with humpback whales in byron bay. Some of the cruises will also provide hydrophones to let you tune into the mournful, curiously repetitive whales song. Conservation area boasts panoramic views of byron bays beaches and is a. Whale watching byron bay will take you right up to the humpback whales with the amazing byron bay landscape as a backdrop. Whale watching tours are offered between june and october each year. Like now, going to byron to see whales was a popular outing. Passengers meet at whale watching byron bay s base located at 9 marvell st byron bay pre booking essential. The stretch of coastline found between byron bay and ballina is not only home to. Killer whales attack humpback whale calf off nsw coast. The only dry and comfortable whale watching tours in byron bay brunswick heads. Encounter astonishing humpback whales in their natural habitat as they migrate past the coastline between ballina and byron bay.
Head for areas that the whales are known to pass through as they migrate in winter, watch them as they majestically breach, and listen to them sing by using an underwater hydrophone. Wild byron whale watching conduct daily whale watching tours between june and october. If you happen to find yourself holidaying at byron bay between the months of may and november, you will likely spot some of the whales that make their way along the east coast of australia during their annual migration. Whale sightings are guaranteed or get a second trip free our success rate in 2012 was 100%. Whale watching vantage points in the ballina byron bay area. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises, whale sightings and coastal accommodation in nsw national parks, from byron bay to eden. During whale watching season from mid june to early november, our whale watching trips depart daily if weather and sea conditions are suitable from the brunswick heads boat harbour in the heart of the cape byron marine park. Byron bay is one of the mustsee eastern australian coastal towns. Celebrated for its relaxed vibe, strong community spirit, welcoming beaches and markets this is one stop you dont want to miss. You can also go on a whale watching cruise, or enjoy a sea kayak tour for an unforgettable encounter.
Whale watching season has kicked off with 14,000 whales expected to pass the coast on their migration north to warmer waters. Humpback whales are gentle and curious by nature, and will often approach us for a bit of people watching. Whale watching kayak tours byron bay go sea kayaks. Available for android and ios, download the wild about whales app and log your whale. For all your whale watching information this season, visit. Our trips are intimate and personalised with a maximum of 12 customers per tour.
The official whaling season each year was from the beginning of may until the end of october. There are many whale watching companies which operate out of byron bay. Blue bay whale watching, the only dry and comfortable whale watching tours in byron bay brunswick heads. Since then, the white whale has been a regular sight each migration season, with whale watchers waiting with baited breath to see if he will dazzle them with an appearance.
Sydney, eden, port stephens, narooma and byron bay in new south wales are. Migaloo the whale is turning 30, and the obsession with. Whale watching byron bay an eco adventure come and join us and experience one of the worlds most incredible animal migrations. But if a boat is stationary or drifting, a whale can obviously approach and stay with it as long as it likes. Schedule and prices for blue bay whale watching byron bayours. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. With whale season upon us, all eyes are on the east coast of australia in the hope of spotting migaloo the albino humpback on his 30th birthday. Top whale watching spots along north coast mirage news. The whale watching season officially starts in june, however, humpbacks have already been spotted off bundaberg and the fraser coast and a larger pod has been seen near byron bay. Passengers meet at whale watching byron bays base located at 9 marvell st byron bay pre booking essential. Get on board for an unforgettable ocean experience with the humpback whales of byron bay.
Its that time of year again whale season is happening in byron bay from may to november. Spend your time spotting humpback whales off cape byron as they make their annual migration north along their mammoth 10,000kilometre journey. Unwilling to let his fishy fans down, migaloo was sighted last week in waters off brunswick heads, near byron bay, not far from where he was first officially spotted in 1991. The whale season is one of natures most spectacular sights and nsw coastal national parks are the ideal place to catch the action. Byron bay is famous as one of the most popular whale watching locations in australia. Byron bay offers some of the best whale watching around. Humpback whales, dolphins, turtles and a variety of amazing sea birds await you on a tour with whale watching byron bay, byron bays original and most unique whale watching experience. The whales and their calves are returning to the warmer subtropical waters to breed after spending the summer months feeding in the waters of antarctica.
During whale watching 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. As byron bay is the most easterly point of australia, its the perfect whale watching destination. Maximize your chances of seeing humpback whales by joining this tour from byron bay, led by a marine biologist. Up there with the best of them is the opportunity to observe two of the oceans most magnificent creatures, whales and dolphins, in their natural habitat.
Whale watching season begins in early june and continues right through to early november each year. Byron bay makes for the perfect destination for a whale watching adventure and this great value gift voucher will send them on a 2. It may be june at the moment and right at the start of the official season for whale watching in byron bay, but the first of these magnificent creatures were spotted in byron bay as early as may this year. Coronavirus halts whale research as unusual humpback activity. However, the whale watching season in byron bay starts in june and runs through to december. A gold coast whale expert says coronavirus has brought scientific fieldwork to a standstill, as the first humpbacks of the season are spotted off the citys coastline. Whale app app wild about whales nsw national parks.
The migration route of the australian east coast humpback whale brings them in. A whale s tail might just pop up off your beach as 14,000 whales cruise north during the next few months. The byron bay whaling station operated from 1954 to 1962. During the whale migration season in byron bay, thousands of humpback whales pass by byron bay where you can spot them travelling with their young. From may to november every year, byron bay plays host to thousands of humpback whales as they make their 11,000 km migration journey from the antarctica to breeding grounds off queensland. Humpback whales, dolphins, turtles and a variety of amazing sea birds await you on a tour with whale watching byron bay, byron bay s original and most unique whale watching experience. Whale watching byron bay 2020 all you need to know before. This allows us the quickest access to the humpback whale migration on the australian east coast. Environmental news june 2, 2011 words by bridget reedman. Watch them pass by from may to november from the most easterly point of the state, byron bay, and other coastal towns in the region, like brunswick heads, lennox head and. 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. Free mobile app download the wild about whales app from the. The fact that humpback whales travel in close proximity to the shore line and that cape byron is australias most easterly point makes this region one of australias premier whale watching destinations.
Given the opportunity, we are able to swim with these giant majestic animals and experience them in their ocean element. Photos from the 1950s show crowds of bystanders watching whales hauled up on the jetty. To the casual observer it seems the number of whales migrating along. Whale season begins in early june and continues right through until october. Whales migrate in their thousands along the nsw coast, which stretches more than 2,000 km. How appropriate then, that byron bay also gets credited with these properties and is such an awesome place to view the majesty of our ocean going friends. We have done the research for you in a series of articles that will uncover the best time to visit each city. Join go sea kayak byron bay for your whale watching adventure this year and enjoy one of mother natures most fascinating creations. See how the season progresses with the whale sightings counter. During this time 1,146 whales were processed producing 10,000 tons of oil. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various. A commercial fisherman has spoken of watching killer whales attack a whale just off the coast of byron 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.
Come and enjoy an intimate encounter with their majestic humpback whales from the comfort of their 8. During a good season it is estimated that approximately 400,000 people visit the region. Top whale watching spots at byron and the north coast. Whales are on the move off the coast of byron bay, but researchers cant. Byron bay s whale watching season ends in late october or early november. The trips are usually small and personalised, with expert guides on deck to answer questions you might have about the whales, along with other. Whale watching byron bay has been operating since 2002 making us byron bay s most experienced whale watching tour operator. Today there was plenty of action out off the coast of ballina and byron bay. Oct 18, 2014 were at the most easterly point of australia spotting whales from the famous light tower at byron bay. Byron bay is one of those rare places on earth where you come for a visit and never, ever want to leave. If you would like the chance to get even closer there are many whale watching tours that help you get a closer look of these beautiful animals. While in ballina, watch from above the sea at lighthouse hill and the viewing platforms at angels beach, flat rock and skennars head.
Enjoy breathtaking coastal scenery while listening to live humpback whale song using our specialised underwater. The humpbacks have been spotted off the coast of byron bay, which marks the start of whale watching season in the area. Migrating giants kick off the early whale watching season. Byron bay whale watching guide byron palms guesthouse. 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 your tour. In june you can see the whales heading north to begin breeding and then we see them come back through with their baby whales around august. Personally, we think its better to watch the whales on their migration back down the coast as they have their calves with them then and so seem to. Experts perplexed as gold coast becomes humpback whale nursery. So, depending on the area, the main season for whale watching.
While you stay with us here at aabis at byron why not experience various specices of whales travel up and down the coast from april through to as late as december at times. The largest whale caught at byron bay was a female 15. Plan your whale watching stay at byron bay with our ultimate guide to the. Whale watchers can download the free wild about whales app to get realtime notifications of sightings nearby. One of australias most renowned landbased vantage points is the cape byron lighthouse in the cape byron state conservation area. Byron bay is the whale watching capital of australia. This entry was posted in byron tours, byron whale watching, things to do in byron bay, uncategorised and tagged byron bay tours, byron tours, whale watching, what to do in byron bay on december, 20 by gem1. Npws recommends these top whale watching spots in the byron bay and north coast region. Come and enjoy an intimate encounter with our majestic humpback whales from the comfort of our 8. The great annual whale migration from antartica to warmer northern waters has begun.
Plan your next coastal adventure to byron bay to experience the whales enjoying their natural playground. Whale watching byron bay is the only whale watching tour operator departing directly from byron bay. Byron bay area whale watching the byron bay region, on the north coast of nsw, is one of the best places in the world to observe the yearly migration of humpback whales. Whale watching season officially over with large numbers spotted. From june, byron bay becomes the capital of humpback whale spotting. Here you can witness the humpback whale migration, at close hand, without having to travel far. See amazing footage of whales and dolphins breaching the surface. To get closer to the action, byron bay whale watching, byron bay charters and blue bay whale watching will take you out into the water to see these majestic, curious creatures in their native habitat. Whale news headlines latest news and headlines from. Subscribe to naturescapes for the latest news from nsw national parks and wildlife service. Humpback whales migrate every year from their feeding grounds near antarctica to the warmer tropical waters up north where they mate and give birth.
Conditions are looking good this week, so be sure to book aboard our byron bay whale watching cruise. Winter whale watching in byron bay byron bay luxury home. Each year, humpback whales migrate past byron bay australias most easterly point on their annual migration to their northern breeding grounds. Where to spot whales in byron bay if you happen to find yourself holidaying at byron bay between the months of may and november, you will likely spot some of the whales that make their way along the east coast of australia during their annual migration. Our trips are small and personalised with a maximum of 12 customers per tour. Its mid may, and that means whale watching season is upon us in byron bayknown as one of australias best locations to catch a view of the majestic beasts. Jun 16, 2016 the byron bay whale watching season has begun. Two killer whales came within a few metres of children swimming in a bay on new zealands north island on saturday, with the. Its a mustdo attraction on anyones holiday to byron bay, so if your timing is during migration season, make sure youre not only admiring the.
Australia the best tips for whale watching in australia whaletrips. We depart from ballinas richmond river and enter the pristine waters of cape byron marine park. Whale watching byron bay conduct tours every day during the whale watching season junenovember. Stay at clarkes beach and look for whales from the sand, then visit the cape byron lighthouse for its farreaching ocean views. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from byron bay.
The trips are small and personalised with a maximum of 12 customers per tour and take around 3 and a half hours from start to finish. The stretch of coastline found between byron bay and ballina is not only home to spectacular golden beaches and sparkling waters, but also many great places from which to spot. The australian whale season is from june to november, when the humpbacks begin their annual migration from antarctica to their breeding ground and the warmer waters of the great barrier reef. Tours depart every day during the whale watching season junenovember, simply choose from the three available daily session times 8am, 10. Byron bay whale watching 9 marvell street, byron bay, new south wales 2481 rated 4. Whale watching out of the blue adventures reservations. Timing is everything when you plan a holiday, especially when you are booking a beach holiday. Visitors to nsws coastal national parks are likely to spot a whale on their next. To experience whale season in byron bay all you need to do is find a beach and being australias most easterly point we are surrounded by magnificent beaches so you will easily find a viewing platform suitable. View photos witnesses saw a pod of orcas remove a humpback calf from its mother and devour it. Every year, humpback and southern right whales migrate from their feeding ground in antarctica along the east coast to their breeding ground in the great barrier reef and back again, and the byron bay whale watching season is on. Whale and dolphin experiences in byron bay november. Byron bay, once a whale hunting ground in the 1950s and 60s is now one of the best places on the east coast of australia to view majestic humpback whales. Boats are also banned from approaching whales head on or from the rear.