G’day whale lovers, Spring has arrived in Sydney and, just beyond the beaches, one of the most fascinating wildlife events on any urban coastline is getting underway. The humpback whales are heading south. After travelling north earlier in the year to the warmer waters where they breed and give birth, they are now beginning the long trip back towards their feeding grounds in Antarctica. The southbound migration generally runs from around August through to November, with increasing numbers of whales passing Sydney as spring progresses. For anyone heading out on a whale watching cruise this season, it is an exciting time to be on the ocean. Once you know a little more about what you are seeing, an encounter with a humpback becomes even more remarkable. So as the southern migration gets underway, here are a few things to look for on your next trip.
G’day whale lovers, Every winter, something remarkable happens just beyond Sydney Heads. Tens of thousands of humpback whales travel past the city on one of the longest migrations of any mammal on Earth, turning Sydney’s coastline into one of Australia’s great wildlife destinations. A whale watching cruise with Go Whale Watching Sydney begins right in the heart of the city, departing Darling Harbour and heading out beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House before reaching the open Pacific, where the humpbacks steal the show. But what makes the experience even more extraordinary is this, only a few decades ago, this migration looked very different.
A whale watching cruise with Go Whale Watching Sydney begins right in the heart of the city, departing from Darling Harbour on a three-hour whale watching cruise.
No rain today 🙌 But it was sure windy 🌬️
On our midday cruise today we spotted a breaching whale about two miles off North Head. We then came across a very active pair of whales who treated all on board to an incredible variety of whale behaviours including countless breaches, head lunges, amazing tail action and pec slapping. A fantastic trip 🐋💙
We would love to take you whale watching. Book online at https://gowhalewatchingsydney.com.au/ or ring the office direct: 02 6495 1686
Another wet day in Sydney today, this afternoon we caught up with two humpbacks a couple of miles off South Head. We followed them south and saw more whales in the distance as well as an unexpected breach.
We would love to take you whale watching. Book online at https://gowhalewatchingsydney.com.au/ or ring the office direct: 02 6495 1686
A wet day off Sydney today - thankfully the whales don’t mind the rain 😉
On our morning trip we came across two humpback whales off Diamond Bay who were making their way south. These whales put on a great display doing multiple head lunges and some breaches too. 🙌🐋😊
On our afternoon trip we headed back to Diamond Bay and spotted our first whales of the afternoon. We then followed a few pods of whales cruising south towards Bondi Beach.
We would love to take you whale watching. Book online at https://gowhalewatchingsydney.com.au/ or ring the office direct: 02 6495 1686