Warrnambool is one of the most popular destinations in victoria. Whale watching in warrnambool warrnambool forum tripadvisor. A 16metrelong dead whale has washed up on an isolated beach near warrnambool, in victorias southwest. The deep blue hotel and hot springs is your place to relax, rejuvenate and replenish. Warrnambool is a city on the southwestern coast of victoria, australia. The 20162017 whale watching season officially opens december 1, giving everyone a chance to discover the wonderful world of whales while vacationing in vallarta. Warrnambool whale watching see majestic whales just off the coast from warrnambool. Warrnambools newest fishing charter and pleasure cruises. Time of sighting blue whale humpback whale killer whale southern right whale unspecified other. Anyone coming to warrnambool this winter to see the whales be sure to take the visit to logans beach warrnambool. But its important to choose your guide service carefully, as many boats get intrusively close to the whales during whats obviously a delicate time recently, scientists presented evidence at the international marine conservation congress that whale watching boat trips can. From june to september, southern right whales can be seen close to shore off warrnambool, about 260km west of melbourne, as they calve.
Betsy has been writing about california for nearly more than two decades as tripsavvys expert on the state. Follow the iconic coastal route past windswept beaches, beautiful bays and dramatic natural landmarks. He played a big part in establishing the popularity of whale viewing at warrnambool, appearing constantly on television, reporting daily on whale whereabouts to the local radio station, dnre and the tourist information centre, and he fought hard for the establishment of a boat exclusion zone to protect the mothers and calves while they were off. The 5 best places to spot a whale in victoria mums grapevine. Australia the best tips for whale watching in australia whaletrips. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. The measurement suggests that blue whale hearts are operating at. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. Jan 27, 2015 the 5 best places to see the winter humpback whale migration hawaii, mexico, and california are hot spots for viewing the marine mammals on their annual journey. I shot this a few weeks back early in the whale watching season. Boat charters warrnambool fishing charters and luxury. She is a topaz sportfisher 37 built by fishermen for fishermen, a long time legend in u. Not sure how many you might see around the warrnambool area as havent been there for whale watching but last year at victor harbor in south australia there were up to whales overwintering in the area but the absolute best place in the world to see them is at nullabor where you can stand on the cliffs and see up to 60 mothers and babies resting in the swells and the seascape is.
Whale watching in winter with itineraries visit warrnambool. From may to september, our winter is a whales summer, and the. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic. Most likely whales december if you like it more crisp and winterly, norway and iceland are the perfect options. An automated valuation model estimate avm estimate is a statistically derived estimate of the sale or rental value as the context requires of the subject property. A daily log is provided on the great ocean road whales on the great ocean road whales facebook page. Time your trip to the great ocean road region between june and october for whale watching at logans beach, victorias southern right whale nursery.
Almost every year between june and september, female southern right whales return to the waters off warrnambools logans beach to calve. Southern right whales have made warrnambool their fave local spot to bring up their babies and, between june and september, you may be. We visited logans beach while visiting warrnambool its a place to visit while. Almost every year between june and september, female southern right whales return to the waters of warrnambools. Warrnambool at its winter best southern right whales use a local beach to nurse their young. In the winter months, southern right whales can be seen in the waters near the city at the. A group on a whale watching boat out of lahaina, maui, gets a close look at a breaching humpback whale. Good chances to see orcas and humpbacks and northern lights as well. Female southern right whales return to the nursery for weeks to calve and allow the young to feed, gathering strength for their journey back to the subantarctic waters. Our winter is a whales summer and from may to september, the giants of the deep journey from the antarctic to the warmer waters of the southern ocean to. Often travelling in pods, they may often be seen loafing or travelling, but more excitingly, tail slapping or blowing.
Gray whales are one of the most commonlyseen whales along the california coast. An adult pacific gray whale can be 45 feet long and weigh up to 33 tons. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Whale watching along the great ocean road melbourne. Logan beach whale watching platform, warrnambool ticket. All you need to know about whale watching in australia. Between may and september, when winter reaches victoria, our shores.
Winter whale trail in warrnambool visit warrnambool. Lorrae harding snapped photos on her phone from the breakwater. The young female fin whale balaenoptera physalus, which is estimated to weigh 25 tonnes. Whale watching in costa rica two weeks in costa rica. The whales often swim within a hundred meters off the shore and can be viewed from a specially constructed whale viewing platform in the sand dunes or from the beach. Whaling in australia took place from 1788 to 1978 and was once commercially successful. Sep 17, 2014 a 16metrelong dead whale has washed up on an isolated beach near warrnambool, in victorias southwest. Venture beyond the tourist trail on this comprehensive 2day tour of the great ocean road from melbourne. The longest whale watching season follows the epic annual migration of humpback, southern right whales and the rare blue whale, from the foodrich southern ocean in the south west to the warm breeding grounds on the north kimberley coast. Jul 10, 2018 last year was a record whale season, with seven whale calves born in the sheltered waters around warrnambool but this year is off to a much slower start.
From 1 to 3 september 2008, the city hosted, along with melbourne, the 2008 australian. Join our great ocean road whales facebook page to keep up to date on the move. Along the whale trail through warrnambool, port fairy and portland, youll spot southern. You are here home victoria great ocean road warrnambool whale watching in warrnambool the southern right whale can be seen mayoct.
Whale watching, nature and wildlife, great ocean road. Dead fin whale washes up on beach in warrnambool, victoria. Northern humpbacks typically start to arrive in costa rica in december and can be seen until around april, while southern ones dont show up until later in july and stay until the beginning of november. Logans beach at warrnambool is a wellknown whale nursery. The city is a major provider in the fields of commerce, governance, social services, health, education, culture, the arts and recreation. Female southern right whales return to the nursery for weeks to calve and allow the young to feed, gathering strength for. Whale watching cruises from fremantle typically head out from the city towards the nearby wildlife haven of rottnest island, where humpbacks in. Start your whale watching year with ease why not visit hawaii. Between may and december, humpback, southern right and blue whales make their way along western australia.
The local visitor information centre team can help you plan and book your next visit to warrnambool. In victoria it often said that warrnambool is the best place to whale watch, although whales can be often spotted right along the great ocean road. Logans beach in warrnambool is the whale watching mecca. In addition community events play a role in creating a sense of belonging, community and a shared celebration of place. Their name is taken from the gray patches and white mottling on their dark skin. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various coasts.
The whale trail at a glance, download your own pdf map to quickly see. Anyone coming to warrnambool this winter to see the whales be sure to take the visit to logans beach. From june to september every year, female southern right whales make their way back to logans beach to bear their young, often spotted playing and teaching their calves only 100metres from the shore. The capital of the great south coast of victoria and the best place to discover the great ocean road.
Couples in particular like the location they rated it 8. The program was promoted at the swim centre and in a local newspaper. From may to september, our winter is a whales summer, and the giants of the deep. The young female fin whale balaenoptera physalus, which is. Now is an ideal time to head down to warrnambool, located on victorias scenic west coast, and known as victorias southern right whale nursery. The events and promotion branch supports and produces events which contribute to the local economy and build the profile of warrnambool as a vibrant regional city. An avm estimate is generated i by a computer driven mathematical model in reliance on available data. A bit further west, you can visit warrnambool, the selfproclaimed kindergarten for southern right whales, as this is where lots of.
Warrnambool is victorias largest coastal city outside port phillip bay and is the fastest growing economy and population centre in the great south coast. Puerto vallarta, mexico offers many ecological tours, but nothing compares to the thrill of whale watching on banderas bay. Between may and september each year southern right whales are spotted around south africa, south america, new zealand and the. You may choose to book online or call 1800 637 725 or email. Accommodation warrnambool motel holiday selfcontained. Our range of motel accommodation includes shortstay apartments suitable for families, selfcontained accommodation holiday apartments. The 5 best places to see the winter humpback whale migration. For wildlife lovers, enjoy a whale watching cruise during the calving season june to september or a seal watching tour.
With a donation or an adoption of a whale you can help to make the world a place where whales and dolphins are free and safe. Join a deep sea, reef or tuna fishing charter from port fairy, along the coast between portland and warrnambool. In warrnambool, the best place to watch the whales is at logans beach. Warrnambool is a city situated on victorias far southwest coast between port fairy and port campbell the coast around warrnambool and down to cape otway is known as the shipwreck coast, due to the large number of water vessels that ran aground in the 1800s and early 1900s due to ferocious weather conditions and the rocky coastline. Aug 15, 2015 i shot this a few weeks back early in the whale watching season. Subscribe to naturescapes for the latest news from nsw national. Come and try with the support of aquazone, our swimming centre, the warrnambool whales conducted a 3 week come and try program with the aim of increasing our membership. This means that in costa rica there is a chance of seeing humpback whales for nine months out of the year. Enjoy the norwegian and icelandic winter and combine whale watching orcas, humpbacks and fin whales.
Between may and december, the southern coast of western australia is also a good place for. Each year from june to october south west victoria welcomes migrating whales. Thousands of humpbacks gather in the warm waters to mate and give birth. The biggest whale draw in baja is the magdalena bay nursery, where gray whales come to give birth and nurse their young. Fremantle is another major city that has prime access to some great whale watching, with the months from september to december offering some of the best whale sighting opportunities in the country. Last year was a record whale season, with seven whale calves born in the sheltered waters around warrnambool but this year is off to a much slower. Keep track of sightings here and get some whale watching tips. There are no whale watching boat trips along the gor.
We share photos of logans beach and whale sightings as they are posted on social media. Aug, 2014 the capital of the great south coast of victoria and the best place to discover the great ocean road. Check out our pick of the best whale watching vantage points, tours and accommodation in nsw. You can also download our whale trail flyer to take with you.
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