The majority of perth whale watching cruises depart from hillarys harbour on the northern end of the citys outskirts, which can be reached in roughly a 2030 minute drive from the perth cbd. Whale watching in perth whale watch western australia. Aug 30, 2016 best closeup whale watching tours out of hillarys boat harbour, perth western australia, on the biggest, safest whale watching charter boat with guaranteed whale sightings. All operators tour prices include a spotter plane to easily find the whales. Whale watch western australia whale watching perth, western. As the largest migratory path for humpback whales in the. Whether youre a swimmer and ready for the once in a lifetime experience of swimming with whales, or if youd rather keep your feet on the ground and see whales frolic in the ocean from the beach or a cruise, theres a spot in australia perfect for your style of whale watching. Whale watch western australia whale watching perth. An enjoyable whale watching experience is highly dependent on a comfortable vessel, an experienced and friendly crew as well as favourable weather conditions. Our first class service and your comfort onboard is our priority and we look forward to ensuring your experience from start to finish is one you will always cherish.
Running out of exmouth western australia, our humpback whale diving tour is focused on achieving just one single objective. Wondering if it is still the whale season in midlate nov. Your entry fee helps to keep this wonderful historic site open as whale world is a nonprofit organisation and relies primarily on public support. Whale watch western australia operates one of the longest whale watch seasons in the world and is the only company in australia offering whale watch experiences all year. Comparatively, only 15,000 migrate through hervey bay, identified as the countrys no. Whale watching whale watch western australia tripadvisor.
Hit the waters for an australianfirst aquatic experience, on a tour to swim with humpback whales in the waters off the sunshine coast. Many boats offer airconditioned lounges and 360degree panoramic views through seattoceiling windows. I purchased the whale watching trip for myself, and three of my sons, to celebrate one of my sons birthday. The humpback highway is abuzz with whales between september and december with whale tours departing daily.
Dont miss your opportunity to join the pod and learn the language of the whales as we meet the incredible cetaceans that grace our coastline more than anywhere else on earth. Our whales werent feeding, just migrating from the north, warmer waters in the winter to the south, cooler winters around antarctica for our summer, theyll be gone in a bit so i might just have to book in for a blue whales tour over the summer. And if you are thinking of coming outside of peak season, the whale sharks usually arrive in early march and hang around exmouth until that the whale sharks usually hang around well into. Whale watch western australia welcomes you aboard the luxurious 25 metre steep point, with 5 viewing decks legend charters is a tripadvisor favourite, family run business which has been operating in the region for many years. We all loved it, and it was a great birthday memory for all. There are a number of whale watching tours available close to central perth and the whale watching season generally runs between september and november, when the enormous humpback whales pass close to the coastline, during their annual migration south in the indian ocean.
Afternoon cruises operate daily, while morning cruises depart on weekends only. The whale watching season in sydney is quite long maynovember, but it is not always very busy. You have the option to join the 2hour whale watching cruise at hillarys boat harbour or to include roundtrip transfers from perth which will allow you plenty of free time to. Essential information for your whale shark dive when are the best times to swim with whale sharks. Many would claim the margaret river region is the best location to observe humpbacks, southern right whales, rare blue whales, pygmy whales and their. Nov 20, 2015 season 2015 has had some incredible moments and these are just a few of many that will stay with us forever.
Southern right whales are also seen in increasing numbers south of perth as their populations slowly recover from commercial whaling. If you want to participate in a western australia whale shark diving tour that will leave you feeling 100 percent satisfied and content, you can trust us completely. Wa fishing is a highly respected company thats known for wa whale shark diving trips that cover all the bases and then some. Blue whale season 2020 is underway as hundreds of the worlds largest creatures gracefully make their way towards the perth canyon to find a buffet. Will be in perth mid october for 4 days staying at peppers kings wanted to to a whale watching tour is there a better time to go morning or afternoon was thinking of doing both any thoughts on that thanks kim. Best time for whale watching in australia about australia.
Here on our beautiful west coast, from may december the humpback, southern right whales and the rare blue whales, can be seen on their epic migration, from the foodrich southern ocean, as they hug the coast and. Please arrive at the departure point 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time so we can board all passengers and depart on time, which means more time with the whales. For opening times and entry fees please visit the whale world website. Download scientific diagram individual movements of three pygmy blue whales tagged off the perth canyon, western australia in april 2009. Whale watch western australia 2020 all you need to know. Head north from perth to hillarys boat harbour for a whalewatching cruise off the sunset coast. Whale watching, weekends, 2 hours perth adrenaline. Whalewatching cruise at hillarys boat harbour from perth 2020. How to go there are a number of popular viewing areas in and around perth.
Top whale watching spots in western australia western. You have the option to join the 2hour whalewatching cruise at hillarys boat harbour or to include roundtrip transfers from perth which will allow you plenty of free time to. During the summer season, the vessel is available in perth to charter for all different occasions weddings, corporate functions, birthdays etc. There are a number of whalewatching tours available close to central perth and the whalewatching season generally runs between september and november, when the enormous humpback whales pass close to the coastline, during their annual migration south in the indian ocean. With a 6month season, from june to early december, your margaret river region is one of the best places to whale watch in australia. Sea noise collected over 2003 to 2017 from the perth canyon, western. Perth and rottnest island while sharpeyed observers can sometimes spot whales off perths beaches from september until november, youre more likely to see one up close and personal by booking in for one of the whale watching cruises which departs from fremantle. Your entry fee helps to keep this wonderful historic site open as whale world is a nonprofit. Whaling in australia took place from 1788 to 1978 and was once commercially successful.
The sea is not calm and bumpy in the end of the whale watching season. Each experience is led by a fully qualified marine biologist, whose knowledge and passion for western australias marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. Whale watching in the margaret river region busselton. The main whale watching season in perth is between september and november, when over 35,000 adult whales and calves make their way south to the summer feeding grounds of antarctica.
Boris johnsons dad stanley swims with whales in western. They dont migrate like the humpback whale does and there are not as many. Perth whale watching tours 2018 book online experience oz. The whale watching cruise is too much bumpy when sailing and maybe we are in the end of the whale watching season and the sea is not so calm but we still manage to see some whale. Rottnest fast ferries whale watching from perth experience the thrill of coming face to face with the majestic humpback whales on their annual migration. Its always up to the whales as to the final date but there always has to be a start and end to a season for whale watching perth. Mar 16, 2020 for more comfort, allinclusive deep blue utila offers dedicated whale shark trips in season. Between may and december, humpback, southern right and blue whales make their way along western australia. Individual movements of three pygmy blue whales tagged off the.
As the largest migratory path for humpback whales in the world, around 35,000 whales pass through it each. The whale watching season in perth focuses on two species of baleen whale who both have slightly different peak seasons. Book your whale watching cruise from hillarys boat harbour online today. A spectacular whale watching season perth is unfolding as we sighted surface active mums and calves who were communicating the language of the whales with each other and we had a front row seat. Travelling out to the perth canyon we were greeted by bow riding offshore bottlenose dolphins and it wasnt long until we sighted the 9 meter high blow of a blue whale.
The season is 1st september to any day in first week of december. The main whalewatching season in perth is between september and november, when over 35,000 adult whales and calves make their way south to the summer feeding grounds of antarctica. Watch the majestic whales with whale watch wa perth. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various coasts. Perth whale watching season is a fascinating time to be out on the water due to the huge volume of whale traffic in the region, the area between perth fremantle and rottnest island has been labelled the humpback highway, and by booking a whale watching tour youll soon find out why. We offer an array of whale watching tours for you to select from. Terms and conditions apply get in touch for full details. The australian national guidelines for whale and dolphin watching 2017 have been developed in consultation with the states and northern territory government, industry, scientists and nongovernment organisations. Safe big boat whale watching perth cruises out of hillarys wa. Our tours offer guaranteed sightings so if you dont have a chance to spot whales then you can come back to try another time. Perth and fremantle whale watching tours whalefree. After having been hunted almost to extinction until the 1970s, the whale population has recovered to such a level that an estimated 35,000 whales migrate from the antarctic to our warmer waters every year.
Perth whale watching season is a fascinating time to be out on the water due to the huge volume of whale traffic in the region, the area between perthfremantle and rottnest island has been labelled the humpback highway, and by booking a whale watching tour youll soon find out why. A few destinations for their cruises are rottnest island, carnac island and the swan river. Head north from perth to hillarys boat harbour for a whale watching cruise off the sunset coast. Will be in perth mid october for 4 days staying at peppers kings wanted to to a whale watching tour is there a better time to go morning or afternoon was thinking of. Song variation of the south eastern indian ocean pygmy blue whale. My friends and i are from malaysia and will be travelling to perth in august 2014. Whale watch western australia definitely delivered and set itself above its competitors, meeting all that criteria. We offer our free trip option to everyone on today to. Our 20m catamaran, the alison maree is the most luxurious, premier whale watching.
Whale watching perth watch the humpback whales as they make their southern migration through perth waters on their way to antarctica. Come facetoface with magnificent humpback whales during their annual migration along the western australian coastline. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from perth and fremantle. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join in a truly lifechanging experience, swimming alongside one of the worlds largest and most gentle creatures over the course of a 3 hour tour with a limited maximum group size of 20 people to keep the experience.
The best time for whale watching in this region, however, is between july and september. If youre struggling to find the perfect tour that meets your requirements, please call our expert team on 1800 088 511 and well be happy to assist. During the autumnwinter season, part of this population stays in the. Season 2015 has had some incredible moments and these are just a few of many that will stay with us forever. The perth canyon blue whale season began today as we departed on our first experience for season 2018 with much excitement onboard. All along australias coastline are fantastic spots to see whales. I seen more than half of the passenger onboard was. During whale watching season there are plenty of opportunities to jump on whale watching cruises and see these majestic marine mammals up close. Here is a chart with weekly humpback whale sightings in sydney between 2010 and 2012. Western australias south west has australias longest whalewatching season taking place at flinders bay, augusta, from june to august, and geographe bay from september to early december. Whale world is working on a new exhibit called discovery bay that is expected to open later in 20. Perth 2 hour whale watching cruise book now experience oz. Balaenoptera, blue whales and humpback whale researchgate, the professional network for scientists.
Our crew will do their best to ensure that whales are sighted on the day, however if none can be found, customers will be eligible for 50% off their next whale watching trip within the same season. The best time to whale shark dive ningaloo whale sharks. We offer outstanding humpback whale watching cruises in perth wa with a reputation to match. At wa fishing, we have a strong affinity for the whales and enjoy sharing the beauty and superb nature of these creatures with our guests.
We are so confident you will see the whale of your tour, we offer a 100% guaranteed return tour for free. For more comfort, allinclusive deep blue utila offers dedicated whale shark trips in season. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. The good news is that the likelihood of swimming with a whale shark on your first tour is around 95% success rate from very late march to late july each year. Welcome to one of the longest whale watching seasons in the world. Swim with humpback whales ningaloo australias coral coast. Whale and dolphin watching department of agriculture. During the regions whalewatching season, about 35,000 humpbacks migrate up and down the capes coast. Learn the language of the whales whale watch all year round join whale watch western australia, the only dedicated whale watching operator sighting whales all year round. Thank you to all of our guests this season and the communities of augusta and busselton. Guests are also offered return hotel transfers to make this experience as easy, convenient and comfortable as possible. Whale watching along the coastline of western australia has become a popular attraction for visitors and locals in perth.
Here on our beautiful west coast, from may december the humpback, southern right whales and the rare blue whales, can be seen on their epic migration, from the foodrich southern ocean, as they hug the coast and journey north, to warm breeding grounds of kimberley coast. During whale watching season there are plenty of opportunities to jump on whale watching cruises and see these majestic marine mammals up. Naturalists and biologists on board will share their knowledge and passion for western australias marine wildlife. Theres so much more that can be done to promote it internationally. Whale watching is popular south of perth waters because it is an important rest area for southward migrating humpback whales between september to late november, when they can be seen in the area with great regularity. Perth has two peak seasons for spotting whales, so time your visit according to what species you would. Whale watching season in augusta your margaret river region.
Whale watching perth,wa importance of whales in wa. Naturaliste charters are the founders at the forefront of whale watching in the region, with over 25 years experience navigating the pristine, cetaceanrich waters of was southwest coastline. Please remember that whales are wild animals so whale sightings cannot be guaranteed. 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. The whale watching cruise crew is awesome and give us very good service. They provide a clearly defined set of standards for all human activity around whales and. One of the most aweinspiring and majestic sights is the humpback whale gliding effortlessly through the ocean waters off the coast of perth. Whale watching in dunsborough naturaliste charters. Blue whale season begins whale watch western australia. Whale watching on the gold coast if youd rather keep your feet on the ground but still yearn for the special experience of seeing a whale, australias east coast is. Whale watching western australia naturaliste charters.
Naturaliste charters offer extraordinary dunsborough whale watching experiences that depart daily from september through to early december. There are several reputable and respectful tour operators offering the chance to encounter the whales up close on a whale watching cruise. Whale watch western australia now offers more coverage than any other company in australia in the whale watching migration. We get to see southern right whales around 45 times a season. Best closeup whale watching tours out of hillarys boat harbour, perth western australia, on the biggest, safest whale watching charter boat with guaranteed whale sightings. Apr 02, 2018 the perth canyon blue whale season began today as we departed on our first experience for season 2018 with much excitement onboard. Southern right whales are also seen in increasing numbers south of perth as their populations slowly recover from commercial. Havent quite decided if we are still travelling to albany. Whale watching in late dec perth forum tripadvisor. Ningaloo whalesharks operate whale shark tours from the 15th march to the end of september each year, which covers the entire ningaloo whale shark season in exmouth, and we consistently have swum with whale sharks most years at these times. When comparing data from each season, across seasons, the isi value. We would like to know if we were to drive in perth, do we need to have an international licence or can we use our malaysian licence instead. Dont miss whale migration season months september to december. With up to 35m long it is the largest animal to have ever lived on our planet.
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