Xplore eyre offers whale watching tours departing adelaide to south australias head of bight renowned as one of the best locations in the world. Brisbane whale watching tours brisbane whale watching. On this whale watching cruise youll spend around two hours and 45 minutes out on the water, enjoying an unbeatable view of sydneys iconic landmarks and the migrating humpback whales. The big duck tour offers both group and chartered cruises that depart from victor harbor, granite island causeway and adelaide. South australian whale centre have a whale of a time. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in south australia. Adelaide is a nice city, and wine tour excellent but melbourne day too. Morning pick up and evening set down at selected adelaide hotels. Tour highlights teague tours specialises in smallgroup, luxury coach tours in a quality mercedesbenz coach. Victor harbor whale watching adelaide weekendnotes. Save money and travel at your own pace at whatever time youd like on this selfguided audio tour of adelaide.
Head of bight, just east of the western australian border and around 12 hours from adelaide, is said to offer some of the best coastside whale watching in australia. Our captains are very skilled in locating the whales and show the utmost care when they are spotted. Book your whale watching adventure through everything australia today. South australia tours in 2020 outback spirit tours. For those who are true whale lovers and have the opportunity to go frequently enquire about our unlimited season pass which is a must for any whale watcher 2 day whale watchinggreat barrier reef swim with turtles day tour packages are available. With the whale watching tour 3day whale watching tour, you have a 3 day tour package taking you through adelaide, australia and 9 other destinations in australia.
This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Welcome to whalefree, the only way to explore, compare and book the most memorable whalewatching tours in australia. Look out for our fantastic combo deals that combine sydney attractions with whale watching. Victor harbor, the whale watching centre, is on the southern fleurieu peninsula, only an hours drive from adelaide. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. In 2005, the adelaide dolphin sanctuary ads act 2005 was proclaimed. Physical copies of this map are available for the duration of whale season from the sa whale centre. Whether its the picturesque adelaide hills, the stunning fleurieu peninsula, the sights and sounds of adelaide and its golden beaches, or the lush fields of the barossa we. Australian spirit sailing offers eco whale watching tours on a fourhour boat trip for up to 12 passengers at a time. Whale watching season victor harbor may october only an hours drive from the adelaide cbd is the majestic southern fleurieu peninsula and each winter we are fortunate to see the return of southern right whales to our coastline its a wonderful experience to see the whales frolicking about only metres from the shore each winter and kids of all ages will get a thrill when they spot.
Please see our latest travel advice for more information no south australia tour is complete without experiencing the magic of kangaroo island. Includes whale tour plus full day snorkelling tours at the muiron islands for your family or friends. See the whales on the original gold coast whale watching tour. On xplore eyres 3day head of bight whale watching tour departing adelaide, in addition to these incredible whale watching experiences, youll enjoy the worldclass seafood of australias seafood frontier, the eyre peninsula. Whalefree is a handpicked selection of unforgettable whalewatching experiences. View our full range of whale watching tours below, book online and receive instant confirmation. We are a whale watching and grizzly bear tour company located 2. Top spots for whale watching in australia tourism australia. During july and august, as many as 100 southern right whales can be along the 15km strip of coastline they. Our popular whale watching sea angling tours operate during the summer and we sail from the center of eyjafjordur, from our little village hauganes and the whales are basically right by our harbour. We specialize in the viewing of orca, humpback whales, dolphin, porpoise and black bears from march to october. Whale watching south australia tours spirit safaris. Whale watching season in sydney is incredible, and its something you need to see for yourself. There are a number of whale watching tours and viewing spots available close to adelaide, in and around victor harbour, which lies 83 km 52 miles to the south.
Brisbane whale watching tours get a memorable animal encounter just off the coast of brisbane with a whale watching tour here. Whaling in australia took place from 1788 to 1978 and was once commercially successful. Campbell rivers largest tour company offering a variety of personalized tours and convenient departure times. Kangaroo island marine adventures sealink kangaroo island. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Whale watching tours in south australia from adelaide to head of. Experience these two incredible world class attractions. If you choose to visit victor harbor, remember to stop in at the sa whale centre for a whale fact warmup before you get started. Adelaide town hall is open to the public from 9am5pm mondayfriday. Combined with a whale watching cruise with ep cruises at fowlers bay, sa, to watch for whales from the cliff tops really does get into your blood and. Gray whale and sea turtle conservation adventure tour. Tours are available outside of regular operating hours at request and for a nominal fee.
Delve into our cellar of secrets and immerse yourself in an underwater world where whales line the walls. The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. As these leviathans of the deep make their way through our warm waters they feed, mate and play in the clean, clear blue sea of moreton bay. Sydney whale watching tours 2020 book online experience oz. Whale watching cruises operate everyday during these months and are a great way to watch these whales frolicking in their natural habitat. Whale watching tours whale watch western australia. Join our friendly team on the best whale shark tours in exmouth.
Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada. Whale watch western australia whale watching perth, western. Tour options range from oneday highlight packages to extended tours covering defined regions or a blend of south australia. Enjoy a trip to australias north coast, traveling to port stephens and the stockton bight sand dunes, on a fullday guided tour from sydney. Australia whale watching tours everything australia. Port stephens dolphin watching day tours from sydney. Eye spy represents the ultimate in whale friendly design. Captain cook cruises says while the 2014 sydney whale watching season was amazing, 2015 is on course to break all records, as sightings are increasing every year.
Mandurah dolphin tours 2020 all you need to know before you. 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. Daily whale watching tours nimmsa north island marine. On xplore eyres 3day head of bight whale watching tour departing adelaide, in addition to these incredible whalewatching experiences, youll enjoy the worldclass seafood of australias seafood frontier, the eyre peninsula. Climb on board a large catamaran and cruise off the shores of adelaide looking for wild dolphins in. Regret not having a day or so in wine country in marlborough or nelson. Tripadvisor 3 day whale watching tour from adelaide. Adelaide whale watching tours adelaide weekendnotes. Return to adelaide via the popular wine region of mclaren vale where a stop is made with free time for cellar door wine tasting and browsing the main street. Swimming with whale sharks whale shark exmouth tours.
Catering for small personal groups, this tour visits a unique place in the world, the head of the great australian bight whale sanctuary, adjacent to the nullarbor plain and bunda cliffs. Return to adelaide via the popular wine region of mclaren vale where a stop is made with free time for. Whale watching along the coastline of south australia has become a popular attraction for visitors and locals in adelaide. May 30, 2019 the best places to go whale watching in sydney. Whale watching and puffin tours allow you to adventure into the worlds of some of the most magnificent creatures. Each year the magnificent southern humpback whales migrate to and from antarctica. Please call 0 325 115 to check availability or make a booking or book online to secure your place. Watch icelands vast array of whales breach from the ocean and our lovely puffins swoop down from the cliffs. This enables us to have a better chance of whale sightings and is also safer. At around dusk, when wildlife, such as wallabies, kangaroos, cockatoos and kookaburras, come out to play, we walk an easy 1 hour through rocky outcrops and forests to the.
Just an hour south of adelaide lies one of the best whale watching spots in australia, victor harbor. Tours campbell river whale watching and adventure tours. Adelaide and south australia whale watching world guides. Whale island tours whakatane 2019 all you need to know. Ceduna tours will take you to the head of the great australian bight whale sanctuary where you can get up close to southern right whales in their breeding ground near the towering bunda cliffs. Teague tours great australian bight whale watching. Choose between a morning or an afternoon whale watching tour or a longer cruise with an optional restaurant lunch or buffet meal onboard. Whale watching sea angling tours in north iceland whales.
It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins and therefore called the dolphin capital of australia. Whale watching tours on the eyre peninsula teague tours. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. Adelaide, ceduna, denial bay, acraman creek, fowlers bay, cactus beach, penong.
Brisbane whale watching cruise tangalooma island resort. You may also spot other marine animals such as pods of playful dolphins, green turtles, logger head turtles and the rare dugong. Purpose built for whale watching this locally built 30 metre catamaran is a three million dollar injection into the tourism industry. Day 1 escape the city and cruise through the scenic adelaide hills with a morning stop to grab a bite to eat and a tea or coffee. Whale watching cruise departs darling harbour, sydney.
Our whale watching tours run during the yearly whale migration from august to december. Whale watching tours in south australia from adelaide to head. Offering a delightful experience, these tours are all you need to enjoy your visit to the fullest. Whale watching cruises departing daily from may to november. We are so confident you will see the whale of your tour, we offer a 100% guaranteed return tour for free. Come in and view the bronze statue of queen adelaide on the ground floor, then venture up the grand marble stairs view the stunning art exhibitions and displays in the level one grand main foyer. The tour includes boat trip to the island, circumnavigation, walking on island to saddle lookout. The two most popular whale watching spots are at opposite ends of the coast. Each point on the audio tour from markets to beaches. Jul 22, 2009 there quite clearly is no better place to observe the mighty humpback than brisbanes moreton bay, recognised as one of the worlds best whale watching areas.
Brisbane whale watching has been successfully operating tours from redcliffe for over 23 years. Whale watch western australia whale watching perth. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Ocean stories is a series of free ted talk style presentations and workshops that anyone is welcome attend. These beautiful and gentle giants have returned to our coastline as a sign of trust that we will not harm them. Book our amazing deals on whale and dolphin watching tours in australia below. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Tours are available 7 days a week excluding christmas day 10. Dolphin and whale watching tours in australia backpacker deals. Full day coach tour with expert commentary by a local driverguide.
Whale watching tours in south australia from adelaide to. Jump on the 90minute southern ocean adventure tour with big duck boat tours and spot whales, seals, sea lions and dolphins set against the picturesque fleurieu peninsula coastline. For more information on the tour and to register for the tour, please refer to the study adelaide whales victor harbor 2016 flyer. Come try it at the dolphin sanctuary just 40 minutes from. For those who wish to do whale watching from the shore all our sightings are reported to the sa whale centre at the same time our skipper on the duck is notified. Kangaroo island tours please note, all tours have been suspended from 24th march until 31st may 2020. Here, you can view at close proximity from cliff top platforms large cetacean mammals, the southern right whales, at their breeding grounds. Should you wish to view the dolphins please visit mandurah cruises as they have these tours available. For prices of private charter tours for to 15 people and for high season rates, please enquire. Bookings between august and december are strongly advised to ensure this tour is available for when you are visiting.
Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Toprated adelaide whale watching tours 2020 dolphin. Perth and fremantle whale watching tours whalefree. Ningaloo reef is on the main migration route for one of the largest humpback whale populations in the world and the protected waters of exmouth gulf are a significant staging post and calving area for these beautiful animals. So, depending on the area, the main season for whale watching is earlier or later in. Steer sea shepherds steve irwin replica into pirated waters. Stop for lunch before entering halls gap, gateway to the famed grampians national park.
Hop aboard and experience orcas, killer whales, gray, humpback, and minke whales up close and personal. During the whale season we use our own plane to spot the humpback and southern right whales. Whales can be spotted right along the coast of the southern fleurieu peninsula. Port stephens day tours welcome on board to amazing port stephens day tours labelled blue water paradise, port stephens is renowned also for its beauty and marine surroundings with over 19 miles of clean, white and sandy beaches. Whale watching boat cruise tour life in adelaide news. Come swimming with whale sharks and experience the wonder of these amazing creatures. Australia the best tips for whale watching in australia whaletrips. We have tours departing from perth, fremantle, augusta and bremer bay with a range of different whales such as orca whales, blue whales, humpback whales and southern right whales. Guided walking tours of whale moutohora island sanctuary, a pristine wildlife reserve 9kms from whakatane. Cape jervis is an easy drive from adelaide and whales have been reported off the coast of this sleepy village recently. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from perth and fremantle. If youre after the chance to get close to some of australias most incredible widlife, now is your chance. Only the best whale watching tour operators across australia. Brisbane whale watching cruises operate out of moreton bay from june, when pods of humpbacks commence arriving for a rest and frolic, before continuing to their northern birthing grounds.
Whale watching is obviously subject to the actual presence of whales, but with increasing numbers of southern right whales choosing to nurse at the eyre peninsula each year, youve got a pretty good chance of a successful cruise. Aug 31, 2016 expected return time to adelaide is 5. Please call sealink on 01 to provide your contact phone number at time of booking to pass onto ki marine adventures. Our vessel is a smooth sailing, comfortable catamaran.
Only tangalooma island resort offers you brisbanes closest whale watching cruise, plus the opportunity to enjoy island life for the day, and night if you stay over. For details about group tours as well as our other services available, download the sa whale centre education services booklet. Choose from whale watching tours in sydney and the gold coast, or get even closer and kayak with dolphins in byron bay. Each point on the audio tour from markets to beaches, churches, and museumscan be completed at your leisure. Check out the wildlife at the australian reptile park, take a dolphinwatching cruise from nelson bay, experience 4wheeling and sandboarding at the sand dunes, and soak up gorgeous scenery all along the route. It all begins with a short flight from adelaide to ceduna. The sa whale centre offers flexible tours for groups of 12 or more people. As owner and operator of this personalised, small group, coach tour business, i look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you aboard my luxurious 16 passenger mercedesbenz sprinter. I really regret not getting to port arthur and mona was an absolute waste of time and money.
With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation. Tours is subject to weather conditions and minimum numbers and may be cancelled the day before or rescheduled to another date. During whale watching season between june and october the southern right whale take up residence along the coast. Its simply a matter of downloading an mp3 audio guide with a map of the area of your tour. Whale centre discover a world of whales at the sa whale centre. Whale watching in australia is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity along various coasts. Sunset tours in exmouth western australia ocean eco.
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