Whale watching in Sydney: when and where

Sydney whale watching season is from April untilhave binoculars with you would be desirable. Best and
November, i.e. then it is winter and spring in Southerneasy accessible places are North and South heads.
hemisphere. From April to middle of August you canThere are high cliffs out there and it makes very good
see Humpback whales going north to give birth andplace for observation. South Head is my preference,
mate in the waters of the Coral Sea. In springas there trail along the coast and you can walk almost
(September-November) Humpback whales are goingall way down to Bondi Beach which Southern Right
back South to the Antarctic feeding ground for theWhales like to visit from time to time.
southern hemisphere summer. Some kind of whalesNow when you know the best places, what about
(Southern Right Whales for example) do not migratebest time for whale watching ? I had the same
north or South, they usually move along the coastlinequestion couple months ago, so decided to do some
seeking places to mate and shelter with their newbornresearch and find out whales sightings in the past. I
calves. There are more different kinds of whales youchecked whale sightings for the last three years and
can see in Sydney, but they are much rear thenput into whales sightings in Sydney chart. It is clear
Humpback whales or Southern Right Whale.visible two peeks in the season. Particularly these
Bunch of companies (Bass and Flinders Cruises,peaks were clear last (2008) year. In June/July
Sydney Ocean Adventures and others) organizingHumpback whales migrates North for breeding. From
tours for whale watching in Sydney if during whaleend of September until December they are going back
migration period you considering go for whale watchingSouth. At this time of year females with new born
in Sydney.. However you could consider whalecalves normally are seen closer to shore. It is
watching in Sydney without boat. It is possible watchNovember now and it is one of best time of year for
whales from the shore during nice and calm days. Towhale watching in Sydney.