Every year, humpback
whales and southern right whales can be seen
migrating along the NSW coastline. They head north
throughout June and in the first week of July,
traveling up to their breeding grounds in warmer
waters. Then, from around September to November,
they return southwards.
Around 2000 whales
make this journey within sight of the coast each
year. At the peak of the migration, you can stand on
a coastal headland and see up to four whales pass by
every hour.
Humpback whale
With their fluke-up dives,
fin-slapping rolls and spectacular breaches,
humpbacks can put on an awesome show. They're fairly
common along the NSW coast, but were almost hunted
to extinction.
Southern right whale
You can spot a southern right
whale by its 'V' shaped plume of spray. These whales
are often seen in shallow water, including estuaries
and bays.
Whale watching in NSW
Find out which national parks
offer the best whale watching spots, and see what
you should do out on the water to give whales the
'personal space' they need.
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