So off to beautiful port stephens a few hours drive north of sydney with some friends to join moonshadow cruises to go whale watching. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens coast. Port stephens is the home of some of the states most beautiful sea cultures. This is one of the longest one day tour that we offer which covers about 500 km of the road and stop at many breathtaking lookouts and tourist attractions. Humpback whales migrate north along the east coast of australia between may and august each year to give birth and mate in. Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia, a 2. Enjoy a trip to australias north coast, traveling to port stephens and the stockton bight sand dunes, on a fullday guided tour from sydney. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Stephens passage and a secret stash of humpback whales. From may to november the waters off port stephens play host to the magnificent migrating humpback whales. Whales have been spotted this week off the central coast and port stephens meaning coffs coast whale watchers should start to see humpbacks breaching and blowing. Youll find information on the best vantage points, different whale species you might see and tips for spotting them, as well as a map with the latest whale sightings. Port stephens on the mid north coast of nsw is the perfect place in australia to observe dolphins in the wild and is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins with 99% success rate with dolphin sighting on all our dolphin cruises during all year round.
May 01, 2008 dolphin, whale watch tours and private charter cruises. The season is split into two distinct sections depending on the direction of travel of the majority of whales at that time. Hundreds of people are expected to converge on a beach at port stephens today to form a human humpback whale, as part of celebrations for the official start of the whalewatching season. The migrating population is named the group 5 southern hemisphere humpback whale population or the australian east coast humpbacks. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises. The same is true up and down both coasts, the further north you go along the coast the more concentrated the season is, august to september mostly at the very northern point. Cape ann whale watch a gloucester and boston ma area. 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. You will also have a great opportunity for dolphin spotting on these port stephens tours. Experience the exhilaration of a 4wd adventure and sandboarding the dunes of port stephens.
Whale watching in port stephens whale watching in port stephens humpback and southern right whales migrate along port stephens beautiful coastline between may and november, with pregnant whales heading to warmer waters to give birth to their young, before returning with their new born calves back to antarctica. Check out the official visitors website for more ideas. Humpback whale surfacing near the david b in stephens passage. The humpback whale migration passing sydney takes place between april and december each year. Port stephens whale watching season in full swing abc. Tourist information nelson bay port stephens north coast. It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins and therefore called the dolphin capital of australia. Education on conservation plays a major roll at the attraction with visitors. With over 30000 whales predicted to be currently migrating along the nsw. Tourists treated to amazing display as port stephens. Travel from sydney to port stephens with a small group for a personalised tour visit nelson bay, the popular seaside town and relax by the marina where you will break for lunch own. Enjoy a dolphin watching cruise, visit the australian reptile park and experience the thrill of sandboarding on this fullday adventure to port stephens. One dollar from every dolphin watch or marine discovery ticket sold will be donated to the marine parks association, furthering research on the resident bottlenose dolphins. There are also several national parks surrounding port stephens which are well worth exploring, and offer an excellent opportunity to see a wide range fo wildlife.
May 31, 2014 hundreds of people are expected to converge on a beach at port stephens today to form a human humpback whale, as part of celebrations for the official start of the whale watching season. Photos, video from the 2019 port stephens whale watching season. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphinwhales. Excellent humpback whale sighting rate, bonus dolphin watch, morning or afternoon tea, commentary, ocean going cruise including spectacular tomaree and yacaaba headlands and the outer islands. The port stephens whale watching season officially starts today and cruise operators are already reporting sightings of the migrating mammals. Whale watching and wildlife viewing moreton island. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphinwhales watching and dunes sandboarding. A group known as the cape solander whale volunteers braved sydneys winter weather for six weeks straight from the end of may, monitoring whale movements off.
Whalewatching cruises aboard imagine cruises depart port stephens at 10. Port stephens wild about whales nsw national parks. Each year more than 3000 humpbacks pass close to the coast of port stephens migrating to warm tropical waters from late may to july and from september to november the whales can be seen returning to the antarctic with their calves. Hover uav was lucky enough to capture amazing drone footage of a dead humpback whale and great white sharks off the coast of nsw. Looking forward to having you on our tour so we can show you an amazing time on this day trip to port stephens from sydney. Join the official launch of the 2018 port stephens whale season with 12 price morning whale watching cruises aboard moonshadowtqc and imagine cruises.
Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. For a truly once in a lifetime opportunity you can swim with wild dolphins in the open ocean and from may to november, see the magnificent humpback whales up close and personal during the annual migration season between june and november on a whale watching cruise or from. There is also a wide range of wildlife with many varieties of plants and birds. Lunch bring a packed lunch or grab one at one of the nelson bay cafes. With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling port stephens home, its no wonder these friendly locals are sighted so often. Home whale watching tips and guidelines approach zones top spots byron and tweed coffs harbour port macquarie port stephens sydney and. Pack binoculars for whale watching and dolphin spotting and enjoy this. Dec 27, 2010 humpback whale surfacing near the david b in stephens passage. Port stephens dolphin watching day tours from sydney. Jul 04, 2016 will taylor location port stephens whale watching on imagine cruises tune kayoh shh nest hq premiere. Take a short walk to tomaree headland, or to the new whale watching path at noamunga headland, boat harbour and youll be rewarded with spectacular views and a great whale viewing spot. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bayport stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure. Whale watching in port step hens whale watching in port step hens humpback and southern right whales migrate along port stephens beautiful coastline between may and november, with pregnant whales heading to warmer waters to give birth to their young, before returning with their new born calves back to antarctica.
Tourist information nelson bay port stephens north coast nsw. Port stephens also makes for a great day trip or weekend break, and given that its low season you can get some great deals on accommodation and tours. Nsw national parks and wildlife service recommends these top whale watching spots in port stephens and surround. Watch the all new season of whale wars premiering june 1 at 9pm ep. Theres no doubt that whales are one of the most amazing wild animals you can ever see. Port stephens is a top spot to see humpbacks and southern right whales passing during their annual migration. Did you know that we have the largest marine park in new south wales with approximately 98,200 ha, named the port stephens great lakes marine park. Pickup and dropoff service from 12 convenient locations included. Find things to do, attractions and tours in whalewatching season as the whale migration passes north coast. Dolphin watching port stephens cruise port stephens. The port stephens region offers a range of quality landbased viewing points from which to see whales during a rather long whale watching season between may and november each year, with various locations along its foreshores as well as the summit walk of tomareee national park all offering potential glimpses of humpbacks and southern rights. Approach zones wild about whales nsw national parks. Port stephens is nsw premium destination for dolphin watching enthusiast, with the beautiful port stephens harbour boosting an impressive 99% success rate for spotting dolphins.
Port stephens dolphin watching day tours from sydney port. Seeing whales in port stephens is a must for locals and visitors alike and it is always exciting to see these wonderful creatures grace us with their presence. May 16, 2015 the port stephens whale watching season officially starts today and cruise operators are already reporting sightings of the migrating mammals. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphin. For those looking for some adrenalin filled whale watching, port jets wave rider can reach speeds of up to 100kmhr, making it one of the fastest commercial boats offering whale watching cruises. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best port stephens cruises around. Whale watching at port stephens sydney weekendnotes.
The waters of port stephens are renowned for dolphin and whale watching. Whale watching is on my bucket list and i have done it, and if its on yours i want to share my experience and provide suggestions to you so that you can maximize your fun with this once in a life time experience. May 17, 2017 did you know that we have the largest marine park in new south wales with approximately 98,200 ha, named the port stephens great lakes marine park. So, if youre in, on or above the water and you are lucky enough to see one, it can be very tempting to want to. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national.
Oct, 2016 the humpback southern migration is in full swing down the nsw coast and its definitely time to escape the big city. Whales have already been spotted 100m east off moreton island. A great first step is to download the wild about whales app for apple and android and go mobile with our whale watching guide. Port stephens for land based whale watching, set out with your binoculars to locations like tomaree headland, barry park at fingal bay.
The humpback whale is a protected species and is a very energetic large whale. Whalewatchers can download npws free wild about whales. Whales sighted at port stephens naturefest news of the area. Whale watch season is upon us coffs coast advocate. The launch of the whale watching season is just one part of port stephens naturefest which celebrates all things in nature in our coastal paradise. Top whale watching spots on the port stephens nsw environment.
Cape ann whale watch has been dazzling whale watching enthusiasts with sightseeing tours aboard the largest, fastest and most elegant whale watching vessel in massachusetts, north of boston, massachusetts aptly named the hurricane ii due to its immense size and speed as it descends upon its destination. Port stephens is regarded as a whale watching hub with around 25,000 humpback whales passing the mouth of the harbour and up the coastline on their annual migration each year they migrate north from may to august and then head back to their summer feeding grounds in the antarctic from september to november. Port stephens whale watching season in full swing abc news. Port stephens whale watching season begins news of the area. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bay port stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure. Whale watching is an experience that you will remember forever. Subscribe to receive the latest port stephens deals, news and events direct to your inbox. On sunday, july 3, 2016, more than locals and visitors gathered on port stephens sunblessed shoal bay beach to form the outline of a giant, 100mlong humpback whale. Cruise among the whales on the whale watching trip, play on stunning beaches, sand slide down huge dunes and 4wd on the beach. Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens.
Whales are moving through the ports waters in droves and are not being shy about it. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens nsw. Tips and guidelines wild about whales nsw national parks. With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling port stephens home, its no wonder. Your whale watching cruise will be skippered by experts in whale watching and the conservation of these gentle giants. Wild about whales app, so its shaping up to be a great whale watching season. An estimated 35,000 whales, mainly humpbacks, are expected to pass along the ports coast during the migration between may and november. Whale watching and sand boarding package port stephens. Ocean, game, estuary fishing and dolphin whale watch. Top whale watching spots on port stephens mirage news. Beach estuary fishing port stephens fishing charters.
Moreton island provides amazing opportunities to view wildlife. What is the irukandji shark and ray centre port stephens all about irukandji is a unique interactive aquarium that allows visitors to experience ocean life in a new and exciting way at an affordable price. Irukandjis purpose is to be a recognized leader in connecting people to our natural world. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Explore beautiful port stephens on this fullday tour from sydney. Until the next whale season check back soon for more whale news whale watching check out our pick of the best whale watching vantage points, tours and accommodation in nsw.
Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson. There are lots of coastal walks, fishing and boating opportunities, and even sandboarding. Our port stephens whale watching day tour departs every wednesday and saturday from sydney during whale season june oct. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Port stephens is home to around 165 bottlenose dolphins, which live in the port itself. In the summer months, stephens passage, and frederick sound are home to well over a hundred humpback whales that return year after year to feed on the abundant krill and herring. Port stephens gears up for whale watching season abc. For general information on port stephens, visit au sourcecredit. Here are a few companies who specialise in dolphin and whale watching cruises. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in port stephens. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port. Excitement spread throughout the port today as reports of our the first confirmed whale sighting as part of the 2017 whale watching season. Whale watching season is upon us again and it is expected to be better than last year with 14,000 to 16,000 humpback whales to pass by moreton island.
May 03, 2017 the port stephens region offers a range of quality landbased viewing points from which to see whales during a rather long whale watching season between may and november each year, with various locations along its foreshores as well as the summit walk of tomareee national park all offering potential glimpses of humpbacks and southern rights. Tomaree head summit, tomaree national park take this short walk to the summit of tomaree head to enjoy panoramic views of port stephens and its coastline. Port stephens gears up for whale watching season abc news. 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. As the fifth season of whale wars returns, japan promises to return to antarctica to resume its hunt, and the stakes for the sea shepherds are higher than ever. We suss out your choice of cruises in nelson bay during whale watching season to catch these mammals of the deep in all their glory. They offer dolphin and whale watching tours, marine discoverysnorkel tours, bay and beach swim tours, a fingal island and lighthouse tour as well as a sunset dinner cruise. Discover the beautiful coastal region of port stephens on a fullday nature tour from sydney. Join us as we set out to spot some awesome 40 tonne humpback whales on their annual migration. For general information on port stephens, visit au. Kunara charters is port stephens longest established fishing charter business.
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