Dolphins can be seen year round in the coastal waters of australia and unlike the large whales some species may spend all their lives in one region. For anyone interested in encounters with the gentle giants of the oceans, whale watching in sydney is a must do experience to add to your australia tour. Whale watching with northland discovery boat tours, st. Whale watching in sydney combines one of the worlds great cities with fabulous marine life spotting opportunities. Manly whale watching is able to book tours from a range of providers in order to offer you the widest variety of vessels. Whale watching season has begun with a big splash and a pod of the gentle giants were even spotted frolicking near manly wharf. Now that whale watching sydney is part of the nrma, members can save 20% on whale watching cruises.
With the beautiful sydney harbour entrance and stunning nsw coastline as a backdrop sydney offers some fantastic whale watch experiences. Did you know there are 43 species of whales that travel through the australia waters, although the most common seen along the northern beaches are the humpback and southern right whales. Manly is the ideal place to visit for any tourist in sydney seven miles from sydney and a thousand miles from care. Find out what the whales get up to on their epic journey. Two humpback whales give tourists at manly beach a weekend show. 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.
The manly daily magic a humpback whale put on a show. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. Early morning can also be a good time as the blow is often highlighted by the back light of the. Pods of dolphins are frequently seen in the waters off manly, especially in the colder months. Manly whale watching 2020 all you need to know before. Whale watching season is officially here and we couldnt be more excited. In a small group of no more than 12, in the company of a marine mammal specialist, head out onto the water in. Ocean extreme brings you a thrilling new perspective on whale watching.
Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Best custom built, fast and spacious vessels to give you the best day possible out at sea. Owned and skippered by a manly local, manly ocean adventures operates the only completely open adventure vessel for an unparalleled, unobstructed and upclose viewing experience. Manly whale watching has been part of the sydney whale watching industry for over 9 years, providing tours and great service for all of sydney, manly and the northern beaches. In recent years there have been regular sightings of whales at manly, usually humpbacks and even some southern rights. Manly is most notable for its beaches which are popular tourist destinations. Once located you will have plenty of photo opportunities as you travel alongside the migrating pod. Experience the stunning humpback whale migration direct from manly. Whale watching cruises operate everyday during these months and are a great way to watch these whales frolicking in their natural habitat. Departing from manly, you will race out to the open ocean aboard a military spec fast boat.
You tell us what you feel like doing and we will arrange everything for you so all you need to do is turn up. The sydney whale watching seasons runs from midmay to. Each year the magnificent southern humpback whales migrate to and from antarctica. Owned and skippered by a manly local, manly ocean adventures operates the only completely openadventurevessel for an unparalleled, unobstructed and upclose viewing experience. Discover manly is an online booking centre where our staff can customise a day of activities for you and your family to enjoy within the heart of manly. Experience a truly unforgettable whale watching trip and get up close and personal to humpbacks and many other marine species such as southern rights, orcas and minke whales, dolphins, seals, fairy penguins and albatross. Australian man swims with humpback whale off sydneys. Whale watching experience from manly sydney thrill. Daily whale sightings captain cook cruises is australias most rewarded cruise. With a predicted 30000 whales currently migrating along the nsw coastline. Two humpback whales give tourists at manly beach a.
You will blast out of sydney harbour and offshore into the tasman sea on your search for these magnificent creatures. Sydneys most personal and most exciting whale watching and offshore adventure company. Whale watching cruises departing daily from may to november. An intimate whale watching experience direct from manly wharf champagne sailing is a brand new, luxury sailing catamaran. The openair viewing decks on board the catamaran offer unobstructed views and the best opportunities for spotting and watching the whales. Once or twice they have even ventured in through sydney heads and up into middle harbour. It was one small step for man but a giant milestone in mankinds history next month marks 50 years since neil armstrong and edwin buzz aldrin first walked on the moon, and to celebrate we want to know your opinion on the july 20, 1969, landing whether you were alive or not. Our afternoon cruise spotted a pod of 4 adult humpbacks 3km off manly. Departing directly from manly and circular quay on board sydneys fastest commercial vessel, ocean extreme are able to get you to the whales quicker than. Jump aboard ocean extreme 2, sydneys smallest, most personal and most exciting whale watching experience. Combine the opportunity to see a magnificent whale pod with an adrenalinefilled jet boat ride to get you there this is it. Jump onboard sydneys smallest, most personal and most exciting whale watching experience. Visit the iconic manly beach, maybe spot a whale or two, shop the day away, or relax at any of the cafes, bars and restaurants that line the corso.
With the whale watching sydney companion app you have all the information about our cruises at your finger tips. North head, manly, is a favourite whale watching destination among whale watching enthusiasts, locals and visitors. Walk the north head loop trail on a guided educational experience of manly and the sydney harbour national park. Manly ferry commuters forced to wait as whales surround vessel. That includes being truly responsible and sustainable to cetaceans and the marine environment as well as being truly beneficial to passengers, operators and communities. If you are owed money by the company, please download the report to creditors and complete the proof of debtclaim form on page 81 of the report. Manly whale watching has been part of the sydney whale watching industry for over 10 years, providing tours and great service for all of sydney, manly and the northern beaches. You may also spot other marine animals such as pods of playful dolphins, green turtles, logger head turtles and the rare dugong.
Whales migrate in their thousands along the nsw coast, which stretches more than 2,000 km. Top five sydney whale watching spots nsw environment, energy. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. As autumn approaches and the pack ice begins to form they begin to head north for the warmer waters along the coast of mainland australia. Offering the widest selection of whale watching experiences in sydney harbour. Ferry skipper paddy greig said he came eye to eye with one of two juvenile humpbacks that surrounded the boat early tuesday morning. Go whale watching offers a range of whalewatching experiences designed to let passengers get up close and personal with a variety of whale species. And with the iconic city as your base you wont be short of things to do before and after your cruise. On route your captain will provide entertaining and informative commentary on the whales and local area. Please enter you nrma membership number when booking to. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Manly features a long stretch of sand on the ocean side, that runs from queenscliff beach to. The cruises and whalewatching trips offered by go whale watching take place on the true blue, a custombuilt 16m super sea cat.
Manly whale watching tours have a whale spotting guarantee on all their tours. Book your whale watching experience with manly whale watching. Free manly and northern beaches media release service for new products, events, announcements, milestones, success stories and more. Board a speed boat for one of the most exciting and most personal whalewatching experiences in sydney. From circular quay this openwater cruise will take you through the entrance of sydney harbour and into the open pacific in search of whales. Get ready to be amazed with our sydney whale and dolphin watching cruises.
Owned and skippered by a manly local, ocean extreme operates the only completely open adventure vessel for an unparalleled, unobstructed and upclose viewing experience. Along the walk remove marine debris from endangered penguin habitat and understand environmental issues of the area. Blog spirit of gold coast whale watching tours australia. Whale watching season and whales have been spotted beside. Sydneys best whale watching cruises with more than 25 years of experience. Being the fastest commercial vessel in sydney meant we got to the whales faster which helped with the whale watching hierarchy of first in best. Whale watching tours departing from manly whalefree. Learn about the whales you may see, their behaviours, the great whale migration and everything else there.
See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a sydney whalewatching cruise. The whales that travel up the coast of new south wales come from the cold waters of the southern ocean around antarctica where they spend the summer feeding on enormous quantities of krill. Departing directly from manly and circular quay on board sydneys fastest commercial vessel, ocean extreme are able to get you to the whales quicker than ever before. Often it is a mother and calf swimming very close to shore just beyond the surf line. Enjoy the breath taking views of the pacific ocean on the manly coastal whale walking tour. Manly whale watching has been involved in the sydney whale watching industry for over 9 years, providing tours and great service for all of the sydney, manly and northern beaches. Whale watchers can download the free wild about whales app to get.