Things to Do in Darling Harbour, From the People Who Leave From It Daily

Darling Harbour gets written off as the touristy end of Sydney. It is also the only place you can step off a footpath and be under the Harbour Bridge twenty minutes later.
Meet Port Venture: Our New Vessel Has Arrived in Sydney

Wheelchair Accessible Whale Watching in Sydney: Meet Port Venture Can you go whale watching in Sydney in a wheelchair? On our new vessel the answer is a plain yes. Port Venture, our 18.5-metre custom catamaran, arrived in Sydney this August, and it makes wheelchair accessible whale watching in Sydney something you simply book, not something […]
Where to Swim with Whales in New South Wales

Type swim with whales into Google from Sydney and most of what comes back is about somewhere else. That is not the search engine being unhelpful. It is the honest answer, and it is worth knowing before you plan a trip around it. We are out through the heads most days of the whale season, […]
Planning a Sydney Trip From Melbourne: What to Book First

An hour and a half in the air and two days to fill. Here is how a Sydney trip from Melbourne should actually be sequenced, and why the wharf you leave from matters.
The Sydney Harbour Landmarks You Only Really See From the Water

Sydney was built to be seen from the water. Here are the harbour landmarks you only really notice from a boat, and the stories behind them.
A New Way to Experience Sydney Harbour

What to Expect on Our Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Sydney Whale Whisperer has launched a new way to experience one of the world’s most iconic waterways with our Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise. While we are known for whale watching during the migration season, our time on the water has always been about more than the […]
Planning a Sydney Visit During Vivid? Here’s What Else to Do

More Ways to Experience Sydney During Vivid 2026 Each year, Vivid Sydney draws visitors from around Australia and overseas to experience the city’s famous light displays, projections and events. While the festival transforms Sydney after dark, there is plenty more to see and do while you’re in the city. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend […]
Whale Watching Season Returns to Sydney This May

When Whale Watching Season Begins in Sydney and What to Expect Each May, the annual whale watching season begins in Sydney as humpback whales start their migration along Australia’s east coast. After spending summer feeding in Antarctica, the first whales begin travelling north towards warmer breeding waters, passing the Sydney coastline along the way. For […]
Humpback Whale Behaviour During the Sydney Migration

Understanding Humpback Whale Behaviour Along the Sydney Coast Each year thousands of humpback whales migrate past Sydney as they travel along Australia’s east coast between Antarctic feeding grounds and warmer breeding waters in Queensland. During this migration the whales display a wide range of behaviours that can often be observed during whale watching tours. Many […]
What You Might See Beyond the Whales on Sydney’s Coastline

More Than Humpbacks: Discovering Sydney’s Other Ocean Visitors Sydney is best known for its impressive humpback whale migration, but the city’s coastline is also home to a broader cast of marine visitors. While humpbacks are the most commonly sighted from May to November, other whales, dolphins, seabirds, and even seals make appearances throughout the season. […]