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, […]
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 […]
How Long Do Whales Live?
How Long Do Whales Live? Understanding the Lifespan of Humpbacks The Lifespan of Humpback Whales Humpback whales, the stars of Sydney’s migration season, can live for around 45 to 50 years on average, with some reaching over 80 years in the wild. Like many marine mammals, their lifespan is influenced by several factors including genetics, […]
Where Do Whales Go After Leaving Sydney?
Where Do Whales Go After Sydney’s Whale Watching Season Ends? By the end of November, the whale watching season in Sydney comes to a close. But the journey for the whales is far from over. As the last humpbacks leave our coastal waters, they continue travelling south along the NSW coastline, bound for feeding grounds […]
A Guide to Humpback Whales Along the Sydney Coastline
Humpback Whales Along the Sydney Coastline Each year between May and November, thousands of humpback whales travel along the east coast of Australia as part of their annual migration, passing the Sydney coastline along the way. Sydney sits directly along this route, making it one of the best places to see humpback whales in Sydney […]