Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens over 12,000 humpback whales swim past port stephens on their annual migration north along the australian east coast to the warmer waters of the south pacific ocean, between may and nov each year. Nelson whales, dolphins, seals and penguins tourism. Feb 10, 2017 experts and hundreds of volunteers spent friday fighting to keep surviving whales alive after about 416 of them beached themselves at farewell spit in golden bay. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bayport stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure. Combine a sandboarding adventure with a dolphin watch or whale watch tour and save. However it is certainly possible to see whales from the shore if you happen to be in the right place at the right time. Fortyeight whales 14 in glacier bay and 34 in icy strait were sighted on just one day. Hoist a sail with blue water sailing and glide with the whales and dolphins without the motor running. Humpback whales in glacier bay glacier bay national park. Toothed whales feed on fish, squid, other whales and larger marine mammals. One of their best feeding grounds are located in the waters surrounding the witless bay ecological reserve.
Experience a unique eco tourism encounter in nelson with a world famous whale watching or dolphin watching cruise. Golden bay whale and dolphin watching, swim with whales and. Dec 26, 2014 dolphinwhale watching nelson bay, nsw, australia. Youll cruise offshore to watch the migrating humpbacks frolic in port stephens great lakes marine park. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. One baby whale and nine others have died, and the others face an uncomfortable night with department of. Jul 18, 2017 the same whales dont seem to visit the bay every single day. One baby whale and nine others have died, and the others face an uncomfortable night with department of conservation doc staff. Experts and hundreds of volunteers spent friday fighting to keep surviving whales alive after about 416 of them beached themselves at farewell spit in golden bay. Whale spotted in nelson bay washes up on beach rnz news. Locals reveal top 5 places to spot whales port stephens.
Pass holders receive a 25% discount on the penguin island cruise and whale watching tour. Double whale breach a rare sight, wows boat tour in bay. Between middecember and april is the time when the gray whales eschrichtius robustus are seen on their annual migration, on the west coast, betweeen their. They are born gray, but turn snow white at maturity. Mar 02, 2015 the oceans campaigner completed a 350 metre 1,150 ft swim in the bay of whales in the ross sea, the most southerly stretch of open sea on earth, which was sonamed by explorer sir ernest. Two humpback whales, estimated to be 10m in length, thrilled dozens aboard the queenscliff and sorrento ferries as they frolicked for more than 15 minutes about 10am. Our dedication to the protection of dolphins and whales enables us to tailor a unique style of cruise, combining our love for the environment with the natural. Monterey bay for the first time in five years, a sperm whale has been sighted in the monterey bay. We offer this tour right in one of the most biologically diverse ocean ecosystems in the world. Whalewatching is typically done on a whalewatching boat trip. Select whales, dolphins, seals and penguins in golden bay, nelson, new zealand, from the list below. I would recommend this trek to anybody passing through the area. Around 90120 indopacific bottlenose dolphins live permanently in the waters of port stephens, making it one of the most popular places in the world for dolphin watching.
Several whale and dolphin cruises depart from the nelson bay marina. If you dont mind getting wet, you may be able to swim with the whales or dolphins. Weve handpicked the top whale watching tours in nelson bay. One of their best feeding grounds are located in the waters.
Words cannot express my amazement at seeing 3 whales on our tour omg it was amazing nice small group which gave everyone an opportunity to see the whales and take pics. Humpback whales in glacier bay seeing a humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae in glacier bay is an experience many visitors never forget. The ocean water has a warm top layer with a cold lowoxygen layer below that combines a healthy marine habitat for a variety of creatures like whales, dolphins, tuna, marlin, manta rays, sea turtles, and more. Whalewatchers can download npws free wild about whales mobile. Dont miss out on whale watching offers enjoy your city and discover new places with groupon. 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. With over 30000 whales predicted to be currently migrating along the nsw.
The oceans campaigner completed a 350 metre 1,150 ft swim in the bay of whales in the ross sea, the most southerly stretch of open sea on earth, which was so. Dolphin swim australia, nelson bay if seeing the dolphins is not enough, dolphin swim australia offers a cruise where you can actually swim in the water with the dolphins. Queenscliff ferry passengers watch whales in port phillip bay july 12th, 2010. Some wellknown species of toothed whales include sperm whales and orca whales. Bay of whales is a terrifying place to swim, says oceans. Pods of whales are easy to spot from tomaree national park, a splendid backdrop to the charming towns of nelson bay, shoal bay, fingal bay and boat harbour. Orca killer whales may be seen from december to march, and humpback whales in june and july. The most common whales in our area include humpbacks, fin, minke, orca and white sided dolphins.
Orca, sometimes known as killer whales, are actually the largest members of the. The divine dolphin, featured on national geographic, animal planet, the travel channel, and in numerous magazines and publications, has been taking people to encounter the glorious dolphins and whales of drake bay, costa rica since 1998. The property has a total of 15 apartments, all with air conditioning, safe, telephone, balcony with sea view or garden view, and bathroom with bath. Imagine cruises is an advanced ecoaccredited company that is dedicated to the protection of dolphins and whales. Alternatively, you can take a visit to a seal or penguin colony to view seals and penguins in their natural habitats. Imagine is a spacious and comfortable catamaran and a lot more intimate than the bigger boats. With over 20 years experience, imagine has a great reputation with a wide range of cruises including.
First seen by the british explorer sir james clark ross in 1842 and visited by a fellow countryman, ernest henry later sir ernest shackleton, in 1908, the bay of whales served as one of the most important centres of antarctic. A red face and sweat patches doesnt make for a good photo, snapchat the whales instead. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Whale watching nelson bay cruises redballoon experiences. If the 360 degree views of the bay, sand dunes, and national park isnt enough of a reward, during whale season maynov theres a good chance youll spot a humpback if you arent too busy taking selfies. Bay of whales, former indentation in the ross ice shelf, antarctica.
Seen plenty of whales had dolphins swimming at the bow of the ship and visited a seal colony great day and great value i highly recommend the 1. The bay of whales was entirely eliminated in 1987 when 96 miles 154 km long iceberg b9 broke off from the ross ice shelf. Port stephens whale watching season in full swing abc news. The carcass of the sperm whale that was spotted in nelsons tasman bay yesterday was found washed ashore at rabbit island today. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. Sue bailey, a canadian press reporter located in st. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Tomaree national park located close to anna bay and nelson bay, this. Daily cruises depart from dalbora marina, nelson bay prices. The resident population of sperm whales at kaikoura can be seen all year round. The depoe bay whale watching center, also known as the depoe bay ocean wayside, is an oregon state parksstaffed visitor center in depoe bay, oregon, u.
The true giants of glacier bay s waters, these endangered animals are 4050ft 1216m long and weigh 40 tons 36,000kg. If you visit nelson bayport stephens just north of newcastle you will be treated to a privileged view inside the world of the bottlenose dolphin. Breaching whale captured on video in chesapeake bay. Here are a few companies who specialise in dolphin and whale watching cruises. June october situated in a remote location that necessitates a fair degree of travel time and effort to reach lies perhaps australias best landbased whale watching destination. May 14, 2016 san francisco in san francisco bay, its been a great week for whale watching thanks to some special visitors seldom seen in those waters. Whale watching vouchers save up to 70% on whale watching. Trial bay gaol campground in arakoon national park. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Breaching whale captured on video in chesapeake bay experts at baltimores national aquarium say the whale may be a humpback, which can grow. Humpbacks in san francisco bay give whale watchers a rare. Johns, had her camera out and hit record just before the whales simultaneously jumped out of the water near bay bulls during an obriens.
Farewell spits long, protruding coastline is a confusing hazard for pilot whales, with the navigation system echo location thought to be less effective near the gentle sloping beaches. Tomaree national park located close to anna bay and nelson bay. Moonshadow tqc cruises and imagine cruises offer both whale and dolphin cruises, as well as sunset dinner cruises and snorkelling tours in the calm blue waters. The divine dolphin drake bay all you need to know before. The whale watching cruise 3 hours, nelson bay, port stephens, offered at redballoon, departs the port stephens boat harbour at 10. Top whale watching spots on port stephens mirage news. Nelson bay is such a beautiful area and dolphin swim australia are a cracking company. We know this because we can track individual humpback whales by comparing photos of the flukes, their massive tails. Nelson bay is one of the best places to spot humpback whales along australias east coast as they migrate north to meet their mates. Save up to 70% on whale watching vouchers and whale watching offers.
The same whales dont seem to visit the bay every single day. Imagine is a 54ft sailing catamaran, purposedesigned as a model for ecotourism and capable of both offshore and inshore cruising. In summertime, the hudson bay and churchill river are alive with beluga whales. The undersides of their flukes, which they lift high into the air, have natural blackandwhite patterns we can recognize like fingerprints. San francisco in san francisco bay, its been a great week for whale watching thanks to some special visitors seldom seen in those waters.
Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens. They calf and mate within the protection of the quieter waters of nelson mandela bay. Would happily spend a few hours chilling here with a book. If you dont mind getting wet, swimming with the whales or dolphins may be an option.
Tourist information nelson bay port stephens north coast nsw. The southern right whales start arriving in the bay during july and leave by the end of october. Passengers cruising bass strait got more than they bargained for yesterday. Whalesbay hotel apartamentos, capelas updated 2020 prices. This is the highest number of whales documented since the monitoring program began in 1985. Researchers photographically identified 237 individual humpback whales, including 10 calves, in glacier bay and icy strait during the summer of 20. Nelson whales, dolphins, seals and penguins directory, new zealand. Port stephens wild about whales nsw national parks. We were treated to a wonderful show by the pods of dolphins out in the bay, playing with puffer fish and swimming so cl. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bay port stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure. Top whale watching spots on the port stephens nsw environment. These small cetaceans, although technically whales, resemble porposes in both size and general appearance. Head offshore with us to witness the whales as they migrate past the islands of the port. Port stephens is a top spot to see humpbacks and southern right whales passing during their annual migration.
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