The headland at ballina head lookout, between shelly and lighthouse. Your best local search for whale watching in ball ina, nsw localsearch. Day tours and cruises in the ballina, byron bay, tweed valley. Home of the accredited ballina visitor information centre. The northern rivers boasts worldclass beaches, the worlds largest tract of subtropical rainforest, historic villages, superb dolphin and whale watching. Blue bay whale watching, the only dry and comfortable whale watching tours in byron bay brunswick heads. Byron bay on the far north coast offers some of the best whale viewing in the. Whether you are a whale watching enthusiast or a nervous first timer, our tours are the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the worlds most magnificent animals.
Visitors have a chance to see them during the season on a catamaran tour like planet dolphin. Experience the thrill of seeing humpback whales breach and witness the curiosity and playfulness. Official tourism website for ballina coast and hinterland. Our trips are small and personalised with a maximum of 12 customers per tour. Many different kinds of tours and cruises take advantage of the world heritage national parks, reserves, forests and tourist attractions in the region. We are a whale watching and grizzly bear tour company located 2. Each whale watching tour goes for a minimum of two and a half hours. Whalesong is a fast, stable luxury catamaran catering specifically for whale and dolphin watching. The only whale watching tour departing directly from cape byron less travel time. Today is a free day so you can spend it doing whatever you please. Ribs are popular for whale watching in many parts of the world. Download your free tour photos from our facebook page here. The migration route of the australian east coast humpback whale brings them in such close proximity to byron bays cape byron it is likely you will encounter several whales during. Marino ballena national park is home to the southernmost migration point of the humpback whale, an endangered mammal 15 to 16 meters long, of which only around 5,000 remain in the world.
Head of bight whale watching centre great australian bight, nullarbor highway, nullarbor 5690 rated 4. At least 5 dead after whale watching tour boat sinks the boat with 27 people on board sank off tofino, british columbia, west of vargas island. Every photo you see on this website was taken by us on one of our tours. Welcome to blue bay whale watching, byron bays most popular whale watching tours. As the summer crowds thin and the temperatures begin to ease, byron bay reveals a whole new side. Escape the hustle and bustle of byron bay and jump. This is your minimum time spent on the water and does not include travel to and from the boat harbour. We have a selection of byron bay whale watching tours to choose from below. Byron bay charters provides quality charter services on the far north coast of nsw. Whale watching south australia tours spirit safaris. It was a very pleasant day on the water with the ballina charters crew. Our custombuilt ecovessel is the only dry and comfortable whale watching boat in the cape byron marine park. Fluke photographs will be analysed for resights of individual whales to increase existing knowledge of humpback whale.
Whale watchers witness rarely seen spectacle as orcas. What better way to experience byron bay than kayaking among dolphins, whales and turtles in the clear blue waters with go sea kayaks. Guided walking tours of whale moutohora island sanctuary, a pristine wildlife reserve 9kms from whakatane. Tours whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition in. The eden whale festival in november has lots of events, like a landbased whale spotting tour and tours of historic davidson whaling station, plus food, entertainment, music, film and fireworks. Whale watching vantage points in the ballina byron bay area. Discover ballina with accommodation, tours, dining, and. A southern right whale, eubalaena australis, in hervey. For the most complete local list of whale watching in lismore, nsw, including full contact details, business descriptions, mapping and directions, as well as service and product information, always choose localsearch. The unique geography of byron bays cape byron allows us to pin point each whale s location, therefore whale watching byron bays tours often encounter whales within minutes of. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 1216 metres 3952 ft and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms 79,000 lb.
Encounter astonishing humpback whales in their natural habitat as they migrate past the breathtaking coastline between ballina and byron bay. Campbell river whale watching and adventure tours 2020 all. Whales and dolphins are seen on more than 90% of summer tours and 80% of winter tours. Whale watching byron bay conduct tours every day during the whale watching season juneoctober. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. This operation guarantees whale sightings on your tour or you can come back without charge for another trip. Ramada ballina byron lies in the northern rivers area of new south wales and is one of australias most stunning regions. Ours is the first 20 seater offering ocean adventures in the byron and ballina region. We run multiple whale watching tours each day to suit your schedule. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation. Whale watching ballina gather at the ballina head lookout only 200 meters from our front door and witness the humpback whales migration as they pass spectacularly close to our amazing part of the australian coastline. It ranges from the quiet family world of ballina to byron bay, the former hippy capital of austra.
Dec 24, 2015 ballina is a mediumsized town about half an hour south of byron bay. Vancouver whale watch, british columbia roadtrippers. The humpbacks put on a show for us as we watched from a respectable distance. Whale island tours whakatane 2020 all you need to know. We offer several packages for people of all ages, with a number of exceptional deals available to suit your needs and budget.
Five people died after a whale watching tour boat carrying 27 people sank off the coast of tofino, british columbia, on sunday, rescue coordinators said. This vessel was designed for whale watching and provides a 360degree viewpoint. The festival is the chance to get out on the water with cat balou or freedom charters for a sea based whale experience, join a land based whale spotting tour, visit the historic davidson whaling station to hear about the strong history of eden and its whales, as well as feast on local produce and enjoy entertainment, music and film. The australian whale season from june to november, coincides with winter and spring, as the humpbacks begin. Experience a seaplane flight and a whale watching adventure all in the same day. New south whales reveals worldbest vantage points for. Whale watchers off the coast of ballina in northern new south wales have held a frontrow seat to the gruesome spectacle of a juvenile humpback whale being devoured by a pod of killer whales.
Very friendly staff at the balina central holiday park and also lovely meal at the ballina rsl. For adventure there is so much to do paragliding, skydiving, kite surfing, diving, ballooning and helicopter tours. Dingle bay eco tours is a 4 hour boat tour of the blasket islands and dingle bay with the opportunity to see whales, dolphins, seals, basking shark in season, puffins and other marine wildlife and view the wonderful seascapes and landscapes off the west coast of ireland along the wild atlantic way. Winter is the perfect time to enjoy clear starry nights by the camp fire not to mention mugs of hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. The morning we left we had a lovely walk along river, although quite. Tours campbell river whale watching and adventure tours. Hervey bay is the place to go to see the magnificent humpback whales come out to play, there is a large range of whale watching tours that the bay has to offer, its great for a fun action filled day out on the clear waters of the bay. Whales have also been seen in this area during december.
There arent any specific whale watching tours but if you go on a catamaran sailing tour or a private boating tour, you have a chance to see them in july october. Where to go whale watching in nsw this winter ellaslist. Anacortes is our flagship location where island adventures first began back in 1996. Conditions are looking good this week, so be sure to book aboard our byron bay whale watching cruise. Tours are available everyday for both whale and dolphin watching. While in ballina, watch from above the sea at lighthouse hill and the viewing platforms at angels beach, flat rock and skennars head. A few suggestions are a whale watching cruise in season or a visit to the local markets. Our liveaboard minke whale tours are so popular you need to book as far in advance as possible, we have the luxury 3 7 day tour, the 5 day 4 night swim with minke whale tour or an expedition style minke whale tour each one offering guests the chance of getting up close and seeing how these wonderful mammals are so playful and interested in. From the beautiful bottlenose dolphins at monkey mia to the majestic humpback whales in hervey bay, there are a number of opportunities for marine life encounters on a wide variety our tours. Adventure whale plane tour san juan safaris san juan. My husband and i recently spent a day and a night in ballina.
Today i took my family of 5 on and out of the blue adventure cruise around the richmond river ballina. On both we travel throughout the waters of the salish sea, discovery passage and johnstone strait viewing killer whales and humpback whales. Byron bay is one of the mustsee eastern australian coastal towns. Classic whale plane tour san juan safaris san juan island. Whale watchers off the coast of ballina in northern new south wales have held a frontrow seat to the gruesome spectacle of a juvenile humpback whale.
Due to decreased capacity on planes, whale plane reservations are available by phone reservation only. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Great lighthouses of ireland inishtearaght lighthouse 150 yrs 18702020. The tour includes boat trip to the island, circumnavigation, walking on island to saddle lookout. Where to go whale watching in nsw this winter 2020 ellaslist. Byron bay charters byron bay fishing charters, whale. In the unlikely event you do not see a whale or a dolphin you receive a complimentary ticket to join us again another day. Download the wild about whales app to find out where whales have been recently spotted and get tips on more great vantage points. Passengers meet at whale watching byron bays base located at 9 marvell st.
Byron bay charters is located and run out of brunswick heads, 15 minutes north of byron bay, and is available for fishing charters, whale watching charters and other private charters seven days a week. Photographs and data will also be collected from a byron bay whale watch vessel. Campbell rivers largest tour company offering a variety of personalized tours and convenient departure times. Whale watching tours playas del cocogulf of papagayo. The tour is informal and casual with experienced skipper and crew and wildlife guide on board. You can watch whales from a few good spots on shore, or on a local tour boat. Page 33 jervis bay jervis bay marks the half way point for the 4000km whale migration, so it is no wonder many use the bays waters as a resting point and a place for the newborn calves to learn, play and rest.
Whale watching in skjalfandi bay with salka whale watching is a great experience. Schedule and prices for blue bay whale watching byron bayours. Today there was plenty of action out off the coast of ballina and byron bay. A kayak is a great and sporty way of observing these lovely mammals. Hervey bays premium midsized boat where you will be treated to an educational, inspiring and joyous experience on board this modern, purpose build 16m luxury catamaran. Times shown below reflect flight departure time from seattle. With a spacious 14passenger van, we run guided hikes, and winery, distillery, and brewery tours. Whale sightings guaranteed or come back until you do see humpback whales. We came whale watching as part of my birthday celebrations.
Where to go whale watching in ballina and byron bay. Whether youre after a quality fishing or byron bay whale watching tours on the beautiful nsw north coast. Ramada hotel and suites ballina byron 1800 826 181 or 02 6618 reception hours. Witness jawdropping encounters within byrons marine park. Other whale dreaming tours and events taking place along the nsw coast include. You will then join our whale watch and widlife tour before flying back the same day on the last flight. The ballina byron tours holiday is a voyage of discovery, and, with its central location, ballina is an ideal basecamp for your adventure. Byron bay whale watching facts about the humpack whale the humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae is a species of baleen whale. The entire adventure begins in stevenston, vancouvers historic fishing village where you jump aboard the badass modern vessel to begin a 3 to 5 hour expedition. About campbell river whale watching and adventure tours as campbell rivers largest tour operator, we offer excursions on and off the water.
The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. This is a good thing for ballina, if you want to get away from the surf shops and start to talk to some locals. If you decide to take a whale watching charter boat, a good option is the local company whale watching byron bay, ph 1800 243 483. I was pleasantly surprised that my 3 children aged 8,4 and 3 loved it. Best place in ireland to go on holidays west kerry, ireland s.
Come and enjoy an intimate encounter with their majestic humpback whales from the comfort of their 8. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from byron bay. The boat ride takes guests through the gulf island and san juan islands, with a vancouver whale watch tour guide and professional naturalist there every step of the way. The whale season in australia runs from june to november, and the southern. Whale watching tours cairns swim with whales cairns. The population of ballina shire is around 42,000 with urban ballina home to around 25,000. Our vessel is built to the highest standards of safety and reliability making them perfect for our byron bay tours. Orca whale watching in the san juan islands island adventures.
Tweed, ballina and byron bay all lie on australias top tourist drive, the. Whale watching vantage points in the ballina byron bay area the most popular vantage points for whale watching in the ballina, byron area are ballina north wall, ballina lighthouse hill car park, angels beach viewing platform, flat rock viewing platform, skennars head, boulders beach headland or rocky point, pat moreton lookout at lennox. Byron bay fishing charters, whale watching, scuba diving. Whale watching byron bay out of the blue adventures. Your best local search for whale watching in lismore, nsw localsearch.
Their boats leave right from cape byron, so its a shorter ride out to sea. Consider whale watching in byron bay with out of the blue adventures. Stop by one or a few of the whale watching vantage points which include the viewing platforms at angels beach and flat rock as well as skennars head, flat rock, rocky point, boulders. Ballina and byron bay whale watching ballina nsw australia. If you dont see a dolphin, turtle, or whale you can paddle again for free. We have two different whale watching tours to choose from. Download the wild about whales itinerary and plan your next byron bay adventure. Our whale watching tours take you to traditional whale watching areas on a beautiful oak boat. Let us know what your passion is whether its chasing pelagics or fishing the bottom, we can tailor a charter for you. Australia has over 23,000 beaches and so a visit down under wouldnt be complete without seeing some of its magnificent marine life. A locally and family owned wildlife and adventure tour company located in campbell. The most popular vantage points for whale watching in the ballina, byron area are ballina north wall, ballina lighthouse hill car park, angels beach viewing platform, flat rock viewing platform, skennars head, boulders beach headland or rocky point, pat moreton lookout at lennox. Classic whale watching the original from reykjavik 2020.
Whale watching fraser island hervey bay whale watching tours. Visit ireland eire, take a whale watching vacation to ireland eire, and enjoy a whale watching trip in ireland eire. Outside of byron bay, and between the towns of ballina and lennox head, are a number of great whale viewing spots that provide uninterrupted views out to see. Whalesong whale watch tour morning fraser island tours. Byron bay whale watch cruise book now experience oz. Book a whale watching tour and discover the unspoiled beauty of this world heritage listed paradise. It boasts 32 kilometres of white sandy beaches and a glorious hinterland environment, and each year, the northern rivers tourism region attracts more tourists than either tasmania or the northern territory. Encounter whales, dolphins, porpoises and birds on a 3hour cruise from reykjavik and see the wildlife in their natural habitat off the capitals coast.
Whale watching out of the blue adventures reservations. Members of the public and whale watch tour operators, from queensland to tasmania, will be able to contribute their photographs through a website. Byron and tweed wild about whales nsw national parks. Whale watching byron bay conduct daily whale watching tours between june and october.
Whale watching at ballina ballina forum tripadvisor. Discoverballina offers information on accommodation, tours, attractions, dining, transport and events. Salka whale watching is a family run and owned company emphasizing on personal service and comfort for our passengers. If youre eligible for an instructor rating and keen to get started, give us a call to discuss the course. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in. Whale watching byron bay offers a return trip in the unlikely event that we dont encounter whales on your tour.
We are so confident in the quality of our trips and the experience of our crew and whale spotter that we are happy to give you a full money back. Get set for an amazing, naturefilled adventure as you witness the incredible sight of whales breaching off the coast of northern nsw. Ballina on the north coast, ballina head lookout, located. Get up close and personal with the local bottlenose dolphins in the bay. For the most complete local list of whale watching in ball ina, nsw, including full contact details, business descriptions, mapping and directions, as well as service and product information, always choose localsearch. Theres generally a whole host of spots where you can catch a site of the whales in the byron bay area but according to blue bay whale watching director christina gray the best way to see them is by taking a guided tour boat or watching them from the byron bay lighthouse or broken head beach early in the morning or just after lunch.
There are no specific whale watching tours out of tamarindo but you can go on a catamaran or sailing tour. The tour guide gabriel was friendly and well informed about all the history of the area and the local wildlife. One of australias most renowned landbased vantage points is the cape byron lighthouse in the cape byron state conservation area. The australian whale season is from june to november, when the humpbacks begin their annual migration from antarctica to their breeding ground and the. Located in ballina, our boarding zone, we offer first class byron bay whale watching tours and river cruises aboard our stateoftheart eco vessel. It has a modest tourist draw being on the ocean and all, but pales in comparison to byron bays size and magnetism. All tickets purchased will be nonrefundable, unless out of the blue adventures cancels the cruise due to weatherocean conditions. Download the wild about whales app to find out where whales have been. Guaranteed whale watching tours from anacortes the worlds best opportunity to see wild orcas is right here in the san juan islands, february through november. Out of the blue adventures, byron bay, new south wales. Discover the glamourous shops and cafes, walk up to cape byron lighthouse, book a diving adventure to julian rocks, take a surf lesson at the pass.
Every whale watching tour has an experienced photographer on board. Jervis bay wild provides whale watching tours that get you up close to. Fishing and whale watching at ballina and beyond the. Day tours and cruises in the ballina, byron bay, tweed valley, gold coast hinterland region of australia. Wooli deep sea tours takes visitors out on the water to spot whales and. Four porcupines in the north east atlantic and a dolphins barn in dublin. New south whales reveals worldbest vantage points for whale.
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