Narooma seals and whales discovery tour
Narooma Bar Rock Lookout
Overview
Join this family-friendly guided tour at Narooma Bar Rocks on the South Coast and learn about the area’s iconic seals and migrating whales.
- When
Tour times: 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm.
2026 tour dates:
- 4 July
- 1 August
- 5 September
- 3 and 9 October
- Where
- Narooma Bar Rock Lookout
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Grade
- Easy. This tour is suitable for all ages. You’ll walk 1km along a wooden boardwalk, bitumen road and a wide-open gravel track, including up steps.
- Price
- Adults $15. Child (2-16yrs) $10. Family (2 adults, 2 children) $40. Children under 2 free.
- Meeting point
- Narooma Bar Rock Lookout, top car park
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
- Availability
- Tours available during school holidays and by request for groups and schools (minimum 10 people). Email for group bookings.
Join your NSW National Parks guide to spot wildlife and learn all about the history of this unique coastal area. The tour starts at the top car park of Narooma Bar Rock Lookout with expansive views of the inlet, coastal mountains and Barunguba Montague Island. As you explore, your knowledgeable guide will provide insights into the local history, geology and culture of the area.
Narooma Bar Rock Lookout is the perfect vantage point to spot whales during their annual migration. With a bit of patience and luck, you’ll get to witness majestic humpback whales performing stunning displays of power and agility as they pass by the coast. Even outside whale season, you’ll learn about whale behaviour and how to identify different types of whales, including the endangered Southern Right Whale.
After taking in the views of the headland, your guide will lead you to the Narooma Bar. Here you can observe Australian and New Zealand Fur Seals in the wild. Watch as they navigate the ocean and coastline with ease. Your guide holds a wealth of knowledge about these marine mammals. You’ll learn how they survive extreme temperatures, travel great distances and avoid predators.
Don’t forget to bring your binoculars and wear weather appropriate clothing.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service