Davidson Whaling Station
South Coast
Overview
Take a guided tour at historic Davidson Whaling Station – discover how killer whales helped the Davidson family. And when you're done, finish the day with a picnic at the nearby beach.
- Type
- Historic buildings/places
- Where
- 447 Boyd Road, Edrom, NSW, 2550 - in Green Cape area in Beowa National Park, Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site in South Coast
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Entry fees
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It's free to visit Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site. Park entry fees apply in nearby Beowa National Park.
- Opening times
Entry to Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site is available at any time without a guide. Tours operate during the Eden Whale Festival. Please contact the park office to arrange a tour.
- Please note
The road to Ben Boyd Road is sealed, followed by 4km of unsealed road.
Discover a lifestyle from the past at Davidson Whaling Station historic site, located at Kiah Inlet on the shores of Twofold Bay, just a short drive from Beowa National Park.
Plan a trip in the summer or easter holidays or during the Eden Whale Festival and take a guided tour to see the fascinating 1890s weatherboard homestead. See where the Davidson family took to the seas, assisted by a pack of killer whales. The skeleton of the pack’s leader, ‘Old Tom’, is today displayed at the Eden Killer Whale Museum.
Check out the historic try-works, where blubber was processed, and learn all about the whaling operation. Walk a few steps to the beach to enjoy a picnic, swim, or just feel the sand between your toes.
Tours and events at this location
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Historic Davidson Whaling Station tour
Join a local Discovery guide on a tour of the historic Davidson Whaling Station, located on the shores of the picturesque Kiah Inlet in Beowa National Park near Eden.
Nearby
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Boyds Tower walking track
Take an easy walk to historic Boyds Tower near Eden, find out about local history and marine animals, and enjoy whale watching from the lookouts.
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Light to Light walk
Discover the wild beauty of the Far South Coast on the 32km Light to Light Walk, near Eden. Camp with views of the ocean at remote coastal campgrounds and end your walk at the southernmost lighthouse in NSW.
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Boyds Tower
Boyds Tower is the starting point of the Light to Light Walk. Near Eden, this accessible landmark tells the story of Benjamin Boyd who built the tower in 1847. Visit for some of the best whale watching on the NSW south coast.
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Park:
Green Cape area
Green Cape area is the southern section of Beowa National Park, located south of Eden. It’s your gateway to the Light to Light walk, camping, lighthouse accommodation and superb whale watching.
General enquiries
- 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
- Merimbula office
- Monday to Friday and some weekends during peak holiday periods, 10am to 3pm.
- 02 6495 5000
- npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 47 Merimbula Drive, cnr Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548
Park info
- in Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site in the South Coast region
- in the Green Cape area of Beowa National Park in the South Coast region
The Green Cape area of Beowa National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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$8 per vehicle per day in the Green Cape area of the park (south of Eden).
Buy annual pass
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