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Whale watching tours and events

Whale watching tours and coastal activities take place at NSW national parks all along the coast. Find the best ones to suit you.

Humpback whale breaching. Photo: Paul Bieboer

Get Wild About Whales and find the best whale watching locations, whale cruises and the latest whale sightings in NSW national parks, from Byron Bay to Eden.

Family whale watching in Bouddi National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

From Tweed to Eden, NSW national parks have the best vantage points to see whales during their annual migration. Check out the top whale watching spots in your region.

New South Whales whale sightings on Wild About Whales app

Available for Android and iOS, download the Wild About Whales app and log your whale sightings now.

Our map tracks official sightings up and down the NSW coast. Whale sightings are logged by NPWS rangers, conservation and tourism partners and you - our national parks visitors.

Whale watching off North Head, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: OEH.

Pack your binoculars to experience the majesty and grandeur of these oceanic giants. This epic 6-day drive showcases the best places to whale watch all along the NSW coastline. Humpback whales and southern right whales sail north for warmer waters throughout June and into July, and return southwards from around September to November.

Duration: 6 days
Where: 11 locations

Lighthouse view, Cape Byron State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer

Itinerary: Byron Bay

Immerse yourself in Byron's beautiful beaches, ocean adventures and relaxed lifestyle on this 3-day escape. To start your journey of coastal discovery, head to Cape Byron State Conservation Area. This is your chance to see all of Byron's big coastal attractions - from the heritage lighthouse on Australia's easternmost cape to the white beaches which boast some of the country's best surf breaks.

Duration: 3 days
Where: 5 locations

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