Whale watching from augusta western australia sgroader. Whale watching in bremer bay whale watch western australia. Explore the crystal waters of the southwest coastline with our passionate and highly qualified team at naturaliste charters that cover all ocean adventures from whale watching, ecotours and sunset cruises. This beautiful juvenile humpback was enjoying a play session with a pod of dolphins before coming over to say hello. The whale watching season in augusta begins from late may every year and is available until the end of august. Blue whale season 2019 whale watch western australia. Many would claim the margaret river region is the best location to observe humpbacks, southern right whales, rare blue whales, pygmy whales and their.
Tours will still depart if its raining, the whales dont mind. Depending on when you are wanting to go whale watching in bremer bay or what species you are inspired to meet will determine the best time to visit bremer bay. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from perth and fremantle. Overlooking geographe bay, the town offers abundant. Augusta morning whale watching cruise experience oz. At this time of year the whales are migrating from the south of australia, up the coast to the north, where they head for calving season.
With a 6month season, from june to early december, your margaret river region is one of the best places to whale watch in australia. Join us on an augusta whale watching experience and live your whale watching dream. As winter and early spring is the peak season for whale watching, rain is to be expected on our whale watching experiences. It was a return trip for us this season as our first outing in april failed to present any giants of the deep but we did manage a rare sperm whale sighting in the canyon in april which was amazing, along with dolphins aplenty. The whale watching season has commenced, with many great sightings of humpback whales around the waters of flinders bay and augusta. Whale watching tours from perth fremantle whalefree. Western australia s premier whale watch experience. Whale watching tours in augusta,wa all sea charters. Join whale watch western australia, the only dedicated whale watching operator sighting whales all year round. Geographe bay at dunsborough is protected by the south wests most northern point, cape naturaliste. The majority of cray fishers do not get going until around the full moon of november.
Whale migration begins in late may and runs until november and december, making both months the ideal season for whale sightings. Whale watching tours augusta and albany published by alison cross. Rottnest fast ferries whale watching from perth experience the thrill of coming face to face with the majestic humpback whales on their annual migration. This period marks the start of what is called the whites run. Our first class service and your comfort onboard is our priority and we look forward to ensuring your experience from start to finish is one you will always cherish.
Join all sea charters for the ultimate augusta whale watching experience. Whale watching augusta naturaliste charters, dunsborough. We love meeting these juveniles and interactions with them are. You could direct questions to the mr visitor centre. Whale watching in augusta whale watch western australia. Whale watching western australia naturaliste charters. Dunsboroughs geographe bay is the whales annual resting area. Whale watching augusta 2019 whale watch western australia. What a great start to the augusta whale watching season as well as the albany whale watching season. Whale watch western australia whale watching perth. Naturaliste charters is a familly owned business providing groups or individuals with a safe and fun whale watching tours in australia.
The industry had numerous ups and downs until the last whaling station closed in albany in 1978 there are two main species of whales order cetacea which form aggregations along the western australian coastline. Australias south west margaret river region has one of the longest whale watching. The season formally launched on sunday 3rd june with the blessing of the fleet followed by other events, celebrations and market stalls at the harbour 9. Whale watching from augusta western australia youtube. Fishers need to heed the now extended toxic algal bloom warnings for the swan and canning rivers. Where tours depart from the new boat harbour on leeuwin rd, augusta. Western australia s south west has australias longest whale watching season taking place at flinders bay, augusta, from june to august, and geographe bay from september to early december. If you do whale watching in augusta you will need to stay a few nights in the margaret river region.
We are expected to see 35,000 whales migrate past our beautiful coastline. Safe big boat whale watching perth cruises out of hillarys wa. Whaling was one of the first viable industries established in the swan river colony following the 1829 arrival of british settlers to western australia. We are so confident you will see the whale of your tour, we offer a 100% guaranteed return tour for free. Wondering if it is still the whale season in midlate nov. Welcome aboard tradewind 3 one of the best charter boats in western australia boasting luxury and style with plenty of room on the flybridge for up to 15 and a large bow to get closer to these. Organised by whale watch western australia, it was truly a great exper. Join our pod and learn the language of the whales via our live onboard expert commentary as we discover humpback whales, southern right whales, blue whales, orca, sperm whales and dolphins throughout our year long season. Dont miss whale migration season months september to december. From late may to august, keen eyes look towards the waters of augusta s flinders bay, where the migrating humpback and southern right whales gather for a little rest and play before continuing on their journey north to the breeding grounds. They stop over the calm waters every september, as they prepare for long swims. From great white sharks, rescued entangled whales and close encounters by our inquisitive juvenile humpbacks we have. Breaching into whale watching augusta 2019 today with our first humpback tour of the season.
Its a beautiful part of the state and worth the 34 hour drive there. The whale watching season commences around mid may when the whales first appear in flinders bay, augusta, a scenic 40 minutes drive south of margaret river as they head north from the southern ocean to their northern breeding grounds. After having been hunted almost to extinction until the 1970s, the whale population has recovered to such a level that an estimated 35,000 whales migrate from the antarctic to our warmer waters every year. The whales have started their migration north to calve, and many of the females that are passing through will be pregnant. You can have the chance to see these wonderful giants of the ocean up close with an augusta whale watching cruise. The season changes slightly with different activity levels and as the humpback migration passes through flinders bay while the pregnant southern right whales stay and use augusta as their nursery ground for newborn calves. Naturaliste charters thrilling augusta whale watching experiences run from mid may through to the end of august, departing daily from the augusta boat harbour. Whale watching season in augusta your margaret river region. Departing the augusta boat harbour and enjoying the lovely morning as we approached schools of active baitfish being chased by gannets, crested terns, antarctic skua, storm petrels and even a beautiful yellow nosed albatross. Havent quite decided if we are still travelling to albany. Whale watch western australia your margaret river region.
Whale watching geographe bay busselton legend charters. We recommend layering clothing, bringing extra clothing and a waterproof jacket, as. The margaret river region is the ideal location to join a whale watching adventure. Whale watching in the margaret river region busselton. Come and celebrate the start of this years whale season. After having been hunted almost to extinction until the 1970s, the whale population has recovered to such a level that an estimated 35,000 whales migrate from the antarctic to the warmer waters of the. Whale watch western australia operates one of the longest whale watch seasons in the world and is the only company in australia offering whale watch experiences all year.
One of the premier whale watching regions in western australia, the calm waters off the coast of augusta make for ideal conditions for humpback and southern right whales to both rest and play. About 20 guests aboard a whale watch western australia tour boat watched in awe as six humpback whales breached one after the other during a mesmerising minute. Whale watching in augusta, wa in june 2018, we had the incredible opportunity to go humpback whale spotting down on the southwestern coast, in augusta. Experience the thrill of sighting these magnificent ocean giants, up close and personal, in the pristine waters of the south west coastline.
These calm waters close to the coast are a favourite annual stop for migrating whales along the west australian coast. Whale watching flinders bay augusta legend charters. The whale watching season in bremer bay focuses on two seasons who both have slightly different peak seasons. Whale watching in augusta offers one of western australias top destinations for viewing these mammoth marine mammals up close. To have the privilege of seeing this interaction in flinders bay, augusta and being in a position to be accepted by the female humpback to assist in saving her calf from immediate danger is. How to catch crayfish where to catch about rules and regulations catch care and cooking western rock lobster is now available all year round. Launch of the whale season in augusta 1st to 3rd june 20.
Your whale watch experience offers the opportunity of watching these gentle giants in their natural habitat in one of the most majestic regions in the world. Whale watching tours augusta and albany naturaliste. No summer holiday is complete without a whale watching tour. Dolphins are pretty much always around but seeing them is really up to the dolphin.
Whale watch western australia from augusta whalefree. Humpback whales augusta whale watch western australia. No holiday to the south west of wa would be complete without taking the time to view and photograph the abundant marine and ocean life that thrives along this magnificent coastline. Whale watch western australia 2020 all you need to know. The longest whale watching season follows the epic annual migration of humpback, southern right whales and the rare blue whale, from the foodrich southern ocean in the south west to the warm breeding grounds on the north kimberley coast. Between may and december, humpback, southern right and blue whales make their way along western australia. Western australias south west has australias longest whale watching season taking place at flinders bay, augusta, from june to august, and geographe bay from september to early december. All sea charters whale watching your margaret river region. Whale watchers witnessed the language of love in action in augusta at the weekend, in a display capturing a spectacular migration season. Whale watching in western australia legend charters.
Augusta whale watching cruises book now experience oz. Augusta, on the south west coast of western australia is a pristine whale watching destination. Whale watch western australia season 2015 duration. Recreational fishers are putting themselves at serious risk, if they consume anything from algal bloom areas.
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