{"id":27174,"date":"2019-12-03T09:14:39","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T09:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.headout.com\/?p=27174"},"modified":"2023-01-05T12:05:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T08:05:06","slug":"whale-watching-in-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/whale-watching-in-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"A local&#8217;s guide to whale watching in Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> When in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/sydney-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydney<\/a>, make sure to spend your day with some of the largest mammals in the world-whales! Catch these magnificent animals gliding through the ocean as they migrate up north to warmer waters, during the months of <b>May-August<\/b> or watch them coming back, with a calf or two in tow, during the months of <b>August-November<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p> From the gigantic humpback whales, intriguingly patterned orcas and slow-moving southern right whales, observe the behavior of these gentle giants while listening to an engaging commentary onboard. Whether you\u2019re a lone tourist or traveling in a large group, there are many different kinds of whale watching cruises and points to choose from in Sydney.<\/p>\n<p> Read on to know all about whale watching in Sydney, the best whale watching spots and a few insider hacks for a terrific experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Whale Watching &#8211; In a Nutshell<\/h2>\n<h4>Whale Watching In Sydney &#8211; Things to know <\/h4>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/td>\n<td>Sydney<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u23f0 Suggested Duration:<\/td>\n<td> 2.5-3 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2600\ufe0f Best Time to Visit:<\/td>\n<td>Late June and early July<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Whale Watching In Sydney Tickets:<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/whale-watching-cruises\/luxury-whale-watching-experience-e-17052\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Whale Watching In Sydney Address<\/h4>\n<p>Circular Quay &#8211; Wharf 6, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/GjPDWz5CF4aG5sLY9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Directions<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Best Spots<\/h4>\n<p> Royal National ParkFairfax Lookout, North HeadCape SolanderGap Bluff<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Jumplinks to Navigate the Guide<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#whalewatchingsydney1\">Know Before You Go Whale Watching In Sydney<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#whalewatchingsydney2\">5 Best Spots For Whale Spotting In Sydney<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#whalewatchingsydney2a\">Royal National Park <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#whalewatchingsydney2b\">Fairfax Lookout, North Head <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#whalewatchingsydney2c\">Barrenjoey Lighthouse Headland, Palm Beach <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#whalewatchingsydney2d\">Cape Solander, Kurnell <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#whalewatchingsydney2e\">Gap Bluff, South Head <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#whalewatchingsydney3\"> Tips &amp; Hacks For Whale Watching In Sydney<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#whalewatchingsydney4\">More Sydney Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"whalewatchingsydney1\">Know Before You Go Whale Watching In Sydney<\/h2>\n<p> Here&#8217;s all that you need to know before going whale watching in Sydney.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/20916\/TOUR-IMAGE\/69ee79f8-303c-4cd6-84af-fc448d0d0596-11085-london-sealife-aquarium---whale-watching-cruise-combo-03.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" width=\"761\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 761px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/20916\/TOUR-IMAGE\/69ee79f8-303c-4cd6-84af-fc448d0d0596-11085-london-sealife-aquarium---whale-watching-cruise-combo-03.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\">Whale Watching Sydney<\/p>\n<h3>1. Seasons<\/h3>\n<p> Sydney has an extensive whale watching season &#8211; late May to November. Catch sight of of whales that migrate to the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef from June to August. After August, one can spot baby whales, also known as calves, gliding through the Antarctic with their mothers, a spectacular  sight.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Timings<\/h3>\n<p> Catch the whales at their best, bright and early in the morning. At this time, the sun isn\u2019t too hot and the whales tend to come to the surface more often. So rise and shine, to be able to spot the whales put on a show.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Whale Breeds<\/h3>\n<p> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.in\/Attraction_Review-g255060-d257842-Reviews-Sydney_Harbour-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydney Harbour <\/a>is a part of the migratory route for the  humpback whales, so you\u2019ll be sure to see plenty of these beauties. The southern right whales are a common sight too, skimming through the surface with their mouth open and feasting on some krill. Other species you could  spot include sperm whales and orcas.<\/p>\n<h3>4. How to Dress<\/h3>\n<p> If you are going whale watching in the winter, dress warm  and bring an extra blanket with you, especially if you are heading out in the early hours of the morning. It tends to get quite chilly out in the ocean, so it\u2019s best if you dress in layers that you can later take off if you feel warm.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Best Whale Watching Tours In Sydney<\/h3>\n<p> If you\u2019re on a short trip to the city, combo tours are your best bet for its economical prices and their all-inclusive nature. The <b>2-Day Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer &amp; Whale Watching Cruise Combo<\/b> allows you to explore the Sydney Harbour and other attractions around it with an afternoon of spotting whales.<\/p>\n<p> The <b>Taronga Zoo &amp; Whale Watching Cruise Combo<\/b> allows you to enjoy a day with a fun day with animals &#8211; from the wildlife in Taronga Zoo to the sea life around the  Sydney Harbour. The Sky Safari cable car experience is included in the ticket allowing you to soar high above the zoo, giving you an aerial perspective of the bushy hillside zoo. Booking tickets to these combo tours is best done online, with its easy refundable option.<\/p>\n<h2>SeaLife Aquarium &amp; Whale Watching Cruise Combo<\/h2>\n<p>When in Sydney, delve into an oceanic world of wonder. Spend the morning exploring a major chunk of marine life at SeaLife Aquarium with its sharks, dugongs, stingrays and seahorses. In the afternoon, venture out into the sea on a remarkable whale watching cruise and witness a unique spectacle that will leave an everlasting impression.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Spot stingrays, enjoy the ocean tunnel walk, check out the shark valley, and marvel at turtles, jellyfish, platypuses, penguins and thousands of other tropical fish.<\/li>\n<li>Head out on a whale-watching cruise in the afternoon and discover these gentle and glorious beasts in their natural habitat. Spot humpbacks, orcas, southern right whales, pygmy rights, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/whale-watching-cruises\/sealife-aquarium-whale-watching-cruise-combo-e-11085\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>BUY TICKETS<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whalewatchingsydney2\"> 5 Best Spots For Whale Spotting In Sydney<\/h2>\n<p> Here&#8217;s our curation of the top 5 whale watching spots in Sydney.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"whalewatchingsydney2a\"> 1. Royal National Park<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Sydney\/Whale+watching+in+SYdney\/royal+national+park+sydney.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" width=\"761\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 761px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Sydney\/Whale+watching+in+SYdney\/royal+national+park+sydney.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au\/visit-a-park\/parks\/royal-national-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Courtesy : NPWS<\/a><\/p>\n<p> The coastlines at the Royal National Park have many pleasant spots to catch a sight of the whales. The rugged Illawarra coastline is a favorite for its dramatic cliffs and the whales are known to come quite close to the coast. Another good spot is the lookout at Wattamolla.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"whalewatchingsydney2b\"> 2. Fairfax Lookout, North Head<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/media\/images\/new\/Palm+Beach+Sydney.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" width=\"761\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 761px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/media\/images\/new\/Palm+Beach+Sydney.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au\/things-to-do\/lookouts\/north-head\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Courtesy : NPWS<\/a><\/p>\n<p> The North Head is a headland that separates the Sydney Harbour from the Pacific Ocean. The Fairfax Lookout lies within the North Head Sanctuary through a short walk via the coastal shrubland. The stunning view of the sea from this point is only made better by spotting a whale blow!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"whalewatchingsydney2c\"> 3. Barrenjoey Lighthouse Headland, Palm Beach<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Sydney\/Whale+watching+in+SYdney\/barrenjoey-lighthouse-01.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" width=\"761\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 761px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Sydney\/Whale+watching+in+SYdney\/barrenjoey-lighthouse-01.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au\/things-to-do\/historic-buildings-places\/barrenjoey-lighthouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Courtesy : NPWS<\/a><\/p>\n<p> Located in Kur-ring-gai Chase National Park, the Barrenjoey Lighthouse is a must-see landmark at the northernmost point of Sydney, Barrenjoey Headland. While the walk to the top can we quite the cardio-workout, the panoramic views of the ocean make it all worth it.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"whalewatchingsydney2d\"> 4. Cape Solander, Kurnell<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Sydney\/Whale+watching+in+SYdney\/cape-solander-01.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" width=\"761\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 761px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/Sydney\/Whale+watching+in+SYdney\/cape-solander-01.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au\/things-to-do\/lookouts\/cape-solander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Courtesy : NPWS<\/a><\/p>\n<p> Located in the Kurnell section of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Cape Solander is one of Sydney\u2019s best whale-watching spots. This is where Sydney\u2019s official whale watching count takes place each year. There\u2019s plenty of information available at the lookout, on the whales that you can spot and their migration patterns.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"whalewatchingsydney2e\"> 5. Gap Bluff, South Head<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/media\/images\/new\/Royal+National+Park,+NSW,+Sydney,+Australia.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" width=\"761\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 761px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/media\/images\/new\/Royal+National+Park,+NSW,+Sydney,+Australia.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\"><\/p>\n<p> South Head has no shortage of lookout spots, but make sure to walk up to the Gap, an ocean cliff on the South Head peninsula. With both the Sydney Harbour and the Tasman Sea to watch over, you\u2019re bound to catch some whales on the surface.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whalewatchingsydney3\"> Tips &amp; Hacks For Whale Watching In Sydney<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/media\/images\/new\/Whale+Watching+Sydney+.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" width=\"761\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 761px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix-open.headout.com\/blog\/media\/images\/new\/Whale+Watching+Sydney+.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>How to spot a whale : <\/b>For a guaranteed whale-sighting, hop on one of the many cruises available at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/sydney-in-december\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydney<\/a> Harbour and set out on a whale-spotting journey. If you are a part of a large group, you can hire a boat and enjoy a private evening with family and friends.  smaller groups, it\u2019s however recommended that you get on with other groups of people on the larger, whale-watching boats.<\/li>\n<li><b>What to pack : <\/b>Make sure to carry your camera along for this journey to capture some up and close shots of the whales. Whether you\u2019re on land at a whale-watching spot, or on a boat, binoculars will always come in handy too. Bring a blanket along as it tends to get quite chilly along the coastline and at sea.<\/li>\n<li><b>Check the weather forecast : <\/b>It\u2019s always best to check the weather forecast before heading out into the sea. In case of an unexpected storm, you may not have any luck with whale-spotting.<\/li>\n<li><b>Make reservations at least a week in advance : <\/b>It\u2019s quite difficult to hire a boat last minute because of the high demand of these tours.  Make sure to book your tour  at least a week in advance to get slots of your choice. 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