Whale Watching

Whale watching is a favourite activity to do while out on the beautiful waters of Sydney. With a distinctive whale population that includes popular Rorquals and Humpback whales, Sydney offers some of the best whale watching tours for visitors in Australia.

Many small to large cruises in Sydney offer tours across the blue seas to show visitors the breathtaking sights of these giant whales in their natural habitat. If your next vacation is in Sydney, then plan for this amazing activity with your family and friends.

Sydney Whale Watching Season Tours, Best Times & Cruises Deals

Your Sydney getaway won’t be complete without a whale watching tour. Though this is seasonal, you can go on whale watching tours at any time of the year to catch these fantastic animals playing, swimming and breaching in the pristine waters. However, the best time to catch whales is during June through to October and humpbacks generally give birth in the warmer waters between May and August.

One of the most spectacular locations to enjoy whale watching is Sydney is the Barrenjoey Lighthouse. This lighthouse is within the Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, and at 113 metres above sea level, it provides a vantage point to enjoy whale-watching. The park is free to enter, and if you are lucky, you may catch sight of some colossal humpback whales slapping their large tails on the water.

Some whale watching tours also offer complimentary shuttle transfers to the jetty. Guests staying at hotels and resorts can check with tour operators for their pick-up and drop-off schedules. Guests travelling with families can also enquire about the special packages and touring options available for larger groups.

Other excellent spots to enjoy whale watching include the North Head Sanctuary close to the iconic Manly Beach, as well as the Royal National Park.