The diverse natural environment of Australia boasts unique wildlife, spectacular landscapes, and iconic destinations that make it a perfect holiday spot for tourists all around the world. One of the primary attractions for tourists is the country’s coastline that hosts numerous vantage points to witness humpback migration that lasts from April to December.
Sydney’s high coastal cliffs are the perfect place to see the enormous marine creature breaching and blowing as they migrate to the north to breed. However, it is important that you select the perfect spot that offers you an opportunity to get up close to these magnificent mammals in order to make your whale watching voyage memorable.
So, here are the top five spots to watch whales in Sydney this season. Plan a trip to any of these locations and you’re sure to have a great coastal adventure.
1. The Palm Beach Lighthouse on Barrenjoey Headland
Barrenjoey Headland is a spellbinding place that not only treats you to the sublime views of Sydney’s northern beach, but also offers you mesmerising views from the top of the lighthouse. So, if you want to enjoy the added benefit of a short bushwalk to the lighthouse with whale watching, you should consider picking Barrenjoey Headland as your next whale watching spot.
2. Cape Solander, Kurnell
This place is perhaps the most popular whale watching spot in Sydney. With its wide viewing platform and several friendly volunteers to guide you to the perfect spot on the platform, the place is sure to make your whale watching experience unforgettable. And when you’re done watching the whales, you may take a walk up to the cliff top while enjoying the stunning landscapes.
3. Sydney Harbour National Park
Sydney Harbour National Park is a historic whale watching spot; however, the place has been renovated and the new walkway to the top offers the most dramatic views of the humpback migration. When you have tried your luck spotting ways from this amazing place, you may soak up the natural beauty and calmness of the panoramic ocean and end your day on a perfect note with a scrumptious meal at The Gap.
4. Ben Buckler Point at Bondi Beach
The most famous tourist attraction of Sydney needs no introduction. Known for its clear waters and sandy beach, the place has a lot to offer when it comes to whale watching. To further enhance the convenience of tourists, the place has been renovated to become wheelchair and pram accessible. So, plan a whale watching trip to this gorgeous stretch of Sydney coastline to spend a memorable day with your family and friends.
5. Royal National Park
Royal National Park is one of the most spectacular land-based places in Sydney to watch whales safely from the coast. Despite being a popular tourist attraction, the place offers countless spots to stay for a while and look for the whales. So, visit this heritage-listed park today to witness the glorious beauty of its sandstone cliffs and watch whales travelling to the north.
Source: http://www.ozwhalewatching.com.au
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I’ve always been fascinated by marine life and love to experience a whale watch when I’m traveling. The last one I did was in Boston. They over-hunted them for years so their conservation efforts have slowly turned things around.
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