Outside of byron bay, and between the towns of ballina and lennox head, are a number of great whale viewing spots that provide uninterrupted views out to see. National geographic explorer nov 29th 2016 duration. Byron bay ocean swim classic sponsored by byron bay. The beachside town of byron bay is located in the far northeastern corner of nsw, 60km north of which lies tweed heads.
Photos from the 1950s show crowds of bystanders watching whales hauled up on the jetty. This is done by downloading a form on the byron shire council website. Top 8 whale watching spots in nsw australian geographic. Byron whale watching archives byron bay adventure tours. Byron bay whale watching facts about the humpack whale the humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae is a species of baleen whale. Tours depart every day during the whale watching season june october trips are scheduled at 8m, 10. How appropriate then, that byron bay also gets credited with these properties and is such an awesome place to view the majesty of our ocean going friends. There are a few years results we have not able to gather as yet, should they become available we will add them as they do so. The migration route of the australian east coast humpback whale brings them in such close proximity to byron bays cape byron it is likely you will encounter several whales during your tour. Another man tells me of his first visit to byron back then. Whale watching byron bay has been operating since 2002 making us byron bay s most experienced whale watching tour operator. Get the monthly weather forecast for byron bay, new south wales, australia, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. The tour departs from brunswick heads boat harbour and takes no more than 12 customers to allow the friendly professional crew to give you the personalized service. The entrantparentguardian of the entrant named overleaf, in consideration of the acceptance by byron bay winter whales and byron bay surf lifesaving club of my entry in the 2020 byron bay property sales ocean swim classic and or, byron bay mitre 10 mini swim consent and agree.
Byron bay whale watching 9 marvell street, byron bay, new south wales 2481 rated 4. At this stage we will start our 2016 whale watching tours early june. Byron bay community market is held on the first sunday of each month, with additional markets held on the third sunday of pagination current page 1. The international whale census day, held on the last sunday of june, sees dedicated volunteer whale enthusiasts and visitors count the humpbacks as they pass cape byron. Whale in distress off byron bay coastline australia the. Byron bays whale watching season ends in late october or early november. Firefighter addresses media about byron bay mansion fire. Whale watching byron bay will take you right up to the humpback whales with the amazing byron bay landscape as a backdrop. A rare white humpback whale has been spotted off australias east coast travelling at a leisurely pace not far from the famous holiday town byron bay. See amazing footage of whales and dolphins breaching the surface.
Here you can witness the humpback whale migration, at close hand, without having to travel far. Every year, whales migrate along the nsw coastline. Whale watching byron bay conduct daily whale watching tours that depart directly from byron bay between june and october. Surrounded by a protected marine reserve and being the most easterly point along the australian coast, byron bay is recognised as one of the best and most responsible places to see the annual humpback whale migration. See the amazing photos our customers took on our fantastic byron bay whale watching cruises in 2016. Jun 16, 2016 the byron bay whale watching season has begun. National parks and wildlife spokesman lawrence orel said the whale was disentangled just before 4pm when it was due east of tallow creek. Byron bay, new south wales, australia monthly weather. What better way to experience byron bay than kayaking among dolphins, whales and turtles in the clear blue waters with. Come and enjoy an intimate encounter with their majestic humpback whales from the comfort of their 8. Whale watching tours are offered between june and october each year. Please note that we will require a credit card number as security when making a booking, so please have your. If you would like the chance to get even closer there are many whale watching tours that help you get a closer look of these beautiful animals.
The byron bay whaling station operated from 1954 to 1962. The byron bay property sales ocean swim classic abn 69626112817. The strip of coast between the two is inundated with pods of humpbacks during their annual migration from may to november. Byron bay celebrates the annual migration with a whale festival every year in early june. Today there was plenty of action out off the coast of ballina and byron bay. Byron bay whale swim swim with humpback whales in byron bay. Byron bay is the most easterly point of australia, hence being one of the best vantage points to see the majestic animals as they migrate along the coastline. White humpback migaloo spotted off australias byron bay. At the 2016 census, the town had a permanent population of 9,246. Whale watching byron bay is the only whale watching tour operator departing directly from byron bay. Given the opportunity, we are able to swim with these giant majestic animals and.
We have a selection of byron bay whale watching tours to choose from below. Humpback whale breaching off the coast of sydney, nsw. Whale watching in byron bay during the months may, june and july the majestic humpback whales pass byron bay up close on their journey to their calving and breeding grounds further north. The humpback whale entangled in what was believed to be fishing nets off byron bay has been freed. This allows us the quickest access to the humpback whale migration on the australian east coast. Meeting time is 20 mins prior to departure opp 56 lawson st byron bay. Byron bay whale watching guide byron palms guesthouse. Blue bay whale watching faqs, byron bays most comfortable.
Humpback whales are gentle and curious by nature, and will often approach us for a bit of people watching. The trips are small and personalised with a maximum of 12 customers per tour and take around 3 and a half hours from start to finish. Due to current health advice on social distancing, please contact the business for the most up to date information regarding opening times and services. The fact that humpback whales travel in close proximity to the shore line and that cape byron is australias most easterly point makes this region one of australias premier whale watching destinations. The migration route of the australian east coast humpback whale brings them in such close proximity to byron bays cape byron it is likely you will encounter several whales. Entry form byron bay ocean swim classic and mini swim. Byron bay is a beachside town located in the farnortheastern corner of the state of new south. Oct 18, 2014 were at the most easterly point of australia spotting whales from the famous light tower at byron bay. A humpback whale which was stranded on a sandbank off australia frees itself. Whale watching in nsw nsw environment, energy and science. Want to go whale watching in byron bay, learn more about whales, or spot amazing wildlife.
Thanks to rob watson in the bay for supplying the mid 2000s for us a bit of work sorting them into categories but we hope. Whale watching vantage points in the ballina byron bay area the most popular vantage points for whale watching in the ballina, byron area are ballina north wall, ballina lighthouse hill car park, angels beach viewing platform, flat rock viewing platform, skennars head, boulders beach headland or rocky point, pat moreton lookout at lennox. A commercial fisherman has spoken of watching killer whales attack a whale just off the coast of byron bay. During september and october they come past byron bay again when they migrate back to the antarctic. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from byron bay. During september and october they come past byron bay again when they migrate back to. In the previous few days, the byron bay dive centre has seen humpback whales passing cape byron on their annual northern migration. As the countrys most easterly point, byron bay is spoilt with upclose views of these incredible creatures.
Whale watching byron bay 2020 all you need to know. Conditions are looking good this week, so be sure to book aboard our byron bay whale watching cruise. Byron bay whale watching blog archive the whales are here. The only dry and comfortable whale watching tours in byron bay brunswick heads. Humpback whales, dolphins, turtles and a variety of amazing sea birds await you on a tour with whale watching byron bay, byron bays original and most unique whale watching experience.
Byron bay is one of the mustsee eastern australian coastal towns. Here is a photo taken on one of their dive tours on friday afternoon. These results are compiled from various available data sources and, in some cases, the full results were not to be found. Whale watching whale watching byron bay, byron bay. Given the opportunity, we are able to swim with these giant majestic animals and experience them in their ocean element. Celebrated for its relaxed vibe, strong community spirit, welcoming beaches and markets this is one stop you dont want to miss. The beachside town of byron bay is located in the far northeastern corner of nsw, 60km. The man, who asked to remain anonymous, filmed the sequence on his iphone. Things to do in byron bay whats on in byron bay byron. Every year, humpback and southern right whales migrate from their feeding ground in antarctica along the east coast to their breeding ground in the great barrier reef and back again, and the byron bay whale watching season is on. Celebrated for its relaxed vibe, strong community spirit, welcoming beaches and markets this is one stop you don. Results byron bay ocean swim classic and mini swim. Testimonials kayak tours byron bay go sea kayak byron bay.
In june you can see the whales heading north to begin breeding and then we see them come back through with their baby whales around august. The official whaling season each year was from the beginning of may until the end of october. During this time 1,146 whales were processed producing 10,000 tons of oil. During the months may, june and july the majestic humpback whales pass byron bay up close on their journey to their calving and breeding grounds further north.
Call the free hotline or visit the web site to book your tour today. From june, byron bay becomes the capital of humpback whale spotting. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 1216 metres 3952 ft and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms 79,000 lb. Whale watching byron bay 2020 all you need to know before. Humpback whales, dolphins, turtles and a variety of amazing sea birds await you on a tour with whale watching byron bay, byron bay s original and most unique whale watching experience. Whale in distress off byron bay coastline australia. Over the next few weeks the number of passing whales will steadily increase.
Whale calf seen pushing stranded mother off sandbank bbc news. Were at the most easterly point of australia spotting whales from the famous light tower at byron bay. Blue bay whale watching, the only dry and comfortable whale watching tours in byron bay brunswick heads. Byron bay adventure tours is equipped with a range of tours to get you enjoying these majestic animals including. Get set for an amazing, naturefilled adventure as you witness the incredible sight of whales breaching off the coast of northern nsw. The easiest way to book your whale watching adventure is to give us a call on 1800858155 or 0488904411 and talk to one of our friendly staff. Like now, going to byron to see whales was a popular outing.
Stop by one or a few of the whale watching vantage points which include the viewing platforms at angels beach and flat rock as well as skennars head, flat rock, rocky point, boulders. Byron bay is the whale watching capital of australia. Download the byron bay dolphins booklet dolphin research. Blue bay whale watching byron bay enjoy an intimate encounter with the majestic humpback whales from the comfort of a 8. White humpback migaloo spotted off australias byron bay bbc. I am sorry your tour did not meet your expectations as it sounds like you were very much looking forward to it. We are disappointed to announce the cancellation of the 2020 byron bay property sales ocean swim classic and the byron bay mitre 10 miniswims set down for 03 may, due to the restrictions resulting from the covid 19 pandemic.
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