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Whale Watching

The annual whale migration passes through Wyong Shire boasts

The Entrance, when Central Coast residents and some of the very
visitors are thrilled by the playful passage of
best whale viewing
these majestic creatures from the deep.

locations on the
NSW coast, many
FromearlyMaythroughtoJuly,whalewatchers
can be seen along our coastline hoping to catch within an easy drive

a glimpse of the Humpback Whale’s northern from The Entrance.

migration to the warmer waters of northern These sites include

NSW, Queensland or the Coral Sea. The acrobatic Wybung Head in Munmorah State Conservation

creatures are known to put on a performance, area, Norah Head, Soldier’s Beach and Crackneck

sometimes travelling singly or in pods of 6-7 Lookout at Bateau Bay.

whales.

Other marine creatures can also be viewed from
Some behaviours you might see if visiting
during the migration include spy hopping with our coastline sometimes, including Southern
Right Whales, Minke Whales, Bottle-Nosed
their heads out of the water, flipper slapping,
Dolphins, Common Dolphins, New Zealand Fur
tail lobbing and, the most spectacular site of
Seals, Australian Fur Seals and occasionally you
all - breaches.

might catch a rare glimpse of a Leopard Seal.

In the later part of September until the end of

November, we are sometimes treated to the Marine mammal rescue and sightings can be

site of a mother Humpback Whale and her calf reported to ORCCA on (02) 9415 3333. This

travelling close to shore.
information is supplied courtesy of ORCCA.

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