Avis Australia's Guide to Catching Spectacular Whale Watching Season

Whale Watching

What better way to brave the coastline chill than chasing whale pods down the southern coast of Australia!

AVIS Australia has compiled the ultimate whale-watching guide to have your very own awe-inspiring encounter with these gentle giants of the sea this winter.

From now to November, the Australian coast is spotted with majestic Humpbacks and Southern Rights breaching and playing in spectacular displays, providing the perfect backdrop for a road trip for both nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Please see below for AVIS’ top whale-watching destinations.

AVIS’ top whale-watching destinations:

1, Cape Solander, NSW

Located in the Kurnell section of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Cape Solander is only an hour out of Sydney. Cape Solander is the premier destination for whale watching, with specialised lookouts to see all the action.

2. Flinders Bay, WA

Just north of Cape Leeuwin, this serene lagoon is a historic whaling sight, now dedicated to watching the migration peacefully as it passes through.

3. Victor Harbor, SA

Victor Harbor’s lush scenery is the perfect backdrop for whale watching. When you’re not glued to your binoculars, explore the iconic golf greens or take the quad bike tour around the bay.

4. Huskisson, NSW

Bustling Huskisson is nestled in the heart of Jervis Bay, with a rolling whale-watching trade from June through to September. Be sure to stop into the iconic Huskisson pub, the perfect spot for an afternoon drink after a hard day at sea.

5. Merimbula, NSW

Merimbula is the perfect city escape just north of Eden. and 3 hours south of Canberra. With whale tours, historic townships and breweries to explore, you’ll be sure to fill a weekend in Merimbula.

6. Bruny Island, TAS

Just off the southern coast of Tasmania, Bruny Island’s blustering cliffs serve as a stunning backdrop for whales, wine and winter warmers.

7. Warrnambool, VIC

Warrnambool serves as a nursery for Southern Right whales during birthing season, offering spectacular, up-close viewings of calves and their mothers before they head south for summer.