The best spots to whale watch on the Central Coast

It’s a bit over-whale-ming!

The colder months are upon us, and whale watching season has officially kicked off! The great northern migration has begun with thousands of whales moving from the south to the warmer waters of the north, and in no time Coasties will begin to see the flick of tails along our shore line!

In fact, according to reports, this year’s whale migration is tipped with be the biggest ever! So, to get you prepared for this epic season, we’ve teamed up with the awesome crew over at Fantasea Cruising to tell you all about the top places to whale watch along the Central Coast!

 

Captain Cook Lookout I Copacabana

Located at the eastern point of Copacabana, Captain Cook Lookout offers up stunning and uninterrupted views into the Southern Pacific, making it the perfect place to see a pod making their mighty migration to the north! In fact, this lookout was built specifically for whale watching because of these spectacular views! What a whaley good idea!

 

Gerrin Point Lookout I Bouddi National Park

With stunning panoramic views of Maitland Bay and out to the open ocean, Gerrin Point Lookout can sometimes be a little bit over-whale-ming. It’s known as one of the best places on the Central Coast to catch a glimpse of humpbacks and minke whales! In fact, Fantasea Cruising’s whale watch tour from Ettalong Wharf travels right past this lookout, so you know you’re guaranteed to see a few tails break the surface from this spot! 

 

The Skillion I Terrigal

The Skillion is one of the most eastern points of Coast’s south, and the lookout provides a great view point to spot rare orcas and humpbacks make their journey north! There’s only one downside – first you’ve got to conquer those stairs, but we guarantee it’s worth it. Take a few deep breaths, watch some humpbacks, and all whale be all right!

 

The open ocean

 Sometimes the whales can be a little bit shy and won’t come close enough to the land for us to get a good look. But as the old saying goes: if there’s a whale, there’s a way! Fantasea Cruising’s whale watching tours follow the whales wherever they chose to swim, whether that be right near the coastline or out at sea! Their 2.5hr tours depart from Ettalong Wharf and Palm Beach Ferry Wharf, and are led by marine experts!

Their first cruise of the season kicks off on 22nd June, and with the whale watching season set to be the biggest ever, we’d recommend booking in now!

Find out more info and book here.

 

SEE ALSO: The best bushwalks on the Central Coast 

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This article has been sponsored by Fantasea Cruising.

Written by Kate Stevens

Images: Unsplash/Fantasea Cruising