W
ITH ONE OF THE WORLD’Sgreat whale
migrations taking place along the NSW
coastline this winter, it’s time to head to
a coastal national park to see the ocean’s
most majestic creature.
National parks make up almost 50 per cent of the NSW
coastline and provide some of the best lookouts, headlands and
foreshores to see whales on their annual migration.
The north coast – from Tweed Heads to Port Stephens – offers
some of the best whale watching in the country. Popular spots
such as Cape Byron State Conservation Area and Tomaree
National Park (NP) are ideal for seeing breaching humpbacks
and southern right whales.
Sydney and its surrounds offer many places for whale watching
and it’s an incredible opportunity to see them migrating past
Australia’s largest city.Top spots can be found in Sydney Harbour,Ku-ring-gai Chase and Kamay Botany Bay national parks.
The south coast, from Shoalhaven to Batemans Bay and Eden,
is home to several generous stretches of coastal wilderness, with
large numbers of whales making an appearance on their annual
migration. Head to Jervis Bay and Meroo national parks for
fantastic vantage points.
There’s also a range of accommodation in NSW national
parks that offers a unique holiday experience. Stay in a restored
lighthouse cottage perched on a headland. Choose from
spectacular locations including Cape Byron, the wildlife sanctuary
of Montague Island Nature Reserve and Green Cape Lightstation
in Ben Boyd National Park.
For family-friendly coastal cabins and a fun whale-watching
getaway, enjoy a stay at Pretty Beach and Depot Beach, in
Murramarang National Park on the south coast.SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION OFFERS
To make the most out of your whale-watching
experience, take advantage of great accommodation
deals in NSW national parks, ranging from luxury
lighthouse cottages to coastal cabins.
Visit:www.wildaboutwhales.com.au
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and information:
Website– for all your whale info, best vantage
points, tips for whale watching and coastal accom-
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