Offering usually calm and sheltered waters, the very best way to see magnificent humpback and southern right whales up close is to book a fully guided whale watching tour. Contact us for whale watching tours naturaliste charters. Mermaid tours, jet adventure thrill rides, whale watching tours and much more. Whale watching in dunsborough whale watch western australia. The longest whale watching season follows the epic annual migration of humpback, southern right whales and the rare blue whale, from the foodrich southern ocean in the south west to the warm breeding grounds on the north kimberley coast. We have a huge selection of travel brochures crafted by experts to show you the best of australia, delivered directly to your door or to download digitally, did we. Busselton whale watching, see humpback whales and the elusive blue whale oct on their southern migration. Whale watch perth wa whale watch western australia. This whale watching adventure departs from busselton and will see you climbing aboard a purposebuilt vessel in search of blue, mink, southern right and humpback whales. Wa holiday guide western australia whale watching charter. Experience whale watching in australia with a choice of three different destinations. We travel during school holidays while our daughters are at high school and try to travel on a budget, getting good value for our money. Geographe maritime dunsborough, busselton whale watching. Our first class service and your comfort onboard is our priority and we look forward to ensuring your experience from start to finish is one you will always cherish.
We are the only charter company in perth to offer a 34 hour cruise for whale watching mills charters have a unique underwater microphone so not only can you see the whales, but when weather permits you can actually hear them. A jet boat whale watching safari from dunsborough, journey through albanys historic whaling station, join an epic bremer bay killer whale expedition, or for the ultimate, jump in the water and swim alongside the gentle giant humpback whales of ningaloo. Western australia whale shark tours exmouth wa holiday guide. Guide to rest areas and roadside amenities in this area.
As of the 2016 census, busselton had a population of 25,329. Whale watching western australia naturaliste charters. A lovely day greeted us and we made our way out into the pristine waters that are home to wildlife both local and visiting, including our migratory whales. Whale watching busselton,western australia all sea charters. Mills charters is perth s premier fishing charter specialising in deep sea fishing for regular fishers, the novice or someone visiting perth and looking for a terrific tourist experience. You can choose to go whale watching from augusta, dunsborough or busselton depending on your visits time.
Just 15 mins from perth is the world famous seaside city of fremantle. We are so confident you will see whales on your whale watching tour, we offer a 100% guaranteed return tour for free if you dont see whales on your tour. Giant great white shark encounter captured on video off. Busselton jetty whale watching whale watch western australia. A number of the whale watching charters are fitted with hydrophones so you can listen to the fascinating sounds of whale song. Whale watching in dunsborough naturaliste charters. Bremer canyon killer whale expeditions, western australia departing daily from late december april. Each experience is led by a fully qualified marine biologist, whose knowledge and passion for western australias marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. Whale watching busselton departing from busselton jetty. Welcome to western australias whale watching season.
The adolescent blue whale washed ashore at the mouth of the vasse river near busselton in 1897 and it took three years for the museums taxidermist otto lipfert to prepare the bones for display. A rare sighting of a killer whale swimming just metres from shore at geographe in western australias south west is caught on camera by a perth schoolgirl kayaking alongside the creature. Our expert crew will put you right on top of the south wests most prize species including the west australian dhu fish. The season changes slightly with different activity levels and as the humpback migration passes through geographe bay while the southern right whales start to depart the area in october with their calves. In the tranquil waters of busselton, you can spot humpback, southern right, minke, and blue whales. Cruise through the waters where the giants are, and see them at their most playful. Whale watching tour from augusta or perth with optional captains lounge upgrade. Here you can enjoy our eco tours departing from augusta as well as busselton. After having been hunted almost to extinction until the 1970s, the whale population has recovered to such a level that an estimated 35,000 whales migrate. Depending on when you are wanting to go whale watching or what species you are inspired to meet will determine the best tour for you when whale watching in perth. Our busselton whale watching tours depart twice daily from the infamous busselton jetty on board the tradewinds ii vessel. All sea charters specialize in whale watching in western australia and eco tours departing from augusta and busselton, western australia. The ningaloo reef is one of the only places in the world where whale sharks appear regularly in.
We then went to the blue boat shed to take some photos before checking in. Whale sharks are the worlds biggest fish and can grow to lengths of 40 feet and can live to be 100 to 150 years old. Tripadvisor dunsborough whale watching eco tour provided. Naturaliste charters is your ticket to discovering the beautiful west australia coast and the treasures it has to offer. Southern right whales are also seen in increasing numbers south of perth as their populations slowly recover from commercial whaling.
Whale watching cruise in augusta, busselton, dunsborough. We operate out of augusta from june till august and busselton from late september till december doing whale watching. Your first choice is the picturesque town of augusta. Busselton is a city in the south west region of the australian state of western australia. The whale watching season in perth focuses on two species of baleen whale who both have slightly different peak seasons. Busselton is one of western australias favourite seaside towns, nestled at the northern end of beautiful geographe bay. Gateway to the world famous margaret river wine region and home to the iconic busselton jetty and its amazing waterfront precinct, busselton is an ideal destination for your. Naturaliste charters are the founders of whale watching in the south west, the family owned business was established in 1993. A few days of bad weather has kept us patiently waiting for the weather to clear and this morning was the day as we excitedly prepared to make our way to the sighting grounds. Whale watching in perth whale watch western australia. We would like you to experience the indian or southern ocean like never before with a whale watching cruise or scenic tour.
Whale watching in margaret river whale watch western australia. Tripadvisor busselton whale watching eco tours provided. Augusta and busselton are perfectly placed to view these spectacular wild animals as they make their way past, often stopping off for a rest and play. Come join our busselton whale watching tours in the southern part of western australia. Where to go whale watching in western australia explore tours. Naturaliste charters is a familly owned business providing groups or individuals with a safe and fun whale watching tours in australia. A special busselton jetty whale watching journey for us as we welcomed onboard our interstate vip guests to enjoy an afternoon out on the water in geographe bay. Take in the sights of rottnest island and experience the ultimate whale watch experience right here in perth, western australia. The whale watching southern migration season in dunsborough begins in early september every year and is available until late november. Sardine jetty is located within the fishing boat harbour opposite the fremantle ferris wheel.
Experience the simple pleasures of country life with margaret river farmstays. Whale watch perth wa in november to witness the epic southern humpback migration as the whales make their journey back towards antarctica. Maps of western australia free road map wa holiday guide. Whale watching tours from perth, fremantle, busselton and augusta. But when it comes to experiencing its sea creatures, nothing comes close to spotting a mighty whale or an entire pod. Whale watching cruises also depart from augusta, dunsborough and busselton throughout the season and allow you to get. Step on board and join the number one ranked whale watching cruise on trip advisor as we take off into the indian ocean to follow the migrating humpback whales. Join all sea charters whale watching tours in busselton wa. Margaret river whale watching flinders bay geographe bay.
December to april we can be found doing private charters on the swan river or to rottnest island and other locations out of fremantle in perth. The whale watching season in our local waters starts every year on the 1st september and ends in late november to early december. If youre looking for things to do in dunsborough between early september and early december, youll be right on time to witness the southern migration of the great whales as they head down to antarctica. Dunsborough is perfectly located for the annual whale watching season, between september and december, when southern right, humpback, pygmy and blue whales are. Naturaliste charters offer extraordinary dunsborough whale watching experiences that depart daily from september through to early december. Whale watching is popular south of perth waters because it is an important rest area for southward migrating humpback whales between september to late november, when they can be seen in the area with great regularity. Was leading whale watching tour operator with exceptional customer service, all our passengers are welcome to sit with our captain only skipper currently operating with the longest experience whale watching in the south west, and thats why we guarantee youll see. Experience the indian or southern ocean like never before with a whale. The two main species of whales sighted off perths coastline are the blue. You will get free entry to the iconic busselton jetty, 10% off at the local gift shop and you will get up close to these gentle giants on an amazing and luxurious vessel.
Killer whale captured on film metres off wa beach by. From june to august, whale watching tours depart from augusta, while from september to december they depart from dunsborough and busselton. Explore the crystal waters of the southwest coastline with our passionate and highly qualified team at naturaliste charters that cover all ocean adventures from whale watching, ecotours and sunset cruises. The whale watching southern migration season in busselton begins in early september every year and is available until late november. If you choose this, you will get a chance to see the majestic humpback and southern right whales. Youll learn amazing facts about the whales and their migrating habits from the expert commentary and keep watch for them from a large covered viewing platform. The whales return south from around september, closer to perths coast.
A family of four who loves to travel the world as well as experience what our own country australia has to offer. After a call for public submissions, the whale has been named otto in. Their unique spots are similar to fingerprints in humans. But he had the foresight to pull out a camera and capture the amazing encounter. Parkedd our car a kings park and took the cat bus to the city for lunch. Whale watch western australia 2020 all you need to know. Whale watching in busselton whale watch western australia. Step on board the largest, safest boat in busselton, 60ft conquest vessel dhu force, a big boat with small passenger numbers, providing you with ultra comfort. The city of busselton is a local government area in the south west region of western australia, approximately 230 kilometres south of perth, the state capital.
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