Was able to “tick off” one of my many “Things to do before you… move on” list: whale watching!

What an amazing experience! Right off the coast here in Sydney, the humpbacks make their annual journey between the warm waters south of Papua New Guinea and Antarctica.

They are so inquisitive… Incredible! They came towards the boat to have a closer look… and wave their dorsal fins, breaching (big splash - whole body out of the water), say- ing peek-a-boo (head stuck straight out of the water right next to the boat!).
If you are somewhere near the Australian east coast between May and October, I would definitely recommend it.
Not only do you get to see the whales, but you’ll probably also be able to enjoy the water acrobatics of Pacific dolphins and spot marine birds like the majestic albatross… The picture below is by my hubby JJ.

Humback whale seen off the Australian coast, near Sydney Heads.

We joined the excellent crew of the “Bass & Flinders Cruises“. Genuinely friendly staff and great commentary too. Their boat stays out there the longest, so you have a much bigger chance to encounter these gentle giants (the other boats came into the area later than us… and all left earlier than us).

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