Eden whale festival contact us eden whale festival. Eden is a coastal town in the south coast region of new south wales, australia. Visit killer whale museum on your trip to eden or australia. Whale watching at eden in nsw eden is known as one of the best places in all of australia for whale watching. Explore eden holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Home welcome to cat balou cruises cat balou cruises eden nsw.
Whale watching charters sail from eden, merimbula and bermagui so you can be among the pods within minutes of leaving port. Each year in late winter and spring, the waters off eurobodallas coastline become a busy thoroughfare for humpback whales heading south from their northern breeding grounds to enjoy a summer of intense feeding in the antarctic ocean. The fishing village on the nsw south coast has plenty of things to do, including whalewatching cruises that will take you close to the majestic mammals in the sparkling blue waters. Australian spirit sailing offers eco whale watching tours on. The trail includes eden lookout, davidson whaling station, boyds tower and the killer whale museum, home to the skeleton of famous local killer whale, old tom. Watching the whales of eden nsw national parks youtube. Find perfect lookouts and passionate charter operators, as well as options to enjoy bushwalking, cycling, kayaking and of course the eden whale festival from 24 november. The new south wales whale watching season runs from may november. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Whale watching is also very popular in season september november.
Eden tourism guide eden travel deals save upto 65%. Our trips are small and personalised with a maximum of 12 customers per tour. Cat balou cruises and whale watching eden nsw holidays. Discover how wild killer whales and men formed a hunting partnership at the eden killer whale museum and explore the ports top scenic spots. The locals know all the most comfortable perches for shorebased whale watching. Visit davidson whaling station on your trip to eden or. Whale watching at eden about the sapphire coast nsw.
The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters this. The sapphire coast day tour is an inclusive family friendly day tour. Take a tour of the davidson whaling station, australia to visit historic site in eden. Killer whale museum eden 2020 all you need to know before. Whales stop to feed in the calm, nutrientrich waters of twofold bay and its one of the best places to see killer whales. An extraordinary relationship evolved between the yuin thaua people and their cetacean neighbours. The tour includes boat trip to the island, circumnavigation, walking on island to saddle lookout. The trail is a halfday selfdrive tour, thats best taken with a. Eden, australia cruise ship shore excursions and tours. Totally wild adventure cruise is a 2hour high speed adventure ride ideal for those seeking an exhilarating whale watching experience. Interested in the latest whale sightings off the nsw coast. The town of eden has a rich fishing and whaling history.
The number of whales to our waters appears to be increasing each year. Each november, the eden whale festival celebrates the season with street parades, music, food, wine, storytelling and more the clifftop views from tathra and tura beach headlands are dramatic. Local aboriginal people were employed in the whaling industry. Due to covid19 preventative measures, the museum is now closed until further notice if you want to make the most of your visit to the eden killer whale museum or you have limited time, guided tours are ideal. The skeleton of old tom, last of the herding killer whales of eden, is an impressive exhibit. May 30, 2019 the best places to go whale watching in sydney. An etching by sir oswald brierly of a whale chase beneath boyds tower, with killer whales in attendance. Eden to deliver a whale of a time during biggest whale festival.
A range of charters are available to see the humpbacks heading south in spring when they come very close to the shore and make eden a great place for whale watching other species regularly sighted include southern rights and the orca or killer whale for which eden is well known. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal. In 2014 australian geographic named eden as the number 1 whale watching destination in australia. Whale watching cruises depart daily from mid september until late november. The killer whale trail is a selfdrive day tour taking in eden, boydtown and ben boyd national park. Whale beach is a northern beachside suburb of sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia.
East coast australia experts in whale watching tours. Merimbula has a variety of whale watching tours for you to choose from. Sightings are common in adventure bay, where whales lodge for almost 5 weeks. Learn about this heritage and the hunting partnership between local indigenous groups and killer whales along the killer whale trail. Cat balou cruises operate from twofold bay, eden, nsw named australias number 1 whale watching destination in 2014 by australian geographic. Fishing and timber is the towns main industries with whale watching becoming edens key tourist attraction. For thousands of years, whales have breached the waters of edens twofold bay.
Whale watch tour bookings nsw new south wales offers excellent whale watching opportunities from a number of key destinations across the state. Sharing the beaches of eden and her surrounds to the world. Whale watching narooma whale sight seeing tour book. Cat balou cruises have a 99 per cent success rate in sighting whales. Eden whale festival combines whale watching from the shore and sea along with live shows, hands on family fun, street theatre, film, music, seafood and local produce.
Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from merimbula. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises and other coastal activities within nsw national parks. Guided tours eden killer whale museum eden nsw sapphire coast. Migrate to eden for the biggest whale celebration of the year. Whale beach is located 40 kilometres north of the sydney central business district, in the local government area of northern beaches council, in the northern beaches region description and history. Ben boyd national park, eden, new south wales australia. Eden visitor information centre is the perfect contact point for launching your whale watching holiday. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. Whale watching tours and coastal activities take place at nsw national parks all. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences. Listen or download eye witness accounts here 50 minutes.
The fishing village on the nsw south coast has plenty of things to do, including whalewatching cruises that will take you close to the majestic mammals in the sparkling blue waters discover edens long association with whales at the eden killer whale museum. Come and explore the most incredible human and killer whale partnership ever witnessed on the planet while eden killer whale museum is closed, click on the link below to take a virtual tour of the museum as seen several years ago. Eden whale festival shore based whale watching eden whale. See whales at eden named australias number 1 whale watching destination in. It is said that tom would help the whalers catch baleen whales. Eden australia cruise ship shore excursions and tours. Seeing these majestic, highly intelligent and family orientated mammals relaxed in their natural habitat is an experience you will never forget.
Whale watching cruises whale watching nsw cat balou cruises. Learn why our sydney rock oysters are so famous and taste them for yourself before a gourmet lunch at wheelers seafood restaurant. Jervis bay, sydney, port stephens, port macquarie and byron tweed heads. Cat balou cruises, eden experience nature at its best when you take a cruise aboard the multi award winning vessel, cat balou at eden, voted the number 1 whale watching destination in australia. Each year, humpbacks and southern rights traverse brunys water. Each november, the eden whale festival celebrates the season with street parades, music, food, wine, storytelling and more.
Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Australias coastal wilderness adventures acwa have been operating for 4 years, in this time we have gained a strong reputation for providing safe, enjoyable and insightful coastal experiences to our highly valued customers. Davidson whaling station, near eden on the nsw south coast, was the longest operating whaling station in australia. Eden whale festival shore based whale watching eden. Apr 03, 2014 eden is a lovely small town on the southern coast of nsw close to the border of victoria and a little below narooma and the sapphire coast. Best day ever whale watching cat balou cruises, eden. Australian spirit sailing offers eco whale watching tours on a fourhour boat.
We have a selection of merimbula whale watching tours to choose from below. Eden is a lovely small town on the southern coast of nsw close to the border of victoria and a little below narooma and the sapphire coast. Eden tourism guide destination information and eden travel deals. Visit australia, take a whale watching vacation to australia, and enjoy a whale watching trip in australia. Be a witness of the humpback whale migration this year. Combine shorebased whale watching, nature and history on the killer whale trail. New south wales offers excellent whale watching opportunities from a number of key destinations across the state.
This is the speedy way to see whales in their natural environment. Killer whale museum eden 2020 all you need to know. For more information on attractions, events and things to do, see visit nsws eden page. One walk around deck perfect for whale watching close up. Exploring edens killer whale trail australian traveller. All levels can be seen by clicking on 1, 2, 3 when you are inside the link. This image from the 1840s parallels the still from the 1910 movie and therefore pictorially documents at least 70 years of killer whale participation in the eden whaling industry. Eden is one of australias best destinations to watch whales, with spectacular vantage points on coastal headlands. It is the only shorebased whaling station in eastern australia that retains significant remains of its whaling use. Eden travel new south wales, australia lonely planet. Whale watching and whale watching tour information, south. Whale watching south australia tours spirit safaris. Follow edens killer whale trail with new app bega, nsw.
The whale fisher motel is located opposite the eden fishermans club and is just a short walk to the shops, restaurants and the killer whale museum. New south wales whale watching whale watch tour bookings. The trail is a halfday selfdrive tour, thats best taken with a headland picnic or lunch out. Located on the far south coast of nsw, eden is one of australias. It sees the whales feeding as they migrate every year. The pelican motor inn offers fully guided tours of the wonderful sapphire coast.
Once a major whaling town, eden is now a whalewatching hub. Eden is 260 kilometres from canberra on the monaro and princes highways on the nsw south coast. Historic whaling port on the far south coast of nsw. Before you go here, please visit the eden killer whale museum and learn the history and. You can share a meal with family or friends using the bbq facilities. Whale oil was used for making candles and soap, and in industrial processes such as tanning and ropemaking.
Founded in 1967, nsw national parks and wildlife service manages more than 850 protected areas in nsw, australia, covering over 7 million. Thousands of whales are seen from highlight locations including. Call us on 1800 088 511 if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from merimbula. Eden is famous for the humpback whale migration to the northern warm waters of. Whale watching nsw whale watching season, activities. For your convenience we have brought together the best whale watching tours from the top spots around australia. Whale watching is a must do experience in australia during the winter months. Eden and surrounds wild about whales nsw national parks. Whale watching byron bay conduct daily whale watching tours between june and october. Our team of expert will make sure you find the perfect day for this once in. Whale island tours whakatane 2020 all you need to know.
Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit. Narooma tours offer an amazing whale watching experience, where you and your family and friends can get up close to some of natures most amazing creatures. Eden is on the humpback highway and therefore a place you have a good chance of sighting a whale or two, or a pod or two and if youre lucky, you will see breach or two. Watch for whales alongside experts from the sapphire coast marine discovery centre at eden lookout, one of the states best vantage points, on tuesdays and wednesdays in september and october. Cat balou cruises is a family owned and operated business and has been operating from the port of eden for more than 30 years. For more ideas on whale watching and nsw south coast adventures go to. From eden in the south to byron in the north each location is witness to the majesty of the humpback whale migration.
For any more information and south coast coach tour dates please download the. The eden trail is like having your own personal tour guide for the region, and its free, she said. Nsw whale watching wild about whales nsw national parks. The cruise departs from darling harbour, speeding through the headlands to see the whales in less than 20 minutes. Its a trail rich with whales and tales of adventure, a selfdrive day tour that takes you to. Each tour is personalised and run by a member of the friends of the museum group. The closest airport is merimbula 20 minutes north, serviced by rex.
Killer whale museum offers insight into the history of eden and explains the unique relationship between the orca tom, and the whalers. Spot whales as you soak up the incredible stories of edens whaling past while exploring ben boyd national park and parts of the eden township. Create an itinerary including davidson whaling station. From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to see these majestic ocean giants.
The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. Available for android and ios, download the wild about whales app and log. For thousands of years, whales have breached the waters of eden s twofold bay. Eden is famous for the humpback whale migration to the northern warm waters of qld to calf.
Aug 27, 2012 founded in 1967, nsw national parks and wildlife service manages more than 850 protected areas in nsw, australia, covering over 7 million hectares and including national parks, nature reserves. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation. Multiple award winners at the south coast tourism awards for best tour. Check out our pick of the best whale watching vantage points, tours and accommodation in nsw. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in eden, australia on tripadvisor.
Property data for whale cove circuit, eden, nsw 2551. They can also book your cruise and a whole lot more. The cruise of nullica bay, twofold bay, allows close views of the two major wharves mentioned in the. Edens stunning natural environment and rich whale history make it an ideal getaway for families and couples.
Sep 30, 2015 according to destination nsw ceo sandra chipchase, there is no better place than nsw to have a close encounter with a whale and eden is a prime location to make this happen. A range of charters are available to see the humpbacks heading south in spring when they come very close to the shore and make eden a great place for whale watching. It is the southern gateway to the stunning sapphire coast. From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to see. Learn about the areas rich history at the eden killer whale museum and dont miss the annual eden whale festival in november. Discover and book your next eden australia shore excursion on any cruise line. You can see his skeleton in the museum along with wellrestored whaling boats. Other whale species, including minke whales, killer whales and pygmy whales, visit this area occasionally.