Local aboriginal people were employed in the whaling industry. Eden is famous for the humpback whale migration to the northern warm waters of qld to calf. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises and other coastal activities within nsw national parks. It is said that tom would help the whalers catch baleen whales. The town of eden has a rich fishing and whaling history. It is the only shorebased whaling station in eastern australia that retains significant remains of its whaling use. Eden whale festival shore based whale watching eden. Whale island tours whakatane 2020 all you need to know. Sharing the beaches of eden and her surrounds to the world. The eden trail is like having your own personal tour guide for the region, and its free, she said. For more information on attractions, events and things to do, see visit nsws eden page.
Take a tour of the davidson whaling station, australia to visit historic site in eden. Property data for whale cove circuit, eden, nsw 2551. Merimbula has a variety of whale watching tours for you to choose from. 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. The cruise departs from darling harbour, speeding through the headlands to see the whales in less than 20 minutes. Whale watching and whale watching tour information, south. 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. Eden is 260 kilometres from canberra on the monaro and princes highways on the nsw south coast.
Fishing and timber is the towns main industries with whale watching becoming edens key tourist attraction. 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. Whale watching tours and coastal activities take place at nsw national parks all. 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. For any more information and south coast coach tour dates please download the.
Whale beach is a northern beachside suburb of sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. Whale watching south australia tours spirit safaris. 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. See whales at eden named australias number 1 whale watching destination in. 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. Its a trail rich with whales and tales of adventure, a selfdrive day tour that takes you to. 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. Killer whale museum eden 2020 all you need to know.
Cat balou cruises and whale watching eden nsw holidays. Listen or download eye witness accounts here 50 minutes. The sapphire coast day tour is an inclusive family friendly day tour. Discover and book your next eden australia shore excursion on any cruise line. Thousands of whales are seen from highlight locations including. 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 tourism guide destination information and eden travel deals. 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. Our trips are small and personalised with a maximum of 12 customers per tour. 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. Cat balou cruises operate from twofold bay, eden, nsw named australias number 1 whale watching destination in 2014 by australian geographic. An etching by sir oswald brierly of a whale chase beneath boyds tower, with killer whales in attendance. One walk around deck perfect for whale watching close up. East coast australia experts in whale watching tours.
Eden is one of australias best destinations to watch whales, with spectacular vantage points on coastal headlands. Check out our pick of the best whale watching vantage points, tours and accommodation in nsw. For thousands of years, whales have breached the waters of eden s twofold bay. Davidson whaling station, near eden on the nsw south coast, was the longest operating whaling station in australia. Follow edens killer whale trail with new app bega, nsw. Cat balou cruises is a family owned and operated business and has been operating from the port of eden for more than 30 years.
May 30, 2019 the best places to go whale watching in sydney. From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to see these majestic ocean giants. Multiple award winners at the south coast tourism awards for best tour. Cat balou cruises have a 99 per cent success rate in sighting whales. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in eden, australia on tripadvisor. Create an itinerary including davidson whaling station. Whale watch tour bookings nsw new south wales offers excellent whale watching opportunities from a number of key destinations across the state. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation. Eden, australia cruise ship shore excursions and tours. From eden in the south to byron in the north each location is witness to the majesty of the humpback whale migration. Jervis bay, sydney, port stephens, port macquarie and byron tweed heads.
Visit killer whale museum on your trip to eden or australia. 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. Interested in the latest whale sightings off the nsw coast. 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. New south wales whale watching whale watch tour bookings. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences.
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. The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. The skeleton of old tom, last of the herding killer whales of eden, is an impressive exhibit. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit.
New south wales offers excellent whale watching opportunities from a number of key destinations across the state. Killer whale museum offers insight into the history of eden and explains the unique relationship between the orca tom, and the whalers. It is the southern gateway to the stunning sapphire coast. Learn about this heritage and the hunting partnership between local indigenous groups and killer whales along the killer whale trail. 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. They can also book your cruise and a whole lot more. All levels can be seen by clicking on 1, 2, 3 when you are inside the link. 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. You can share a meal with family or friends using the bbq facilities.
An extraordinary relationship evolved between the yuin thaua people and their cetacean neighbours. Edens stunning natural environment and rich whale history make it an ideal getaway for families and couples. You can see his skeleton in the museum along with wellrestored whaling boats. Eden whale festival shore based whale watching eden whale. Learn why our sydney rock oysters are so famous and taste them for yourself before a gourmet lunch at wheelers seafood restaurant. Eden is a coastal town in the south coast region of new south wales, australia. Whale watching cruises depart daily from mid september until late november. 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. Once a major whaling town, eden is now a whalewatching hub.
Visit davidson whaling station on your trip to eden or. Learn about the areas rich history at the eden killer whale museum and dont miss the annual eden whale festival in november. It sees the whales feeding as they migrate every year. Eden and surrounds wild about whales nsw national parks. Available for android and ios, download the wild about whales app and log.
Australian spirit sailing offers eco whale watching tours on a fourhour boat. Whale watching byron bay conduct daily whale watching tours between june and october. Each tour is personalised and run by a member of the friends of the museum group. Guided tours eden killer whale museum eden nsw sapphire coast. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal. Founded in 1967, nsw national parks and wildlife service manages more than 850 protected areas in nsw, australia, covering over 7 million. The number of whales to our waters appears to be increasing each year. The closest airport is merimbula 20 minutes north, serviced by rex.
Seeing these majestic, highly intelligent and family orientated mammals relaxed in their natural habitat is an experience you will never forget. Other whale species, including minke whales, killer whales and pygmy whales, visit this area occasionally. Call us on 1800 088 511 if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from merimbula. 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. Nsw whale watching wild about whales nsw national parks. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters this. The cruise of nullica bay, twofold bay, allows close views of the two major wharves mentioned in the.
The killer whale trail is a selfdrive day tour taking in eden, boydtown and ben boyd national park. For your convenience we have brought together the best whale watching tours from the top spots around australia. From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to see. 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.
Whales stop to feed in the calm, nutrientrich waters of twofold bay and its one of the best places to see killer whales. Each year, humpbacks and southern rights traverse brunys water. 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. Exploring edens killer whale trail australian traveller. Eden visitor information centre is the perfect contact point for launching your whale watching holiday. This is the speedy way to see whales in their natural environment.
Whale watching narooma whale sight seeing tour book. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Our team of expert will make sure you find the perfect day for this once in. Located on the far south coast of nsw, eden is one of australias. For thousands of years, whales have breached the waters of edens twofold bay. Be a witness of the humpback whale migration this year. Call us if you need help choosing a whale watching tour from merimbula. Whale watching nsw whale watching season, activities. The trail is a halfday selfdrive tour, thats best taken with a headland picnic or lunch out.
Eden tourism guide eden travel deals save upto 65%. The pelican motor inn offers fully guided tours of the wonderful sapphire coast. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. Totally wild adventure cruise is a 2hour high speed adventure ride ideal for those seeking an exhilarating whale watching experience. Eden to deliver a whale of a time during biggest whale festival. We have a selection of merimbula whale watching tours to choose from below. The locals know all the most comfortable perches for shorebased whale watching. Eden is famous for the humpback whale migration to the northern warm waters of. Whale oil was used for making candles and soap, and in industrial processes such as tanning and ropemaking. Combine shorebased whale watching, nature and history on the killer whale trail.
Whale watching charters sail from eden, merimbula and bermagui so you can be among the pods within minutes of leaving port. 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. Eden travel new south wales, australia lonely planet. Historic whaling port on the far south coast of nsw. The trail is a halfday selfdrive tour, thats best taken with a. Visit australia, take a whale watching vacation to australia, and enjoy a whale watching trip in australia. Explore eden holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Before you go here, please visit the eden killer whale museum and learn the history and. Migrate to eden for the biggest whale celebration of the year.
Eden whale festival contact us eden whale festival. Sightings are common in adventure bay, where whales lodge for almost 5 weeks. 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. Whale watching is also very popular in season september november. The tour includes boat trip to the island, circumnavigation, walking on island to saddle lookout. Whale watching cruises whale watching nsw cat balou cruises. In 2014 australian geographic named eden as the number 1 whale watching destination in australia. For more ideas on whale watching and nsw south coast adventures go to. Best day ever whale watching cat balou cruises, eden.
Whale watching at eden in nsw eden is known as one of the best places in all of australia for whale watching. Eden australia cruise ship shore excursions and tours. About whale island tours guided walking tours of whale moutohora island sanctuary, a pristine wildlife reserve 9kms from whakatane. Killer whale museum eden 2020 all you need to know before. The new south wales whale watching season runs from may november. Discover how wild killer whales and men formed a hunting partnership at the eden killer whale museum and explore the ports top scenic spots. Ben boyd national park, eden, new south wales australia. 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.