Set your travel preferences to receive push notifications that are relevant to you. Look for viewing platforms, clifftops and rocky outcrops along the coast for a better view or join a wildlife cruise to get a closer look at these majestic mammals. Warrnambool s visitor information centre presents a guide to events, attractions, entertainment, tours and whale watching reports warrnambool is a city situated on victorias far southwest coast between port fairy and port campbell. The best whale watching areas are located in portland, warrnambool, and phillip islanda popular day trip from melbourne. In summer, southern right whales live in the subantarctic. The whale trail at a glance, download your own pdf map to quickly see. Many of these tours can be linked to form extended tours. Almost every year between june and september, female southern right whales return to the waters of warrnambools logans beach to calve.
Almost every year between june and september, female southern right whales return to the waters of warrnambool s logans beach to calve. Crossing the hopkins river we then venture to logans beach southern right whale nursery for some whale watching june to september or beach viewing. Often the whales and their calves can be seen off east beach in port fairy once the. Between june october every year, southern right whales set out on their journey from the. Welcome aboard reel addiction our luxury, iconic, topaz 37 sportfisher. Fishing charters and luxury cruise charters, warrnambool. The platform at logans beach is a specially constructed platform ideal for whale watching, and is even fitted with binoculars for your prime viewing. Discover the whale watching cruises that let you spot the magic of whales as they migrate. The whales return to the warm bays of the southern ocean in june to have their young and stay until mid september. Whale watching port fairy accommodation, business and. The platform is free to access and is open at all times. The great ocean road is a popular spot for many reasons it boasts a wild and rugged coastline, it is home to several of the regions bestloved natural attractions, and it garners stunning views out across the ocean, which is why it is the perfect place for whale watching. Soak up the great ocean roads warrnambool winter whale trail and.
Whalecome to warrnambool a small city with a huge attitude. A bit further west, you can visit warrnambool, the selfproclaimed kindergarten for southern right whales, as this is where lots of right whales go to raise their. From may to september, our winter is a whale s summer, and the giants of the deep journey from the antarctic for their annual babymoon, breeding, birthing and raising their calves in our backyard. Watch breathtaking southern right whales and blue whales as they make their annual migration to victorias coastal waters. Discover our local secrets with warrnambool tours tour with a. It may be that some sections of one route may better suit you than the one shown. Often travelling in pods, they may often be seen loafing or travelling, but more excitingly, tail slapping or blowing.
Presenting the top five place to spot a whale in victoria from phillip island to warrnambool take the kids on a winter whale watching adventure. Along the whale trail through warrnambool, port fairy and portland, youll spot southern right. The southern right whale inhabits and breeds from may to september in the southern coastal waters of australia, especially enclosed bays. Twelve apostles tour great ocean road warrnambool tours. Watch these breathtaking mammals, the southern right whale and blue whale, from the shoreline as they migrate to the coast of victoria each year. For wildlife lovers, enjoy a whale watching cruise during the calving season june to september or a seal watching tour. Warrnambool, destinations, great ocean road, victoria. Whale watching along the great ocean road melbourne.
Winter whale trail in warrnambool visit warrnambool. Relax and take the vline train to warrnambool and let warrnambool tours take you exploring warrnambool, the great ocean road, 12 apostles, otway rainforest or the grampians. Magnificent giants of the deep have been caught frolicking off warrnambool in a stunning series of pictures. The whales often swim within a hundred metres of the shore. The capital of the great south coast of victoria and the best place to discover the great ocean road. Once they were hunted almost to the point of extinction, but since whaling was outlawed in 1935, their numbers have been growing. Whilst very early in the season it does appear to be a southern right whale this video comes in from joshua iezzi and was taken at logans beach whale viewing platform warrnambool. Whale watching almost every year between june and september, female southern right whales return to the waters of warrnambool s logans beach to calve. Subscribe to our seasonal mailing list to have the guide emailed direct to your phone. Small group tours of maximum 5pax, meals included for a fee.
Logans beach is located in the coastal city of warrnambool. We share photos of logans beach and whale sightings as they are posted on social media. You can watch the magnificent southern right whales from the port or on a whale watching tour and, if youre lucky, right up close. Along the whale trail through warrnambool, port fairy and portland, also known as the whale corridor, youll spot southern right. In victoria it often said that warrnambool is the best place to whale watch, although whales can be often spotted right along the great ocean road. Top 6 summer regrets and how to avoid them warrnambool. The whales often swim within a hundred meters off the shore and can be viewed from a specially constructed whale viewing platform in the sand dunes or from the beach.
Whale watching, nature and wildlife, great ocean road. Whale season on the great ocean road go west tours. Keep going west from warrnambool and youll reach portland a town of only 10,000 people plus whales. Day trips from port fairy port fairy accommodation. Southern right whales have been visiting warrnambool for hundreds of years. Excellent christmas party we did a day long customised tour of distillery, winery, brewery, cidery including lunch. Get up close and personal with the friendly giants of the sea on a whale watching tour around warrnambool and port fairy. Whale watching, nature and wildlife, victoria, australia. Hotels near logans beach whale watching platform, warrnambool. Almost every year between june and september, female southern right whales return to the waters of warrnambools. Whale watching in winter with itineraries visit warrnambool.
Once they were hunted almost to the point of extinction, but since whaling was. Warrnambool is victorias largest coastal city outside port phillip bay and is the fastest growing economy and population centre in the great south coast. Some tours cross over others, and wherever this has occurred i have tried to take different routes to see more of the country. Warrnambool river cruises one hour guided tour is a motel in warrnambool. Download the map the whale trail at a glance, download your own pdf map to quickly quickly see where the best whale spotting locations are. Logans beach in warrnambool is the whale watching mecca. Join a deep sea, reef or tuna fishing charter from port fairy, along the coast between portland and warrnambool. Sweeping green pastures contrast the southern oceans deep blues and orange hues of rocky outcrops, history lives on in ancient lands and famous shipwrecks, culture abounds and wildlife add animation to the already energetic landscape. Visit warrnambool between june and october and youll have the chance to do a little whale watching right from the lush sand dunes of logans beach. Stay in warrnambool and take day trips only an hour to the 12 apostles and day trips to everywhere else. Our warrnambool wanderer tour takes you past main attractions including the botanical gardens, warrnambool race course home to the grand annual steeplechase and famous may race carnival. Whale express, tour, great ocean road, victoria, australia.
You can also download our whale trail flyer to take with you. Warrnambool a small town along the coast of western victoria, is a popular place for whale watching, just as are the neighbouring port. Vline regional public transport for victoria travel. Warrnambool is regarded as the southern right whale nursery of the southwest. Dont miss out call fiona to secure your seat max 11 seats per trip. To say warrnambool is alive with special events during summer, is an understatement. Do you want to know the entry ticket price for logan beach whale watching platform.
A woman got a surprise on sunday evening after she spotted a killer whale, or orca, swimming in warrnambool s lady bay. Dont miss a minute of the action by downloading your copy of the i am warrnambool summer guide. While the weather is certainly much cooler during melbournes winter months, this period is still a fantastic time to visit the great ocean road. Book warrnambool logans beach whale watching platform hotels and get the lowest price guranteed by. Its cold but just think this whale has just arrived at her winter holiday destination after coming up from antarctica. Logan beach whale watching platform, warrnambool ticket. The city is a major provider in the fields of commerce, governance, social services, health, education, culture, the arts and recreation. Browse timetables, see southern cross station arrivals and departures and more. Marvel at warrnambool s captivating position, nestled into the rising contour of victorias southwest coast amid green dairying country and overlooking the deep blue of the southern ocean.
Not sure how many you might see around the warrnambool area as havent been there for whale watching but last year at victor harbor in south australia there were up to whales overwintering in the area but the absolute best place in the world to see. The vline app is an easy way to get service updates, see your next five scheduled vline services and get southern cross station platform information. The waters off the coast of warrnambool, port fairy and portland are perfect for breeding grounds. The whale trail through warrnambool, port fairy and portland, also known as the whale corridor, is one of the only places in. The area is home to victorias southern right whale nursery, and from the viewing platform, visitors can see these incredible creatures and. Time your trip to the great ocean road region between june and october for whale watching at logans beach, victorias southern right whale nursery. Your best chance of spotting whales is around phillip island, portland and warrnambool.
When fiona van kempen owner of warrnambool tours had her first business smoko express, she spent every weekend of the whale season at logans beach. A great start to the season, warrnambool locals are hoping this is a sign of many more sightings to come. Breathe in the sea air with a stroll along the foreshore promenade, then pause for. They can be viewed from a specially constructed platform in the sand. Roads maritime capital of warrnambool, where the whale trail begins. Although whale sightings are likely we cannot guarantee. The whales often swim within a hundred metres of the shore and can be viewed from a specially constructed platform in the sand dunes or from the beach.