Whale Watchers delight on the Mid North Coast of NSW
The Mid North Coast of New South Wales is renowned as a prime destination for whale watching enthusiasts. With its strategic locations, Ingenia Holiday Parks offer ideal bases along the coastline, ensuring visitors have great opportunities to witness these magnificent mammals during their migration season from May to November. Whether you’re keen to observe the majestic whales up close or simply enjoy the scenic coastal views, this region promises a memorable experience for nature lovers.
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Whale Watching Extravaganza: Best spots to visit
Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks
During whale season, the waters off South West Rocks become a temporary haven for migrating whales and their calves. This period offers perfect opportunities to witness the majestic humpback whales, Southern right whales, pilot whales, and dolphins in their natural habitat. Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks is located just a short drive to the famous whale watching waterways of Little Bay. Here you have access to boat tours that run from April- November every year, guaranteeing whale sightings. Marvel at the sight of humpback whales frolicking around, breaching, tail-flapping, and displaying tail extensions, often accompanied by their newborn calves as they journey home. It’s an unforgettable experience to witness these incredible creatures up close and observe their behaviors in the wild. If a a boat tour is not what you are looking for, you can take the short walk up to the light house where you get magnificent views of the whales migrating to Antarctica.
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Ingenia Holidays White Albatross
Ingenia Holidays White Albatross is the perfect base camp when on the hunt for the best whale watching experiences. Humpback whales frequent the warm, shallow waters of the Coffs Coast during their migration along Australia’s east coast, typically from June to October. Woolgoolga Headland stands out as a premier location for whale watching, acclaimed for its accessibility and panoramic views. From there, visitors can enjoy scenic walking tracks that offer stunning vistas stretching across Yuraygir National Park, encompassing the rolling hills of the Coffs Coast hinterland. Yuraygir National Park, situated between Yamba and Coffs Harbour, boasts the state’s longest stretch of undeveloped coastline, spanning 65km.This area is renowned for its dramatic cliffs, rocky headlands, and secluded beaches, all of which provide excellent vantage points for observing whales. Additionally, adventurers can embark on a fantastic four-day hike through the park, and there are ample opportunities for camping, fishing, and swimming in pristine natural settings. For nature enthusiasts and whale watchers alike, the Coffs Coast and Yuraygir National Park offer a rich tapestry of experiences against the backdrop of breathtaking coastal scenery and abundant marine life.
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Ingenia Holidays Bonny Hills
The Port Macquarie region is renowned as an ideal destination for witnessing the annual migration of whales, which occurs between May and November each year. Visitors to this area can take advantage of numerous on-land vantage points offering panoramic views of the ocean, perfect for spotting whales breaching and playing in the waters. Ingneia Holidays Bonny Hills is perfectly located on Rainbow Beach within walking distance of cliff faces that make great vantage points to see these magnificent mammals on their migration journey. If you’re up for exploring on foot, lace up your walking shoes and venture into Kattang Nature Reserve and Crowdy Bay National Park, located near Laurieton and North Haven respectively. These parks feature spectacular trails that lead to breathtaking lookouts where you can enjoy panoramic ocean views and keep an eye out for passing whales. In Kattang Nature Reserve, make sure to visit Perpendicular Point and the Charles Hamey lookout, both offering stunning perspectives of the coastline. Over in Crowdy Bay National Park, take a moment to soak in the unbroken ocean vistas from Diamond Head and Mermaid lookout.
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