Overview
Bring a pack breakfast to Hickson Street lookout in Glenrock State Conservation area to start the day whale watching. You'll learn about these sea giants with a NPWS guide and enjoy stunning scenery as the sun rises.
- When
30 September 2026, 8am to 10am
2027:
- 6 July
- 28 September
Tour time: 8am to 10am
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 10 years and over.
- Price
- Fees per person: Adult $20. Concession $17. Child $14. A 10% family or group discount applies for 4 or more people. Terms and conditions apply.
- Entry fees
- Price includes park entry fee
- Meeting point
- Hickson Street lookout
- What to
bring - Binoculars, drinking water, suitable clothing, snacks
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Learn how to scan the rolling blue for signs of humpback whales making their annual migration to and from Antarctic waters.
Share in the stories of these majestic leviathans with your NPWS guide and keep an extra eye on the water for the frolicking play of these amazing creatures.
It’s an insightful, peaceful way to start the day and experience the beauty of this stunning coastal park.
If you have binoculars, please bring them along. Don’t forget your cuppa and special breakfast treat.
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Glenrock State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Glenrock State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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