Book in to one of these whale watching tours for the kids these school holidays.
From Woolgoolga to Tomaree, the NSW coast provides perfect vantage points to see these majestic ocean giants. Book a tour with a knowledgeable guide, enjoy views from the best whale watching spots on the coast, and take your whale watching to the next level.
Explore Tomaree National Park near Port Stephens and discover it's spectacular coastline and incredible Australian wildlife on this 2 hour guided walk.
2 October 2026
2027:
Tour time: 9.30am to 11.30am.
These school holidays, join this guided walk in Awabakal Nature Reserve, in Dudley, near Newcastle. Enjoy spectacular wildflowers while you walk to Dudley Bluff to spot whales.
Tour time: 10am to 12pm
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.
30 September 2026, 8am to 10am
2027:
Tour time: 8am to 10am
Hey junior whale watchers! These school holidays have fun whale watching at Crackneck Point lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park, near The Entrance. Learn how to spot whales on their annual migration.
6 October 2026
2027:
Tour time: 10am to 12pm
Walk alongside a NPWS Discovery Guide on a 2-hour guided tour of the magnificent sandstone cliffs at Cape Solander. Keep a look out for both whales and wildflowers as you learn about the Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
Tour time: 9am to 11am. Meet at 8.45am.
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Discover the beautiful coastline and wonderful wildlife of Wattamolla on a 2-hour guided walk in Royal National Park. Watch for migrating whales and learn about native wildflowers with a NPWS Discovery ranger.
Tour time: 10am to 12pm
Meet at 9.45am
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Join this family-friendly guided tour at Narooma Bar Rocks on the South Coast and learn about the area’s iconic seals and migrating whales.
Tour times: 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm.
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