Whale Watching Reports – 2016
Take a look at our whale watching reports from 2016! We’ve detailed our encounters in the Solitary Islands Marine Park in Coffs Harbour in 2016.
Whale Watching Reports 2016 – Table of Contents:
11TH JUNE 2016 – FIRST WHALE WATCH TRIP FOR 2016
Perfect conditions for our first whale watch trip of 2016. After a short journey north of the harbour we spotted a pod breaching in the distance. Our group got to see plenty of up close whale action! Plenty of blows, tail slaps and one awesome breach!
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
24TH JUNE 2016 – CHILLY WAKE UP CALL FOR HUMPBACK WHALES
We had a chilly 7am Whale Watch this morning as we knew the wind was going to pick up around 9 or 10am.
After a short trip North we caught up with a few different pods of whales with some that were on a mission steaming north and a few splashing around and having fun doing tail rolls and tail slaps.
Everyone from the NSW Rural Palliative Care Nurses Group had a blast and thoroughly enjoyed it.
We are planning our next Whale Watching trips to be on either Sunday Afternoon or Monday. Give us a call on 66511611 to book on.
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
2ND JULY 2016 – BREACHING WHALES OFF THE COFFS COAST
It was a beautiful day for watching whales out off the Coffs Harbour Coast. Our 2pm trip was full of excited customers keen to see some Humpback Whale action!!!
We had lots of breaches, tail slaps, pectoral slaps and tails rolls, Everyone was lucky enough to see a very large whale fully clear itself from the water just when we arrived.
Awesome afternoon on the water!!!
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
3RD JULY 2016 – AMAZING DAY OF WHALE WATCHING WITH JETTY DIVE!
This afternoons whale watch was nothing short of amazing! After a short steam east of the harbour we arrived next to a pod of two Humpbacks who were sun baking their bellies in the winter sun. Following these guys north, we watched them jump, tail slap and spy hop for the next hour!
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
13TH JULY 2016 – BABY HUMPBACK WHALE BORN ON THE COFFS HARBOUR COAST!!
Today we ran three Whale Watching trips with every trip getting up close with some Humpback Whales.
Although not all the trips had breaches there was plenty of tail slaps, pectoral slaps, and one spy hop!!
Our 2pm trip was very lucky to see a newly born Humpback Calf, this little guy was first seen as a dolphin but once it started tail slapping for the very first time nothing was stopping it!! We had to stay 300m away from a new born but it was still a very special trip.
Today we have plenty of space on tomorrow’s 2 pm so come and book on 02 66511611
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
14TH JULY 2016 – PLENTY OF HUMPBACK WHALES HEADING NORTH UP THE AUSTRALIAN EAST COAST
We managed to get an 11am Whale Watch out today although it was a little cold and bumpy the whales still put on a show with a pod of 5 whales heading north, splashing around and enjoying the cool breeze.
This photo was taken today of a Humpback Whale about to go for a dive!!
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
22ND JULY 2016 – ACROBATIC HUMPBACK WHALES GET SERIOUS HEIGHT
Our two trips today had some amazing sightings of the Humpback Whales that are making their way North as part of their annual migration. It was only a short trip out where we had this huge whale launch itself out of the water!!!
We also had a few tail slaps, flipper slaps and what looked like a rough game of catch and kiss!!
This photo was taken today by Daan Schermer, defiantly the money shot right there!!
Awesome day on the water
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
31ST JULY 2016 WILD WHALE JUMPS AT WILD OATS!
With three Whale Watch trips scheduled today, we had our job cut out for us looking for Whales all day. Every trip produced some whale action however the last trip at 2.00pm brought on a Jumper!
Just as the racing yacht, Wild Oats was sailing past on it’s race to the Gold Coast from Sydney, we had a whale put on a show with a few lunges and jumps to complete the show. The photo was snapped by Lindsay on one of his jumps.
With wild weather and rough seas forecast from Monday afternoon onward, we have another Whale trip at 9.00am tomorrow and maybe 11.00am before the wind blows.
Whale Watching Report by Mike
9TH AUGUST 2016 WHALES AND MORE WHALES
With two Whale Watch trips on today, we had whales and more whales!
The morning trip followed a pod and had them turn and swim up to the boat, whilst the Afternoon trip had one Whale waving at them and then another Breaching time and time again.
Picture showing a breach from a distance.
Whale Watching Report by Mike
13TH AUGUST 2016 – WHALES STILL HEADING NORTH
On our afternoon Whale Watch today we had some excitement from a couple of large, male Humpback Whales that looked to be chasing a female heading north!
There was a lot of splashing and changing of directions from the whales, which at one point, lead them straight to the boat.
Very exciting for everyone on board and beautiful afternoon on the water.
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
17TH AUGUST 2016 – JUVENILE HUMPBACK JUMPS FOR JOY
This mornings whale watching trip had a very special encounter with a juvenile Humpback Whale showing off his new skills to everyone on board.
The sea conditions were perfect with only a slight NE breeze and little to no swell. The mother Humpback Whale was soaking up the sun and resting not far away from the little one.
Very special to have these whales so close to our coast. Amazing day!!
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
1ST SEPTEMBER 2016 – WHALES JUMP FOR JOY!
This mornings whale watch was nothing short of amazing! After a short trip east of the harbour, we came across a pod of 6 Humpbacks who were celebrating the first day of spring for 2016. Jumping, pectoral slapping, spy hopping and tail slapping for at least one hour, this pod was certainly full of excitement!
Whale Watching Report by Andy
7TH SEPTEMBER 2016 – HUMPBACK WHALES SAY HELLO!
Our guests had a once in a lifetime experience with a pod of Humpback Whales on this morning charter. After a quiet start, “Wild Fin” was approached by two very curious whales who just wanted to say hello! These guys swam under and around our boat for 30 minutes!
Whale Watching Report by Andy
22ND SEPTEMBER 2016 – HUMPBACK WHALES WAVE GOODBYE TO THE COFFS COAST
The Beautiful Coffs Coast turned it up a notch today making it feel like a summers day with no wind and gorgeous sunshine.
The Humpback whales were also soaking up the sun and making the most of the calm conditions before heading back south to the Antarctica, we had a mother and calf rolling around who couldn’t resist showing off their beautiful tails.
Out a little wider we had a synchronised pair who at the end of the trip gave everyone on the boat some big waves using their Pectoral Fins saying “see you next year”.
Amazing day on the water!!
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
25TH SEPTEMBER 2016 – HUMPBACKS PRACTICE HEAD STANDS
We had another amazing day watching the migrating Humpback Whales today! During one of our morning trips the heavens opened up and it bucketed down, this did not worry the whales as they kept on jumping and tail slapping.
We had one Whale doing an exceptional job with its headstands making the tail stick straight up into the air.
Our trips are still running till the end of October. 9am, 11am and 2pm daily with weather permitting so don’t miss out!!
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
26TH SEPTEMBER 2016 – PLAYFUL WHALES ON THE COFFS COAST
With another spectacular morning we were ready for a Whale filled day!!!
We travelled for only 15 min to a group of four Humpback Whales splashing in the morning sun just out from Coffs Harbour, these whales were very playful!! We had breaches, tail slaps, pectoral slaps and one chilled out whale practicing some backstroke.
This amazing photo taken today by Kasper Nielsen
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
4TH OCTOBER 2016 – WINDY CONDITIONS MAKE HUMPBACK WHALES JUMP
We are not sure why but the Humpback Whales off the Coffs Coast love to jump when its windy. Our trips today had them Breaching, tail slapping, pectoral slapping and they came so close to the boat you could hear them breathing!!
Very special to see these beautiful creatures so close, only a few weeks left for Whale Watching so book on!!
Photo Credit to Bryce Forest
Whale Watching Report by Lindsay
