Busselton foreshore playground sea play on the bay south. Whale watching charter boats operate from port geographe marina from september to december. Due to the current covid19 pandemic the interpretive centre, underwater observatory and train will be closed until further notice at this stage, you may still take a walk on the jetty to get some fresh air and sunshine please remember to practice social distancing virtual high five. Whale watching in the margaret river region busselton. A lovely day greeted us and we made our way out into the pristine waters that are home to wildlife both local and visiting, including our migratory whales.
Whale watching by sea and land in geographe bay spring is a magical time along the south west coastline for many reasons. Whale watching in busselton whale watch western australia. Mermaid tours, jet adventure thrill rides, whale watching tours and much more. Annual report and financial statements city of busselton. After having been hunted almost to extinction until the 1970s, the whale population has recovered to such a level that an estimated 35,000 whales migrate. Looking for the best range of whale watching charter tours in western australia.
Whale watching geographe bay busselton legend charters. Sep 14, 2017 the south west of western australia has the longest whale watching season in australia, starting in augusta in june. Tripadvisor whale watching busselton departing from. Whale watching tours can be arranged at the busselton and. Book a whale watching tour at mandalay mandalay resort busselton, western australia. Busselton heritage trail your margaret river region. Cruise through the waters where the giants are, and see them at their most playful. You will get free entry to the iconic busselton jetty, 10% off at the local gift shop and you will get up close to these gentle giants on an amazing and luxurious vessel. Book a whale watching tour at mandalay mandalay resort. Naturaliste charters developed the worldrenowned bremer canyon killer whale expeditions in 2015.
By spring, whales have migrated further north and can be seen from vantage points around dunsborough and busselton until the start of summer. Join all sea charters for the ultimate western australian whale watching experience youll never forget. Thankyou treesingapore for taking the time to provide feedback it is greatly appreciated glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and so lucky to see the beautiful blue minky whales what a memory. Busselton is one of western australias best kept secrets. Also included is a report on our internal measures relating to the operational effectiveness of our key services.
Heading out to sea we passed the busselton jetty and chugging along it we spotted the tourist train which runs its length. Established in 1993 naturaliste charters are the longest running whale watching company in the south west with fun, interactive tours departing all year round from several locations. Dunsborough is perfectly located for the annual whale watching season, between september and december, when southern right, humpback, pygmy and blue whales are. As of the 2016 census, busselton had a population of 25,329. Busselton whale watching all sea charters whale watching. Be sure to observe standoff regulations if approaching whales or dolphins in private vessels. Watch for humpback whales, southern right whales, and maybe even illusive blue whales as they make their northern and southern migrations between the months of may and december. Founded in 1832 by the bussell family, busselton is 220 km 140 mi southwest of perth, the capital of western australia. Busselton jetty whale watching whale watch western australia. Response from paul s, manager at whale watching busselton departing from busselton jetty. Book your busselton whale watching adventure and experience the calm and protected weather conditions loved by people and whales alike.
I watch another whale glide out of the water and it slaps its tail with a huge splash. Whale watching busselton departing from busselton jetty. From amazing restaurants to incredible cafes, from its beautiful beaches and pristine oceans there is so much to do. Whale watch dunsborough whale watch western australia. A whale can weigh in around 45,000 kilos, dean tells us and the boat weighs around 20,000 kilos. The city of busselton is a local government area in the south west region of western australia, approximately 230 kilometres south of perth, the state capital.
Join us as we discover humpback, southern right, minke and blue whales using the tranquil deep blue waters of geographe bay as a nursery, playground and. Due to the current covid19 pandemic the interpretive centre, underwater observatory and train will be closed until further notice. Response from paul s, manager at whale watching busselton departing from busselton jetty responded 31 oct. You will get free entry to the iconic busselton jetty, 10% off at the local gift shop and you will get up close to these gentle giants on an. Naturaliste charters is a familly owned business providing groups or individuals with a safe and fun whale watching tours in australia.
All sea charters whale watching your margaret river region. The whale watching southern migration season in busselton begins in early september every year and is available until late november. A number of the whale watching charters are fitted with hydrophones so you can listen to the fascinating sounds of whale song. We love our tours that depart from busselton jetty especially when the dolphins come out to say hello. Join all sea charters whale watching tours in busselton wa. Look out over the water in search of migrating whales during this whale watching boat cruise.
Located just to the left of the busselton jetty when youre looking out to sea, this amazing nautical themed play space is the every childs dream. Get discounts at selected shops and restaurants too. Whale watching busselton,western australia all sea charters. It is now used exclusively for tourism and recreation but it has a colourful past as a working jetty. We are expected to see 35,000 whales migrate past our beautiful coastline. The busselton jetty is one of the most recognizable icons in western australia. Whale watching tours in western australia legend charters. The longest whale watching season follows the epic annual migration of humpback, southern right whales and the rare blue whale, from the foodrich southern ocean in the south west to the warm breeding grounds on the north kimberley coast. Nov 10, 2018 the newest playground in busselton, sea play on the bay, needs to be seen to be believed. The whale watching southern migration season in dunsborough begins in early september every year and is available until late november.
Legend charters conduct annual whale watching cruises in geographe bay between the months of september, october and november. It currently stands at 1841 metres in length making it the longest wooden piled jetty in the southern hemisphere. The season changes slightly with different activity levels and as the humpback migration passes through geographe bay while the southern right whales start to depart the area in october with their calves. You too can join the hundreds of other satisfied customers who have witnessed these gentle giants in their natural environment. Join all sea charters for the ultimate busselton whale watching experience. Busselton is situated on geographe bay and is one of very few places in australia where we have the opportunity to see both humpback whales and southern. There are a number of reasons why orca spyhop and it is this behaviour which brings their eyes above water level and allows them to visually observe whats happening above the waters surface.
Nov 21, 2019 a special busselton jetty whale watching journey for us as we welcomed onboard our interstate vip guests to enjoy an afternoon out on the water in geographe bay. The citys annual report lists important achievements during the year. Whale watching cruise in augusta, busselton, dunsborough by. Organised by whale watch western australia, it was truly a great exper. Get your recreational skippers tickets from all sea charters. Oct 22, 2016 today we went to join a whale watch tour. The city of busselton internal structure consists of the chief executive officers department and four directorates, being finance and corporate services, planning and development services, engineering and works services and community and commercial services. Explore the crystal waters of the southwest coastline with our passionate and highly qualified team at naturaliste charters that cover all ocean adventures from whale watching, ecotours and sunset cruises.
Between may and december, humpback, southern right and blue whales make their way along western australia. The mural came to life thanks to nev connor drone work, dulux and bunnings. Whale watching western australia naturaliste charters. Book through klook for an amazing whale watching cruise in augusta, busselton, or dunsborough. The busselton jetty take the train or a leisurely stroll out the 1. Easily one of the most picturesque destinations in australia you will be amazed what busselton has to offer. Geographe maritime dunsborough, busselton whale watching. A special busselton jetty whale watching journey for us as we welcomed onboard our interstate vip guests to enjoy an afternoon out on the water in geographe bay. Whale watching in dunsborough and busselton from september to november and experience the exhileration of our western australian whales.
Whale watching in dunsborough whale watch western australia. Dunsborough is perfectly located for the annual whale watching season, between september and december, when southern right, humpback, pygmy and blue whales are moving across geographe bay. Busselton accommodation, restaurants and businesses. Wa holiday guide western australia whale watching charter. From june to august, whale watching tours depart from augusta, while from september to december they depart from dunsborough and busselton.
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