Humpback whale · Australia · NSW, Sydney
Where to see humpback whales in NSW, Sydney
About this list
If you want to see humpback whales in NSW, Sydney, you have already picked the place. What remains is who to go with, how, and when. Of the 36 operators in Australia on Maptlantis that name the humpback whale as a target species, 3 (8%) are in NSW, Sydney. Formats listed here: boat-based watching. The 3 operators that state a season for humpback whale programs in NSW, Sydney cluster in May–Nov. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear. All 3 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and approach distance and in-water rules differ by area and operator.
Humpback whale season in NSW, Sydney
May–Nov
- JanJanuary: not in season
- FebFebruary: not in season
- MarMarch: not in season
- AprApril: not in season
- MayMay: in season
- JunJune: in season
- JulJuly: in season
- AugAugust: in season
- SepSeptember: in season
- OctOctober: in season
- NovNovember: in season
- DecDecember: not in season
The months 3 operators state as their program season, combined. That is the operators' operating period, not a sighting guarantee; each operator's months are in the humpback whale season table.
3 listed operators
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Australia · NSW, Sydney
Captain Cook Cruises Sydney
Island hopping & boat tripsFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- A$100
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- Official source
Australia · NSW, Sydney
Ocean Extreme
Island hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- A$139
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- Official source
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Australia · NSW, Sydney
Oz Whale Watching · Sydney Princess Cruises
Island hopping & boat tripsFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- May–Nov
- Price
- Adults AUD 89 · Children AUD 60 · Concession AUD 75
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- Official source
Humpback whales in other regions of Australia
- Humpback whales in Jervis Bay Territory3
- Humpback whales in Byron Bay & North Coast, New South Wales3
- Humpback whales in QLD, Gold Coast3
- Humpback whales in Albany & Bremer Bay, Western Australia3
- Humpback whales in Broome & Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia3
- Humpback whales in Exmouth & Ningaloo, Western Australia3
All humpback whales trips in Australia
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Frequently asked questions
How many humpback whale tour operators are in NSW, Sydney?
3. Of the 36 operators in Australia that name the humpback whale as a target species, only those in NSW, Sydney are listed.
When is humpback whale season in NSW, Sydney?
The 3 operators that state a season for humpback whale programs in NSW, Sydney cluster in May–Nov. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear.
How much do humpback whale tours in NSW, Sydney cost?
All 3 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown.
Will I definitely see humpback whales in NSW, Sydney?
That is not guaranteed. They are wild animals, and there are days you will not meet them because of the sea and their movements. Treat any trip that promises an encounter with suspicion.