Coffs Harbour Whale Watching
The Solitary Islands Marine Park is a meeting place where Humpback whales converge on the coastline during their annual migration from Antarctica. This makes the Coffs Coast one of the best and most convenient locations in Australia to experience the whales up close and personal.
Coffs Harbour has a safe access harbour and no sand bar, so our Coffs Harbour whale watching season operates uninterrupted from June to November annually, weather and sea conditions permitting.
As the whales travel close to the coastline we generally sight whales within 15 minutes of leaving the harbour.
Every cruise is different, and the behaviours you see can vary from day to day. Before you head out, you may like to read our guide to humpback whale behaviour around Coffs Harbour so you know what to look for on the water.
Whale Watching Cruise Information
| Season | Cruises operate from June to early November each year | |
| Departure point | “E” finger, Coffs Harbour International Marina | |
| Cruise Frequency | Cruises operate every day and are only influenced by weather and sea conditions | |
| Cruise Times | Daily: | 8:30am 11:00am |
| Afternoon cruises subject to demand | ||
| Price | Adults | $85 |
| Seniors | $75 | |
| Children 12 and under | $75 | |
| Babies under 2 years | Free | |
| Group 4 | $310 | |
| Group 5 | $375 | |
| Group 6 | $432 | |
| Maximum passengers | 23 people | |
* All prices $AUD and include GST
* Online bookings are confirmed by email
Looking for a gift idea? Whale Watch Experience now offers whale watching gift certificates in Coffs Harbour through our online booking system, so you can give someone a cruise to use during the season.
Contact Us
Whale Watch Experience
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Phone: 0422 210 338
Email: info@whalewatchexperience.com.au
PO Box 4505, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450