WHALE WATCHING TOURS - PERTH & WA

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WHALE WATCHING TOURS ACROSS WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Western Australia is one of the world's great destinations for whale watching, with an extraordinary coastline stretching from the southern forests and bays of the Great Southern to the tropical waters of the Kimberley.

And the best part? You can see whales in different parts of Western Australia for much of the year.

Humpback whales make their annual migration along the WA coast, while southern right whales are regularly seen in the south. In summer, the action moves to Bremer Bay, where one of the world's most remarkable marine wildlife experiences takes place: encounters with large pods of wild orcas at Bremer Bay Canyon.

BlueSun Travel offers a wide choice of whale watching tours throughout Western Australia, from short coastal cruises to full-day whale encounters and, around Ningaloo, the opportunity to get into the water with humpback whales.

Whether you are staying in Perth, travelling through the South West, visiting Albany or heading north to Exmouth and Coral Bay, we can help you find the right whale watching experience for your itinerary.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA WHALE WATCHING TOURS

Where Can You Go Whale Watching in WA?

Whale watching is not restricted to one part of Western Australia. The whale migration follows the coast, giving travellers a number of opportunities to encounter these magnificent animals.

Our whale watching tours operate in or around:

  • Perth & Fremantle – seasonal humpback whale watching cruises
  • Augusta – humpback and southern right whale watching
  • Busselton & Geographe Bay – seasonal whale watching cruises
  • Dunsborough – whale watching along the South West coast
  • Albany – humpback and southern right whale encounters
  • Exmouth – humpback whale watching and whale interaction tours
  • Coral Bay – humpback whale watching and swimming experiences
  • Bremer Bay – spectacular orca and other marine wildlife encounters

Availability and operating seasons vary between destinations, so choosing the right location can make a big difference to your experience.

WHALE WATCHING TOURS - WA

Perth, Hillarys, Dunsborough and Bussselton

HILLARYS / PERTH

Whale Watching Tours
2 hours

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  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Hillarys Harbour, WA
  • Product code: RFF-WW0900

BUSSELTON

Whale Watching Tours
2 hours

  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Busselton, WA
  • Product code: wwb

 

 

 

AUGUSTA

Whale Watching Tours
2 to 2.5 hours

  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Augusta, Western Australia
  • Product code: PBAO3B

DUNSBOROUGH

Whale Watching Tours
2 - 2.5 hours

  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Dunsborough, WA
  • Product code: WWD

 

 

DUNSBOROUGH

Whale Watching & Eco Tours
2 - 2.5 hours

  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Augusta, Western Australia
  • Product code: PBAO3B
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BREMER BAY

Orca Killer Whale Tours
8 hours

  • Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Bremer Bay, WA
  • Product code: PXFDTJ

 

 

 

EXMOUTH & CORAL BAY - SUNSET CRUISE TOURS

Gulf of Exmouth and Ningaloo Reef

EXMOUTH (with pick up)

Sunset Whale Watching Tours
3 hours (approx.)

  • Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Exmouth, WA
  • Product code: SWWC1

EXMOUTH (meet at Jetty)

Whale Watching Tours
3 hours (approx.)

  • Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Exmouth, WA
  • Product code: SWWM

EXMOUTH SAIL

Sunset Whale Watching Tours
2 hours

  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Exmouth, WA
  • Product code: P1C7PM

CORAL BAY (sunset sail)

Sunset Whale Watching Tours
2 hours

  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Coral Bay, WA
  • Product code: CBSS

FIND WHALE WATCHING TOURS BY DESTINATION

Perth & Fremantle Whale Watching

If you are staying in Perth, you don't have to travel far to experience whale watching.

Seasonal whale watching cruises operate from the Perth/Fremantle area, following the annual migration of humpback whales along the Western Australian coast.

These tours are ideal if you want a genuine whale watching experience without committing to a full-day excursion.

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Augusta Whale Watching

Augusta is one of the South West's best locations for whale watching, with tours operating in the waters around Cape Leeuwin and Flinders Bay.

Humpback whales and southern right whales can be encountered during the migration season, and the sheltered waters of Flinders Bay can provide excellent opportunities for viewing whales and their calves.

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Busselton & Geographe Bay Whale Watching

Geographe Bay is an important resting and breeding area for whales travelling along the WA coast.

Busselton provides a convenient base for seasonal whale watching cruises, making this an excellent option if you are exploring Margaret River, Busselton, Dunsborough and the wider South West.

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Dunsborough Whale Watching

Dunsborough and Geographe Bay provide another excellent opportunity to see humpback whales during their seasonal migration.

A whale watching cruise from Dunsborough is an easy addition to a South West holiday and combines beautifully with a visit to Margaret River, Yallingup and the surrounding coastline.

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Albany Whale Watching

Albany is one of Western Australia's classic whale watching destinations.

Located on the southern coast, Albany offers opportunities to see both humpback whales and southern right whales, particularly during the migration and calving season.

Whale watching cruises operate from Albany and explore the waters around King George Sound and the spectacular southern coastline.

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Exmouth Whale Watching

Exmouth offers a very different whale watching experience.

The Ningaloo Coast is visited by large numbers of migrating humpback whales, and the region has become particularly well known for its humpback whale interaction tours.

You can choose between traditional whale watching from the boat and full-day experiences where conditions and regulations permit guests to enter the water and snorkel with humpback whales.

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Coral Bay Whale Watching

Coral Bay provides another opportunity to experience humpback whales in the waters of Ningaloo.

Whale watching cruises and whale interaction experiences operate during the migration season, with options ranging from simply watching the whales from the boat to getting into the water for a much closer encounter.

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Bremer Bay Orca Tours

If you are looking for something completely different, Bremer Bay is the destination to consider.

From January to March, the waters around Bremer Bay Canyon become one of the world's premier locations for encountering wild orcas. These powerful predators gather in the canyon in large numbers, creating an extraordinary marine wildlife experience.

Bremer Bay is not a conventional humpback whale watching trip. It is an orca expedition, with the possibility of encountering killer whales as well as other marine life.

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Broome Whale Watching Tours

Broome is one of those magical destinations blessed with warm weather and tropical charm.

Between the months of June and September, the humpback whales gather in vast numbers before starting their migration down the west coast of Australia. From a tourist point of view, this is a natural moment not to miss. 

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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME FOR WHALE WATCHING IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA?

Western Australia's Whale Watching Season

There is no single whale watching season across the whole of Western Australia.

The annual humpback migration generally moves along the WA coastline from the southern waters towards the Kimberley before returning south again. This creates different whale watching opportunities at different times of the year.

May to December is broadly the main period for humpback and southern right whale encounters along much of the WA coast, although exact timing varies by location.

The South West and southern coast are particularly important during the cooler months, while the waters around Exmouth and Coral Bay become increasingly significant as humpback whales migrate through the Ningaloo region.

January to March – Bremer Bay Orcas

Summer brings a completely different wildlife spectacle.

From approximately January to March, Bremer Bay Canyon attracts large numbers of orcas, making this one of the most extraordinary marine wildlife experiences in Western Australia.

May to August – Southern WA

As the whale migration moves along the southern coastline, destinations such as Perth, Augusta and Albany offer seasonal opportunities to see humpback and southern right whales.

July to September - Broome & The Kimberley

You don't have to go far off the coast of Cable Beach in Broome, to witnesss the beginning the humpback whale migration south. Large numbers of humpback whales gather for their upcoming odyssey.

September to November – South West & Ningaloo

Spring can be an excellent time for whale watching, with humpback whales moving along the coast and opportunities increasing in areas including the South West and Ningaloo Coast.

Whale movements are seasonal and nature is unpredictable, so exact dates and sightings cannot be guaranteed.

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HUMPBACK WHALE WATCHING OR WHALE SWIMMING

Which whale watching tour option is better?

Traditional Whale Watching Tours

For many travellers, the best way to experience whales is simply from the deck of a boat.

You can watch whales surface, breach, slap their tails and interact with one another while enjoying the experience from the comfort of the vessel.

These tours are available in a number of WA destinations and are suitable for families, couples and travellers who simply want to see whales in their natural environment.

Swim With Humpback Whales

Around Exmouth and Coral Bay, you can take the experience to another level.

Specialist whale interaction tours allow guests to enter the water and snorkel with humpback whales when conditions, whale behaviour and regulations allow.

These are generally full-day experiences and include snorkelling equipment and other inclusions depending on the operator.

This is not simply whale watching from a boat. It is an opportunity to experience the sheer size and grace of a humpback whale from the water.

👉Read reviewSwimming With The Whales in Exmouth  by The Walking Critic review

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WHY BOOK YOUR WESTERN AUSTRALIA WHALE WATCHING TOUR THROUGH BLUESUN TRAVEL?

All your Whale Watching Tours in one place

One Place to Compare WA Whale Watching Experiences

Western Australia has a surprisingly large number of whale watching experiences, and they are not all the same.

Some are short two-hour cruises. Others run for several hours. Some concentrate on traditional whale watching, while others offer sunset cruises or full-day whale interaction experiences.

BlueSun Travel brings these options together so you can compare the experience, location, duration and style of tour before booking.

We Know Western Australia

We have been selling travel in Western Australia for decades and understand that the best whale watching tour depends on where you are travelling and what sort of experience you want.

Heading north to Ningaloo? We can help you compare humpback whale experiences in Exmouth and Coral Bay.

Travelling through the South West? Look at Augusta, Busselton or Dunsborough.

Staying in the Great Southern? Albany is the obvious choice.

Want something truly extraordinary? Consider an orca expedition from Bremer Bay.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs - Whale Watching Western Australia

There isn't one single best location. It depends on the time of year and the type of whale encounter you want.

Albany and Augusta are excellent southern destinations, while Exmouth and Coral Bay are particularly attractive for humpback whale experiences and whale swimming. Bremer Bay is the standout destination for wild orca encounters.

Whale watching varies by location, but the main humpback and southern right whale migration along the WA coast generally occurs from around May to December.

Bremer Bay is different, with its famous orca season generally running from January to March.

Humpback whale swimming and interaction tours operate around Exmouth and Coral Bay on the Ningaloo Coast, subject to seasonal conditions, whale behaviour and regulations.

Many whale watching cruises are suitable for families, although age restrictions vary between operators and individual tours. Check the specific tour details before booking.

Whales are wild animals and sightings can never be guaranteed unless a particular operator offers a sighting guarantee. Even when whales are present in an area, their behaviour and location can change from day to day.

Bring sun protection, a hat, sunglasses, water and a light jacket. Conditions can be cooler and windier on the water than they are on shore. If you are taking a whale swimming tour, the operator will advise you about swimwear and equipment.

From Perth to Albany, Augusta to Busselton, and Exmouth to Coral Bay, Western Australia offers an extraordinary range of whale watching experiences.

And then there is Bremer Bay, where the annual arrival of the orcas creates one of Australia's great marine wildlife encounters.

Tell us where you are travelling and when, and we can help you choose the best whale watching tour for your Western Australian holiday.

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