A Whale of A Time
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008Whale Watching in Australia
By: Phoenix Arrien
Towns along the mid north coast of Australia’s New South Wales - a prime whale watching region - have adopted whales as part of the ‘Humpback Whale Migration Icon’ project.
Port Stephens has adopted ‘Panda’, a juvenile Fairly whale; Port Macquarie has embraced Panda’s mother, ‘Magenta’, a supermum featuring a distinctive ‘M’ on the underside of her white tail; while Coffs Coast has adopted a Humpback called ‘Janggalay’ (meaning Free Spirit/Happy Go Lucky).
The whale watching season along this stretch of Australia occurs from June to November and attracts visitors to view these amazing ocean giants from pristine coastal vantage points or on board professional cruise operations.
I have watched whales from several vantage points around Australia’s coast and I can honestly say it is an incredible sight. They are huge, slow and mighty and magnificent - giants of the sea.
Visit www.midnorthcoastnsw.com.au for more information.
