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Whale Watching in Port Macquarie
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Each year between May and November, the Port Macquarie coastal region is a haven for whale watching. After a full summer of feeding in Antarctica, approximately 16,000 humpback whales migrate north to subtropical waters where they mate and give birth before making their return trip south. A great way to experience these magnificent creatures is on a whale watching cruise. Departing frequently during the season, these cruises will almost guarantee you an upfront and personal experience in a safe and comfortable environment.
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Regional Viewing Hot Spots
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Port Macquarie's position along the East Coast of Australia is perfect for experiencing the spectacle of over 30 thousand migrating whales each year.
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View the whales from land! The Coastal Walk in Port Macquarie, the Camden Haven viewpoints and all of the various vantage points along the way offer opportunities to view the whales without stepping foot on a boat.
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The whale watching boats based out of Port Macquarie are already so close to the mouth of the ocean that you are likely to be only minutes away from the action. This means you spend more time with the whales rather than spending long periods traveling through a large harbour or estuary. It's just another advantage Port has over most other locations.
the most acrobatic of all the great whales. ↗ A whale's tail or fluke is unique to each whale and is what is commonly used to identify an idividual whale, just like a human fingerprint. ↗ A baby whale is called a calf and weighs nearly one tonne when born. They consume up to 600 litres of their mother's milk per day.
