whale trail
vantage points 20 • WHALE TRAIL VANTAGE POINTS
Gerrin Point Lookout and Marie Byles Lookout (a) Bouddi National Park - Start the Bouddi Coastal Walk (8km) at Putty Beach and follow
whale migration seasons
the track for approx 1 km, climb the stairs to the boardwalk leading to the Gerrin Point Lookout, providing views of Maitland Bay and the Bouddi National Park Marine Extension.
Winter: June to August (migrating north) Spring: October and November (migrating south)
Access the (b) Marie Byles Lookout via the Scenic Road at Killcare Heights, here you have commanding views of Putty Beach, Box Head, Broken Bay and Barrenjoey Head.
be prepared
Take a chair, warm clothes, put on sunscreen and a hat, find a protected spot from the wind and take a good strong pair of binoculars.
what to look for
Captain Cook Lookout (c) Copacabana - Located off Del Monte Place, this high vantage point is a great place to
Movements through the water and water spray from
take the kids. The recently upgraded lookout provides two viewing decks, interpretive signage and a fully accessible path.
The Skillion (d) Terrigal - This iconic tall outcrop has amazing views of North Avoca and Avoca Beaches
their blowholes which is known as the ‘blow’.
TOP SELFIE SPOTS g Munmorah State
to the south, and Wamberal and Forresters Beaches to the north. Make your way to the top by utilising the walkway on the northern side of The Skillion.
Conservation Area
Crackneck Point
(e) Wyrrabalong National Park (South) - Located at the end of Hilltop Street, Bateau Bay. Crackneck Point has ample room to park and set up a picnic blanket ready for some whale spotting, with views over The Entrance and Shelly Beach.
Norah Head Lighthouse (f) Norah Head - With stunning views across the Pacific Ocean, this unique location gives you panoramic views up and down the coastline.
f Norah Head
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Tea Tree Lookout
(g) Munmorah State Conservation Area - A combined lookout and picnic area, this is the perfect spot to relax, have a barbeque and watch the whales migrating. Tea Trees surround the picnic area where there are tables and free gas barbeques.
e Crackneck Point d Terrigal
Marie Byles Lookout c Copacabana b a Bouddi National Park
NB: Map not to scale. Vantage points listed south to north. Locations detailed on map, p 36 - 37.
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