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There are many tour operators that cater for those interested in whale watching.
Always check them out at the local tourism centre of the whale watching
destination.
Following are some tour operators. Visit their website, or
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Imagine Cruises
PORT STEPHENS Ph: 02 4984 9000 (To book)
A sailing Eco-tour leader, offers a
friendly and entertaining interpretation of the Port Stephens local
eco-systems with dolphins and whales being the stars of the show.
Sailing daily from dAlbora Marina, Dock C Nelson Bay, Port
Stephens. (Behind the Visitor Information Centre) Only two and a
half hours drive north of Sydney.
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Cat Balou Cruises
Cruises depart Main Wharf PO Box 50, EDEN NSW 2551
Ph: +61 2 6496 2027
Mobile: 0427 260 489
Longest established whale watching operators in NSW. A 15
m catamaran with two decks and uninterrupted viewing. Cruises include live
commentary and refreshment. Cat Balou is equipped with a dolphin/whale cam for
underwater viewing and a hydrophone to enable passengers to hear whales singing.
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Colourful Trips Australia
Ph: +61 2 9318 0853 Fax: +61 2
8399 0856
Join us and experience the real
Australia with its unique culture, stunning landscapes and friendly
locals. Afternoon, day and overnight trips, including dolphin and
whale watch.
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Dolphin Cove Dive
6 Rebecca Place, MERIMBULA TUNA BEACH 2548
Ph/Fax: +61 2 6495 0622
Offering a full range of diving services. Dive instruction to all levels,
equipment hire and sales, dive charters and accommodation.
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Dolphin & Whale Watch Adventure Cruises
50 Owen St,
HUSKISSON NSW 2540 Ph: 02 4441 6320
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Dolphin Explorer Cruises
62 Owen St, HUSKISSON NSW 2540
Ph: 02 4441 5455 Freecall: 1800 444 330 Fax: 02 4441 5323
A variety of whale and dolphin
watch cruises to select from.
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Freedom Charters
20 Yule St, EDEN NSW 2551
Ph: +61 2 6496
1209 Fax: +61 2 6496 2925
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Eden
Merimbula
Most
of the charters in Eden and Merimbula offer whale and dolphin watch tours.
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Island Charters Narooma
16 Old Hwy, NAROOMA NSW 2546 Ph: 02 4476 1047
Trips include a visit to the nearby fur seal
colonies and we usually see dolphins too. Walk around bow and small passenger
numbers mean great viewing. Easy access.
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Merimbula
Marina Sapphire Coast Fishing Charters
PO Box 658, MERIMBULA NSW
2548
Ph: 02 6495 1686 Fax: 02 6495 1080
Offering a range of fishing charters, bay/dolphin
cruise, whale watching and special occasions and function hire. We have 2
vessels and 8 small runabouts.
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Moonshadow Cruises
Shop 3, 35 Stockton St (PO Box 192), NELSON BAY NSW 2315
Ph: +61 2 4984 9388 Fax: +61 2 4984 9788
Based in Port Stephens, offering memorable and comfortable
cruises.
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Narooma
Charters
Ph: 02 4476 2240 Mobile: 0407 909 111
Whale watching
tours available, as well as a visit to the seal colonies at Montague Island.
Bookings can also be arranged through the
Narooma Visitors Centre.
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Hervey
Bay Whale Watch
My wife Jill and I started the whale watching
industry here in Hervey Bay in 1987 and have operated up to four vessels
over the years. We now have great pleasure in introducing our brand new
state of the art whale watch vessel Quick Cat II to our fleet. Since
1987 we have introduced and run full day, dawn and half day trips. With
low to the water, fast vessels like Quick Cat and Quick Cat II, our
fleet is way out in front carrying over 50% of the total passengers
carried in past seasons. For bookings please see our website
Hervey
Bay Whale Watch.
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Lady Musgrave
Barrier Reef Cruises
Shop 1 Portmarina, Moffat Street, BUNDABERG
QLD 4670 Ph: 07 4159 4519 Fax: 07 4159 5085
A
unique coral cay and lagoon on the Great Barrier Reef. Whale watching cruises mid August to mid October.
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The Oceania Project
The Oceania Project, established in
1988, is a
Not-for-profit,
Research and
Information
organisation
dedicated to Raising
Awareness about Cetacea (Whales,
Dolphins and Porpoises) and the
Ocean Environment.
Participate in the
Internship Program aboard the
Annual Whale
Research Expedition and visit
iWhales.org. Welcome.
The
Oceania Project's Whale Research Expeditions - For those seeking to be more
involved, you can book to participate in the expeditions. Check the site for
details and cost.
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Spirit of the
Bay
Shop 36 Centre Arcade, No. 3131 Gold Coast Hwy, SURFERS
PARADISE QLD 4217
Ph: 07 5527 6400
Whale watch tours.
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Whalesong
Cruises
HERVEY BAY QLD 4655
Ph: 07 4125 6233 Freecall: 1800 689 610 (within
Australia) Fax: 07 4125 6222
Cruises depart from Urangan Boat Harbour, where whales are
guaranteed in season and dolphins seen all year round.
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Naturaliste Charters
A West Australian charter boat
company based in the pristine south-west of the state, conducting
Dolphin and Whale eco-tours. During our eco-cruises, witness the
behaviour of migrating Humpback, Southern right and Blue whales,
in the pristine bays of the spectacular south-west of Western
Australia. Or interact with wild Bottlenose dolphins in the
protected waters of Koombana Bay in Bunbury.
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