Whale Watching Byron Bay - Brunswick Heads
Every winter, over 50,000 humpback whales migrate from Antarctica up the east coast of Australia to mate and give birth to their calves in warm tropical waters. Witness their playful curiosity and acrobatics as they breach, slap, and splash just off the beaches of beautiful Byron Bay.
Wild Byron Whale Watching operates daily tours between June and October for the adventurous at heart, aboard our purpose-built boat Apollo 2, offering 360-degree views, padded seating, and powerful engines for comfort, speed, and safety.
Book your whale watching now
Duration : 3 hours
Private charter (up to 12 passengers) : $1350
Minimum age is 5 years old
What's included
Marine Naturalist Guide
Hydrophone
(to listen to whale songs)
PHOTOS/VIDEOS SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Modern eco vessel
Whale guarantee
Waterproof jacket if required
Your Byron Bay Whale Watching Adventure
Our focus is to provide you with an intimate experience with the whales on a small, personalised safari-style tour, with a maximum of 12 passengers.
Marine naturalists and researchers will guide you through the cruise with in-depth knowledge of the whales and their behaviours, while also allowing you to listen to the haunting songs of the humpback whales via our underwater hydrophone.
Professional onboard photographers will capture memorable moments from your trip and share the photos daily on our social media—so you can sit back, relax, and fully enjoy the experience.
We depart from Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour and journey into the pristine waters of Cape Byron Marine Park.
As we explore the stunning coastal scenery of Byron Bay, it’s highly likely we’ll encounter several whales along with other marine creatures such as dolphins, turtles, and migratory seabirds.
100% Whale Sighting Guarantee – We’re so confident you’ll see a whale that we offer a free return trip if you don’t spot one during your cruise.
What to bring
Drinking water
Camera
Warm jacket or jumper
Sunglasses
About whales
Humpback whales are giants of the sea and among the largest animals on Earth! They can grow up to 18 metres in length and weigh up to 50 tonnes.
Of all the whales, the humpback is the most surface-active, displaying behaviour that will leave you in awe.
There’s no better place to witness these gentle giants up close and personal than Byron Bay—recognised as one of Australia’s premier whale watching destinations.
About us
Our mission is to make your experience a memory of a lifetime!
We pride ourselves delivering a first-class customer service on a modern eco vessel while raising awareness on the beauty of nature and the need to protect our precious wildlife.
Other animals
There is more to see than Humpback Whales! A huge variety of marine life can potentially be spotted during your cruise.
Dolphins
Byron Bay is home to a local population of bottlenose dolphins, primarily consisting of females and calves. Common dolphins are also frequently sighted and may be seen in groups up to 2,000 individuals.
Other Baleen whales
Including Minke whales, Fin whales, Southern right whales and Bryde’s whales.
Orcas
Also know as killer whales, orcas are predators of Humpbacks and are occasionally sighted off Byron Bay during the whale migration.
Seabirds
Keep an eye in the sky and look up for Albatross, Gannets, Shearwaters, Cormorants, Petrels and more!
Sea turtles
You can see them when they come to the surface to take a breath of air.
Sharks
See a suspicious fin out of the water? It may be a hammerhead shark!
