Sapphire Coastal Adventures

Every year, more than 45,000 humpback whales pass the waters off Narooma, Bermagui, Tathra, Merimbula and Eden on their annual migration between Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef.

During summer, humpback whales spend their time feeding in the food-rich waters of Antarctica. In late autumn, they travel north to the warmer tropical waters of the Pacific, before returning south in spring. The exact timing of the migration period can vary each year depending on environmental factors.

Humpback whales travel along the Sapphire Coast from May to November. As well as humpback whales, we often see other whale species including southern right, minke, Bryde’s and blue whales, as well as common and bottlenose dolphins, orca, Australian fur seals, penguins, flying fish, sunfish, turtles and many species of sea birds.

For the perfect place to stay while enjoying whale watching and marine tours with Sapphire Coastal Adventures, choose The Retreat Merimbula.