EACH winter, tourists flock to the coast of Warrnambool in the hope of catching a glimpse of a majestic Southern Right Whale.
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Unfortunately there’s no guessing when they might arrive or in what numbers, leaving some people staring out at ocean without so much as a tail in sight.
So while whale watching is somewhat based on pot luck, the Warrnambool Whale Watching Page (www.warrnambool cam.com/whales.html) suggests there are some things you can do to best prepare:
- Check with Warrnambool Visitor Centre for daily sightings.
- Take a good pair of binoculars or telescope
- Be prepared for long periods of waiting
Sightings are subject to change quickly, so it’s worth checking for updates of confirmed sightings.
Warrnambool's main viewing platform is the purpose-built Logans Beach Whale Viewing Platform. Further west along the coast, Southern Right Whale viewing spots include Lee Breakwater and Nuns Beach in Portland, Portland Harbour and around Bridgewater Bay at Cape Bridgewater.
Sign up for Whalemail (www.whalemail.com.au/join.html) to be notified of any whale sightings in the Portland area.
