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people on a whale watching boat looking at a breaching whale with the Sydney Harbour skyline in the background

Sydney Whale Watching Cruises: Best Tours to See Whales in the 2025/26 Season

Written by Karin Post on April 28, 2025. Posted in Whale Watching.

Whale Watching Tour Sydney - whale breaching during annual migration

Sydney’s 5 Best Whale Watching Spots: See Humpback Whales Up Close!

Written by Kendell Bentley on February 12, 2025. Posted in Whale Watching. 1 Comment on Sydney’s 5 Best Whale Watching Spots: See Humpback Whales Up Close!

Sydney whale watching tours - humpback whales

The Ultimate Guide to Whale Watching in Sydney

Written by Travis Didychuk on February 13, 2024. Posted in Whale Watching.

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