Winter Whales at Phillip Island

On an annual migratory mission from Antarctic waters, thousands of whales will head north with a vast amount following the east coast of Australia in search of warmer waters. Here where some whales will give birth, others will mate as these sheltered waters proving a ‘whale nursery’ for them.

As they undertake this massive journey, you can find hundreds of whales passing by the local waters of Phillip Island, mainly throughout the winter months.

This is where you can jump on board a Wildlife Coast Cruises whale tour taking you in search of these magnificent creatures.

To locate whales around the Island, Wildlife Coast Cruises relies on the help of the community through reports on the Wildlife Whales App, Facebook, and local whale enthusiasts as well as the keen eyes of the captain and crew all searching for that elusive blow.

Finding mainly Humpback whales with the occasional pod of Orcas or Southern Right Whales, that’s not to mention Dolphins, Australian Fur Seals and birdlife such as Albatross, Gannets and Terns that can be spotted along the way. Whilst watching whales their behaviour, pod size and age are all documented by the crew as well as photos taken of the whale’s tail known as a fluke, which provide unique distinctions like a fingerprint that is used to match whales from year to year.

This is an unforgettable winter adventure along the scenic Phillip Island coast with each day providing unique interactions with these massive animals of the deep. So, get out and about this winter, rug up, and set off to Phillip Island for a whale experience. If you aren’t able to make it for winter make sure to check out Wildlife Coast Cruises Wilsons Promontory springtime whale cruises.