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Whale Watching in Sydney, Australia. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Whale Watching in Sydney

We had brilliant success spotting the Big Five on Kenya safaris, we’ve seen abundant wildlife in Australia’s outback when others claimed to have seen little at all, and we never have a problem attracting primates wherever we go, from Costa Rica to Borneo, but we have the worst luck when it comes to marine life.

Regardless, I was determined to go whale watching in Sydney and was secretly hoping to break our sea life-spotting curse.

It’s All About Expectations when Whale Watching

We saw nowhere near the numbers of dolphins usually seen on a dhow cruise through the dramatic ‘fjords’ of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula – so few the tour operator was so disappointed he sent us out again the next day with his crew, instructing them to ensure we spotted dolphins. We didn’t have much more luck (in fact it had been better the day before) though it was great to get out on the old dhow again and savour the mountain vistas.

We didn’t fare much better researching a guidebook in Australia a few years ago, when we seemed to be following the humpback and southern right whales’ journey along the Australian coastline on their annual migratory paths. Despite almost every town en route offering whale watching tours, we continually kept missing them – the whales had already moved on by the time we turned up.

Whale Watching in Sydney, Australia. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

In northwest Western Australia at Monkey Mia, an area renowned for its rich sea life, local operators take tourists out on catamarans to see dolphins, dugongs, stingrays, loggerhead and green turtles, sea snakes, and whales. We saw some dugong, along with a few turtles, rays and dolphins, but not in the abundance we’d imagined that you see on National Geographic Channel. Though once again it was lovely to be out on a boat and taste the salty sea air.

I think that was the point when I adjusted my way of thinking and reigned in my expectations. With these sorts of tours, like most trips where nature (uncontrollable) and animals (unpredictable) are the focus, it’s all about expectations. To avoid disappointment, I decided, it’s better to have none – or at the very least, set my sights low.

Serendipitous Timing

During our recent stay in Sydney, we did some pet sitting for friends at their Paddington terrace house while they flitted off to Europe for five weeks. (And no, they aren’t travel writers; hence the word flitted.) One morning, the Wentworth Courier, a free local newspaper, arrived on our doorstep with an extraordinary image on the cover of a humpback whale breaching near the cliffs of South Head, the southern side of the entrance to Sydney Harbour.

Humpback whales are renowned for spectacular behaviour and breaching is when these monumental whales leap out of the water, and – like some lithe gymnast or diver a fraction of their size – turn and twist and roll in the air, their massive pectoral fins stretched out like wings, before crashing and splashing back into the sea. (Click here to see that amazing shot to see what I mean.)

Whale Watching in Sydney, Australia. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Somewhat serendipitously, we happened to be in town during whale watching season, which runs from June to November along the New South Wales coast, and right at the peak time in July when the whales stop in Sydney for a frolick in the waters (who can blame them?) before continuing their journey north to Queensland’s warmer sub-tropical waters. Between September and November they pass by again on their way back south to the Antarctic waters.

This year, it was estimated that there’d be a record number of some 15,000 humpback whales passing by – the figure has been increasing by around 8% every year – and around 100 mature southern right whales, which are on the endangered species list. Although as low as the figures are, it’s worth remembering humpback whales were close to extinction and the southern right whales had been hunted out in the 1840s and numbered as low as 10 a few years ago.

The Importance of Being Patient

On the morning the whale which had made the front cover breached, she did it not once, but ten times. The images were so incredible that I found myself a little envious not just of the opportunity to see a whale do that, but the chance to capture it in an image. Although I didn’t obsess about that aspect too much – I know from working alongside Terence how difficult wildlife photography is, how much time is needed and how patient you must be.

It turned out the photographer of that magical shot, Mark Seabury, a former fisherman and Bondi local, had been trying to take the picture that appeared on the paper for the past five years. We didn’t have that long. I decided I would be ecstatic if I just got a glimpse of a breach.

In the weeks following, I monitored the papers for more stories of the whales’ travels. Plenty of whales were being spotted off Sydney, in and around the heads, and even within the harbour. Ten had been spotted on one day alone. Some experts were saying it was the best year yet for whale watching. And not just ordinary whale spotting, these whales were doing wonderful things.

Whale Watching in Sydney, Australia. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

A southern right whale mother and newborn calf were reportedly being lulled by opera when they were seen frolicking right in front of the Sydney Opera House. The same whales were photographed five days later doing a bit of sightseeing on the Hawkesbury River.

If we were going to see some whales, surely now was the time – peak whale-watching season in the city where they seemed to enjoy playing at being tourists? We booked a morning tour with Captain Cook Cruises through Viator.

A Little Secret…

Now, there’s something I haven’t told you about my animal spotting abilities. I might not have had much success as far as marine spotting went, but I’ve demonstrated an uncanny knack to be the first in a group to catch sight of land animals and often spy them in the most challenging and uncommon situations.

Some situations have been so unusual I’ve surprised myself as much as the guides – from seeing koalas, animals that do a considerable amount of sleeping and camouflage themselves exceedingly well, hurriedly bound up a tree trunk or leap from the ground onto a tree, to noticing the elusive and threatened Nubian Ibex in Jordan’s Dana Reserve, precariously perched on a narrow rocky ledge the same shade as his pretty tan-coloured coat.

So when the Captain Cook Cruises guide doing the commentary announced after departing Circular Quay that there’d be a prize for the first person who spotted a whale (and in typical Australian-style, it was a free drink), I somehow knew it was my lucky day and it was going to be me.

Whale Spotting, Spy-Hopping and Lob-Tailing

Not twenty minutes later, as our vessel cruised by the cliffs beneath the old Quarantine Station, with one of the crew serendipitously by my side, not even certain of what I was looking for, I instinctively felt that a swirling movement I spotted on the water’s surface must be a whale.

At the exact moment the surface of the water appeared to part and the blow of vapour began to shoot into the air I excitedly shouted “whale!!!” and pointed in the direction of the action just as the whale ever so slightly began to reveal her glossy slate-grey head in a stealth-like movement known as ‘spy-hopping’.

The whale was a humpback, and there were two – a mother with her calf – and so the boat waited there for a while, manoeuvring slightly so passengers could see, while we all patiently watched, everyone photographing every single movement, however insignificant.

As the pair slowly swam beneath the cliffs, every now and again they sent a small spray of water into the air, like a single puff of steam or smoke rather than the dramatic jet I had imagined. Then, ever so slightly, their glistening heads would break the surface, and they’d have a look around before dipping below again.

We saw a little bit of ‘lob-tailing’, when the whale dives head down into the water and slaps its tail against the surface, but we saw nothing nearly as dramatic as a breach. We spent some time following the pair, taking care not to get too close and risk a tremendous fine, before the captain decided it was time to leave them alone and we headed out to sea in search of some action.

Treasuring Small Moments

It wasn’t long before we spotted another pair, and we followed the same routine, this time capturing a bit more lob-tailing action, before shifting our location once more and heading further out and finally spotting the more solitary and rare southern right whale. That was a sight to treasure, as subtle as her movements were. Imagine if those monumental mammals are no more?

I won’t provide more detail than that, because the rest of the trip was really just more of the same. Some dramatic tension was added after the guide explained how to calculate how long the whale is beneath the surface to try to predict when she might rise again. But when she did, while I experienced a little thrill at seeing the colossal animal swimming so close to us, I have to admit it wasn’t nearly as exhilarating as I imagined.

Yet it was good to be out on a boat on such a beautiful day and it was great to get outside the entrance the entrance to one of the world’s most gorgeous harbours. I wasn’t disappointed about not seeing spectacular whale acrobatics or even whales being lulled by opera. On the contrary, I felt privileged to have seen what I did, I was chuffed I was the first to spot the whale, and liked the idea that perhaps I’d broken the curse.

As I sipped a glass of the sparkling wine I’d won on our way back to the Quay, I contemplated the trip. I could understand how people like Mark Seabury could take up photography and wait every day of the whale watching season for the chance to see something as fantastic as a breach and capture it for the world to see. While I don’t have the patience to make it my life’s work, I would have very happily gone out whale watching again.

Details and Tips for Whale Watching in Sydney

  • The first day of winter marks the official start of whale watching season in NSW, coinciding with National Whale Day on 1st June. Some whales have been seen in May and a few whales were spotted as early as March in 2012. In Sydney, Bondi Whale Festival will be held 24 June, 2013.
  • Between June to November, whale watching boats leave for tours from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour. We booked our tour with Captain Cook Cruises on the Viator site.
  • Late afternoon and early morning are best for whale watching. Take binoculars as well as long lenses.
  • You may also spot whales from the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk.
  • You’ll find fantastic info on humpback whales here and southern right whales here on the Environment department website, which shows you how to discern the humpbacks from southern right whales, how they move, the sounds they make, and migratory routes they take.
  • There are some 10 different types of other whales you might spot, but they’re rare and aren’t in the same numbers; there’s a list here.
  • There’s more great info on Wild About Whales which also has a fun but infrequently updated blog.
  • The Destination NSW www.sydney.com site also has info on whale watching, including links to whale watching tour operators.
  • If you’re travelling to other parts of the country, check out Australian Geographic’s Top 10 Whale Watching Spots in Australia.

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About Lara Dunston

A travel and food writer who has experienced over 70 countries and written for The Guardian, Australian Gourmet Traveller, Feast, Delicious, National Geographic Traveller, Conde Nast Traveller, Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia, DestinAsian, TIME, CNN, The Independent, The Telegraph, Sunday Times Travel Magazine, AFAR, Wanderlust, International Traveller, Get Lost, Four Seasons Magazine, Fah Thai, Sawasdee, and more, as well as authored more than 40 guidebooks for Lonely Planet, DK, Footprint, Rough Guides, Fodors, Thomas Cook, and AA Guides.

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  1. Brooke says

    February 18, 2015 at 4:59 am

    I enjoyed reading all of your tips for Whale Watching in addition to your own experiences. I went Whale Watching in San Diego, California, but despite taking seasickness medication I got very sick. However, I decided I would make the best of the trip and catch as much of a glimpse of dolphins and whales as I could. I’m glad you had a fantastic time and I loved reading the details of the whale you did see! It’s a very brief moment, but it’s something you don’t forget.

  2. Lara Dunston says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    Thanks, Brooke. It was indeed brief in our case, but it was still very special. I would love to go again and see more of a breach. I’ve only experienced sea sickness once, actually – it wasn’t a terrible case, but it wasn’t fun. So lovely to see you here again. Thanks for your comment. I must drop by your blog and see how your project is going :)

  3. Brooke says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:55 am

    Hi Lara,
    Always good to hear from you. Also glad to hear you only experienced seasickness once :). I keep seeing pictures of Siem Reap and just found out a company, Tonle, is in the area, and I think of you. Hope all is well!

  4. Lara Dunston says

    February 20, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    Oh you mean Tonle, the fashion label? http://www.tonledesign.com/ They are homegrown in Cambodia and they’re fantastic. They have a shop in Siem Reap and a zero waste policy – all clothes made from remnants and recycled materials and everything else locally sourced. How do you know about them?

  5. Brooke says

    February 21, 2015 at 1:26 am

    I found out about them through Social Media. I LOVE their prints and colors! They have such beautiful and fun garments. I’d love to visit their company and work with their artisans/employees to learn about them and learn from them.

  6. Lara Dunston says

    February 21, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    You should! And there are so many other labels/organizations doing similar work. Lots of interesting stuff happening here.

  7. Brooke says

    February 22, 2015 at 3:18 am

    Awesome. If you have any suggestions of other companies, please let me know! I would appreciate any advice you have.

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I love giving homemade edibles as gifts as much as I love receiving them. Who wouldn’t appreciate jars filled with their favourite chilli oils, hot sauces, piquant pickles, and spicy peanuts that loved-ones have taken the time to make? 

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Our crab omelette recipe was one of our 22 most popular egg recipes of 2022 on our website Grantourismo and it’s no surprise. It’s appeared more times than any other egg recipes on our annual round-ups of most popular recipes since Terence launched Weekend Eggs when we launched Grantourismo in 2010.

If you’re an eggs lover, do check out the recipe collection. It includes egg recipes from right around the world, from recipes for classic kopitiam eggs from Singapore and Malaysia and egg curries from India and Myanmar to all kinds of egg recipes from Thailand, Japan, Korea, China, Mexico, USA, Australia, UK, and Ireland.

And do browse our Weekend Eggs archives for further eggspiration (sorry). We have hundreds of egg recipes from the 13 year-old series of recipes for quintessential egg dishes from around the world, which we started on our 2010 year-long global grand tour focused on slow, local and experiential travel. 

We’re hoping 2023 will be the year we can finally publish the Weekend Eggs cookbook we’ve talked about for years based on that series. After we can find a publisher for the Cambodia cookbook of course... :( 

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Who can guess the ingredients and what we’re mak Who can guess the ingredients and what we’re making with my market haul from Psar Samaki in Siem Reap — all for a whopping 10,000 riel (US$2.50)?! 

Birds-eye chillies thrown in for free! They were on my list but the seller I spent most at (5,000 riel!) scooped up a handful and slipped them into my bag. She was my last stop and knew what I was making.

My Khmer is poor, even after all our years in Cambodia, as I don’t learn languages with the ease I did in my 20s, plus I’m mentally exhausted after researching and writing all day. I have a better vocabulary of Old and Middle Khmer than modern Khmer from studying the ancient inscriptions for the Cambodian culinary history component of our cookbook I’m writing.

So when one seller totalled my purchases I thought she said 5,000 riel but she handed back 4,500 riel! The sum total of two huge bunches of herbs and kaffir lime leaves was 500 riel.

Tip: if visiting Siem Reap, use Khmer riel for local shopping. We’ve mainly used riel since the pandemic started— rarely use US$ now as market sellers quote prices in riels, as do local shops and bakeries, and I tip tuk tuk drivers in riels. I find prices quoted in riels are lower.

Psar Samaki is cheaper than Psar Leu, which is cheaper than Psar Chas, as it’s a wholesale market, which means the produce is fresher. I see veggies arriving, piled high in the back of vehicles, with dirt still on them — as I did on this trip. 

The scent of a mountain of incredibly aromatic pineapples offloaded from the back of a dusty ute was so heady they smelt like they’d just been cut. More exotic European style veggies arrive by big trucks in boxes labelled in Vietnamese (from Dalat) and Mandarin (from China), such as beautiful snow-white cauliflower I spotted.

Note: the freshest produce is sold on the dirt road at the back of the market.

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My Vietnamese-ish meatballs and rice noodles recip My Vietnamese-ish meatballs and rice noodles recipe makes tender meatballs doused in a delightfully tangy-sweet sauce, sprinkled with crispy fried shallots, with carrot-daikon, crunchy cucumber and fragrant herbs. 

The dish is inspired by bún chả, a Hanoi specialty, but it’s not bún chả. No matter what Google or food bloggers tell you. Names are important, especially when cooking and writing about cuisines not our own.

This is an authentic bún chả recipe:  https://grantourismotravels.com/vietnamese-bun-cha-recipe/ You’ll need to get the outdoor BBQ/grill going to do proper smoky bún chả meat patties (not meatballs).

My meatball noodle bowl is perhaps more closely related to dishes such as a Central Vietnam cousin bún thịt nướng (pork skewers on rice noodles in a bowl) and a Southern relation bún bò Nam Bộ (beef atop rice noodles, sprinkled with fried shallots (Nam Bộ=Southern Vietnam) though neither include meatballs. 

Xíu mại= meatballs although they’re different in flavour to mine, which taste more like bún chả patties. Xíu mại remind me of Southern Italian meatballs in tomato sauce.

In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, home to millions of Khmer, there’s bánh tằm xíu mại. Bánh tằm=silk worm noodles. They’re topped with meatballs, cucumber, daikon, carrot, fresh herbs, crispy fried onions. Difference: cold noodles doused in a sauce of coconut cream and fish sauce. 

Remove the meatballs, add chopped fried spring rolls and it’s Cambodia’s banh sung, which is a rice noodle salad similar to Vietnam’s bún chả giò :) 

Recipe here: (link in bio) https://grantourismotravels.com/vietnamese-meatballs-and-rice-noodles-recipe/

For more on these culinary connections you’ll have to wait for our Cambodian cookbook and culinary history. In a hurry to know? Come support the project on Patreon. (link in bio)

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It is pure coincidence that Pepper’s eye colour It is pure coincidence that Pepper’s eye colour matches the furnishings of our rented apartment. So, no, I did not colour-coordinate the interiors to match our cat’s eyes. 

I keep getting DMs from pet clothing brands wanting to “partner” with Pepper and send her free cat clothes and cat accessories. Although she did wear a kerchief for a few years in her more adventurous fashion-forward teenage years, I cannot see this cat in clothes now, can you? 

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