Whales close to shore off the beach at Dalmeny heading south—
Eurobodalla Tourism (@whale_watch) September 11, 2012

Yay! Just saw whales blowing halfway out towards Montague Island off Narooma #whaleon—
Geoff Crane (@geoffcrane) September 01, 2012

If you’re looking for a fun and family-friendly activity while visiting Eurobodalla on the South Coast of NSW, you can’t go past whale watching.  And don’t think you have to go out on a boat to spot a whale; you’re just as likely to see them from the shore.

Whale numbers are increasing each year, which means there’s more chance than ever you’ll spot whales breaching and tail-slapping in the waters between Batemans Bay and Narooma.  But if you want to make your chances even higher, then make sure you take note of our tips and tricks below.

1. Take along your binoculars and camera, as well as sunscreen and hat.
2. Go watching on a clear day, but ideally not in the middle of the day when the sun is likely to glare off the water (it makes it harder to see any action).
3. Look for a ‘blow’ — a spray of air that the whales make when they surface to take a breath — as well as unusual splashes and shiny reflections.
4. Once spotted, keep an eye out to look for breaching (when the whale’s body leaves the water and returns with an almighty SPLASH), tail slapping (what it sounds like!) or spy-hopping (when the whale lifts its eyes above the water and has a good look around).
5. Tell us about it! Share your photo and story on our Facebook page, via Twitter to @whale_watch or hashtag #whaleon, email us at info@eurobodalla.com.au or call the whale sightings hotline at 1800 802 528 and we’ll post it for you.
6. Take a tour on a whale watching boat or out to Montague Island

Whales, particularly humpbacks, are renowned for frolicking, splashing and showing off to spectators.  It’s truly an unforgettable experience and just one of the many wonders of the Eurobodalla Coast.  Get out there and see if you can spot one of these giant acrobats of the sea for yourself.

great pictures of southern right whales and calves visiting the NSW south coast over recent weeks flic.kr/s/aHsjtz5LWc #whaleon #NPWS—
Environment+Heritage (@OEHmedia) August 31, 2012

@WildAboutWhales: Humpback Whales at sth Durras beach near bateman's bay – mum & bub just playing around – beautiful!!! #whaleon—
Eurobodalla Tourism (@whale_watch) August 28, 2012

@region_X: whales are out on the south coast nsw, spotted 2 at Tuross this afternoon—
Eurobodalla Tourism (@whale_watch) August 27, 2012

@WildAboutWhales: Orrca hotline reports southern right whales at batemans bay on the south coast. #whaleon—
Eurobodalla Tourism (@whale_watch) August 19, 2012

@region_X: Lots of dry weather south coast nsw style, great for being active, whales out and about already, http://t.co/T5wZkYet—
Eurobodalla Tourism (@whale_watch) August 15, 2012

RT @missleesalulu: @WildAboutWhales Mother and calf are enjoying the sun just off the rocks at South Broulee! Its magical #whaleon—
Eurobodalla Tourism (@whale_watch) August 09, 2012

@WildAboutWhales: #Whaleon, we have reports of a mother and calf SRW down at Moruya near the airport.—
Eurobodalla Tourism (@whale_watch) August 08, 2012