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Dolphin Watch Cruises Jervis Bay
feeding the kangaroos on Mill beach

Animals in the wild in NSW

NSW has a whole host of places to view animals in the wild. The unspoilt beaches, rainforests and NSW national parks are top spots for animal lovers.

Key places to go

Snorkelling, Lord Howe Island

Across land and sea; from kangaroos to whales, NSW is a wonderful place to view animals in the wild. Spot turtles and whales at Solitary Islands Marine Park while at Montague Island you can view colonies of little penguins and Australian fur seals.

Whale watching from land or sea, dolphin cruises, swimming with seals, sea bird watching and other aquatic creature encounters are plentiful along the NSW coast, from Eden and the nearby Davidson Whaling Station in the south to the splendour of Cape Byron in the north. There are plenty of ways to get around and explore these beautiful environments, including nature tours offering the chance to learn about native animal habitats. Budderoo National Park, Fitzroy Falls and Morton National Park feature fantastic wildlife tours.

Meanwhile Lord Howe Island is a pristine place to go snorkelling and discover underwater life.

 

Into the breach

Whales are migrating up and down the coast of NSW in greater numbers than ever, and coming closer to shore. Throughout the season, Whale Watching Sydney tours go just outside the heads for optimum viewing. Other prime whale-watching sites include Byron Bay, Port Stephens, Jervis Bay, Merimbula and Eden.

For more information about whale migration and the best vantage spots visit the Wild about Whales website.

Whale breaching at Byron Bay

Surf's up

Unlike whales, dolphins can be viewed year round. Look for them surfing in the wake of your tour boat. Port Stephens is a popular destination for dolphin watching. Other key dolphin-viewing locations include Byron Bay and the NSW South Coast around Jervis Bay.

Dolphins, Jervis Bay

Happy feet first

The best place to see Little Penguins and Australian fur seals is at Montague Island, just off Narooma, on the South Coast. Half-day boat tours are available with Narooma Charters, or enjoy a private overnight tour with Naturewise Montague Island Nature Escape or Montague Island Tours.

Fairy seals, Montague Island

On the wing

One of the most tranquil and eco-friendly ways of viewing sea birds and aquatic wildlife is on a kayak trip. At Byron Bay, tours are available with Cape Byron Kayaks and Go Sea Kayak. On the South Coast, Total Eco Adventures explores the bays and inlets of the Bateman Marine Park.

Kayaking, Booderee National Park
Diving on Lord Howe Island

There are few better places on the planet to dive than in the crystal clear waters surrounding Lord Howe Island. Just a short boat ride from shore are more than 60 dive sites that take you into a submarine world of spectacular trenches, caves and volcanic drop-offs.


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