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Book Your Terrigal Whale-Watching Trip from Olinda, New South Wales
Set off from Olinda, New South Wales on a thrilling one-hour whale-watching tour aboard our ecotour RIB, where you’ll experience migrating whales up close as they pass on their annual journey between the Antarctic and the warm waters of the Coral Sea; a Marine Biologist is on board to answer your questions and help identify species, making this an informative and unforgettable wildlife encounter that’s perfect for nature lovers, families, couples, and adventure seekers planning activities in and around Olinda in New South Wales.
About this activity in Olinda
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- One-hour ecotour RIB whale-watching trip offering close-up views of migrating whales between the Antarctic and the warm Coral Sea waters.
- Experience expert-led wildlife spotting with a Marine Biologist on board to answer questions and help identify species.
- Small, fast RIB craft designed for thrilling yet responsible wildlife encounters along the coastline near Olinda, New South Wales.
- Ideal for nature lovers and families seeking a memorable marine wildlife experience in the region’s rich ocean environment.
Important Information
- All safety equipment, including life jackets, is provided on board; no catering is supplied-bring your own snacks if needed.
- Tours are not recommended for pregnant travelers, guests with spinal injuries, or those with serious cardiovascular conditions; children under 5 are not permitted.
- Dress for an outdoor marine adventure: wear layered clothing, a spray jacket, sunglasses, and flat shoes with good grip-it’s typically 5–10°C cooler on the water.
- Tours are weather dependent and may be rescheduled; if we cancel due to conditions beyond our control you can reschedule or request a full refund of your payment.
Meeting Point
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. For Broken Bay departures confirm your pick-up point as either Ettalong or Hardys Bay. If you are late we cannot guarantee a refund and may not be able to place you on another trip.
Includes
- We provide all required safety equipment, including life jackets, for your Water-Based experience in Olinda, New South Wales.
- Your safety gear is included so you can focus on the adventure and sightseeing in the area.
Excludes
- We do not provide any catering on this trip - plan to bring your own snacks or arrange food locally in Olinda or nearby towns.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point from around the region.
- This activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels, though people with limited mobility may not be able to board the vessel.
- Children under 5 are not permitted due to safety regulations.
- Wear clothing for an outdoor adventure - sunglasses, a spray jacket, and clothes that can get a little wet are highly recommended; temperatures on the water are typically 5–10 degrees colder than on land.
- Wear flat shoes with good grip as you will need to climb in and out of a boat.
- Your safety comes first: tours are weather dependent and may be rescheduled at short notice for safety reasons.
- If we cancel or relocate tours due to weather or factors beyond our control, you can choose to reschedule or receive a full refund of any payment; we do not compensate for travel costs to get to the location.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your trip - no refund will be issued if you are late. We will try to get you on another trip but this may not always be possible.
- For Broken Bay tours, ensure your pick-up point is confirmed as either Ettalong or Hardys Bay before you travel.
Customer Reviews
9/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Been on a small vessel made it more personal and Andrew and Sharyn were informative and good hosts. Saw a number of whales, a few quite close. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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Andrew and Ronnie did a wonderful job. They are very professional and the whale watching was superb. Great value and accessible
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Booked a whale watching tour for Monday for my visitors from Queensland, was not expecting to see much activity but thought we'd give it a go. Well first off seal spotted off cliffs the school of dolphins coming right alongside with tail slapping and jumping all around the boat , then Andrew the spotter on the cliffs directs us to a whale in the bay, well was a mother and calf who came right up to the boat and inspected us so close we had to stop engines and let them glide under and around us for a good 15 minutes so long in fact we had trouble leaving them. A truly remarkable experience!
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Know more about Olinda
On this one-hour ecotour RIB from Olinda you’ll experience migrating whales up close as they pass between the Antarctic and the Coral Sea. A Marine Biologist is on board to identify species and answer your whale watching questions while you enjoy an outdoor, Water-Based wildlife tour.
Wear layered outdoor clothing, a spray jacket, sunglasses and flat shoes with good grip since you’ll be boarding a boat. Expect it to be 5–10 degrees colder on the water and bring clothing that can get a little wet for this Outdoor & Nature and Water-Based activity.
Yes. A Marine Biologist is on board to help identify whale species and answer your whale watching and marine wildlife questions, making this a learning-focused Workshops & Learning and Nature & Wildlife experience in the Olinda area.
The tour suits many family groups and is categorized under Family & Kids and Nature & Wildlife experiences, but children under 5 are not permitted due to safety regulations. You’ll find the trip engaging for older kids thanks to expert commentary from the Marine Biologist.
The tour involves climbing in and out of a RIB and may not be suitable for people with limited mobility, spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. If you have concerns, check the booking details before selecting this Adventure & Thrill and Outdoor & Nature tour.
Tours are weather dependent and may be rescheduled at short notice for safety. If the operator cancels or relocates the trip due to weather or factors beyond their control, you can reschedule or receive a full refund of your payment.
