Whale Watching
Broome is one of the greatest places on Earth to watch the majestic Humpback whale. Western Australia’s Kimberley is a world class whale watching region and home to the world’s largest population of Humpback whales (with numbers nearing 35,000). Often travelling in pods, these amazing creatures can be up to16 metres long and weigh up to 45 tonnes. They migrate north along the WA coast, aiming for the warm waters of the Kimberley to calf. A Humpback whale breaching or tail slapping has to be close to the top of any list when it comes to 'must do' wildlife experiences. Our local tourism operators are ready to help you relax, enjoy and discover what whale watching in Broome is all about. Read on to learn about tour options this season and book online with one of our members below to see these magnificent creatures when you visit Broome.
Available from July to September
Every year the whales make an epic migration from their feeding grounds in the Antarctic to spend the winter months from June to October in the Kimberley’s warm, tropical waters. Here they mate and calve, largely undisturbed and sheltered by the islands and reefs of the Buccaneer and Bonaparte Archipelagos. They share the sea with manta rays, dolphins, turtles, dugongs and other marine life. Get out on the water and discover the Indian Ocean's rich diversity.
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Broome Whale Watching Charters
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