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Byron Bay Whale Watching Safari

Wild Byron's safari-style whale watch: max 12 aboard the purpose-built Apollo 2 from Brunswick Heads, with a marine naturalist guide, live whale song through a hydrophone, free pro photos and guaranteed sightings.

⭑ 5 440 Google reviews 📍 Byron Bay ⏱ 3 Hours 👥 Up to 12 🔥 Active 🎂 All ages welcome

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Overview

Every winter the humpback highway runs right past Byron Bay, tens of thousands of whales commuting to warmer water, breaching and tail-slapping as they go. Wild Byron watches it safari-style: a maximum of twelve passengers on the purpose-built eco vessel Apollo 2, which means everyone gets a rail and nobody photographs the back of a head. The details set it apart. A marine naturalist guides the three hours, decoding the behaviour as it happens. An underwater hydrophone pipes live whale song through the boat, an eerie, beautiful soundtrack most whale watchers never hear. And a professional photographer shoots the whole trip, sharing the images free afterwards, so you can watch with your eyes instead of your phone. Dolphins, turtles and seabirds pad out the Cape Byron Marine Park species list. Sightings are guaranteed, no whales, and you cruise again free. It departs Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour, 15 minutes from Byron, June to October. Waterproof jackets provided when the sea's feeling salty.

Trip highlights

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Whale season: June to October only

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Max 12 passengers

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Live whale song by hydrophone

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Guaranteed sightings or free return

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Free professional photos

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Marine naturalist guide

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Itinerary at a glance

What's in the box

✓ What's included

  • Marine naturalist guide
  • Underwater hydrophone for whale song
  • Professional photos/videos shared after the trip
  • Modern eco-vessel (Apollo 2)
  • Whale sighting guarantee
  • Waterproof jacket if required

✕ Not included

  • ✕Meals and beverages
  • ✕Personal camera equipment
  • ✕Transportation to/from the Brunswick Heads departure point

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  • What's the cancellation policy?
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What travellers say

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The operator's track record

5 on Google · 440 reviews
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"An amazing 3 hours, we were very fortunate to see whales, dolphins and turtles. The whales breaching in particular were incredible. A number of these only 30 metres from the boat, one whale in particular over an hour must have breached some 40 times, quite amazing something never to forget…"
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Richard E

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via Tripadvisor
"Oh my gosh, that was an incredible trip! We spotted between 20 and 30 whales, two adorable sea turtles, and even a playful dolphin. It was like they were putting on a show for us, with their music and breaching. It was an experience we'll never forget!"
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Michelle

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