Experts from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) are encouraging  residents to head to their nearest coastal national park to seek out a vantage point to see the whales on their annual migration north.

Senior Wildlife Officer at OEH Susan Crocetti said that from now and all throughout June and July, keen whale watchers are likely to see larger groups of humpback whales as they move along the NSW coastline towards warmer waters for breeding.

“We expect more than 30,000 humpback whales will make the migration this year, and they’re already underway heading north,” said Ms Crocetti.

“We will see them heading southwards, many with their newborn calves, during spring from September through to November, travelling at a much more leisurely pace than on their northward journey.”

Some of the top vantage points between in the Bega Valley are: Warjurda Point Lookout, Mimosa Rocks National Park; Kangarutha Walking Track, Bournda National Park and Light to Light walk and the Green Cape Lightstation, Ben Boyd National Park.

To find out more about the best whale watching vantage spots, to learn about whale behaviours and different species, and to download the Wild About Whales app go to wildaboutwhales.com.au. 

Stranded, entangled, or sick whales should be reported immediately to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Environment Line on 131 555 or ORRCA Whale Rescue on (02) 9415 3333.