SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALES
WHALE NURSERY
Warrnambool's whale nursery is annually transformed into a very busy Southern Right Whale nursery.

The baby whales are generally born between July and September and measure around five metres and weigh a tonne on arrival. The mothers and calf keep whale watchers entertained with their activities of fin and tail slapping. The proud mums regularly put on their own show with regular whale rolls, proposing, lunging and lobtailing.

For daily Whale updates contact the Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre by telephoning 03 5564 7837

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OUR FAVOURITE WHALE, WILMA!
Warrnambool's most popular whale, Wilma is expected to return again
next year to give birth to her eigth baby whale. The birth will be Wilmas
seventh in the past twenty years in waters off Logans Beach. Wilma is
easily recognisable by her somwhet modified tail fluke which may have
been bitten off by a shark or injured by a ships rudder. 
From the newly erected whale viewing platform (picture below) people
are treated to a wonderful site of the whales swimming close to the shore
and it is really a wonderful experience to see these magnificent giants of
the deep up so close. 
For more - Whale information - A Close Encounter
WHALE HOLIDAY SEASON

Between the months from mid June to early October SouthernRight Whales frequent the Logans Beach Whale Nursery and provide a wonderful spectacle for whale watchers. During this period is a wonderful time to organise a holiday or long weekend to capture a glimpse of these magnificent creatures of the sea.Warrnambool's Maritime history is captured at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village which includes a whale boat and giant mural depicting a whale hunt.

Accommodation to suit your needs is included on this site.
LOGANS BEACH WHALE NURSERY

There are many whale breeding grounds, but for stunning views and accessibility, Logans Beach Warrnambool is one of the finest whale viewing experiences in the world.

Warrnambool has been the favoured breeding location for the Southern Right Whales who make their annual pilgrimage to the Logans Beach site to give birth and prepare their young for the long journey back to Southern Antarctic waters.

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LOGANS BEACH WHALE VIEWING PLATFORM
You won't find a more accessible whale watching area than at Logans
Beach. Just 8 minutes from the City Centre the newly constructed
viewing platform provides premium viewing and is well worth a visit at any
time of the year.

A Close Encounter - More information
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