Naturaliste Charters Whale Watching in Dunsborough, Western Australia | Boat tour agency

Naturaliste Charters Whale Watching

Locality: Dunsborough, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9750 5500

Address: 25 Dunn Bay Rd, Dunsborough, 6281 6281 Dunsborough, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.whales-australia.com.au

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23.01.2022 17/10/20 WHALE TRIFECTA! Yesterday we had three for three, ALL tours from morning to sunset were EPIC! The morning started off swiftly, sighting TWO blue whales just off the moorings as soon as the tour commenced. We cruised along with the TWO blue whales in only 8m of water all away along the coastline toward Point Picquet! The enormous column-like exhales of these ocean GIANTS penetrated our eardrums with every surface! Next, we headed out wide and came across a humpback m...other nursing her tiny calf!! The calves drink up to HALF their body weight in milk EVERY day!!! that's over 200L from the day they're born!!! Bunker bay was definitely acting as a nursery for humpbacks on yesterdays tours, with two mother-calf pairs playing and their protective escorts cruising closely behind (also providing us with tail-slaps and splashes). All amidst the crystal clear waters surrounding Shelly Cove! You could see both the large and small calf-like silhouettes rise for metres before breaking the surface just in front of the bow! What a sight! The afternoon was a lot more action-packed! ALL breaching and peduncle slaps from one VERY energetic humpback!!! By the sunset tour, we thought we'd been all blue'd out! BUT noooo, we had THREE blue whales head straight toward us both in front AND under the bow of the boat! So close you could almost see down their blowholes!! These last three blues took the total for the past two days to over 20!!! At least 11 the day prior and even more yesterday!!! Bring on BLUE-TOBER!!!

23.01.2022 As Augusta is currently experiencing Gale Force winds, rain and all round tumultuous weather today, we are reminiscing on much calmer times. Pictured here is our vessel Alison-Maree crusining around the St Alouran Islands in Augusta. #whale #whales #whalewatching #naturalistecharters #humpback #joy #fun #holiday #ocean #boating #animal #tourism #tourismwa #tourismaustralia #thisiswa #southwest #douth #westernaustralia #wanderoutyonder #australiassouthwest #whalewatching #dunsborough #margaretrriverregion #wildlifephotography #naturalistecharters #ecotourism #exploreyourownbackyard @westernaustralia @australias_southwest #adventureawaits #wanderoutyonder #holidayherethisyear #seeaustralia

23.01.2022 TUNE IN TONIGHT ABC Perth 7pm to find out about EVERYTHING blue whale AND the unprecedented number of blue whales that’ve already migrated though #geographebay for the season. The ongoing research by the team at Western Whale Research has enabled our team of on board marine biologists to provide real time information on the blue whales that our customers encounter while they’re on tour #wanderoutyonder

22.01.2022 Today’s expedition was pretty darn special @sharkyaerials is back onboard and we are super stoked!! We captured some amazing drone imagery and check out the pods formation #killerwhale #orca #whale #ecotourism #joy #fun #holiday #ocean #boating #animal #tourism #tourismwa #tourismaustralia #thisiswa #southwest #douth #westernaustralia #wanderoutyonder #whalewatching #greatsouthern #wildlifephotography #naturalistecharters #ecotourism #exploreyourownbackyard @westernaustralia #adventureawaits #wanderoutyonder #holidayherethisyear #seeaustralia

22.01.2022 ABC News coverage on the blue whales numbers! Want to encounter the worlds largest animal from SHORE, or even better from a whale watching vessel?! October is currently the BEST month to wittness these incredible ocean giants. Numbers for september have been unprecedented here in Geographe Bay, Dunsborough. These picturesque waters are also considered the most reliable, calm and affordable place to encoutner blue whales here in Australia! Researchers and whale-watchers have ...been lucky enough to encounter pods of 10-15 blue whales at once, with the closest sighting being less than 100m from shore!!! When you join Naturaliste Charters you'll be awe inspired by the enormity of the largest animasl to ever exist! All whilst a marine biologist provides you with knowledgeable commentary whist they collect real time data throughout the tour. We're also lucky enough to work closely with the researchers and land-based whale monitors from Western Whale Research who work from dawn to dust to count and collate crucial information on not only blue whales, but all species of whales that migrate through geographe bay- ensuring these populations are correctly protected and sustained. By joining the team on a tour you're enabling this imperative research to continue! See more

20.01.2022 Hey there! Just a friendly humpback hanging out while on tour. Whale watching departing twice daily in Augusta. Book your long weekend trip NOW! #whale #whales #whalewatching #naturalistecharters #humpback #joy #fun #holiday #ocean #boating #animal #tourism #tourismwa #tourismaustralia #thisiswa #southwest #douth #westernaustralia #wanderoutyonder #australiassouthwest #whalewatching #dunsborough #margaretrriverregion #wildlifephotography #naturalistecharters #ecotourism #exploreyourownbackyard @westernaustralia @australias_southwest #adventureawaits #wanderoutyonder #holidayherethisyear #seeaustralia

19.01.2022 MEET THE CREW We are so excited to introduce a new page to our website! IT can be found at the drop down menu About Us on our website or you can go directly to it here: https://www.whales-australia.com.au/meet-the-crew/... Our ocean frothing, whale loving crew are like none other are we are so proud of the team we have here at Naturaliste Charters. We have the passion, expertise and experience which makes us the premier whale watching company here in the South West of Western Australia. From our local family owned and operated roots all the way up to the crew who each have their own specialties, this is what set us apart from the rest! We employ over ten local crew so you are not just supporting ONE family with us you are supporting over TEN!

17.01.2022 LET’S TALK ABOUT TUBERCLES! See those bumps of this humpback whales rostrum? (Front of head/nose/mouth area) Well those lumps aren’t there as beauty spots! They play an important role for this whale. Each tubercle has a large hair follicle and associated nerve endings, just like your dog or cats whiskers! These hairs can sense changes in water temperature, composition and pressure!! They also act as a streamlining feature by providing lift and ease of movement through the w...ater! How’s that for a cool feature! Just another reason why we love whales #whale #whales #whalewatching #naturalistecharters #humpback #joy #fun #holiday #ocean #boating #animal #tourism #tourismwa #tourismaustralia #thisiswa #southwest #douth #westernaustralia #wanderoutyonder #australiassouthwest #whalewatching #dunsborough #margaretrriverregion #wildlifephotography #naturalistecharters #ecotourism #exploreyourownbackyard @westernaustralia @australias_southwest #adventureawaits #wanderoutyonder #holidayherethisyear #seeaustralia

17.01.2022 Did you know that we host work experience students throughout our Dunsborough season! Check out the blog that Jacey, our latest student, did for her week long placement --> https://www.whales-australia.com.au/student-work-experience/ Pictures were taken onboard by Jacey as she got to experience what its like having the best job in the world...

17.01.2022 Our expedition vessel ‘Alison Maree’ is the most stable, comfortable and newest vessel in Bremer Bay. She is also the only purpose built Southern Ocean vessel under survey & permitted to safely explore the entire canyon system offshore. Thanks Ash for this amazing video footage, she looks amazing by @ashkaras

17.01.2022 Naturaliste Charters, the founders of Whale Watching in the South West, established back in 1993 are proud to be providing fun, informative and professional Whale Watching tours. Currently departing daily from Busselton & Dunsborough. Book Now: www.whales-australia.com.au #2boats2locations #whalewatching #dunsborough #busselton #wanderoutyonder #margaretriverregion #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #australia #adventureawaits #getinspired #australianwildlifejourneys

14.01.2022 WEEKEND WHALEYYY HIGHLIGHTS: Happy little humpback calves were the main attraction on every tour this weekend! One of the most entertaining moments was when three shearwaters became the target practice for a mother teaching her calf how to breach! The mother tail slapped to swipe the birds and the calf proceeded to roll over, attempting to pec slap them with its floppy little fin! (no birds were harmed in the process)! Shearwaters 1, humpbacks 0. Another highlight was yesterday afternoon out near the Cape! We rolled as we over the swell with almost no wind as we encountered 4 blue whales cruise out to the depths! The large exhales were what caught our attention, often hearing the blue whales before sighting them on the silky grey surface!! #wanderoutyonder #whalewatching

14.01.2022 Come and say hello to our visitor ‘Pecky the Pelican’ in our DUNSBOROUGH office for the school holidays! Pecky was made with plastics collected at Meelup beach in May 2020! This plastic was collected in 1 hour at a beach cleanup with Cochella . Check out Cochella FB page as they do regular beach cleanups and the more people to help the better! #pelican #saveouroceans #raiseawareness #ourfuture #whales #wonderoutyonder #beachcleanup #meelupbeach #plasticfree #nextgeneration

13.01.2022 TUNE IN TONIGHT ABC Perth 7pm to find out about EVERYTHING blue whale AND the unprecedented number of blue whales that’ve already migrated though #geographebay for the season. The ongoing research by the team at Western Whale Research has enabled our team of on board marine biologists to provide real time information on the blue whales that our customers encounter while they’re on tour #wanderoutyonder

12.01.2022 01/10/2020 October is off to a BREACHING start! We disembarked from Busselton yesterday and found where the southern right whales have been residing! A beautiful mother and her calf definitely put on quite the spectacle for us!! It's not often that we get to encounter these 90 tonne animals launch their entire body out of the water for all of us to enjoy! #wanderoutyonder #whalewatching #southwest #ecotourism

10.01.2022 This past week has been filled with incredible Minke Whale interactions! A unique and curious whale has been giving us plenty of photo opportunities! Read all about it here plus all the other action from this weeks tours! https://www.whales-australia.com.au/

10.01.2022 That was quick! Great to see a MILLION dollars go out to support the domestic tourism industry. Spaces are available for school holidays but get in quick because they are booking up fast! The whales are plentiful at the moment with tours departing twice daily from Dunsborough and Busselton

10.01.2022 With Western Australian youngsters back in school, there is no shortage of whales! The great weather is forecast all week so now is a GREAT time to go whale watching! Check out todays whale blog --> https://www.whales-australia.com.au/schools-back-in-session/

09.01.2022 Humpback head lunges, playful calves, dolphin dress up, blue whale heads and close encounters! We’ve just commenced our last week of whale watching tours for the southern migration down here in Dunsborough and there has been no shortage of entertainment! Be sure to get out on a 2020 tour with us while you still can!! #wanderoutyonder #whalewatching #wa

08.01.2022 Whale that was an EPIC long weekend of whale watching down here in the southwest! From encounters with the worlds LARGEST animal, the BLUE WHALE, to copious BREACHES by energetic female humpbacks and everything in between! Check out the blog to uncover what else we witnessed over the long weekend! #wanderoutyonder Australia.com https://www.whales-australia.com.au/whale-that-was-an-epic/

07.01.2022 The past weekend consisted of the calmest, balmy seas, calf cuteness, a bunch of breaches AND BLUES, blues, blues aaaand more BLUES!!!! At this stage of the humpback migration we're gifted with the presence of the beautiful mothers and calves! AND over the past few days we've also sighted the FIRST blue whale mother and calves for the season! The blue whale calves are born at over 3 tons and a whopping 7m in length!!! Bring on the final month of whale watching here in Geogrpahe Bay, be sure to join us while the whales are still coming in HOT and (very) heavy! #wanderoutyonder #whalewatching #ocean #wa

06.01.2022 COME DOWN TO Dunsborough Tavern on Tuesday 8th Dec for our whale season WRAP UP and QUIZ NIGHT to raise money for Western Whale Research and Southwest Whale Ecology Study (SouWEST). This is a family friendly event full of questions for ALL ages. Spot prizes and giveaways to be won AND a silent auction full of ocean themed goodies!

04.01.2022 Mesmerising moments with a resident Bottlenose dolphins in #Flindersbay #Augusta #whale #whales #whalewatching #naturalistecharters #humpback #joy #fun #holiday #ocean #boating #animal #tourism #tourismwa #tourismaustralia #thisiswa #southwest #douth #westernaustralia #wanderoutyonder #australiassouthwest #whalewatching #dunsborough #margaretrriverregion #wildlifephotography #naturalistecharters #ecotourism #exploreyourownbackyard @westernaustralia @australias_southwest #adventureawaits #wanderoutyonder #holidayherethisyear #seeaustralia

03.01.2022 Breaching Humpbacks and a Southern Right Whale Mum and calf were the feature of today's tours. Check out the photos below!!

02.01.2022 Confirmed Sunset Tour departing 4.30pm this afternoon from Dunsborough, and YES you will see WHALES BOOK NOW: https://whales-australia.rezdy.com//dunsborough-sunset-wha Western Australia The Margaret River Region Abbey Beach Resort Ramada Resort by Wyndham Dunsborough Pullman Bunker Bay Resort The Aqua Resort Busselton

01.01.2022 Thank you for joining us on a tour Wayne and for sharing your photos from your experience with us, was our absolute pleasure to welcome you on board