Whale Update - Currently the whales are making infrequent visits making sightings irregular. See our whale interaction policy....

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Latest Sighting's- 12 August 2 Humpbacks near Port Augusta power house

8 June 2 Humpbacks 12-16km South of Port Augusta

23rd July 4 Humpback Whales between 10-16km South of Port Augusta

21 July 2 Humpback Whales right in the Port Augusta harbor see pictures.

 - 17 July 18-14 km South of Port Augusta Western side.

For current information contact Aaron on 0438 857 001 or email aaron@augustawestside.com.au

These are all recent 2010 pictures taken from our cruises.

'Lady Di' breaching.

As yet it is not exactly known why the whales make their way to the head of Spencer Gulf, but each year when they do it is spectacular.

On 28 June 2010 after the Humpbacks came up a Southern Right Whale has also made an appearance. This whale has since spent the last week up here lazing about then breaching. We have affectionately nick named the whale 'Lady Di'

On 23 June 2010 the first Humpback Whales appeared for a majestic sight. The Blanche Harbour shacks are in the back ground, the hills are apart of the Baxter Ranges.

The below pictures were taken by Georgie Sharp

More of Georgie's pictures can be viewed at the below link, its worth a look.

http://www.sharpsmusic.on.net/Georgie3.html

Our Port Augusta Whale Interaction Policy

At all times we abide by the South Australian whale interaction guidelines of 300m front & rear. 100m of the side. Or if whale in distress its 300m all around. The whales will also come over nearer to us on occasions, on many occasions after sitting quietly the whales would approach & I would have to slowly reverse the boat away (this happened with the Discover crew). All pictures are taken with telephoto lenses.