Plenty of bait fish around to attract dolphins, whales and seals. All operators reported excellent conditions for their morning tours. Narooma Charters reported 4 pods of Humpback Whales only ten minutes out from port. The whales seem to be staying in the same area and are numbering up to 30. Onlookers were elated to witness three breaches - a sight that is a must to experience.
Conditions remain favourable for the afternoon tours.
A southerly change came through at 4pm and this caused the whales to breach frequently, revelling in the choppy conditions. The Montague Island Evening Tour found whales just ten minutes from the breakwall. This pod of 3 was joined by 2 others and the watchers were treated to breaches, tail slaps, spy-hops and were repeatedly showered with the rather smelly spouts as they frolicked around the boat. On the island, breaching whales were visible on all sides of the island, with estimates of at least 20 whales being within 2kms of the island. A truly breathtaking experience.