As of today, peak season now, through ~October 15. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each year southern hemisphere humpback whales migrate north from Antarctic feeding grounds to breed and calve in subtropical and tropical waters off eastern Australia, then return south with their calves.
The migration produces predictable coastal and bay-level highlights used by land-based lookouts and commercial whale-watching operators.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Hervey Bay Wharf and Surrounds |
| Cape Byron Headland (Byron Bay) |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.