Whales
Each year between May and September, Southern Right whales migrate north from Antarctica to calve in the relatively warmer winter shallows of southern Australia. There are whale nurseries all along this stretch of coast, and one of the easiest to access is Logan's Beach in Warrnambool.
The beach is at the eastern edge of the city, with the route clearly signposted from the highway. The beach has car parking and an observation deck to see the whales from above. It is also possible to get closer by boat or by air - or even as a surfer - subject to strict distance limits.
Southern Right whales are so named because they were the "right" whales to hunt, and Warrnambool began as a whaling colony. Those days have long passed; today the city prefers whale watching.
Learn more about whale-watching at Warrnambool.
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