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With Western Australian youngsters back in school this week, there is no shortage of whales! Those who avoided the holiday crowds were treated to a whale filled 2 and a half hours! A few lucky kids were still in holiday mode and thrilled to be up ‘helping’ our skipper Dundee drive. See picture for high stoke levels! \u00a0<\/p>\n

Cruising out along the silky calm water this morning was came upon a large pod of migrating Humpbacks. Travelling at four knots the whales, which ranged from sub adults to very BIG adults, kept at a relaxed pace while we watched on in awe. The group peeled off into 3 distinct pods. Each with 7 or so whales. These whales were all tightly grouped and surfaced in synchro. A breath taking sight to witness. Occasionally a humpie got too close to its buddy so a tail throw or head lunge provided a moment of excitement between the peaceful behaviour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We travelled with these whales until we were right out around the Cape! Lucky the beautiful summer-like weather allowed for it! We waved goodbye to these whales as they began the final leg of their journey – to Sub-antarctic feeding waters!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Our vessel turned back towards home but it wasn’t long before we found a mother and calf Southern Right Whale! We haven’t spotted this species of whale for a week or so, it was a welcomed sight! The mother lolled around on the surface like a giant hippo while the calf presumably suckled below. At times the calf would poke its rostrum (tip of the head) out of the water showing off its quickly growing callosities!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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