{"id":41476,"date":"2025-10-24T11:18:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T03:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.com.au\/?p=41476"},"modified":"2025-10-24T11:20:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T03:20:39","slug":"dunsborough-2025-season-update-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/blogs\/dunsborough-2025-season-update-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunsborough 2025 Season Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Dunsborough Whale Watching Season Highlights<\/h2>\n<h4>20 September 2025 \u2013 Afternoon Tour<\/h4>\n<p>We sight our first blue whale on one of our Dunsborough whale tours this season! Earlier that morning, reports came in of a blue whale passing Port Geographe Marina. As we departed, confirmation arrived \u2014 the magnificent animal was off Old Dunsborough, just 400 metres from the jetty. The unmistakable tall blow rose in the distance, and excitement filled the deck as we slowly approached the giant individual.<\/p>\n<p>We suspect this was most likely a pygmy blue whale, a subspecies that can grow up to 23 metres in length, though there is always the thrilling possibility of seeing a \u201ctrue\u201d Antarctic blue whale reaching 30 metres \u2014 the largest animal to have ever lived! It is extraordinary that these ocean giants can be found in waters as shallow as five metres right off our coastline.<\/p>\n<p>Not long after, a group of humpback whales appeared on the other side of the boat. Around eight to ten humpbacks travelled together, rolling around one another and coming in close. They dazzled everyone onboard with pectoral slaps and peduncle throws before we gently made our way home after an unforgettable afternoon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/549281660_1598349401132813_4479643859434445278_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A Blue Whale calmly traverses the turquoise waters of Geographe Bay \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/549281660_1598349401132813_4479643859434445278_n-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/549281660_1598349401132813_4479643859434445278_n-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>23 September 2025 \u2013 Meet the Dwarf Minke Whale<\/h4>\n<p>One of the most fascinating visitors to Geographe Bay this month was the dwarf minke whale \u2014 the second smallest of the baleen whales! They display the most intricate colour pattern of any baleen species, with white shoulders, a dark throat patch, dark-tipped fins, and a pale triangular patch on their sides.<\/p>\n<p>Adults grow to around seven to nine metres and weigh up to seven tonnes, while calves are born at just two metres long. Unlike some larger whales, dwarf minkes may feed opportunistically in tropical waters. Once overlooked by whalers for being \u201ctoo small,\u201d they are now estimated to number over one million worldwide. Small in size but incredibly distinctive \u2014 another special highlight for our passengers this season.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23.9-minke--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sighting of a dwarf minke whale in Geographe Bay Western Australia\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23.9-minke--980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23.9-minke--480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>24 September 2025 \u2013 Morning Tour<\/h4>\n<p>Blue skies and glassy conditions continued to bless the bay, as did the humpbacks! Two whales repeatedly tail-slapped in the distance to begin the tour, one of which became the true star of the show. For half an hour, it stayed alongside the boat, rolling belly-up and performing continuous tail slaps with wide-spread pectoral fins.<\/p>\n<p>With no wind to break the surface, the sounds of the slaps echoed across the bay \u2014 a call for others to join in. Soon, bursts of breaching, pectoral slapping, and surfacings surrounded us. The sheer number of humpbacks travelling through our coastline was on full display.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.09.24-humpy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Passengers on a Naturaliste Charters whale watching tour in Dunsborough enjoy whale sightings\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.09.24-humpy-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.09.24-humpy-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>25 September 2025 \u2013 Morning Tour<\/h4>\n<p>White splashes lit up the horizon moments after leaving the mooring, drawing us towards <a href=\"https:\/\/meeluppark.com\/\">Meelup Beach<\/a>. There we found a playful humpback mother and calf pair. The calf leapt repeatedly from the water in joyful breaches, with mum soon joining in to show how it is done.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing towards <a href=\"https:\/\/visitbunburygeographe.com.au\/business\/wyalup-rocky-point\/\">Rocky Point<\/a>, the bay came alive with communication between pods \u2014 tail slaps, pectoral slaps, and breaches in every direction. While moving through the activity, a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins joined us, bow-riding in crystal-clear water.<\/p>\n<p>The finale was unforgettable \u2014 three humpbacks launching together in a perfect triple breach. The ideal end to a spectacular morning on the water.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.09.25-humpys-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Triple humpback whale breach during Naturaliste Charters tour\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.09.25-humpys-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.09.25-humpys-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>3 October 2025 \u2013 Morning Tour<\/h4>\n<p>Despite blustery conditions, today was nothing short of epic. Our first encounter was a pair of humpbacks performing magnificent breaches, followed by pectoral and tail slapping. Soon, more duos joined the display, surrounding us with activity in every direction.<\/p>\n<p>A huge head lunge wowed those on the bow \u2014 the whale propelling forward like a rocket! To finish, three active humpbacks mugged the boat, surfacing right alongside us. One even surfed down a wave, rolling with the force. An absolutely unforgettable sight.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.03-humpy-breach-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Happy humpback whale off coast of Dunsborugh during whale watching tour\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.03-humpy-breach-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.03-humpy-breach-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>5 October 2025 \u2013 Morning Tour<\/h4>\n<p>The sun returned after several cloudy days, and the wildlife responded in full. We encountered two mother\u2013calf\u2013escort male trios, one featuring a unique dorsal fin. As we travelled further north, a moving \u201cbrown blob\u201d caught our attention. It turned out to be a small loggerhead turtle \u2014 a rare and exciting sight this far south!<\/p>\n<p>Closer to shore, more mother\u2013calf pairs engaged in pectoral and tail slapping. On our return journey, an object floating at the surface caught our eye. What first appeared to be a log revealed itself to be a resting <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/blogs\/why-are-blue-whales-endangered\/\">blue whale<\/a> \u2014 in fact, two of them! These were the calmest blues we have seen this season, surfacing gracefully before we continued back to port.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.05-loggerhead-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A rare sighting of a loggerhead turtle from Naturaliste Charters Whale Watching Eco Tour\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.05-loggerhead-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.05-loggerhead-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>10 October 2025 \u2013 Afternoon Tour<\/h4>\n<p>Leaving the moorings, we were greeted by a lively group of bottlenose dolphins. Initially relaxed, their energy soon lifted as they rolled and played, even floating belly-up in the surface sunshine.<\/p>\n<p>Further out, we encountered an active group of five to six humpbacks, pectoral slapping and breaching in spontaneous bursts. They surfaced unpredictably, breaching in multiple directions \u2014 thrilling passengers lucky enough to catch each leap.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.10-humpys-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Humpback whale and calf in Geographe Bay WA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.10-humpys-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.10-humpys-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>13 October 2025 \u2013 Afternoon Tour<\/h4>\n<p>Humpbacks and another blue whale visitor made this afternoon\u2019s tour one to remember. North of the moorings, we first encountered a few solitary humpbacks, quietly surfacing before long dives. As we continued, two near Rocky Point began breaching and head lunging, capturing everyone\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n<p>Our luck grew as reports came in of another blue whale on the move. The pale shimmer of its skin appeared below the surface before it rose into view \u2014 a breathtaking moment for all onboard. On our return, the bay came alive once more with breaching humpbacks in every direction.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.13-tail-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Calm waters tail slapping by a humpback whale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.13-tail-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.13-tail-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>14 October 2025 \u2013 Afternoon Tour<\/h4>\n<p>Heading out, we immediately spotted multiple breaches from distant groups. As we approached, activity slowed, and we followed two pairs of relaxed humpbacks travelling towards the coast. For several minutes at a time, they dived deep before surfacing close by, their movements calm and rhythmic.<\/p>\n<p>Approaching Gannet Rock, we noticed renewed energy a mile away. A mother and calf exchanged tail slaps \u2014 a learning moment for the young one, mirroring its mother\u2019s movements. Beneath them, an escort male travelled in steady formation. As the family continued their journey towards Cape Naturaliste, we too made our way home through the windswept white caps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.14-bandw-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hypopigmented humpback whale seen on a Naturaliste Charters Dunsborough Tour\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.14-bandw-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.14-bandw-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>16 October 2025 \u2013 Morning Tour<\/h4>\n<p>Wowie! What an incredible morning! We did not expect to run into two adult southern right whales so close to the moorings. These gentle giants were calm and relaxed, surfacing gracefully as we followed them towards Gannet Rock.<\/p>\n<p>Southern right whales are easily identified by the white callosity patches on their rostrums and the absence of a dorsal fin. At one point, a passenger on the bow called out, \u201cGive us a tail!\u201d \u2014 and, as if on cue, one did, followed by a spectacular breach! This rare display of energy was a thrill to witness, as southern rights are not often seen performing such powerful behaviours.<\/p>\n<p>We left the pair to continue their travels and later encountered a duo of humpbacks further offshore. Taking ten-minute dive intervals, they offered us a few beautiful views of their flukes before diving deep again. It was a morning of unforgettable variety and grace.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.16-headup-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A great southern whale spyhop near the shores of Dunsborough WA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.16-headup-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.16-headup-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Dunsborough Tours This Season<\/h3>\n<p>The 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/dunsborough-whale-watching-2\/\">Dunsborough<\/a> whale watching season has delivered an extraordinary mix of encounters \u2014 from playful dolphins and breaching humpbacks to dwarf minkes, loggerhead turtles, southern right whales, and multiple blue whale sightings. Geographe Bay has once again shown why it is one of Western Australia\u2019s most exceptional whale watching locations.<\/p>\n<p>The season runs from mid-August through to the end of November, as thousands of humpback whales migrate through the calm, sheltered waters of the bay. Southern right whales, dwarf minke whales, and even the mighty blue whale make occasional appearances, thrilling passengers with close-up encounters.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/#\">Naturaliste Charters<\/a> departures leave from the Professional Fishermen\u2019s Boat Ramp in Quindalup, only minutes from Dunsborough town centre. With calm seas, incredible biodiversity, and the expertise of our crew and marine biologists, every tour offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these ocean giants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/dunsboroughwhalewatching\/\">Join us this season in Dunsborough<\/a> for your chance to witness the unforgettable spectacle of whale watching in Geographe Bay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dunsborough Whale Watching Season Highlights 20 September 2025 \u2013 Afternoon Tour We sight our first blue whale on one of our Dunsborough whale tours this season! Earlier that morning, reports came in of a blue whale passing Port Geographe Marina. As we departed, confirmation arrived \u2014 the magnificent animal was off Old Dunsborough, just 400 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":41477,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[80],"tags":[30,789,17,29,41,98],"class_list":["post-41476","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-daily-whale-watching-blog","tag-blue-whales","tag-dunsborough-whale-tours","tag-dunsborough-whale-watching","tag-geographe-bay","tag-naturaliste-charters","tag-southern-right-whales"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v28.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dunsborough 2025 Season Update | Naturaliste Charters<\/title>\n<meta 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