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Terrigal Ocean Tours
4.6
68 reviewsAbout
Terrigal Ocean Tours offers a range of small group adventures in quality eco Tour Boats.
Whale watching, dolphin watching, seal tours, lunch cruises and twilight cruises. Watch for whales, dolphins and seals and enjoy the stunning scenery with their qualified and experienced crew.
Only 60 minutes north of Sydney and Parramatta.
Approximately 50,000 Humpback Whales migrate past Terrigal from May to November. The whales pass close to the Terrigal Haven, and it is a short trip to link up with their migration path. Learn about these amazing animals in safety with a professional and experienced crew.
Their boats are very stable and provide magnificent all-round views. The only whale watching and eco-tour vessel operating in the Terrigal area. Certified by Eco Tourism Australia.
What's Available
1 featuresECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Available Tours
Whale Watching Terrigal
Experience one of Australia's greatest wildlife events, the Humpback Whale migration in safety and style. The Humpback Whales pass close to the Terrigal Haven and it is usually a short trip to link up with their migration path. The tour follows at a respectful distance and has a marine expert on board to answer any questions and to help identify the species. The tour departs from Terrigal Haven Boat Ramp. The tour may divert to Broken Bay, departing Hardys Bay if weather conditions require. Broken Bay has great whale watching and the added bonus of a Seal Colony. a respectful distance and have a marine expert on board to answer any questions and to help identify the species. Departs Terrigal Haven Boat Ramp. We may divert tours to Broken Bay, departing Hardys Bay if weather conditions require. Broken Bay has great whale watching and the added bonus of a Seal Colony.
Broken Bay Explorer
Depart from the delightful seaside village of Hardys Bay and head out to enjoy the stunning scenery of Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River. The bay is surrounded by pristine National Parks with rugged cliffs and remote sandy beaches. Marine wildlife, which can include dolphins, seals, eagles and whales from May to November, can be seen. There is also a colony of Fairy Penguins in the bay. The bay also hides some intriguing history which includes early contact with the Darkinjung Aboriginal people, a Japanese mini submarine attack, and the Z Force Commandos. A scenic cruise is an excellent way to anchor up at an exclusive beach and enjoy fishing, paddle boarding, swimming, and an Aussie BBQ Lunch. The charter is fully licensed and equipped for charter fishing. If there are any keen anglers on board, a stop can be made for a sustainable fishing session.
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Reviews & Ratings
Bev Dobe
Google review
What a magic day out with Terrigal Ocean Tours. The grandchildren were awestruck. We saw whales constantly and then a seal popped up followed by a pod of dolphins. Thanks to the very capable crew.
Deborah Donnelly
Google review
We attended the whale watching tour on the 7th of November 2025, and it was such a wonderful experience! The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating from start to finish. I went with a lady who has Huntington’s disease, and the team made sure she felt comfortable and supported the whole time. They were extremely understanding and inclusive, showing great care and respect for participants with disabilities. It’s clear that accessibility and kindness are a big part of what they do. The crew were also very knowledgeable about the whales and the local area. We were lucky enough to see several whales up close — it was absolutely breathtaking! The atmosphere on board was relaxed and welcoming, and we both had such a lovely day. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a caring, professional, and memorable experience out on the water.
Michelle Doorey
Google review
I can highly recommend Terrigal Ocean Tours and skipper Jones! Today was mine and my sons first whale watching experience and it was fabulous. My son got sick quite early in the trip and the crew were very accommodating and helpful. We were blessed with many whale sightings as well as dolphins sightings and shark sightings. Skipper Jones was very respectful of the animals and made sure not to get too close or follow them for too long. Was a great day!
Fiona Withers
Google review
Had a brilliant day ❤️ Booking was easy, crew were friendly, boat was comfy and the whales were spectacular 😄
Kevin Curtis
Google review
Awesome experience. We hit the water at 1pm yesterday and the skipper had just gotten word over the radio of Whales near by. We quickly caught up to the pod of 6 Humpbacks just off Terrigal Beach, and followed them to The Entrance North for almost an hour. The crew were welcoming and friendly. The boat was well set up and comfortably handled the conditions. We look forward to coming back again.
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Where you'll be
Terrigal Haven Beach
Terrigal NSW 2260