Head of the Bight

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Head Of Bight

Southern Right Whales visit the Head of Bight each year to give birth, mate and socialise. They arrive in May and depart around October.

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Has anyone been to the Whale watching this season. If so was it good and where did you camp

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Reply By: braincell - Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 12:46

Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 12:46

Been that way Fishing a lot , Fowlers bay a good spot to base yourself .

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Follow Up By: Member - Broodie H3 - Wednesday, Aug 05, 2020 at 10:26

Wednesday, Aug 05, 2020 at 10:26

I second fowlers bay stopped for an overnighter and stayed a fortnight great fishing, should have stayed longer but some one isnt retired yet . two years to go yippppeeeeeee

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Reply By: Kazza055 - Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 13:17

Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 13:17

We called in there back in 2015 and there was about 20 mothers with calf's in the bay, one with an albino baby.

Spent about 3 hours just watching them in their native environment, absolutely amazing and one of the most memorable things I have ever encountered.

I can not see any reason why one year would be any different to another so just get out there and do it.

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Reply By: Gone Bush (WA) - Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 14:02

Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 14:02

There's a camping spot on the road in, just before the gate (which is locked overnight).

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Follow Up By: Member - Jim S1 - Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 14:05

Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 14:05

Or you can find a secluded spot on a side road going north from the highway.

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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 17:41

Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 17:41

It’s open and there were 30 whales there the other week

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Reply By: RMD - Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 20:57

Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 20:57

I might do a quick dash from Victoria, across SA and have a look at the whales. Any chance?

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Follow Up By: Member-George (WA) - Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 22:02

Monday, Aug 03, 2020 at 22:02

No chance, you won't get past the SA border

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Follow Up By: kerbarb9 - Tuesday, Aug 04, 2020 at 07:49

Tuesday, Aug 04, 2020 at 07:49

Hahahahaha i presume you are a Vic with Humour.

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Follow Up By: Member-George (WA) - Tuesday, Aug 04, 2020 at 10:03

Tuesday, Aug 04, 2020 at 10:03

No, I'm from WA

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Follow Up By: RMD - Tuesday, Aug 04, 2020 at 13:00

Tuesday, Aug 04, 2020 at 13:00

kerbarb9
I hear a few have changed lanes at the check points and driven through, or driven around other ways, though it might be the go. Stephen may be ready to intercept me I suspect. Whale watching may be a recognized excuse. Not sure what Mr Marshall would say.

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Follow Up By: George_M - Tuesday, Aug 04, 2020 at 14:24

Tuesday, Aug 04, 2020 at 14:24

You could always complete your two week's quarantine at Stephen's place on the way through:-)

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Follow Up By: kerbarb9 - Tuesday, Aug 04, 2020 at 16:53

Tuesday, Aug 04, 2020 at 16:53

George, I can only presume you are fishing for a bite which is sort of funny. If you are serious then you really can stay where you are and suggest the exploroz admin notify police of your intentions.

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