Head of Bight Whale Watching
One of the world's best land-based whale-watching sites, where southern right whales calve below the Bunda Cliffs each winter.
The Head of Bight, on the edge of the Nullarbor west of Ceduna, is among the finest places on Earth to watch whales from dry land. Between roughly May and October, southern right whales gather in the sheltered waters below the towering Bunda Cliffs to calve and nurse, sometimes dozens at a time, close enough to hear them breathe.
A boardwalk and viewing platforms run along the cliff edge, looking down on the whales and out across the immense sweep of the Great Australian Bight. The cliffs themselves are a spectacle, a sheer wall of rock that marches west into the haze, marking the southern rim of the Nullarbor Plain.
The site is on Yalata Aboriginal land and charges an entry fee that supports the community; it is a long but rewarding drive from Ceduna. Bring binoculars, warm layers and time, and plan your trip for the peak of the whale season.
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Head of Bight Whale Watching — frequently asked questions
When can you see whales at the Head of Bight?
Southern right whales gather in the sheltered waters below the Bunda Cliffs to calve and nurse, generally between around May and October, with peak numbers usually in winter. Check the current season before visiting.
Is the Head of Bight good for whale watching?
Yes — it is regarded as one of the best land-based whale-watching sites in the world. Boardwalks and viewing platforms on the clifftop let you look down on whales close to shore during the season.
Where is the Head of Bight?
The Head of Bight is on the edge of the Nullarbor, west of Ceduna on the far western Eyre Peninsula, near Yalata. It sits within Aboriginal land, and an entry fee applies to access the whale-watching area.
Is there an entry fee at the Head of Bight?
Yes. The Head of Bight is on Yalata Aboriginal land and a fee applies to access the viewing platforms, typically charged during the whale season. Check current fees and opening times before you arrive.
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- Endless Stations 175 - Whale Watching In The Off Season.jpg by Ben Cordia , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons