Head of Bight
Head of Bight is one of the best places in the world to see awesome Southern Right Whales.
With up to 100 Southern Right Whales playing just metres from the towering Bunda Cliffs, it's a must-do during your South Australian holiday.
Whale watching season runs from May to October every year, from 8am to 5pm daily. Travel to the Head of Bight Interpretive Centre as your starting point to see the whales.
Part of the Great Australian Bight Marine Park and on the Yalata Aboriginal Lands, Head of Bight is a site of immense cultural and environmental significance.
The marine park protects the Southern Right Whale and also the Australian Sea-lion and many other marine animals. Hunted almost to the point of extinction by 19th century whalers, the Southern Right Whale now numbers about 4000. Australia has a visiting population of 600 to 800, and many can be seen here between May and October.
Southern Right Whales have been protected in South Australia since 1931, while the Great Australian Bight Marine Park was established in1996. Eco-friendly infrastructure has been developed to ensure minimal environmental damage to the area from the growing number of tourists.
