Celebrate the migration

16th – 18th, October, 2026

WHAT'S ON

The Eden Whale Festival is an annual event, celebrating the southern migration of the humpback and other whales. If you want to get up close and personal with these magnificent animals, there’s no better place than Eden on the NSW Sapphire Coast. Steeped in whaling history and unspoilt coastal wilderness, Eden is one of the few places to see whales feed!

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Eden Whale Festival is an annual event, highlighting the southern migration of the humpback and other whales.

If you want to get up close and personal with these magnificent animals, there is no better place to be in Australia than Eden on the NSW South Coast. 

For one weekend each year, the rich maritime and whaling history of this port on Australia’s Coastal Wilderness becomes the centrepiece for a weekend that somehow seamlessly links all things whale.

There are food events, art exhibitions, vibrant markets showcasing and selling the work of local artisans, great local food and wine, educational marine displays and presentations, children’s entertainment, live music, and – of course – the best whale-watching experience in Australia.

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EVENT LOCATIONS

WILD ABOUT WHALES?

Are you wild about whales? Interested in the latest whale sightings off the NSW coast? Find the best whale watching locations, cruises and other coastal activities within NSW national parks. From Tweed to Eden, the NSW coast provides perfect vantage points to see these majestic ocean giants.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS

OLD TOM SPONSOR

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Friday night
Fireworks sponsor

HUMPBACK WHALE SPONSORS

Bendigo Bank

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Eden Sport’s & Recreation

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Coachman’s Inn

Coachman's Eden

Lincoln Lifestyle

Lincoln Lifestyle (Eden Gardens)

FESTIVAL ‘MINKE’ SPONSORS

Eden’s Biggest Tosser Event

Eden Gas & Gear

E2B Phone Repair

Chris Wilson Real Estate

EVENT PROGRAM SPONSOR

Eden Fish and Chips

Mark Anthonys

Mark Anthony’s Eden

STREET PARADE SPONSOR

Sammi’s Simply Irresistible

Supply Central

Supply Central Eden

FESTIVAL A4 POSTER SPONSOR

Eden LPO – Australia Post

SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO:

  • Bendigo Community Bank.
  • Eden Men’s Shed for all their support and assistance.
  • Eden Community Access Centre for website technical assistance and photocopying.
  • Eden Killer Whale Museum for hosting the 2025 Official Opening Ceremony.
  • Bega Valley Shire Council, Transport for NSW & NSW Police for their continued support of the street parade.
  • State Forests NSW.
  • Twofold Ladies Club Eden.
  • Eden Sport & Recreation Club.
  • The Pictureshow Man – Merimbula.
  • Coachmans Inn Eden.
  • Toast Eden.
  • McCoy’s Packaging Pambula.
  • Merimbula Newsagency.
  • Top Fun Merimbula.
  • Potoroo Palace.
  • Lees Gym Eden.
  • Sapphire Coastal Adventures.
  • Seahorse Inn Boydtown.
  • Garden of Eden Caravan Park.
  • John Michelin & Son.
  • Ron Doyle Motors.
  • Eden Ice Works.
  • Lincoln Lifestyle. Eden Gardens
  • Mitre 10 Eden, Sapphire Hardware.
  • Frogs Hollow Brewery.

We wish to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Shire – the Thaua people of Yuin nation and show our respect to elders past, present and emerging.