Celebrate the migration
16th – 18th, October, 2026
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!
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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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.
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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.