Whale Sightings

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Southern Right Whales can be spotted close to shore and even into the harbour at Portland from May to October. Locals and visitors are encouraged to continue to log their sightings at https://iamportland.com.au/whale-sightings/ or on the official SWIFT website.

The jetties in and around the port make ideal viewing locations, with Cape Bridgewater Bay and the cliffs at Cape Nelson also ideal vantage points.

The Blue Whale, Earth's largest mammal, can mostly be spotted between November and May, with Cape Nelson and the Blowholes at Cape Bridgewater ideal locations to view these majestic creatures. 

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