Naturaliste Charters Whale Blogs

Walks, Waves, Wine & Whales

Published on October 24, 2025 By Naturaliste Charters

A Perfect Weekend in Dunsborough Dunsborough is the heart of Western Australia’s coast where ocean adventures meet boutique dining, and every corner offers something new to explore. From whale watching and beach drives to Cape to Cape walks and cellar doors, this seaside town is the ideal weekend escape filled with nature, flavour, and local […]

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Dunsborough 2025 Season Update

Published on October 24, 2025 By Naturaliste Charters

Dunsborough Whale Watching Season Highlights 20 September 2025 – Afternoon Tour We sight our first blue whale on one of our Dunsborough whale tours this season! Earlier that morning, reports came in of a blue whale passing Port Geographe Marina. As we departed, confirmation arrived — the magnificent animal was off Old Dunsborough, just 400 […]

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Deep Dive into the Whale Anatomy

Published on October 18, 2025 By Naturaliste Charters

Whales have inhabited the seas for approximately 34 million years, however they originated from four-legged terrestrial mammals, which foraged in streams. Western Australia is one of the best locations in the world to see the impressive outcomes of whale anatomy in person.

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Understanding Whale Callosities

Published on October 9, 2025 By Naturaliste Charters

The Mysterious Bumps: Discover the Real Story Behind Whale Callosities When you watch a whale rise from the ocean, those rough white patches might catch your attention. These unusual features, known as callosities, are one of nature’s curiosities. Found mainly on right whales, callosities are more than just skin growths. They play a key role […]

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Why Do Orca Attack Boats

Published on October 7, 2025 By Naturaliste Charters

Why Do Orca Attack Boats? Explained Over the past few years, several striking incidents of orca attack boats have captured international attention. A small group of Iberian orca have repeatedly interacted with boats, mainly around the coasts of Spain and Portugal. Since 2020, researchers have recorded hundreds of these encounters, ranging from light nudges to […]

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