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Cape Byron, New South Wales · Every May to July
Humpback migration off Cape Byron
Thousands of humpbacks pass Australia's easternmost point close enough to watch from the lighthouse.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Ballina, Gold Coast or Brisbane for May 15 to July 31, 2027, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Bring binoculars; the whales often pass a few hundred metres offshore.
- Boat trips are cancelled in big swell, so allow a spare day.
- Ballina is 30 minutes south by shuttle, Gold Coast about an hour north, and the cape is a short walk or drive from Byron town.
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Humpback migration off Cape Byron
Thousands of humpbacks pass Australia's easternmost point close enough to watch from the lighthouse.
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