Logan's Beach Whale-Watching Platform

Warrnambool


Southern right whales come to mate and nurse their young in the waters near Logan's Beach from July to September, breaching and fluking off the platform. It's a major tourist drawcard, but sightings are not guaranteed. Check the Warrnambool Whale Watch Facebook page or www.visitwarrnambool.com.au to see if the cetaceans are about.


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