Western Australians encouraged to support Ningaloo Coast Humpback whale swim tour operators

With Humpback whales having been spotted along the Ningaloo Coast, Western Australians are being encouraged to support tour operators and their businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visitors to the Ningaloo Coast have the opportunity to swim with these magnificent creatures in their natural environment.

Humpback whales generally migrate through Exmouth and Coral Bay between July and October, and Western Australians can interact with them through licensed in-water tours.

Each year approximately 40,000 humpback whales migrate along the coast of Western Australia.

Visitors would also get the chance to spot other marine life along the Ningaloo Coast, including whale sharks, marine turtles, dolphins, dugong, rays and sharks.

Western Australian Environment Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson notes "Humpback whales have already been spotted along the stunning World Heritage listed Ningaloo Coast.

"Swimming with these incredible animals is a bucket list experience and the only place in Western Australia this can be done is with a licensed operator on the Ningaloo Coast.

"Now is the perfect time to 'Wander out Yonder' and support tourism businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic."

Image courtesy of Ningaloo Whalesharks