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Chasing islands that move. 
Montague Island may be our biggest, most famous island, but there are others here that tug even more strongly at our curiosity, drawing us to them with their awe inspiring majesty. However, these islands aren’t always here to be seen, because they have the power to move of their own free will. They are the gentle giants of creation, given the name Gawura by the Aboriginal people who were the first to see them. Today they are better known as Humpback whales. We are fortunate in being so close to their ancient migratory path between the sheltered, warm breeding grounds of the South Pacific and rich feeding grounds of Antarctica, because it provides us with some of the best whale watching opportunities in the world. Every spring, from September to November, these beautiful creatures pass us on their southern journey in ever increasing numbers. They seem to take a playful delight in visiting us, as they regularly entertain awe-struck spectators with their acrobatic displays and tail fluking. The sight of a fifty tonne whale lifting itself out of the water is only matched in drama by the sound of it landing back in the ocean. This thundering ballet of behemoths performed on the vast stage of the Pacific, leaves an indelible impression on the senses of all those privileged to see it. The best whale watching is from one of the professional and experienced whale watching tours where sightings are almost guaranteed and seeing pods of up to ten whales are not uncommon. The tours add an excitement and dimension to your whale watching. Whales often display a measure of curiosity – at times they will dive for a few minutes and come up where you least expect them, sometimes close to the boat! There are also many land based vantage points for excellent uninterrupted whale watching. Just south of Batemans Bay at South Head, Malua Bay (end of Tallawanga Drive), Broulee Island, Burrewarra Point at Guerilla Bay and Toragy Point at Moruya Heads. Around Narooma and Montague Island head to Bar Rock Road Lookout at Narooma, the Narooma Golf Club and Carters Beach Headland at Kianga.
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