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Keep your eyes on the horizon as chances are in a matter of days they will land on some friendly giants of the ocean.
The owner of a Port Macquarie whale watching business Anthony Heeney said there had been a couple of sightings at Jervis Bay, signalling the mammals are on track to reach the Mid North Coast by the end of May.
Mr Heeney said the whales can be spotted consistently especially in the month of June.
Migaloo is an albino white whale who has become notorious for his travels which have been documented along the eastern coastline.
According to the White Whale Research Centre, Migaloo is Australia’s most well-known humpback whale.
When he was first sighted he was the only known all white whale in the world.
As he migrates up the east coast of Australia from Antarctica to the warmer waters of Tropical North Queensland his distinctive all white colouring allows people to report sightings.
Mr Heeney said said there is every chance Migaloo could make an appearance in 2017.
“He definitely stands out when he is around,” he said.
People can expect to see mainly humpbacks and possibly killer and southern right whales.
Whales travel north along the eastern coastline in May seeking the warmer waters. They will travel south back down the coast after a couple of months. They can continue to be seen off the coast through to October.
“We’re very lucky in Port to see them without having to travel very far at all,” Mr Heeney said.
“It may even be the best place in Australia to view them.”
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