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Photograph migrating humpback whales against the iconic Byron Bay backdrop

About the event

Now you can view Byron Bay's famous whale migration from the water! Sundive Byron Bay has just started an amazing whale-watching and photography trip, departing directly from The Pass to minimise travel time and maximise whale time. This is a fantastic opportunity to photograph whales against the iconic Byron Bay landscape.

We'll spend about 2 hours on the water, with a maximum of 8 guests, for a truly exclusive experience. There'll also be good opportunities to photograph seabirds and potentially dolphins. 

Note that, as we'll be launching from The Pass, it's a wet launch – so you should wear shorts or similar, and have protection for your camera gear (i.e. a dry bag) to ensure it stays dry through the trip.

Full details are available here: https://www.sundive.com.au/pages/whale-watching

BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE AND CONFIRMED VIA SUNDIVE
Address: Middleton Street, Byron Bay
Phone: +61 (0) 266 85 7755
Email: bookings@sundive.com.au

Techniques covered

  • Whale photography (hopefully with plenty of aerial action)
  • Seabird photography

What to bring

  • Camera gear, fully protected in a dry bag
  • Wear shorts or similar for the launch, as your lower body will get wet
  • A warm jacket for when you're at sea, as the ocean breeze can be cool

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

Paid parking is available near Sundive

A$1 deposit payable via Sony Scene to secure a spot.
Balance Due Date: 01/07/2026

Payment for the remaining balance should be made directly to the host. They will be in contact with you shortly to provide the payment details and further instructions.

Wed 1 Jul 2026, 7:45AM - 10:00AM (UTC+10) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Suitable for all levels
Event capacity: 7
A$150 (Deposit A$1) per/person    Book now
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Simon Pierce

I'm an ocean wildlife photographer and marine conservation biologist living in Kaikōura, New Zealand.My scientific speciality is photo-identification, where we ...

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Simon is a phenomenal scientist and photographer with all the patience to impart knowledge to a novice. ”

J Saravana Ganesh, Introduction to Ocean Wildlife Photography
Whale sharks at St Helena Island in the Atlantic Ocean
Friendly loggerhead turtle off Byron Bay, Australia

Outstanding host! Simon made us all welcome and valuable members of the project. If Simon runs similar projects in Australia again, I will be onboard.”

Charles Chambers, Grey Nurse Shark Photography & Science in Byron Bay
Event capacity: 7
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