August 14, 2025

🐋 Humpbacks Breach & a Familiar Pair Returns

August 14, 2025/ Joel Hirsch

📅 Thursday 14 August
Our morning Southern Ocean Adventure Tour delivered two fantastic sightings — first, a Southern Right Whale mother and calf pair once again spotted off Middleton/Basham’s Beach, followed by an exhilarating encounter with two Humpback Whales breaching on our return journey. A truly unforgettable tour for all onboard!

Later in the day, we returned for our afternoon tour, where we were greeted by the same Mother and Calf pair, still leisurely cruising off Middleton Beach. Their continued presence is a strong sign that this area remains a vital and safe nursery ground.

The Big Duck respect & honour the ancestors & people of the Ramindjeri lakinyeri (clan) of the Ngarrindjeri Nation; on the Yarluwar-Ruwe (lands & waters) in which we operate our tours. We actively collaborate, share, preserve culture & protect ngaitji (totems).

We acknowledge the Ramindjeri & Kaurna people as the Traditional Custodians of the Yarluwar (waters) on which we meet & operate our tours. We pay deep respect to the past/present Elders & to all Aboriginal peoples.

Whale Log

🐋 Humpbacks Breach & a Familiar Pair Returns

The Big Duck Boat Tours

The Big Duck respect & honour the ancestors & people of the Ramindjeri lakinyeri (clan) of the Ngarrindjeri Nation; on the Yarluwar-Ruwe (lands & waters) in which we operate our tours. We actively collaborate, share, preserve culture & protect ngaitji (totems).

We acknowledge the Ramindjeri & Kaurna people as the Traditional Custodians of the Yarluwar (waters) on which we meet & operate our tours. We pay deep respect to the past/present Elders & to all Aboriginal peoples.