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14 OCTOBER 2025

Whale Watching Moonshadow TQC Cruises Port Stephens Lee Matthews
White whale fin splashes in blue ocean against clear sky.
Two seals resting on rocks by the ocean.
Whale surfacing in ocean near rocky coastline with lighthouse and greenery.
Humpback whale tail above ocean surface, splashing water around.
Whale tail above water, dorsal fin visible beside it, in a blue ocean.
Whale tail above water, showing flukes and ocean waves.
Whale partially submerged in ocean water with visible blowhole and spray.
Two seals playing on large rocks by the water.

What a day to be on the water! With beautiful calm conditions, our cruise set off toward Cabbage Tree Island where the ever-entertaining seals were enjoying the sunshine — some basking on the rocks while others splashed about in the shallows.

Continuing our journey toward Boondelbah Island, we came across a Humpback mother and her calf leisurely making their way south on their migration. Out on the horizon, passengers were treated to the spectacular sight of breaches galore — a true display of the energy and strength of these magnificent whales.

As we neared Fingal Island, another mother-and-calf pair surfaced close to the boat, delighting everyone onboard with calm, graceful movements.

The return leg of our cruise was a scenic highlight in itself — gliding past Fingal Spit, Box Beach, Wreck Beach, Zenith Beach, and Mrs Murphy’s Gap beneath the towering Tomaree Headland. It was the perfect end to a morning filled with wildlife, sunshine, and unforgettable views — another postcard-perfect day on the water with Moonshadow-TQC Cruises.

Photo credit: Lee Matthews Photography

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