Humpbacks to the starboard!

OK, so us land lubbies finally went whale watching ...... on the most violent seas that were possible!  We did well to hold on to our breakfasts (some other passengers were not so lucky).   Byron Bay is right on the northern migration path of humpback whales as they head to warm waters for the mating season.  Coming in as close as 500m from shore, you can actually see them from the beach - but its much better to get a closer view from the sea. It was amazing to be so close and see the mothers & calfs swimming on by and popping up to take a look at us. I won't lie & say this is my picture (the boat was rocking too much for that!) .... but you get the drift.  The real pictures from the boat & all the rest of the holiday pics here.