Deep-Water Augusta Birdwatching Trips

Following the very successful winter seabird trips (‘pelagics’) run from Augusta in 2021 and 2022, we have organised two further pelagics departing from Augusta this July. These will be run on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21 July then again on the 10th and 11th August and will have experienced seabird guides on board.

These trips aim to connect with a variety of colder water Southern Ocean seabirds that only visit the region during our winter months. We should see a variety of albatrosses, including Yellow-nosed, Black-browed, and Shy, but there is always a chance for Campbell Albatross, Wandering Albatross, or even scarcer species like the Northern Royal Albatross seen on our August 2021 trip. We also hope to see Cape, Great-winged, and Soft-plumaged Petrels, and possibly Little Shearwaters (the SW of WA is the best place to see this species in mainland Australian waters).

If the seas are cold enough, we will hopefully also find a few prions out in the deeper waters. Antarctic Prions are the most regular winter species in SW WA waters, but we are always keeping a close look out for other scarcer prions amongst them. At this time of year, there is aways a good chance of spotting Brown Skuas and both Giant-Petrel species too. And with some luck, we might find something slightly rarer too, with Grey Petrel a major highlight on the August 2022 trip!

There is always a chance for cetaceans on these trips too with Orca having been recorded on two of the three recent deepwater Augusta trips, along with Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, and other distant large baleen whales.

As always, the winter trips will be dependent on weather.

Bookings: These approximately 8-9 hour trips will cost $212.50 per person

Tea, coffee, milo and biscuits are included however you will be required to bring your own lunch.

Meeting Time: 7.00 am for a 7.15 am departure.

Departure Point: Augusta Boat Harbour

Vessel: the Alison Maree, a 23 m catamaran designed

specifically for Southern Ocean whale watching tours. 

Cancellation Policies

Cancellation of a Tour: 

Restrictions may be placed on
passengers with medical or mobility problems.  A full refund will apply to tours cancelled due to inclement weather, a
tour where minimum passenger numbers have not been met or any other safety
reason if it cannot be rebooked to the customer’s satisfaction.

Cancellations by guests: Cancellations by guests will incur a minimum 20% fee. No refund applies for cancellations 30 days or less.

Tickets are transferable if needed.