VANTAGE POINT: Whales off Boat Harbour. Picture: Anne Toranto.
Fingal Bay first to get Whale Trail viewpoint
WHALE enthusiasts will soon have a new place to watch the annual migration following the announcement Fingal Bay would be one of seven places to receive a federally-funded viewing platform.The $25,000 platform would be built as part of the Australian government’s Whale Trail initiative.
“Fingal Bay will be the first of seven communities around the country to each receive this funding to build a whale viewing platform,” the federal Member for Paterson, Bob Baldwin, said.
“Port Stephens is known for its dolphins and whales and there is a genuine demand for vantage points along the coastline.
“It [Fingal Bay] is already a popular spot in Port Stephens to look out for the passing giants.