Useful Links
Museums
Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Australian Museums and Galleries Association is the national organisation for the museums sector.
New Bedford Whaling Museum
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the largest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry.
Australian National Maritime Museum
Collects, preserves, and exhibits objects and documents relating to Australia’s maritime history.
Local and NSW South Coast
Sapphire Coast Tourism
Gateway to the NSW Sapphire Coast.
Visit NSW
From pristine beaches to the awe-inspiring Australian outback, New South Wales (NSW) is one of the most unique places in the world. NSW Holidays are the ideal way to explore the State and enjoy stunning stretches of coastline, great bushwalks in beautiful national parks, and outstanding dining experiences in spectacular locations.
The Bundian Way
The Bundian Way is a shared history pathway between Targangal (Kosciuszko) and Bilgalera (Fisheries Beach – Eden) that connects the highest part of the Australian continent and the coast.
Davidson Whaling Station
Site of the Davidson Family Whaling Station, from where shore based whaling was conducted from 1826 to 1932.
Cat Balou Whale Watching
Whale Watching cruises operating out of Eden.
Whale Watching in NSW
You’ll find prime whale-watching opportunities up and down NSW’s east coast. The annual whale migration runs from May to November every year with peaks in July and September.
Eden Whale Festival
An action packed weekend of entertainment and activities for the whole family.
Eden Visitors Information Centre
Information on Eden and the surrounding areas.
Eden Community Gateway
An ongoing community project from the Eden Community Access Centre Inc.
Whales and Whaling
Marine Mammal Research
The objective of MMR is to conduct sound scientific research on marine mammals & to educate the public about these ‘charismatic megafauna’ & the environment in which they live.
Australian Museum Fact Sheets
Produced by the Australian Museum Online
International Whaling Commission
American Cetacean Society
The American Cetacean Society protects whales, dolphins, porpoises and their habitats through public education, research grants and conservation actions.
Australian Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Australia’s whales, dolphins and porpoises
Scientific American
Scientific American article on “Old Tom”
Whales Are Facing a Crisis Created By Humans. Can We Help Save Them?
Whales add vital elements to ocean ecosystems but were decimated by commercial whaling that hasn’t completely ended, and now they are impacted by other environmental hazards, as described in this article by Anna Kurcirkova.
There is a large amount of resources regarding whales and whaling to be found on the internet. The Eden Killer Whale Museum does not accept responsibility for the content of the pages in anyway and by listing them are not suggesting that we support their views, claims or the information contained therein.
Accommodation (Motels)
Accommodation (Caravan Parks)
Places to go, things to see & do…
> Aslings Beach
> Cocora Beach
> Snug Cove Wharf
> Eden Lookout & Rotary Park
> Ben Boyd National Park
> Boyd’s Tower
> St Mary Mackillop Museum & Hall
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