Ettalong cruise will watch whales

Whale watching cruises, departing from Ettalong Beach, will be held during June and July, according to Central Coast Tourism.

Fantasea Adventure Cruising, who also operates the Ettalong to Palm Beach Ferry Services, has introduced the whale watching cruises.

"We expect a large number of people will take advantage of this great opportunity," Central Coast Tourism chief executive officer Mr Horst Endrulat said.

"In the past, we have promoted land-based whale watching from Crackneck Lookout and Norah Head Lighthouse, which attracted some 5000 nature lovers.

"Now with actual whale cruises available on the Central Coast, I expect even greater numbers.

The cruises last for four hours and the cost for an adult is $60.

Press release, 23 May 2008 Ginnie Thompson, Central Coast Tourism