The Legend of Old Tom: Eden's Killer Whale Trail
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Port
Eden, New South Wales, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$139.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Take a trip back in time to when boats were made of wood and men were made of steel.
Eden's Killer Whale Trail is rich with whales and tales of adventure. Your tour takes you to two of the most significant sites in the dramatic century of whaling in Eden from 1828 to 1930.
Begin with a visit to the Eden Killer Whale Museum. In the 1920s and '30s, Twofold Bay and the area around Eden were home to a group of killer whales led by a large whale known to locals as Old Tom. Learn more about this fascinating story and take in the fine views of the bay from the gallery.
A snack is served at the Seahorse Inn at Boydtown. Here, you'll learn how the legend of interaction between man and the local wild orca whales began at Boydtown Beach, with the Thaua people performing rituals and dances to call to the killer whales.
Notes:
Tour does not operate on holidays. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water.