Humpback whale spied in Port Stephens a month ahead of 2023 migration season launch

Ellie-Marie Watts
Updated May 5 2023 - 5:36pm, first published 3:09pm
The first humpback whale of the season was spotted off Port Stephens on May 1, 2023. Pictures by Lee Matthews

Keep your eyes peeled on the water: the whales have started to arrive off Port Stephens.

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Ellie-Marie Watts

A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.

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