Port Stephens whale watch tour operators are reporting a steady flow of humpback whales now on their southern migration.
Imagine Cruises recorded the sights and sounds of this pod, not far off the heads.
According to shadow tourism minister Bob Baldwin, the importance of the industry to tourism and the community, should be recognised as part of a National Whale Trail.
If elected, a coalition government has pledged $500,000 to help improve land based vantage points and information boards on coastal headlands.
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