As the weather begins to cool towards the southern winter, the Antarctic whales are beginning to stir for their journey north in the whale migration season.

Soon there will be whale sightings all along the New Zealand and Australian coasts as these giants of the seas begin their journey to warmer climes.

• Whale Watching at Kaikoura
• Have They Spotted Migaloo Yet?

Photo: A whale frolics at Byron Bay in northern New South Wales © Tourism New South Wales