Historic Whaling Station

A one-of-a-kind museum introducing a unique aspect of Australian history. The site was originally constructed as a whaling station in the 1950s and operated until its closure in 1978.

This heritage-listed site stands preserved in time. We explored the original factory, which processed 14,600 whales—obviously, it has a gory past.

We explored converted oil tanks that have been turned into theatres, impressive and huge whale skeletons, alongside tools and equipment used in the process, and the historic Cheynes IV whale chaser ship—all as they were in 1978. It was very cool to explore and navigate.

This historical whaling station is very well presented in a knowledgeable and positive way to educate and inform.Read more