The bay attracts whale watchers, who see it as an alternative to Flinders Bay.

The film followed a group of whale watchers, who are picked up by a whaling boat.

You may decide to join the whale watchers on the bridge, or just relax and read a favourite book.

Okata, for instance, earns thousands from the whale watchers who visit the area and frequent local restaurants and hotels.

Cape Solander is popular amongst whale watchers during the migration season.

And scientists say people - possibly even the adoring whale watchers - may be to blame.

The area is popular with hikers, campers, cyclists, and whale watchers.

Parents brought small children, whale watchers brought binoculars and photographers brought long lenses to the areas overlooking the canal.

One humpback even did a headstand to amuse its audience of whale watchers.

They had, but like the whale watcher they hadn't seen Charata.