Eden was an important port for Australia’s powerful whaling industry for more than a century. The whalers who operated out of Eden had an advantage over their competitors. In a unique example of mutualism, a local pod of orcas, apocryphally led by Old Tom, would assist in the hunt by herding the whales into nearby bays for easy dispatching by the whalers, in exchange for an easy meal. Today, the town’s focus is on whale conservation, but its intriguing whaling history is on display at the Eden Killer Whale Museum, including the skeleton of Old Tom.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Eden Killer Whale Museum & Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Discover Eden’s rich heritage during a visit to a local museum and the Aboriginal-led Jigamy Farm.
Sapphire Coast Oysters
Learn how Sydney rock oysters are farmed and processed and enjoy a tasting of this prized shellfish.
