Tuross Head in Eurobodalla Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia — Oceania

McWilliam Park Whale Burial Site

December 16, 2006

1. McWilliam Park Whale Burial Site Marker

Inscription. Whales (generally humpback or southern-right) can provide a magnificent spectacle off this coastline during their annual migration south, from September to November.

Many long-time residents of Tuross Head can recall the arrival of a whale on the beach below, in November, 1980. The whale unfortunately did not survive this ordeal and was buried under the prominent grass mound to be seen on the foreshore.

Erected by Eurobodall Shire Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.

Location. 36° 3.067′ S, 150° 8.45′ E. Marker is in Tuross Head, New South Wales, in Eurobodalla Shire Council. Marker is on Tuross Boulevard just south of Bridges Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Tuross Blvd, Tuross Head NSW 2537, Australia. Touch for directions.

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2. McWilliam Park whale burial site Marker

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December 16, 2006

3. McWilliam Park whale burial site

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4. Bingie beach

Immediately to the north of the McWilliam Park whale burial site

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,663 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 24, 2010. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.