This unique and exciting event brought together hundreds of participants who formed the outline of a 100-metre-long whale marked out by volunteers from local groups.

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“This Human Whale event not only produces a day filled with fun and excitement but also underscores the importance of Australian conservation,” Sean Andrews from Moonshadow-TQC Cruises said.

“Fingal residents and visitors alike have an opportunity to explore a variety of captivating, interactive, and educational displays presented by esteemed local organisations such as Port Stephens Council, Moonshadow-TQC Cruises, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and many others.”

Adding to the festivities, Fingal Bay Surf Life Saving Club once again delighted visitors with their popular sausage sizzle.

Live musical entertainment was provided by local musician Mick Jones, with a special appearance by Port Stephens’ own Sea Shanty Singalong Group.

After exploring the local displays and activities on offer, the human whale was formed and then captured from the air via a drone operated by local entrepreneur Brent Mail.

A contingent of local youngsters even formed a human ‘blowhole’ which was filmed in an impressive animation of a water spout from an imagined giant sperm whale.

Footage and pictures of the activities can be seen on the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/HumanWhalePortStephens.

For more of this and Brent’s other Australian adventures, follow him at https://www.instagram.com.brentmailman.

By Simon EKINS