Whale watching in the region is now online.

You can now sign-up to a new email alert system run by Geelong Otway Tourism, bringing you instant updates on any sightings in the region.

The system relies on people who spot whales going to the website and reporting the details of the sighting.

The information is then passed on via email to registered users.

To register for whale sighting alerts go to www.visitgreatoceanroad.org.au/whale-sightings.