Lady Elliot Island + Remote K'gari and Whale Experience Package
Combine our Remote K’gari and Whale Experience tour with a full-day tour to Lady Elliot Island. This package means that you get to take in both the remote west coast of K’gari, go whale watching and explore the pristine Great Barrier Reef at Lady Elliot Island. Save time and book two one-day tours in one go, ticking off two bucket list destinations and whale watching in just one booking.
This package is for two separate day tours, and does not include overnight accommodation.
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Combine our Remote K’gari and Whale Experience tour with a full-day tour to Lady Elliot Island. On the Remote K’gari and Whales Experience you can expect to visit the west side of K’gari and spend time whale watching from our catamaran. Spend your day kayaking, swimming, snorkelling and sightseeing on some of the most beautiful and remote places on K’gari, as well as getting to see whales up close and personal.
The second half of your package is a Full-Day Tour to Lady Elliot Island, where the Southern Great Barrier Reef comes alive. Snorkel vibrant coral lagoons, spot turtles and soak in the natural beauty of this pristine eco paradise. This tour also includes scenic return flights from Hervey Bay.
This package is for two separate day tours, and does not include overnight accommodation.
Our Remote K’gari and Whales Experience tour will take you to three epic spots, Wathumba Creek, Awinya Creek and Bowarrady Creek as well as getting to see humpback whales up close and personal. This tour is by luxury catamaran, getting you to the off-the-beaten-track places in K’gari that many never get to see.
Highlights of this tour include:
- Small numbers, luxury catamaran
- Opportunity to swim with whales (subject to conditions)
- Exploring the western side of K’gari
- Crystal clear creeks
- Free watersports
- Guided walks
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Delicious buffet lunch
- Courtesy transfers (Hervey Bay accommodation)
- Snorkelling and swimming
Each day our route can change up a bit, as we make sure we are visiting the different locations when the tides are in their favour. But don’t worry, the surprise just adds to the adventure. Our expert guides are the best in the business when it comes to whale sightings. So they’ll make a call based on the conditions and locations of the whales on when you will see them, they’ll let you know when to get the camera out!
This full-day tour departs from Hervey Bay Marina at 7:30am and returns at 4:3opm.
Tour timings:
Meet at Hervey Bay Airport 7:40am
Return to Hervey Bay Airport: 4:40pm
Your full-day Lady Elliot Island Tour gives you ample time to snorkel in crystal clear waters with an abundance of marine life on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. You’ll visit one of the most pristine sections of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef from the air as well as from above and below the water all in one day.
- Return scenic flight to the island (approx. 40 mins*)
- Welcome drink/orientation tour
- Glass bottom boat/guided snorkel tour
- Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel & fins)
- Hot & cold buffet lunch
- Afternoon guided activity/tour
- Towels, sunscreen, snorkel equipment and reef walking shoes provided
- Use of day guest facilities
Please note: this tour departs from Hervey Bay Airport.
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FAQ
Our Whale immersion experience is only offered on our Remote K’gari and Whale Experience tour. This is not a guaranteed experience, it is offered when conditions permit, at the skippers discretion based on a variety of factors including whale behavior and sea conditions. The best time for this experience is during July and August. Once our mother and calf pods start arriving in September the chance to swim with the whales dramatically decreases.
All of our activities (such as snorkelling, kayaking and tubing) are optional! If your perfect day looks like spending your time relaxing on the pristine beaches that are on offer throughout the day, go for it!
There’s no paying extra for fun when you’re on tour with us! Tubing is included in the tour, so all you need to consider is whether you’re ready to get your adrenaline pumping.
The number of whales we see on each tour varies greatly throughout the season. Our peak season is between August to September.
The Humpback Whales are observed in Hervey Bay during their southern migration which is usually during early July – late October. The dates can vary year to year as the whales are wild animals and their migration changes slightly each year.
You will visit up to three remote locations on K’gari as part of this tour. These locations include but are not limited to Wathumba, Awinya and Bowarrady Creeks, all of which are found on the remote Western side of K’gari, away from the crowds.
The tour will be different everyday depending on sea and tide conditions – we’ll only take you to the best spots and offer you the best experiences based on the day.
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Our Half Day Whale Watch Encounter tour offers a guaranteed sightings policy, where you will receive an open dated return ticket if you do not see any whales. However, it is very uncommon to not see whales during the season dates.
No cancellation fee applies if the booking is cancelled more than 48 hours prior to departure time.
However, cancellation less than 48 hours of travel – 50% cancellation fee applies, and cancellation within 24 hours of travel (or no show) – 100% cancellation fee applies.
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