Lady Elliot Island + Whale Watching Encounter Package
Experience two great natural wonders, whale watching in Hervey Bay and Lady Elliot Island, located on World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. This package include the ultimate half-day whale watching cruise with Tasman Venture Hervey Bay and a full Lady Elliot Island day tour.
Please note: this package is two separate day-tours and does not include overnight accommodation.
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Combine our Half-Day Whale Encounter tour with a full-day tour to Lady Elliot Island. On our whale watching tour you will witness the awe-inspiring humpback whales up close in the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay, known as one of the best whale watching spots in the world. You can choose from our morning or afternoon departure to best suit your itinerary.
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.
Morning Tour Departs: 8:30am Returns: 12:30pm
Afternoon Tour Departs: 1:30pm Returns: 5:30pm
Hervey Bay is world-renowned as a place where whales stop and stay, using the calm, sheltered waters as a resting ground before continuing their migration. The beauty of this is that the whales are curious and interactive, often approaching our boat to spy hop, breach, tail slap, or roll playfully beneath us. 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, and they’ll let you know when to get the camera out!
Our half-day tour will have you getting up close and personal with whales, learning all about their wonderful nature and having a camera roll filled with memories you’ll never forget.
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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Our tours operate rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather that does not allow us safe access.
The number of whales we see on each tour varies greatly throughout the season. Our peak season is between August to September.
Humpback Whales are wild animals, so there’s no schedule for their visits! We haven’t found that their behaviours have any specific pattern based on the time of the day, so we suggest choosing the tour time that suits you best.
Yes all ages and ability levels are catered for. The sleeping areas have lockable doors for peace of mind at night times and life jackets and flotation devices are available for all water based activities.
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.
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.
Our free transfer will pick you up and drop you off at select Hervey Bay accommodation. Just let us know which hotel or airbnb you’re staying at and we will let you know whether it is included in our service and when to expect your transfer!
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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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