Remote K'gari And Whale Experience + Whale Watching Encounter Package
This unforgettable package combines two of our most iconic experiences into one wild adventure. Witness the majestic humpbacks up close on a Half-Day Whale Watching Tour, then explore the untouched beauty of K’gari’s remote west coast with our Remote K’gari and Whales Experience.
This combo promises incredible wildlife encounters, stunning scenery, and stories you’ll be telling for years. Plus, you choose the order and the days that you want to do your tours in. For the half-day Whale Watching Encounter you can choose between a morning or afternoon departure.
Itinerary
Our Remote K’gari and Whales Experience tour will take you to up 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 fast 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.
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!
Highlights of this tour include:
- Guaranteed whale sightings (or free half-day whale watching return ticket)
- Two light meal services
- Expert commentary with an epic crew
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Hervey Bay Accommodation locations
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.
What's Included
What to Bring
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.
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!
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.
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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Departing From
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.
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.
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