Top Hervey Bay Nature and Wildlife Tours

Many whale-watching tours only allow you to see the majestic creatures from a distance, but on this Fraser Island tour you’ll get the chance to swim with them. Visit the more remote parts of the island that many visitors skip, and have fun bushwalking, snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming. On board the boat, look out for humpback whales and, if the conditions are right, take a dip in the sea beside them.

Maximize your chances of spotting whales on this half-day cruise from Hervey Bay. Hop aboard a purpose-built vessel designed for comfort, visibility, and responsible eco-tourism, and listen as the crew guides you through close-up whale encounters and shares insights into their behavior. Listen to whales sing via an onboard hydrophone, and watch for other marine life as you cruise the bay.

Spot humpback whales swimming and playing in their natural environment on this half-day Hervey Bay catamaran cruise. Observe the majestic sea creatures using the boat’s underwater viewing windows or listen to the whales sing using the onboard hydrophones. Learn all about the gentle giants from your expert guide, then tuck into morning or afternoon tea as you watch the whales from the deck.

Early evening is a special time to be on the water. As everyone else heads for harbour marine wildlife comes out to play. You'll find the peacefulness of the water perfectly reflecting the evening light, and the lights of Hervey Bay twinkling in the distance mesmerising.

Experience the magic of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Fraser Island on this full day tour. Take in gorgeous views as you visit the pristine fresh water Lake Mckenzie, lush Central Station Rainforest, the seemingly endless 75 Mile Beach and more. With a maximum of 17 guests on this tour, you can be sure of a personalized experience.

Maximize your chances of seeing whales off the coast of Hervey Bay with this morning or afternoon half-day cruise. Ride the sheltered waters of Platypus Bay in a stable catamaran that offers superior comfort and clear views of passing marine life, which may also includes dolphins, turtles and seabirds, and perhaps even a dingo on the sandy beach at Fraser Island.

Seeing much of K'gari (Fraser Island) is hard without your own 4-wheel-drive vehicle to drive along its beaches, but that’s not a worry with this 4WD tour. Over two days, swim in lakes, climb sand dunes, and explore the rainforest, all between taking turns driving. Spend the evening with a roof over your head in shared rooms at a beach house on the island.

Experience the marine life of the Great Sandy Strait and K’gari on a morning dolphin-watching tour from Hervey Bay. Ride aboard a smaller boat that allows for a more personalized experience as you look for two dolphin species, sea turtles, and other animals. The tour includes time for boom-netting and a swim at K’gari (in the warmer months), and morning tea is served on board.

Some call Hervey Bay the Whale Watch Capital of the World for the migrating humpbacks which glide through between July and late October. Marvel at these playful 44-ton (40-tonne) mammals from the comfortable MV Amaroo catamaran with guaranteed sightings (conditions apply). While packages include morning or afternoon tea on board.

Search for whales during this 8-hour wildlife-watching tour from Hervey Bay. Aboard a fully equipped catamaran that can accommodate up to 24 guests, sail out to Fraser Island's Platypus Bay. Climb on to the submerged platform to view whales in the water at a safe distance, and use the boat's hydrophone to hear their songs. Tea and a buffet lunch included.

Come with us for a unique overnight experience exploring the remote western side of K’gari "Fraser Island"! Take in the serenity and sheer magnitude and beauty of the world’s largest sand island on your own private skippered charter. Sit back and relax while our commercially licensed skipper guides you to all the must-see spots along the island. Our overnight charter is suitable for 1-6 people which allows us to ensure there’s plenty of space on board to keep you comfortable and relaxed for the duration of your trip.