We booked our entire fraser island trip via this site and highly recommend it to others. Have plenty of time to witness the majestic humpback whales at play as they pass the australian continent during their annual migration to. Give the gift of the outdoors, with this hervey bay and fraser island full day experience. Hervey bay whale watching and fraser island tours prices 2019. With jet ski tours to fraser island beginning at just 1. Choose from 1 day and 2 day guided tours with guaranteed small group sizes providing personalised. Fraser island tours hervey bay whale watching tours. Hervey bay fraser island and whale watch pass gift it now. Sightseeing in hervey bay is all about dolphin watching cruises, fraser island day tours and relaxing champagne sunset sails. Weve been in the self drive 4wd hire, backpacker tagalong tours, and guided tour business for over 15 years and specialize in providing adventures for young, old and the young at heart to see the very best of world heritage listed fraser island. Kingfisher bay resort on fraser island offers some good package deals that include the return ferry, accommodation, tours of fraser and whale watching cruises from fraser island. For a largerthanlife encounter, ask the crew about an upgrade to a swim with the whales experience.
Explore the best of hervey bay and surrounds with our range of tours and day trips to the likes of fraser island, 1770 and more here. Hervey bay is one of the closest towns to fraser island, making it one the main access points to get there, cutting down on commute time and giving. Every year in the cooler months, usually july to september, up to 10,000 humpback whales travel huge distances on their migration up north, including a stop through the fraser coast, where they can sit back and relax, enjoying the warmer and more sheltered waters. Fraser explorer jetski tour from hervey bay thrilling 2. Hervey bay whale watching fraser island tours packages. Our half day morning whale watch cruise departs daily from the hervey bay marina and provides passengers with a tranquil cruise through the great sandy strait, past rugged untouched islands before travelling along the remote pristine western side of world heritage listed fraser island view the abundant marine life swimming in the crystal. We specialize in fraser island, lady elliot island and whale watching in season late july to early november we are wanting to make your. Hervey bay tours and activities hervey bay whale watching tours. A whale watch cruise in hervey bay really is an experience of a lifetime. Fraser island tours whale watching, cruises, 4x4 tours. Depart for fraser island from hervey bay with a variety of tours. Humpback whales book their holidays in hervey bay from august to october. Following the australian governments announcement restricting all nonessential travel, fraser explorer tours is suspending all future tours as of 23 march 31 may, 2020 and we are currently contacting all guests with upcoming tour bookings during this time to assist in rescheduling your plans. The cruise along pristine fraser islands western beaches can offer sightings of dingoes, schooling fish and numerous sea birds.
Fraser experience tours are an australian family owned and operated. This makes hervey bay as secondtonone whale watching destination in australia. Fraser island and hervey bay are renowned as the playground for migrating whales around the world heading back to the antarctic. Hervey bay whale watching tours and packages there is nothing quite like coming up close and personal to one of the oceans most majestic animals. From hervey bay look at either the fraser island company 1 day safari or exclusive tour, fraser experience hummer tour or fraser explorer day tour if your time budget allows, i would definately recommend a 2 day trip over the 1 day tours. Whale watching sailing tour hervey bay epic deals and. Expert commentary by our knowledgeable skipper will keep you entertained as well as dvds on the plasma tv.
The staff were lovely, kind, helpful and always willing to go the extra mile to help us, especially rachel and mark who went above and beyond by educating. Award winning fraser experience tours specialise in 1. With one day fraser island tours departing from hervey bay, rainbow beach, the sunshine coast and even brisbane, you can find and book your fraser island adventure here. The tour boat, quick cat ii, was designed by the passionate owners to cater to this unique experience. Our half day morning whale watch cruise departs daily from the hervey bay marina and provides passengers with a tranquil cruise through the great sandy strait, past rugged untouched islands before travelling along the remote pristine western side of world heritage listed fraser island. The humpbacks arent just passing by each august through october theyre taking time out in the calm, sheltered waters off our western bay to socialise, have some fun, learn some essential life skills and nurture their young for whale watchers it really is a case of whos watching whom.
Because the morning tour goes via kingfisher bay resort, guests have the option to add lunch at the resort and spend the afternoon there before returning back to hervey bay. Choose from tag along or guided tours, or join in on a whale watching tour during whale season. Fraser island tour from hervey bay fraser explorer. Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island. Enjoy a premium halfday whale watching tour from hervey bay that visits platypus bay, a prime location for whale watching near fraser island. Hervey bay is the place to go to see the magnificent humpback whales come out to play, there is a large range of whale watching tours that the bay has to offer, its great for a fun action filled day out on the clear waters of the bay.
Visit fraser island during a day tour that departs from hervey bay and make the most of your time to explore and discover all the beauty and adventure it has to offer. The lungs of a humpback whale are the same size as a small car. Whale watching hervey bay kingfisher bay resort whale. The close knit family pod group of 12 whales of various. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours. Whale watch in hervey bay hervey bay forum tripadvisor. As australias longest established whale watch company, half day hervey bay whale watch is sure to take you on an exciting adventure. Departing at 7am, the recipient will begin his or her day aboard a twin engine. Alternatively there are also a number of whale watching tours that depart from hervey bay. During this time about 2000 humpbacks spend anywhere from a day to a couple of weeks in the sheltered waters of fraser island. Of all the things to do in hervey bay, fraser island day tours are the most popular of the sightseeing tours. Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whalewatching destination. The orrca trains individuals in preparation for the whalewatching season for marine mammal rescue.
Season highlights and an introduction to the whale watching fleet departing from hervey bay and taking you to see the humpback whales in the waters of platypus bay on the west coast of fraser. Enjoy a premium halfday whalewatching tour from hervey bay that visits platypus bay, a prime location for whale watching near fraser island. Guests will experience the very best of this region by land and sea with a whale watch tour as well as delicious lunch back on land at beautiful kingfisher bay resort. All hervey bay whale watching operators guarantee sightings or a free ticket for another cruise from july 28th to october 14th, with plentiful whales in the bay from the start of august. Cruise the sheltered waters of platypus bay whilst taking in breathtaking sights as we travel along the beautiful white sandy banks of fraser island s beaches to the whales playground. They stop and hang around giving whale watchers the best experience of any. We stopped in hervey bay for a couple of nights and chose to book the remote fraser island tour, as it was a small group. This is an excellent way of seeing fraser island and the whales for a good price. Full day july october 2020 with over 35 years experience in the field, we offer one of the most comprehensive hervey bay whale watching tours in queensland. Whale watch package deals whale watching hervey bay. Fraser island 3day tour with resort stay from hervey bay 2020.
In total the tour went for 3 hours and in that time we would have seen 1012 different whale sightings, dolphins, turtles, a pair of eagles feeding on fraser islands beach and a dingo on the beach there as well. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. Hervey bay whale watching cruise provided by tasman venture day tours. Choose from 1 day and 2 day guided tours with guaranteed small group sizes providing personalised service from our experienced and friendly guides. This ticket combines a whale watching cruise to view the mighty humpback whale in action with a one day guided tour of world heritage listed fraser island, the largest sand island in the world. Tasman venture remote fraser island and whale watching. Prior to the conference, hervey bays mayor took representatives of japan on a personal tour of the whale watching industry in hervey bay. Because the whales are taking time out from their migration they provide some of the best whale watching in the world. Have plenty of time to witness the majestic humpback whales at play as they pass the australian continent during their annual migration to the antarctic. Witness the natural beauty of this popular fraser coast holiday hotspot and its many impressive surrounding highlights by taking a tour which will acquaint you with the beauty of the region, and the many contrasts between its island and coastal environs.
Feb 03, 2020 award winning fraser experience tours are the small group specialists offering guided tours of world heritage listed fraser island. The best time to view the whales during the whale watching season is in the water. Hervey bay whale watching cruise provided by tasman venture. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. We also have fraser island tours available to book. Whale watching tours hervey bay, fraser island, queensland. The humpbacks arent just passing by each august through october theyre taking time out in the calm, sheltered waters off our western bay to socialise, have some fun, learn some essential life skills and nurture their young. With a maximum of 17 guests per tour sometimes even less, well provide you with personalised service from our friendly guides.
With our whale tours and packages based around the activities of one of the larger species, the humpback whale, we treat passengers to an experience unlike any other. Book a whale watching tour and discover the unspoiled beauty of this world heritage listed paradise. Many tours include pickup and dropoff from hervey bay hotels. Hervey bay whale watching cruise provided by tasman. Pick a day for this exclusive thrill and pick your whale watch cruise date, easy. Fraser kingfisher bay resort fraser island accommodation.
Nice, not too pricy accommodations in hervey bay for 1 night dec 09, 2019. Hervey bay to canarvon gorge to emerald jan 27, 2020. Witness the natural beauty of this popular fraser coast holiday hotspot and its many impressive surrounding highlights by taking a tour which will acquaint you with the beauty of the region, and the many contrasts between its island and. Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whale watching destination.
Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. If youre short on time a one day tour is a great way to experience the best that this unique island has to offer. Hervey bay is regarded as one of the best places to go whale watching. With our whale tours and packages based around the activities of one of the larger species, the humpback whale, we treat passengers to an. Its the most wonderful time of year on fraser island, when we say hello to the humpbacks the calm waters off the western coast are one of just two places in the world where these gentle giants come to play, learn some important life skills and nurture their young our island paradise welcomes thousands of whales into the bay every year between august and october, with awe. We specialize in fraser island, lady elliot island and whale watching in season late july to early november we are wanting to make your time in our region the best it can be weve done the tours so we know exactly what is on offer and we can guide you to the best options for your individual requirements. Pickup locations and times vary, but generally, guests are collected from their hervey bay accommodation between 6. Courtesy pickup from your hervey bay tourist accommodation approx 7. They attract countless tourists from all over the world. Ive been to 29 countries and done over 100 day trips and this hervey bay whale watching tour is the best one i have ever done.
Whale watch package deals whale watching hervey bay packages. The highlight of this tour is that you get to spend time off the boat exploring the west side of fraser island and enjoying other activities in addition to watching whales perfect for those who want to get more out of their day. So if visiting fraser island during this time of the year, as you cruise along the eastern highway in a 4x4 dont forget to look out for whales. This one day guided tour of fraser island aims to show you the very best of the largest sand island in the world, including the top sights and spots. Beauty spots 4wd tour of fraser island buffet lunch and national park fees included. For the ultimate experience combine the 1 day fraser island kgari hummer tour with our whale watching or dolphin cruise. The highlight of this tour is that you get to spend time off the boat exploring the west side of fraser island and enjoying other activities in addition to watching whales perfect for those who want to get more out of their day the tour may be considered too long for some young children. There are several tour types on offer to ensure that you can explore fraser island in the best way possible to make the most of your day. Hervey bay whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Fraser island day tour hervey bay forum tripadvisor. Hervey bay is the best whale watching destination in australia. This might be a full day experience, but you wont confined to the boat for all 9 hours.
Tasman venture remote fraser island and whale watching from. Dec 04, 2009 season highlights and an introduction to the whale watching fleet departing from hervey bay and taking you to see the humpback whales in the waters of platypus bay on the west coast of fraser. Sep 25, 2016 kingfisher bay resort on fraser island offers some good package deals that include the return ferry, accommodation, tours of fraser and whale watching cruises from fraser island. We stopped in hervey bay for a couple of nights and chose to book the remote fraser island tour, as it. Based in hervey bay, fraser island tours are a dedicated team that aims to consistently provide you with great value tours and accommodation. Award winning fraser experience tours are the small group specialists offering guided tours of world heritage listed fraser island.
Quick cat ii whale watch from hervey bay whalefree. Every year in the cooler months, usually july to september, up to 10,000 humpback whales travel huge distances on their migration up north, including a stop through the fraser coast, where they can sit back and relax, enjoying the warmer and more. Be exclusive maximum 4 guests per fraser island tour. Go whale watching and see the world heritage listed fraser island in one great value package deal the ultimate in hervey bay nature experiences. The spirit of hervey bay offers the experience of a lifetime with unforgettable whale watching tours off the beaches of fraser island. A visit to fraser island is recommended if in hervey bay. The whales arent just passing through, they stop to relax and nurse their new calves in the warm sheltered waters of platypus bay, between fraser island and hervey bay. Whale watching and fraser island day tour experience oz. When you only have limited time and budget our 1 day experience tour is a fun and affordable way to see fraser island. View all tours or talk to one of our tour consultants. Whale watching tours, hervey bay fraser island tours. Fraser explorer day tour from hervey bay fraser island tours.
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