Whales and fraser explorer package the fraser island 2 day package offered by tasman venture, in partnership with fraser explorer tours, takes in the east and west coast of fraser island giving you ample time to experience the islands many natural wonders. On their migration south, whales stop to rest, play and nurture their calves in hervey bay. 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. Hervey bay fraser island and whale watch pass gift it now. It is a short light plane ride from hervey bay, so you can see the gbr and fraser island from the same destination.
Fraser island tours whale watching, cruises, 4x4 tours. Jul 24, 2015 fraser island whale watching kingfisher bay resort. Fraser island whale watching season if a visit between july and november is on the cards then you may be lucky enough to spot one of the many humpback whales that bypass the island every year. Due to the way fraser island is situated to the mainland, creates the clear, calm and safe waters of hervey bay which are protected from the ocean swells and winds, ideal for whales and whale watchers alike. First whales of the season spotted near fraser island. For the ultimate experience combine the 1 day fraser island kgari hummer tour with our whale watching or dolphin cruise. Instantly book online popular fraser island tours and whale watching tours. Combine your whale watching tour with a fraser island tour, great barrier reef tour, outback tour or an accommodation package and save time and money. Hervey bay, whale watching and fraser island tour bookings.
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. 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. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. Whether you do it in style or camp on the beach, this island is a naturelovers paradise. Foxit reader is a free pdf document viewer, with incredible small size only 2. World heritagelisted fraser island is a rare and beautiful holiday destination, at the start of the great barrier reef, offering a. The added bonus of this cruise is the unique fraser island sunset that follows our afternoon with the whales. Regarded as the whale watching capital of the world, the calm, clear and protected waters of hervey bay marine park offer excellent viewing, due to the number of whales in the region, and from being sheltered by fraser island. The tourist information centres have valuable information on all the tours options that are available. The vessel is purpose built for hervey bay tours, offering speed and comfort to cover the coast line, and beyond, in luxurious style.
During certain periods of the year you may be lucky enough to spot one of the many humpback whales. Book a whale watching tour and discover the unspoiled beauty of this world heritage listed paradise. Make the most of your stay and visit world heritage listed fraser island. The beginning of the season is the primary time for whale swims, into early september. The whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november.
Nestled on 75 acres of natural bushland, this is the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a day exploring the fraser coast region. Every year over 1200 humpback whales make the 5000km voyage along the east coast of australia. Make the most of your trip to hervey bay with an intimate tour featuring the best of fraser island and a magical half day whale watch maximum 24 passengers. Premium fraser island and whales tour visit fraser island. Hervey bay itself is a quiet coastal town with perfect access to fraser island ask us about booking a fraser island tour as well. A thrilling whale watch cruise aboard the spirit one day and exploring beautiful fraser island on another day. Fraser coast opportunities announced the news via twitter on wednesday afternoon at about 1. The hervey bay whale watching season begins on the 19th of july with whalesong beginning their season with a whalesearch from the 7th of july. Due to the way fraser island is situated to the mainland, creates the clear, calm and safe waters of hervey bay which are protected from the ocean swells. More than 7,000 whales holiday in the fraser coast on their 5,000km migration from antarctica to teach their baby calves sweet skills like breaching, spy hopping, tummy flashes and plenty of other survival tools. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements.
Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search. Fraser island is an amazing destination a island entirely made of sand, with a rainforest in the middle, and the highest concentration of perched freshwater lakes in the world. Hervey bay whale watching packages east coast fraser island. Special exclusive offer stop off at kingfisher bay resort, fraser island. The spirit of hervey bay offers the experience of a lifetime with unforgettable whale watching tours off the beaches of fraser island. For whale watcing tours in the fraser island and hervey bay area, visit. Aug 26, 2007 fraser island really is a fabulous place to visit. The calm safe waters of platypus bay, on fraser islands western side, are a prime whale watching spot. 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. Its not such a long walk along the jetty as we are just near the marina office. Freedom iii moved into her new berth today ready for the first whale watching on the fraser coast for the 2012 season on saturday 21st july.
This one day package includes a morning whale watch cruise departing at 7am, a light breakfast and morning tea, then hop off at kingfisher bay resort at 12noon and enjoy lunch at the sandbar. Backpacking fraser island is one of the must dos on the. Two whales meet tragic end after beaching off fraser is. 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. As australias longest established whale watch company, half day hervey bay whale watch is sure to take you on an exciting adventure. Sep 01, 2017 travel on our 20 metre catamaran along the picturesque west coast of fraser island as we travel into platypus bay to spend the afternoon with these majestic humpback whales followed by a fraser island sunset. Whale watching tours, fraser island, great barrier reef.
The calm safe waters of platypus bay, on fraser island s western side, are a prime whale watching spot. Enjoy a half day whale watch cruise aboard quick cat ii on one day and explore beautiful fraser island on another day. It is approximately 250 kilometres 160 mi north of the state capital, brisbane, and is a locality within the fraser coast region local government area. Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the. Amaroo hervey bay is a recent and colorful addition to the hervey bay whale watching fleet and features a covered top deck for easy 360 degree viewing, fully enclosed lower deck, a hydrophone and an underwater camera. Buy one of our greatvalue gift vouchers and let that special someone choose their preferred package and have the freedom to make a booking on a date that suits them. 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. The whale watching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. It is a long narrow island found near the mainland, with some parts only 1 kilometre offshore. Its one of the most beautiful bucket list destinations in the country, and if youre looking to visit, we can help you get there. Free camping on fraser coast proves successful full. Fraser island whale watching kingfisher bay resort. 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 on these.
Help us celebrate the start of the whale watch season and a whole month of festivities in honour of the humpback whale. Hervey bay, whale watching fraser island tours palms hervey bay. 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. We all know that whale watching in hervey bay, is like nothing youve experienced before. In our neck of the woods the humpbacks arent just passing through on their way to their breeding grounds each august through october theyre actually taking time out in the pristine waters off fraser island to socialise, have some fun, learn some essential lifeskills and nuture their young. The boat club adventure cruises whale watch from hervey bay. Thousands of humpback whales migrate past the fraser coast each year in search of warmer waters where they can.
Whale watch operators join with local businesses dockside at the urangan harbour to host an evening of food and entertainment culminating in a fireworks spectacular. Its the worlds largest sand island and is impressive with its high dunes and cliffs, expansive sand blows, freshwater lakes and creeks, dense forests and wide beaches. Whales and fraser explorer package fraser island tours. On line tour bookings at whale watch, has a great fraser island whale watching package that comes highly recommended. Enjoy a fun, educational and exciting morning whale watch cruise aboard quick cat ii and spend the rest of your day relaxing at kingfisher bay resort on beautiful fraser island. The first whales for the 2016 season have been spotted off fraser island. Ready for whale watching on the fraser coast home of the.
The tour boat, quick cat ii, was designed by the passionate owners to cater to this unique experience. Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whale watching destination. Jun 07, 2015 there are many whale watching tours to choose from in the hervey bay and fraser coast region. Stay in the heart of hervey bay, with a holiday at the palms caravan park. Theres a reason fraser island is regarded as australias number one whalewatching destination. 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. 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. Walk a short 300m to the esplanade the hub of hervey bays wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops, and also the beautiful torquay beach, where the warm, clear and pristine waters of hervey bay offer safe swimming and family activities all year round. Whalesong cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and from late june will start whale search dolphin watch cruises. Experience an unforgettable upclose wildlife encounter with the majestic humpback whales, on a fraser island whale watch cruise. Travel on our 20 metre catamaran along the picturesque west coast of fraser island as we travel into platypus bay to spend the afternoon with these majestic humpback whales followed by a fraser island sunset. Come out and see the whales in the spectacular hervey bay and then experience a tour of kgari fraser island from one of our many experienced operators. Its the worlds largest sand island and is impressive with its high dunes and cliffs, expansive sand blows, freshwater lakes and.
Fraser island travel forum plan the perfect trip to fraser island. Tasman venture whale watch experience the whale watch trip of a lifetime aboard tasman venture. 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. There are many whale watching tours to choose from in the hervey bay and fraser coast region. Fraser island whale watching whale watching fraser island. Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island. Experience the best of both worlds with a whale watch cruise and fraser island day tour with this one day package it doesnt get any better than that.
Join us aboard a comfortable multi awardwinning sailing vessel, taking you right to the spot where the whales are performing. Give the gift of the outdoors, with this hervey bay and fraser island full day experience. This 2 day whale watching and fraser island tour packages combines 2 of the regions premier operators. Fraser island travel forum fraser island photos fraser island map. Hi maybe planning a trip to australia next year and thinking the best time is october to go to sydney with decent weather and then fly to queensland and visit fraser island and gbr.
It was a case of misadventure for the two humpback whales who tragically died after beaching themselves off fraser island, said a whale tour operator. 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. Whale watching is one of the worlds great natural experiences. Fraser island forum, travel discussion for fraser island. Apr 25, 2020 fraser island, in queensland, is the largest sand island in the world. Downloading or updating the app 1st time use if you are downloading the app for the. Fraser island kgari, gari is a heritagelisted island located along the southeastern coast in the wide bayburnett region, queensland, australia. 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. Fraser island, which is the largest sand island in the world, is located 200 kilometres north of brisbane, off the east coast of queensland, australia. Walk a short 300m to the esplanade the hub of hervey bays wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops, and also the beautiful torquay beach, where the warm. Fraser island, in queensland, is the largest sand island in the world. Fraser island is a place of exceptional beauty, with its long uninterrupted white beaches that are flanked by strikingly colored sand cliffs and 100 freshwater lakes. From christmas to birthdays to any other special occasion, whale watching off fraser island is a unique and memorable experience that makes for the perfect gift. Hervey bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world.
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