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Hervey Bay Whale Watching

Join a whale watching cruise in Hervey Bay, known for the closest humpback encounters in Australia. Spot whales up close as they play, breach, and swim in calm, sheltered waters.

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching
Tourists on a ship watching a whale near Fraser Island, K'gari.
Aerial view of whale watching tour near Fraser Island with whales swimming beside a ship.
Whale breaching in the waters near Fraser Island, K'gari, during a whale watching tour.
Tourists on a ship watching a whale near Fraser Island, K'gari.
Whale tail breaching water near Fraser Island, K'gari, during whale watching tour.
Whale breaching near tour boat with tourists on Fraser Island whale watching trip.
Whale breaching in the waters near Fraser Island, K'gari, during a whale watching tour.
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4 hr
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  • Hop on a 4-hour whale watching cruise from Hervey Bay, with incredible close-up views of humpback whales in their natural habitat.

  • Get close to the action as you watch humpbacks breach, spy-hop, and tail-slap from the deck or the water-level viewing platform.

  • Enjoy easy round-trip hotel transfers and light refreshments as you cruise through the clear waters of Hervey Bay.

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  • Hop on a 4-hour whale watching cruise from Hervey Bay, with incredible close-up views of humpback whales in their natural habitat.

  • Get close to the action as you watch humpbacks breach, spy-hop, and tail-slap from the deck or the water-level viewing platform.

  • Enjoy easy round-trip hotel transfers and light refreshments as you cruise through the clear waters of Hervey Bay.

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AU$155
Tour boat with passengers on clear blue water in Hervey Bay.
Two humpback whales breaching from the ocean during a Hervey Bay whale watching tour.
Tour boat creating a wake in turquoise water near Hervey Bay beach.
Three people enjoying lunch on Hervey Bay's white sand beach with turquoise ocean.
Tour boat anchored near white sand beach on an island in Hervey Bay.
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5 hr
  • Watch humpback whales up close on a 4.5-hour Hervey Bay fast-boat tour with beach time, snorkeling gear, and expert commentary.

  • See whales just metres away from the waterline aboard a small-group vessel with 360° open views.

  • Learn about whale behaviour and marine life from your local guides, with the rare chance to swim alongside humpbacks if conditions allow.

  • Relax on a remote Fraser Island beach where you can snorkel, paddleboard, or play beach games for 30 minutes before cruising back to the marina.

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  • Watch humpback whales up close on a 4.5-hour Hervey Bay fast-boat tour with beach time, snorkeling gear, and expert commentary.

  • See whales just metres away from the waterline aboard a small-group vessel with 360° open views.

  • Learn about whale behaviour and marine life from your local guides, with the rare chance to swim alongside humpbacks if conditions allow.

  • Relax on a remote Fraser Island beach where you can snorkel, paddleboard, or play beach games for 30 minutes before cruising back to the marina.

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AU$150
Sunset over the ocean from the deck of a "Quick Cat" tour boat in Hervey Bay.
Guests on a boat deck view Fraser Island shoreline from Hervey Bay.
Humpback whale head with barnacles emerging from water in Hervey Bay.
Humpback whale breaching during a whale-watching tour in Hervey Bay.
Humpback whale's tail and seabirds on a whale watching tour in Husavik.
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4 hr
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  • See humpback whales up close on a 4-hour Hervey Bay cruise with an expert crew, refreshments & 3 viewing levels.

  • Watch whales breach beside the boat and hear their songs live through the onboard hydrophone.

  • Get real-time whale facts and conservation stories from an experienced crew onboard.

  • Pick a whale cruise that fits your day: morning with breakfast or afternoon with tea, both cruises bring you face-to-face with humpbacks in a relaxed setting.

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  • See humpback whales up close on a 4-hour Hervey Bay cruise with an expert crew, refreshments & 3 viewing levels.

  • Watch whales breach beside the boat and hear their songs live through the onboard hydrophone.

  • Get real-time whale facts and conservation stories from an experienced crew onboard.

  • Pick a whale cruise that fits your day: morning with breakfast or afternoon with tea, both cruises bring you face-to-face with humpbacks in a relaxed setting.

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AU$119
Humpback whale breaching in Hervey Bay, displaying white underside and fins.
Tourist photographing humpback whale spouting in Hervey Bay's blue waters.
Two women take a selfie on a boat as a humpback whale swims by in Hervey Bay.
Tourists on a Hervey Bay cruise watch a humpback whale's tail fluke.
Woman on boat reaching towards humpback whale in Hervey Bay.
Tourists on a boat watch two humpback whales surface in Hervey Bay.
Tourists on a whale watching boat observe a humpback whale in Hervey Bay.
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3 hr
  • Watch humpback whales up close on a 3-hour eco cruise from Hervey Bay with expert guides, snacks, and water-level viewing platforms.

  • See the whales breach and tail-slap just metres from the boat, with a hydrophone onboard to let you hear their underwater songs.

  • Enjoy real-time commentary from marine experts who explain whale behavior, biology, and the importance of ocean conservation.

  • Kids receive a junior naturalist activity booklet, making it an engaging and educational adventure for the whole family.

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  • Watch humpback whales up close on a 3-hour eco cruise from Hervey Bay with expert guides, snacks, and water-level viewing platforms.

  • See the whales breach and tail-slap just metres from the boat, with a hydrophone onboard to let you hear their underwater songs.

  • Enjoy real-time commentary from marine experts who explain whale behavior, biology, and the importance of ocean conservation.

  • Kids receive a junior naturalist activity booklet, making it an engaging and educational adventure for the whole family.

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AU$119
Snorkelers exploring clear waters near a boat on K'gari (Fraser Island) tour.
Tourists enjoying the beach view on Fraser Island, K'gari.
Tourists on a boat near Fraser Island's sandy shores, K'gari.
Sealegs boat on K'gari beach, Fraser Island, with coastal cliffs in the background.
Lunch served on a boat near Fraser Island with ocean view.
Snorkelers and a boat in clear waters during a K'gari (Fraser Island) tour.
Tourists snorkelling near the shore of Fraser Island, K'gari, with lush greenery in the background.
Kayaking through mangroves on K'gari (Fraser Island) during guided tour.
People exploring rock pools on K'gari (Fraser Island) beach during a guided tour.
Group exploring sand dunes on K'gari (Fraser Island) during a full-day guided tour.
Children snorkeling in clear waters on K'gari (Fraser Island) tour.
Kayakers exploring turquoise waters and lush mangroves on K'gari (Fraser Island) tour.
Sealegs boat on K'gari beach, Fraser Island, near turquoise water.
Aerial view of watersports activities on Fraser Island, K'gari, with kayaks trailing a speedboat.
Tourists enjoying watersports on an inflatable raft at Fraser Island, K'gari.
Dolphins swimming alongside a boat on a K'gari (Fraser Island) tour.
Aerial view of a boat near whales in Fraser Island waters, K'gari.
Tourists on a boat watching a whale near Fraser Island, K'gari.
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9 hr
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  • Take a full-day boat tour of K'gari’s western side with an expert guide, wildlife, and whale sightings.

  • Enjoy round-trip transfers from Hervey Bay to the island, making your adventure seamless and stress-free from start to finish.

  • Paddle in K'gari's peaceful waterways on a guided kayaking tour and snorkel in the island’s clear waters while spotting vibrant marine life.

  • Take a guided walk to explore K'gari’s multi-colored sands and elevated lookouts with breathtaking views.

  • Opt for the whale watching experience between July to October to see humpback whales swimming in the waters off K'gari’s coast.

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  • Take a full-day boat tour of K'gari’s western side with an expert guide, wildlife, and whale sightings.

  • Enjoy round-trip transfers from Hervey Bay to the island, making your adventure seamless and stress-free from start to finish.

  • Paddle in K'gari's peaceful waterways on a guided kayaking tour and snorkel in the island’s clear waters while spotting vibrant marine life.

  • Take a guided walk to explore K'gari’s multi-colored sands and elevated lookouts with breathtaking views.

  • Opt for the whale watching experience between July to October to see humpback whales swimming in the waters off K'gari’s coast.

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AU$259
Aerial view of Fraser Island beach with a tour coach and visitors, K'gari.
Aerial view of Maheno Shipwreck on Fraser Island's beach, K'gari, with tourists exploring.
Guided forest walk on K'gari, Fraser Island with tourists and guide on wooden path.
Visitors enjoying the white sandy beach and clear waters of Lake McKenzie, Fraser Island, K'gari.
People enjoying Eli Creek on Fraser Island, K'gari, with clear water and surrounding greenery.
Visitors descending sand dune towards Lake Wabby on Fraser Island, K'gari.
Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island, K'gari with clear blue water and white sandy shore.
Maheno Shipwreck on sandy beach, Fraser Island, K'gari, under clear blue sky.
The Pinnacles' colorful sand cliffs on Fraser Island, K'gari, with lush vegetation.
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11 hr
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  • Travel across K'gari in a custom 4WD coach with an expert local guide sharing stories about the island’s natural wonders and cultural heritage.

  • Enjoy round-trip return ferry and hotel transfers from Hervey Bay for a smooth and stress-free adventure to K’gari.

  • Take a dip in Lake McKenzie’s bright blue waters and float down the relaxing, freshwater stream of Eli Creek.

  • See the rusting Maheno Shipwreck and learn about the rainbow-hued sands and the dreamtime stories at The Pinnacles.

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  • Travel across K'gari in a custom 4WD coach with an expert local guide sharing stories about the island’s natural wonders and cultural heritage.

  • Enjoy round-trip return ferry and hotel transfers from Hervey Bay for a smooth and stress-free adventure to K’gari.

  • Take a dip in Lake McKenzie’s bright blue waters and float down the relaxing, freshwater stream of Eli Creek.

  • See the rusting Maheno Shipwreck and learn about the rainbow-hued sands and the dreamtime stories at The Pinnacles.

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AU$290
Catamaran sailing near Fraser Island, K'gari with people on deck, clear blue water.
Dolphins swimming in clear blue ocean water.
People relaxing on a floating mat near a sailboat during a dolphin eco cruise, Fraser Island, K'gari.
People relaxing on a catamaran net during an eco cruise near Fraser Island, K'gari.
Dolphin leaping from the water during eco cruise, Fraser Island, K'gari.
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4 hr
  • Cruise through the Great Sandy Strait aboard an eco-friendly sailing vessel with an expert skipper telling you cool facts about the sea life around you.

  • Watch wild bottlenose and Australian humpback dolphins swimming, playing, and splashing just meters from the boat.

  • Spot sea turtles, dugongs, and seabirds as you journey through one of Queensland’s most vibrant marine ecosystems.

  • Stretch out on wide decks or unwind in the shade with a warm cup of tea and fresh fruit, with a small group onboard.

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  • Cruise through the Great Sandy Strait aboard an eco-friendly sailing vessel with an expert skipper telling you cool facts about the sea life around you.

  • Watch wild bottlenose and Australian humpback dolphins swimming, playing, and splashing just meters from the boat.

  • Spot sea turtles, dugongs, and seabirds as you journey through one of Queensland’s most vibrant marine ecosystems.

  • Stretch out on wide decks or unwind in the shade with a warm cup of tea and fresh fruit, with a small group onboard.

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AU$110
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