From Hervey Bay: Half-Day Whale Watching Cruise & Island Adventure Tour

Spot humpbacks up close and unwind on a remote Fraser Island beach during this 4.5-hour fast-boat adventure with water activities and the chance to swim with whales.

Getting started

Your adventure begins at Berth B1, Great Sandy Straits Marina in Hervey Bay. After a quick safety briefing, board Wipeout, a high-speed vessel that can accommodate up to 20 guests. With open-air 360° views, this vessel gets you closer, faster to your destination.

What to expect

• Up-close encounters: Cruise into Platypus Bay, where you can see humpback whales during migration. With a low waterline and open design, you’re just metres away from the action, watch for breaches, tail-slaps, and curious approaches. Weather permitting, you may even have the rare chance to swim alongside them.

• Beach activities and swimming: After time on the water, the boat pulls up to a hidden stretch of Fraser Island’s pristine western coastline. Here, you’ll step off onto a sandy beach or shallow sandbank for around 30 minutes of beach time, perfect for a swim, snorkeling, paddleboarding, or a friendly game of beach cricket. All gear is included.

• Seamless sea-to-shore adventure: The vessel’s agility means you’re never far from the action. With no need for docks or transfers, you’ll glide directly from whale sightings to white sands with minimal fuss and maximum time to explore.