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Half Day Whale Watch and K’Gari Western Coast Cruise - Ex Hervey Bay
Experience an awe inspiring adventure combining whale watching with beach stopovers, all exclusively offered by K'Gari Salty Safaris!
Experience an awe inspiring adventure combining whale watching with beach stopovers, all exclusively offered by K'Gari Salty Safaris!
Highlights
- Unforgettable whale watching in a protected area designated as a Whale Heritage Site
- Discover the wonders of Western K’gari waterways and the stunning northern Great Sandy Strait
- Sitting on the vessel pontoons, you are LITERALLY within arms reach of the whales
- Fastest vessel in the fleet getting you to the whales quicker. We swap travel time for WHALE time!!
- Snorkelling, swimming, and beach activities for a memorable experience
- Personalized adventure with a small group and light refreshments provided
Join K'Gari Salty Safaris for an unforgettable whale watching adventure in Hervey Bay and K'gari (Fraser Island). This adventure allows you to cruise the western coast and waterways between K'gari (Fraser Island) and Hervey Bay, even if you're short on time.
After checking in, hop on board and receive a run-down of the day and a safety briefing. Once we leave the harbour, we'll enjoy music, showcase the boat's water-acrobatics, and go with the flow of the tides. Our experienced skippers tailor the itinerary based on the weather and passengers' interests for the best possible experience.
Onboard the 'Wipe Out' you'll be immersed in a thrilling exploration surrounded by breathtaking beauty above and below the surface. Witness the wonders of nature at Queensland's renowned Whale Heritage Site and cruise on the pristine waters of K'Gari's Western side, including Platypus Bay, where humpback whales seek refuge from July to October.Equipped with a sun protection roof, this vessel brings you closest to the waterline in the Bay, providing the ideal platform for an up close and personal encounter with these magnificent creatures.
When not cruising or exploring various hotspots, you'll have plenty of opportunities to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or play sports like beach cricket, frisbee, or footy. You can also join a guided walk to learn more about the area.
Morning Tour: - Adventure and Whale Swim Option
Whales and Beaches Morning Tour - approx. 5 hours
If the whales and conditions allow, swimming with the whales option is INCLUDED in your morning tour!
We take you on a thrilling ride to see the Whales! Then off we head to stop at local highlights such as Pelican Banks and Woody Island along K'Gari's coast. Have a swim, enjoy some time on the beach and soak up your time before heading back to Hervey Bay.
Afternoon Tour: Chill and Thrill Tour
Whales, Beaches and Sunset Tour - approx. 4 hours
Departing at 1pm, we get you straight out to the whales on the fast boat. After exploring for whales, enjoy an afternoon on some local secluded spots such as Pelican Banks and Woody Island before we make our way back to Hervey Bay and catch a beautiful Queensland sunset on the way in.
Available Bookings from 11 Sep to 24 Sep 2025
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- Adult Morning$165.00
- Child Morning$130.00
- Adult Morning$165.00
- Child Morning$130.00
- Adult Morning$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Morning$130.00
- Adult Morning$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Morning$130.00
- Adult Morning$165.00
- Child Morning$130.00
- Adult Morning$129.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Morning$130.00
- Adult Morning$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Morning$130.00
- Adult Morning$165.00
- Child Morning$130.00
- Adult Morning$129.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Morning$130.00
- Adult Afternoon$110.00
- Child Afternoon$125.00
- Adult Afternoon$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Afternoon$125.00
- Adult Afternoon$165.00
- Child Afternoon$125.00
- Adult Afternoon$165.00
- Child Afternoon$125.00
- Adult Afternoon$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Afternoon$125.00
- Adult Afternoon$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Afternoon$125.00
- Adult Afternoon$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Afternoon$125.00
- Adult Afternoon$165.00
- Child Afternoon$125.00
- Adult Afternoon$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Afternoon$125.00
- Adult Afternoon$165.00
- Child Afternoon$125.00
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Tolle whale watching tour
gabrieler1 from
Germany
Tolle whale watching tour
gabrieler1 from
Germany
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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gabrieler1 from Germany wrote on 01 October 2023
Tolle whale watching tour
Es war ein rundum toller Nachmittag. Wir haben viele Wale gesehen, ihnen in Ruhe zuschauen können, das Salty Safaris Team war nett und hat auch viel erklärt, die Verpflegung war lecker und die Extra- schnellen Runden waren lustig!!! Kurz und gut: ein wunderschönes Erlebnis!!! Danke schön!
gianluigic from Italy wrote on 29 August 2025
The best day of my life
I’ve been traveling for 15 months now, but today thanks to Captain Bruce, I lived the most beautiful day of my life. It wasn’t just about the whales, but about the contagious enthusiasm of a captain who, after so many years in this job, still gets emotional every time he sees them. Watching him with tears in his eyes, moved just like us, made him feel more like a companion than just a guide. Here’s my advice for anyone who loves whales and has always dreamed of meeting them: don’t go on large boats or catamarans. Instead, choose Captain Bruce’s spacious and safe inflatable boat. Whales are curious creatures, and while they can’t really interact with big vessels, from the zodiac you can get close and personal. That’s how we had the incredible chance to be surrounded by seven whales swimming around us, breaching, and playing with us. And then came the most unforgettable moment, something no one else includes in the price: the chance to swim with the whales. In that instant, the child who, 30 years ago, used to watch documentaries and dream of seeing whales up close, finally saw his dream come true. Today, I was able to make that child happy.
Mary Chmiel from Australia wrote on 21 August 2025
Salty safaris half day whale watching cruise
A cruise not for the faint hearted . It was highly enjoyable . More whales than we have ever have seen in one day . The closest encounters ever experienced by us . Crew were fabulous and very attentive to individual needs . We felt secure and cared for. The whales were so close their blow was sprayed on us . We could see individuals closely and all their barnacles. It was so much more than a cruise , it was an interaction of the closest kind ever. Loved it thoroughly . I did not swim but it was on offer to go in with whales . Not a comfort cruise but an adventure. You have comfort in a hotel . Do it.
Giovanni Mazzola from Italy wrote on 19 August 2025
great experience
To be repeated.
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schoenekerl from Germany wrote on 15 August 2025
Super Whale watching
Wir haben ganz viele Wale ganz nah gesehen. Die Küste von Fraser Island ist wunderschön. Sehr zu empfehlen.