A Tourism Australia Signature Experience and Best of Queensland experience!

Hervey Bay’s Ultimate Whale Watch - we advocate for healthy oceans - join us on board and become an ocean advocate too! A Tourism Australia Signature Experience, Best of Queensland experience and the only whale watch on the Fraser Coast based on over 40 years of whale research in Hervey Bay. Proceeds support research, conservation and outreach projects.

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Rates

Regular price
Adults (age 15 and over): A$119.00!
Children (age 6-14): A$89.00!
Under age 6 not permitted

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3 Departures Daily

7:00am - 10:00am

11:00am - 2:00pm

2:30pm - 5:30pm

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Check-in

Ocean Store, Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina
Boarding 30 minutes prior to departure time

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About Hervey Bay's Ultimate Whale Watch

A Tourism Australia Signature Experience

Led by Marine Scientists who provide expert interpretation of the amazing whale behaviours you'll encounter.

Listen to live whale songs with underwater hydrophones and learn the latest whale facts and findings. Ticket prices includes a cold drink and small snack.

FREE Junior Naturalist Whale Watch Guide activity booklet for children.

Whale sightings guaranteed (July 15 – Oct 9) or get a free return ticket.

Cruise on Ocean Defender

You'll cruise in comfort on Hervey Bay's purpose-built wildlife and whale watching vessel Ocean Defender with a maximum of 38 passengers. Enjoy a smooth ride with panoramic water-level "whale's eye" views from forward-facing seats offering plenty of shade.

There's also plenty of room on this small-group tour with excellent photo opportunities and the convenience of a toilet onboard. Ocean Defender follows all regulations for whale protection including our own "Be Whale Aware" guidelines.

Help Save Whales

Your ticket to adventure with Pacific Whale Foundation supports whale research, marine education and ocean conservation in Australia and around the world. An international Non-Government Organisation and eco tourism pioneer, Pacific Whale Foundation has been working to save the whales since 1980.

Imagery and Filming

By booking this tour, I assign, transfer, and grant to Pacific Whale Foundation and Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures Australia the right to produce and utilise materials with my (and any minors in my party that I am responsible for) face, likeness, voice and appearance as part of advertising and promotion of their related programs and offerings.