Remote K'gari & Whale Watching Experience | Tasman Ventures

Departure Times
Departure Point: Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Drive, Hervey Bay
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Combine an adventerous, non-touristy K'gari day tour with some world-class whale watching!
- Fully guided day tour to the uncrowded, less-visited sites on K'gari (Fraser Island)
- Enjoy beach activities, water sports, wildlife-spotting, and pristine natural beauty
- Spot migrating whales on your journey to and from the island
- Opportunity to get in the water and swim with whales (if conditions permit)
This tour runs during whale watching season: 12th July - 26th October 2025
Embark on the ultimate day out with a Remote K'gari & Whale Watching Experience! Tasman Ventures offers this unique day tour that combines a visit to K'gari (Fraser Island) with breathtaking whale watching opportunities.
Start the day by exploring the secluded and serene western side of K'gari (Fraser Island), where crystal clear waters meet coloured sand dunes. After an epic exploration of the world's largest sand island, cruise through Hervey Bay waters and spot humpback whales (with the chance to swim with them if conditions permit)!
Highlights
- See a less touristy side of K'gari (Fraser Island)
- Explore remote K'gari creeks and mangroves
- Admire rippling coloured sands
- Guided walks and beach activities
- Spot lots of native K'gari wildlife
- Whale watching in Hervey Bay waters
- Opportunity to swim with whales (conditions permitting)
- Beach access with amphibious watercraft
- Delicious Buffet Lunch and snacks
- Fully licensed bar onboard
- Free transfer from your Hervey Bay Accommodation
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Depart Hervey Bay
Depart Hervey Bay bright and early at 7:30am for an incredible day of exploring nature! This tour includes accommodation pick-ups in the Hervey Bay area, so make sure you reconfirm your booking with Tasman Ventures to confirm your pick-up location. Board the boat and head across the Great Sandy Strait to K'gari!
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What To Bring
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Warm jacket
- Change of clothes
- Comfortable, flat shoes
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Money for drinks and souvenirs etc.
What's Included
- Expert tour guide
- Guided walks
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Delicious buffet lunch
- Fully licensed bar onboard
- Free transfer from your Hervey Bay Accommodation
- Whale watching
- Whale swimming (conditions permitting)
- Watersport equipment including kayaks, paddlebo...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are food and drinks included?
Food is provided throughout the day, including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. Drinks can be purchased from the licensed bar onboard.
Where does the tour depart?
The tour departs from Great Sandy Straits Marina Terminal, Bucaneer Drive, Hervey Bay QLD. Boarding starts 15 minutes prior to departure.
Are accommodation pick-ups offered?
Yes! Courtesy coach pickups are available from local accommodation houses around Hervey Bay. You may request a transfer when reconfirming directly with Tasman Ventures.
What activities are offered on tour?
Snorkelling, kayaking, and tubing are offered as you explore K'gari. But the tour is flexible, so if you would rather relax on the beach while others enjoy water sports, that is fine too!
Where do we go on K'gari?
This tour visits the western side of K'gari, offering a less crowded and more unique experience. While you won't visit the most famous K'gari landmarks, you'll get to enjoy gorgeous sand dunes, wildlife-filled mangroves, secluded beaches, and more. Tasman Ventures is the only tour operator that explores this section of K'gari!
Will we get to swim with whales?
This tour includes whale watching experiences on your boat rides to and from K'gari. If conditions permit, you may have the chance to jump in the water and swim with whales for a once-in-a-lifetime experience! But the well-being of the guests and the whales always comes first, so the guides will decide in the moment if swimming will be safe for everyone.
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Important Information
Important Information:
This tour may not be suitable if you have existing neck or back problems or are pregnant. Check with your agent to make sure this tour is suitable for you.
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Fraser Tours / Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply.
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
No cancellation fee applies if the booking is cancelled outside 48 hours prior to departure.
Cancellation within 48 hours of travel – 50% cancellation fee applies.
Cancellation within 24 hours of travel – 100% cancellation fee applies .
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Fraser-Tours.com . If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.