K\’Gari Discovery Cruise with Whale and Dolphin Search

See the sights of the Great Sandy Strait

This cruise departs 9:30 from the Great Sandy Straits Marina and returns around 2:30pm. You will see Round Island, Big Woody Island and Pelican Bank before reaching the widest part of K’gari at Moon Point. Dugong and dolphin are often seen in this area. Morning tea of hot scones, cream and jam will be served as you cruise from Moon Pt to Coongul beach.

Further up the island you will enjoy the sights of the Arch Cliffs, and several creek entrances along the pristine beaches. Dingoes may be seen wandering the beaches as well. Hopefully there will be an early pod of Humpback Whales calling into Platypus Bay on their southern migration. Turtles are often seen in this area as well.

Luxury cruise inclusions

Your plated lunch will be served while in Platypus Bay. Free tea, coffee and filtered water is available all day. Soft drinks and other beverages are available to purchase from the licensed bar.

Your skipper will give an informative commentary on the history, geography and special features of K’gari and any marine creatures you are lucky enough to see.

Whale sightings cannot be guaranteed this early in July.

Courtesy bus transfers are available from motels, hotels and tourist parks.

Quick Facts about the Fraser Western Beaches Discovery Cruise with Whale and Dolphin Search

• Cruise departs at 9.30am and returns at 2.30pm

• See Round Island, Big Woody Island, Pelican Bank & Moon Point

• Opportunity to spot dolphins, turtles, dingoes, beautiful birds and maybe even a humpback whale (not guaranteed)

• Morning tea of hot scones, cream and Jam is included

• Plated lunch  also included

• Free tea, coffee and filtered water available all day

• Informative commentary on the history, geography and special features of K’gari

• Courtesy bus transfers are available from motels, hotels and tourist parks

• This tour runs for a limited season – from the 3rd to the 14th of July 2024

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This tour runs for a limited season – from the 3rd to the 14th of July 2024