Australia · HERVEY BAY TOURS
The 15 best hervey bay tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend a full day touring K’gari from Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach in an air-conditioned 4WD coach. Swim at Lake McKenzie, walk Central Station’s rainforest boardwalk, visit Eli Creek and the Maheno wreck, and hear island stories from guides such as John, Jean, Steve, and Butch.
“One day tour is a bit rushed. But ok if you have time constrains or wanna know the place to go there on your own”
Ride a comfortable air-conditioned 4WD bus from Hervey Bay across K'gari’s sandy tracks and 75 Mile Beach. Your English-speaking guide, such as Hayden, Dean, Taylah, or Steve, leads walks at Central Station, swimming at Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, and the Maheno Shipwreck. Lunch and ferry transfers are included.
“Great visit to beautiful K’gari! One of the highlights was spotting a dingo family & the cutest little pup playing in the bush. The tour was informative & walking through the rainforest felt peaceful & serene. Our guide, Dean, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly & had a great sense of humour - dropping plenty of dad jokes throughout the day, keeping everyone smiling. He let the whole group use all his personal bug spray, which we were very grateful for! Thanks again! I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit. You do spend a bit of time on the bus reaching each destination, but this is understandable…”
Spend nine hours with Tasman Venture exploring K’gari’s quiet western shore. You’ll land by amphibious craft, kayak Awinya or Bowarrady Creek, snorkel at Wathumba Creek, climb sand dunes, tube, swim, and look for whales. Guides such as BJ, Taylor, Reece, Angus, and Damo may lead the day.
“The most incredible experience and stuff! Everyone was amazing and well organized I highly recommend them! They are wonderful.”
Spend two days crossing K’gari by air-conditioned 4WD coach, swimming at Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, walking through Central Station, and visiting Eli Creek, the Maheno wreck, Indian Head, the Pinnacles, and Champagne Pools. Guides such as Andy, Mark, and Keith are known for lively island stories.
“Doing the two day tour allowed us to spend more time at each location and make wonderful memories! our guide Hayden was very knowledgeable and he made sure we had an amazing experience. I highly recommend K’gari tours for this adventure!”
Meet at Gympie’s restored historic station for a three-hour Mary Valley Rattler journey to Amamoor and back. Explore the Rusty Rails Cafe and Heritage Museum, hear commentary from the volunteer crew, watch the locomotive turn on its turntable, and buy snacks or wine and cheese before departure.
“History side of it and travelling on steam train again reminds me of my childhood in adelaide This is all I have to say will come back again with my s”
Spend three days exploring K’Gari from behind the wheel of a 4WD. Dingos provides fuel, driving lessons, camping gear, permits, meals, and a lead guide. Visit Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, the Maheno wreck, Champagne Pools, and Lake Wabby. The tour is limited to ages 18 to 35.
“Just do it, best thing I’ve done in Aus. Met people I’ll stay in touch with, it’s a weekend in paradise and hope you get Rhett the guide as he made our experience. Whatever he’s being paid isn’t half enough.”
Join Toni and the Freedom Whale Watch crew at 9:30 am for a six-hour catamaran cruise from Hervey Bay into Platypus Bay. Watch humpback whales near K’Gari, listen for whale calls through the hydrophone, and enjoy morning tea, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and views from three decks.
“Great crew, well organized, not too many people on board, fantastic experience the whales came very close to our boat. Enjoyed the day in full.”
Cruise Platypus Bay aboard the 12m Ocean Defender, a small rigid inflatable boat led by marine scientists. You’ll hear live whale songs through hydrophones, learn about humpback behavior, enjoy snacks and soft drinks, and see K’gari from water level.
“The team are fantastic and knowledgeable. We managed to spot three pods of whales and were even lucky enough to see a triple breach. I would highly recommend as the money also goes towards the conservation of these animals though if I hadn’t seen the activity we had, I am not sure I would have been as happy but this is obviously not something any of them can control”
Cruise Hervey Bay and the western side of K’gari for four hours aboard the 20-meter Tasman Venture catamaran. Guides such as Vicky and Rachel explain whale behavior while you use open decks, underwater windows, and a water-level platform to watch humpbacks at close range.
“A fantastic day with lots of whales putting on a show for us”
Cruise from Hervey Bay’s Great Sandy Straits Marina into Platypus Bay, where humpback whales rest and play. You’ll have multi-level decks, a hydrophone, underwater cameras, expert commentary, meals, and hotel pickup. Choose a five-hour morning trip or a four-hour afternoon cruise with sunset views.
“Amazing day. We saw so many whales breaching and fin flapping. The crew were friendly and so helpful. Food was great. What more could you ask for”
Join Tasman Venture at Great Sandy Straits Marina for a four-hour Hervey Bay whale cruise. Watch humpbacks from an outdoor platform or underwater windows, hear their songs through hydrophones, and enjoy tea, cake, and an antipasto platter. Hotel pickup, child activities, and multilingual commentary are available.
“Must do in Hervey Bay staff are fabulous and very knowledgeable they go out of their way to find the whales would definitely do it again and highly recommend”
Join Blue Dolphin Marine Tours for an eight-hour whale watch from Hervey Bay to Platypus Bay. Peter, Jodie, or Cassie guide the day aboard a 24-seat catamaran, with a submerged viewing platform, hydrophone, buffet lunch, tea, and hotel transfers.
“I've been on a few whale watch tours but this is by far the best! Smaller boat and fewer people gets you closer to these majestic giants. The respect these guides show for all the sea life is beautiful. The best day ever!”
Spend about 4.5 hours aboard the Spirit of Hervey Bay, a stable catamaran cruising Platypus Bay for humpback whales. Use open decks, underwater viewing windows, a waterline platform, and a hydrophone while the crew explains whale behavior. Tea, parking, and Hervey Bay accommodation transfers are included.
“Lots of whale pods , great boat good information about the whales . Had a fun time with the family. The crew were very informative.”
Join Tasman Venture for a 9-hour cruise from Hervey Bay to K’gari’s remote western side. You’ll ride an amphibious craft onto the beach, kayak creeks, snorkel, tube, hike, and watch humpback whales. Guides including Jimbo, Lloyd, and Carolena add lively commentary, while swimming with whales depends on conditions.
“Carolena and her wonderful team made our day. The whole day was brilliant organised in amazing athmosphere. The whales, the kajaking in mangrove creek, the tubing, the climb, the food and snacks… One word: Thank You!!”
Spend a full day exploring K’gari’s quieter west coast with Tasman Venture. Cruise from Hervey Bay, land by amphibious SeaLegs craft, then kayak, snorkel, swim, walk, and look for dolphins, turtles, dingoes, dugongs, and seasonal whales. Guides such as Taylor, Reece, Damon, and Carolene bring the day to life.
“Awesome trip, we had 3 stops on the boat and were transferred 3 times for different activities, walking, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling. And tubing. The staff was very efficient moving all the gear and guests to each stop. They served delicious morning and afternoon snacks as well as a great lunch. So much fun! Would definitely recommend this tour.”
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