Fraser Island West Coast, Beach and BBQ Cruise
Whalesong Cruises Hervey Bay 
- Hervey Bay
Secluded West Coast Fraser Island with Whalesong
Cost: |
A$0 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
5 hours.
Departure Days:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
APR – 05JUN – Daily except 01APR, 02APR, 25 APR
06JUN-29NOV – Not operating.
30NOV – MAR – Daily except 25DEC, 26DEC, 01JAN
Departure Time:
09:00am. [If not taking courtesy bus, must be at Berth ready for boarding by 8:45am]
Departure Point:
Berth A5 Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan.
Pickup:
Hervey Bay Accommodation.
Dropoff:
Hervey Bay Accommodation.
Meals:
- Morning tea
- Aussie BBQ lunch (steak, sausages, prawns, garden salad, greek salad, potato salad, fresh bread rolls).
- Dietary requirements catered for.
Not Included:
- Extra snacks, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks.
- Basic bait supplied for fishing, additional bait available at extra cost.
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Cost: |
A$0 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
- Five hour trip: including access to remote and pristine Mid-West Coast K'gari (Fraser Island) beach.
- Two hours on beach - use of equipment including kayaks, fishing gear, snorkelling equipment, beach activities (beach cricket, frisbees, sandcastle building and balls) and inflatable tube rides.
- Stinger suits available if guest requires.
- Engaging commentary on K'gari, wildlife, marine life and local history.
- Morning tea and BBQ lunch.
- Chilled filtered water, loose leaf tea, herbal tea, coffee and milo.
What to Bring:
- Hat, sunscreen, swimwear, towel, camera.
- You're welcome to bring your own snorkelling equipment or fishing gear.
- Prams and strollers also welcome.
- Please contact office at least 48 hours prior to cruise, to notify.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
A Whalesong Cruises courtesy vehicle commences pick ups at approx. 08:00am, the Whalesong Cruises courtesy vehicle commences pick ups from your Hervey Bay accommodation for your transfer to Urangan Marina, the departure point of your cruise. (Please call 24 hours prior to cruise to confirm exact pick up time, as it could be as late as 08:35am, given proximity to marina). At 08:45am, you board MV Whalesong - a 16 metre purpose designed and built vessel with leading edge technology and state of the art comfort.
Also, an environmentally friendly vessel with enclosed and open-air viewing on two levels. 09:00am - Depart the Urangan marina, to the pristine sandy shores of the remote West Coast of iconic Fraser Island on this 5 hour cruise. Heading out from Hervey Bay, enjoy morning tea as you keep your eyes open for plenty of wildlife both in and out of the water - dolphins, turtles, fish and marine birds can all be seen from the vessel on the way from the mainland to the island, so be sure to bring your camera. Once reaching Fraser Island, a tender will transfer you to the island where you'll have 2 hours to enjoy the western beaches of the world's largest sand island, with opportunities for both exploration or simple relaxation available - go for a swim, walk along the sand, go kayaking, play beach cricket, take a ride on our inflatable tube, have a bit of a snorkel or fun fish, or simply take it easy and soak in the QLD sunshine! 12:30pm - Once back on board the boat kick back and enjoy a freshly prepared Aussie style BBQ lunch including delicious Hervey Bay prawns, juicy steak and sausages, salads and fresh bread. All dietary requirements catered for. Featuring a fully-stocked licensed bar, free equipment hire and much more. However you choose to enjoy this Hervey Bay to Fraser Island cruise, you'll be sure to come away with some memories of a great day out. 02:00pm - Cruise concludes and hotel drop offs will commence.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge.
Child: 4-14 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
- You can select to make your own way to the marina. There is plenty of parking, it's free and there's no time limit.
Bad Weather:
- Cruises may be affected by weather conditions. Whalesong will not penalise passengers if they choose not to travel due to bad weather. Bad weather is defined by strong winds, creating a big swell. Rain is not deemed bad weather unless accompanied by wind and swell. The skipper of Whalesong determines what constitutes bad weather. Please call at least 48 hours prior to cruise to hear about weather conditions - if this can be discussed this in advance, and you're flexible, Whalesong endeavour to put you on another cruise on a day with more favourable weather conditions.
COVID-19:
- If guest cannot travel due to Government enforced restrictions, they will receive a full refund. They must notify Whalesong, at least, the day before departure. Otherwise, they'll be regarded as a no-show and will forfeit any refund owing to them.
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