Remote K’gari & Whale Experience From Hervey Bay 

We will start boarding our Vessel for the day 15 minutes prior to departure at the Hervey Bay Marina. We’ll go over any safety concerns and brief you on the plan for the day’s tour before heading off for the days adventure.

Cruising out of the harbor we will travel across the Great Sandy Straits to K’gari where we meet Moon Point (the halfway point of K’gari). We will continue travelling north alongside K’gari into Platypus Bay. Keep a keen eye out for dolphins, turtles and dugongs that are frequently seen on our journey.

Explore K’gari’s iconic Wathumba creek that transforms into a large ocean lake at high tide. At this location you will have an opportunity to snorkel in the clear waters observing many species of fish in their breeding habitat and turtles, and stingrays. Guided kayaking up through the creek systems will be on offer or take the opportunity to relax, swim or take a walk along the pristine beaches.</p>&lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p>

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ded kayaking up into the hinterland of K’gari through the fresh water of Awinya Creek observing the local flora and fauna of this remote location including mangroves and diverse bird life. Thrill seeking water sports are also on offer at this location or take another opportunity to relax, swim or enjoy the beach.

Landing at this location we will first stop off at the coloured sands and from here climb up the ancient sand dune where you can marvel at the 360 degree views of K’gari and Platypus Bay. Following this cool off with a walk along the freshwater creek and take a dip in the natural water hole where this creek system disappears up into the hinterland of the island.

Be on the lookout for Humpback whales and experience the thrill of getting up close and personal with these majestic creatures as they frolic in the calm, clear waters off K’gari.

When conditions permit be one of the few and very fortunate to experience an intimate, immersive whale experience that allows you to get closer to these creatures than ever before and swim with them in their own natural environment.

Flexible Itinerary – the tour will be different everyday depending on sea and tide conditions – we’ll only take you to the best spots and offer you the best experiences based on the day.

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Departing from the Hervey Bay Marina after our safety brief, we’ll cruise through the Great Sandy Straits, then set off along the West Coast of K’gari where we will either start our search for Humpback Whales in Platypus Bay or travel to our first remote location on K’gari depending on tide and sea conditions. Guests will be given the chance to visit up to two locations on K’gari. Every tour will be different so drop your expectations and relax, trust the Skipper will provide you with the most amazing experience based on the conditions on the day.

Be one of the few to discover the seclusion and hidden treasures that K’gari has to offer. There will be many points of interest to stop or go slow and capture the moments, along with kayaking, swimming, snorkeling and tubing experiences on offer if you wish.

FLEXIBLE BOOKING POLICY

No Fees + Free Cancellation and Date Transfer for Selected Tours NO fees for cancellation or transfer of travel date indefinitely if there are current government travel restrictions that cause you to not be able to travel, given the unprecedented nature of current circumstances. This applies to Tasman Ventured-owned tours including the Remote Fraser Island Experience, Half Day Whale Watching Encounter and Remote Fraser Island and Whales Experience.

If you need to cancel your tour with us, please get in contact with us at your earliest convenience. We also ask that you consider rescheduling your tour or exchange for an open dated gift voucher wherever possible.

COVID-19 SAFETY UPDATES

For the most up to date information please visit the Queensland Government website.

The Tasman Venture team are committed to ensuring the safety of all of our passengers and staff during these unprecedented times.  During the COVID-19 pandemic we are taking additional steps to make sure everyone can stay healthy and safe.

We have implemented a COVID SAFE Plan across all tours for our business operations, and all team members have completed the COVID SAFE Training programs. 

Tasman Venture is following the below procedures across all experience delivery:

– Cleaning & Sanitation: We have intensified our hygiene and sanitation protocols with the use of hospital grade disinfectant for regular cleaning of all high-touch surfaces and areas.  Touch free hand soap and hand sanitiser dispensers are available for passengers use throughout our vessels.

–Business Operations:  We have analysed and modified our operations in line with the current industry best practice to restrict contact of staff and passengers and adapting service protocols where necessary.

– Training & Response Plan: All staff have completed COVID Safe training and comprehensive team and procedural training to assure their own and our guests’ safety.  We have a stringent plan in place for all COVID-19 scenarios in accordance with the Queensland Tourism Industry Plan.

We have worked hard to ensure that our tours deliver the same high quality experiences and that all inclusions remain the same, there have been some modifications to the way we deliver our services to comply with the COVID guidelines to ensure that everyone has a safe and memorable experience.

What are we doing to minimise the risk of COVID-19?

– Maximum passengers’ numbers have been calculated to ensure that all passengers are able to safely social distance at all time including during inclement weather conditions.

– Passengers will be asked to use our hand sanitiser station when boarding the vessel.  Additionally, other hand sanitiser stations are set up at key entry and exit points of the vessel and you will be encouraged to use these throughout the tour.

– Automatic hand soap dispensers and paper towel facilities are available in the toilet and to be used after visiting the toilet.  Handwashing and hygiene signs will be displayed in the toilets and sanitiser stations.

– Where possible all payments will be cashless.  Our staff are happy to create a running tab for you and your travel group to minimize the number of transactions you need to make during your tour.  Your total can be settled during the return journey.

What can you do to minimise the risk?

Practicing good hand and sneeze/cough hygiene is the best way to minimise the risk from COVID-19.  You should:

– Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, before and after eating, and after going to the toilet. – Cover your cough and sneeze, dispose of tissues, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser. – Avoid close contact with others especially when unwell.  If unwell consider deferring travel and seek healthcare advice. – Stay more than 1.5 meters from people wherever possible

If you are feeling unwell or want more information on the recommended personal control measures visit www.health.gov.au

Thank you

We thank you for your understanding and continued support during these difficult times.

Contact our friendly team on 07 4124 3222 or info@tasmanventure.com.au

Tasman Venture Owners and Operators

Stay Safe and Kind Regards, Lloyd and Robyn Burgess