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Top 5 day trips things to do in Hervey Bay

When Hervey Bay is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Full Day Skippered Charter Onboard K'gari Breeze, Hervey Bay1

    1. Full Day Skippered Charter Onboard K'gari Breeze

    · 8 hours

    Join Fraser Island Boat Charters for a private day skippered charter along the beautiful waters of the Fraser Coast! Departing from Hervey Bay, we’ll set sail across the Great Sandy Strait and anchor at spots like Pelican Bank and Big Woody Island and cruise along the coast of World Heritage-listed K’gari [Fraser Island] where you'll be treated to breathtaking sunsets. This experience is fully skippered and perfect for birthday parties, business functions, a private experience for couples or just a fun day out with mates. This is a completely private charter so you will have the vessel to yourselves with those in your group + the skipper. We offer both catered and BYO food and drink options and can take a maximum of 12 people for the full day. Add an inflatable pontoon for some extra fun on your day charter! It acts as an additional back deck area to relax and when the middle insert is removed, it doubles as a netted swimming area. *Subject to availability. Contact us for more info

  2. Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter, Hervey Bay2

    2. Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

    5.0· 466 reviews· 8 hours

    This seasonal whale watching tour takes you aboard a 24-passenger sailing catamaran from Hervey Bay to Platypus Bay at K'gari (Fraser Island). Limited guests allows for a truly intimate tour with one on one conversations to hear about these majestic animals. An immersive platform lets you observe a humpback whale underwater while you listen to the male humpback whale sing by hydrophone. Morning and afternoon tea are served along with a buffet lunch and beverage during the full-day tour.

  3. Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience, Hervey Bay3

    3. Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience

    4.9· 173 reviews· 9 hours

    This is no ordinary Fraser Island and whale watching day tour. With Tasman Venture you can discover the hidden and remote parts Fraser Island whilst marvelling at the acrobatics of the whales in a comfortable and relaxing way. Explore the island while bush walking, snorkelling, kayaking and swimming. Our friendly, experienced and accredited staff will ensure you have an unforgettable experience you will never forget. Get up close and personal with Majestic Humpback Whales. 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 Fraser Island. Marvel at their sheer athleticism as they explode out of the water in a spectacular breach or be awestruck as you come face to face as they spy hop right next to the boat. Swim with these amazing creatures in their own natural environment.

  1. Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) Experience, Hervey Bay4

    4. Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) Experience

    4.9· 432 reviews· 9.5 hours

    Go snorkeling, kayaking and swimming in K'gari (Fraser Island’s) pristine waters on a relaxed full-day boat trip from Hervey Bay. See dolphins, dingoes, turtles and sea eagles, go bushwalking on the dunes, and learn about the island’s history and wildlife from your professional guides. Enjoy a fantastic buffet lunch plus morning and afternoon tea on this leisurely full-day cruise excursion that celebrates Fraser Island’s spectacular beauty and unique wildlife. As an added bonus, during the Hervey Bay whale season from mid-July to October, be on the look out for humpback whales and experience the thrill of getting up close to these majestic creatures as they enjoy the calm clear waters off Fraser Island. You may even have the change to swim with these majestic creatures (subject to conditions on the day).

  2. Fraser Experience Small Group Full Day Guided Tour, Hervey Bay5

    5. Fraser Experience Small Group Full Day Guided Tour

    4.9· 83 reviews· 10 hours

    With a cozy group of no more than 20 fellow explorers (sometimes fewer – more room for you!), you’ll enjoy a fun, relaxed tour with plenty of personal attention from our super-friendly guides. We’ll have you back in Hervey Bay by 6:00pm – just in time for sunset stories and dinner plans!

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