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Departure – 8:00AM Return – 5:00PM
During whale Season : July – October (Dates subject to change depending on whale migration)
Departure – 7.30AM Return – 4.30PM
Be one of the few to see the untouched and unique side of this stunning island. This is no ordinary K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) holiday tour; get away from the crowds and chaos, forget the rigid time tables or rushing from place to place. With Tasman Venture you can experience the hidden and remote parts of K’gari in a comfortable and relaxing way. You will not just see the Island, but experience the Island while walking, tube riding, snorkelling, kayaking and swimming. Our friendly and experienced staff will provide you with interesting information and show you the wildlife such as: dolphins, dingos, turtles, sea eagles, fish and many more. Let us show you our amazing backyard!
As an added bonus, during the Hervey Bay whale season, be on the look out for Humpback whales and experience the thrill of getting up close and personal with these majestic creatures as they enjoy the calm clear waters off K’gari. If conditions are ideal, we will offer guests the opportunity of a whale immersion with the humpback whales.
YOUR FULL DAY REMOTE K’GARI TOUR INCLUDES:
- Wathumba Creek with its crystal clear water
- Awinya or Bowarrady Creek with their diverse natural beauty and fresh water
- Nine kilometres of white sandy beaches
- Guided walks
- Free watersports
- Beach access with amphibious water craft
- Morning tea and delicious lunch (all dietary requirements catered for)
- Antipasti platter
- Fully Licensed Bar
- Small Numbers on a spacious 20m catamaran
- Courtesy transfers from your Hervey Bay Accommodation
Your camera, sunscreen, hat, jacket, wear flat shoes, polaroid sunglasses, money for drinks and souvenirs etc. We are a licensed vessel.
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Crew- The entire crew was great - friendly and genuinely cared about everyone having a good time. The main guide (I wish I could remember her name) provided commentary and clearly has a lot of experience with whales. We appreciated the information that she provided about the humpback whales - we learned a lot! Thank you to Taylor for watching our 6 year old while we went up the sand dune!
Boat - We were on the Pure Dive boat which was spacious with plenty of room for everyone, with seats inside and outside and an outdoor deck in the front of the ship perfect for whale watching. The ride was smooth - no issue with seasickness.
Food- The crew went out of their way to accommodate our vegan request. They made sure we had food for every snack and lunch.
K'gari - Crystal clear water and beautiful white sand beach with no one on it. We kayaked in a creek and played on the beach, then went back on the boat for lunch and whale watching, then back to the island for the sand dune climb and creek swim. I wish we had more time on the beach but I wouldn't have given up the whale watching. If you do this tour outside of whale season then I think you get more time on the island.
Whales - We spent a few hours whale watching, which was spread out in the morning, lunch time, and afternoon. We saw a lot of whales including moms and babies (which stayed close to the boat)! As the guide said, there are so many whales it's hard to decide which ones to focus on. Every time I looked around there was a fin, tail, breach, big splash or blow hole mist in eyesight. THE MOST MEMORABLE PART OF THIS TOUR WAS GETTING IN THE WATER UP CLOSE WITH TWO WHALES!!! There are no words to properly describe the amazing whale encounter! This is a must do tour!

The tour took about 4 hours in total. Transport to and fro your accomodation in Hervey Bay is included too.

Staff were super friendly great knowledge , boat was super clean and the snacks were delicious .
This was such a great trip we will book again, thanks for a memorable day out !!




The best bit by far were the whales themselves, 3 even coming to our boat and staying around for several minutes, swimming under and around the boat so we all could see them - up close and personal!
Highly recommended.






I'm so happy I chose the quieter west coast. The island is so gorgeous I would hate to see it trashed with big tour groups and noisy 4x4s. There were a few vehicles on the campsites at the places we visited but they were quiet.
I would suggest that the trip would be even more special if they visited locations reached only by sea, so you'd feel you were the only ones there. It was just a little bit disappointing to find we were sharing the perfect spots with quite a few others.
The tour is really excellent though and very full, from snorkelling (turtles and sting rays) to dune climbing, kayaking, floating down picturesque creeks, rope swings and a delicious lunch too. As a vegan I was well catered for.
The staff are all welcoming, friendly, helpful, professional and inclusive.
I'd definitely recommend this trip.






Recommend this trip.








Shame the bus drivers let down the standard as the first and last impression





We had a chance to snorkel with whales (not only seeing them which we did of course), snorkel at the K'gari/Fraser Island coast, kayaking and much more. The food was great, the weather was beautiful, and the team was fantastic, professional, reliable, friendly and knowledgeable.
Dear Carolina, Rhyce, Cassie, Hanna and Lloyd - your warm and friendly approach made us feel welcomed and at ease. Thank you for making our time unforgettable.

Also spent some time ashore, walking the (almost) deserted beaches, canoeing in the creeks and climbing Sand Dunes (hard going but with the view from the top). Transfers to the beach are by boat but the crew kept tabs on everyone and ensured that everyone could do things at their own pace. Food and drinks served throughout, definitely a tour for the wildlife lovers with a bit of adventure thrown in!



Along the way we encountered dolphins, dingos, turtles and a variety of sealife when snorkeling. We were out of whale season (make sure you check).
The buffet was tasty with lots of salads on offer and cold beer (paid for) washes away that island sun. We would strongly recommend this experience as we are interested in returning.






We travelled for a couple of hours before we made the first of two stops, the first activity here was to snorkel which was about 15 minutes then kayaked in the basically the same location which could be no more than 10 minutes of kayaking up a creek then back again Then we got back on the boat where another couple of hours travelling took us to a large sand bar island, here we spent probably an hour where we could kayak then queue for a long time to have a go on the inflatable tube - a five minute ride which was probably the most exhilarating part of the day.
This could have been a great day but it basically was over commercialised with the company thinking more about how many people they could cram in and line their pockets with rather than the experience they were providing. It felt like a military operation to get everyone at the right activity at the right time when we were at location before we were quickly ushered to the next part. It may have worked if they had more equipment and staff to provide people with longer opportunity at the activities but this definitely isn’t the tour that we were expecting which is a shame.
On the plus side we saw plenty of dolphins and turtles!

Thanks to Harmony, Reece, Daimo, Paul and the team for making our day so much fun!
Have to come back to see the whales next time ????

We then landed on Fraser Island with an amphibian vehicle which was quite the highlight. The kayaking and floating experiences were truly unique and we also had some time to relax on the beach and enjoy the warm waters. Later we climbed one of the famous sand dunes and enjoyed the magnificent views. Morning tea and lunch were also very enjoyable.
The whole trip was very well planned and executed, and the crew was outstanding. If I could give ten stars I would. Keep up the great work!





They each thoroughly enjoy their jobs, and it shows.
They are friendly, caring, and knowledgeable, with wonderful skills and are ready to provide guests with the best day, filled with fun.
Extremely well managed time allows guests to be immersed in each experience at the various locations.
There is plenty of great food to keep you sustained for the day, be as relaxed or adventurous as you choose.
Huge thanks to Lloyd, Caroline, Harmony, Josh and Jack.
Kind regards Deb

We have had such a wonderful day on Fraser Island. We were very pleased and happy to have done this day cruise! From pick up, boat experience, how they handled the day, the crew to drop off, everything was a blast!
So our pick up was on time, the bus driver came to the boat and the crew received us very warmly. It was an efficient start. They introduced themselves, and presented the day ( and mandatory safety...). Later they came around all of us to check if we were safe to snorkel, if we had any specific requirements and to check the fins size with a collection of them, so it was making life easier afterwards when we went to the water. It was not a bunch of people trying all sizes to find the right one. It saves the mess.
We went up the coast, started with the snorkeling and kayaking, both super cool. The tender is a thing to see on its own! Our captain got it stuck in sand but luckily all together we got it out!
The lunch was great, bread was super nice, salads tasty, several options to please everyone.
They provide water and there are possibilities to buy soft drinks and alcohol (as well as chocolate and ice cream).
The 2nd spot we were tubing behind the tender, kayaking and going through the frech water creek, very lovely spot!
Our last stop we climbed the sand dune. A bit windy at the top, with sand flying around, but it is weather conditions...
Overall we have enjoyed this day very much and will recommend it to our friends and families! Definitely worth to do this trip!
Thanks to Harmony, Maddy, Reese, Damian and I forgot one person name.










Be aware you will have to jostle for position with families with small children and the half a dozen photographers clicking away in your ears. The whales are always moving around though so if you can't see them at first when the boat slows, they will probably swim around to a different area allowing you to see them
