Turtle Discovery & Great Sandy Marine Park Adventure
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Our Milbi vessel is also the most steady of the bay, our itinerary was designed so we cruise smooth waters only, slowly. Our boat has glass panels to enjoy the coral reefs from the comfort of the vessel. This is the only glass bottom boat in Hervey Bay and one of the largest of Australia.
As we ensure you have a relaxing time on board, you will enjoy 3.5hrs hours of marine adventures. Snorkelling is offered from the beaches and you can hire the equipment for just $10 per set on check in. You are likely to see fish habitat amongst the coral reef, turtles, dolphins, sea bird colonies, and possibly a reef shark or dugong. Time is set aside to explore Round Island and enjoy a sumptuous morning or afternoon tea is offered.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian / Vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Bathroom facilities aboard (not wheelchair accessible) but not baby-changing facilities
Pram accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
National Park fees
Snacks
use of snorkelling equipment
All activities
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
No Pickups
No lunch
No indigenous guide
What To Expect
Great Sandy National Park
We depart the Marina with no set itinerary, we travel with what the tides, weather and wildlife have to offer on the day. Our top priority is to offer the best experience for you to spot wildlife, snorkel, enjoy and relax. We stop at one or all three islands: Weenandin (Round Island), Tooliewah (Big Woody Island) and Pelican Banks. Morning or Afternoon tea included, snorkelling is offered from the beaches ($10 snorkelling equipment hire payable on check in)
Hervey Bay
You will see the iconic pier of Hervey Bay while cruising on board of the Milbi. Enjoy the scenery of the bay, learn its Butchulla history directly from your Indigenous guide, all through beautiful Dremtime stories.
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Turtle Discovery & Great Sandy Marine Park Adventure
Reviews
127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An incredible experience I will do again!
Narelle L,
Jan 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is an incredible experience, it feels personalised, friendly and genuine. The team all genuinely love what they do and sharing their knowledge of the area with guests.
Not worth the money
Troy M,
Dec 9, 2024
- Viator
2.00The white sands ,basically paid $250 for a cruise to go for Swim and back again the waste of money nothing really what they advertise
we had a great time...
sherry a,
Dec 30, 2023
- Viator
4.00we had a great time aboard few things out of there control was a lil bit of a let down but we can't control the weather overall was a great day out on the water crew are super nice ppl lunch was fresh was a great day definitely would book again to get the full experience next time thanks again team great job
Great half day trip
Daniel P,
Nov 11, 2022
- Viator
5.00Great day trip, in the Hervey Bay (and Big Woody Island) surroundings. Given weather conditions, we weren’t able to go very far out, and closer to Fraser Island but still worth the half day. The local guides were great, very knowledgeable about the local native culture and wildlife. We visited Big Woody Island and were able to relax on a small island beach. Itinerary depends on weather conditions.
A fun educational day out on the water
Tamara J,
May 12, 2022
- Viator
5.00What a friendly crew! Jo Jo our Butchulla guide was very knowledgeable and taught everyone in our family something new about the people of the area. We managed to walk around both islands we landed on. The first one had snorkeling, though you had to be brave to enter the water and sadly the visibility due to the recent floods wasn't great. It was still a fun experience and a safe place to teach our daughter how to snorkel. Round Island, the second Island was fantastic, so much variety of habitat on the one Island! Although sadly the larger marine animals did not show themselves, there were enough birds, crabs, and tiny fish to keep this nature loving family happy. It was a lovely peaceful, educational and entertaining day trip.
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