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Island Hopper
Highlights
- Explore the Great Sandy Marine Park's pristine waters, uncovering unique wildlife and breathtaking scenery on your adventure.
- Dive into vibrant underwater worlds with Cressi snorkelling gear, experiencing the thrill of marine life up close.
- Witness majestic Humpback whales from mid July to October, creating unforgettable memories in their natural habitat.
- Enjoy engaging wildlife talks and beach activities, enhancing your connection to the stunning islands and their ecosystems.
The Island Hopper is for those looking to experience a fun, adventurous ride visiting multiple island hotspots within the Great Sandy Park, a World Heritage paradise with beautiful natural scenery teaming with wildlife.
The Island Hopper offers a balanced blend of thrill and chill, discovering the wonders above and below the surface at some of the most unique and exclusive locations the area has to offer. K’gari Salty Safaris vessel and permits allow for direct access to sites for your chance to see more, do more and have more fun!
The tour includes: direct access to multiple locations within the Great Sandy Marine Park, swimming, snorkelling (Cressi gear included), wildlife watching (including Humpback whales mid July-October), beach activities, wildlife and island naturalist talks; add on drinks. This tour is the fastest way the experience the World Heritage listed Fraser Coast waterways in an all inclusive marine tour.
Itinerary highlights
Pelican Bank, Moon Point, Little Woody Island, Big Woody Island
This tour operates in the Northern waters of the Great Sandy Straits. With up to three beach stops (weather pending), you will see a diverse range of locations, marine life and scenery. During the tour, dolphins, turtles, dugongs, sea snakes and sea eagles ar ea regular sight. Whales can be seen in season during July to October.
This tour is the quickest way to soak up the best of the bay and is the only tour that offers this kind of diversity in just 4 hours.
Great Sandy National Marine Park
This tour takes place in the northern part of the Great Sandy Marine Park, a World Heritage paradise with beautiful natural scenery teaming with wildlife such as dolphins, turtles, dugongs whales (Jul-Oct) and birdlife. We depart the Marina and cruise the waters of the Great Sandy Marine Park, stopping at various small islands and secluded beaches and bays such as Big Woody Island, Little Woody Island, and Pelican Bank.
Tour details
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Available from 2 December 2025 to 2 December 2026
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Sevice Activity
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
K'gari Salty Safaris
K’gari Salty Safaris offer small group marine tours cruising the World Heritage site of Western K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) and the Great Sandy Strait. Offering two main tours, ‘Island Hopper’ and ‘Funset’, you will experience the best of the Hervey Bay with beautiful scenery, wildlife and exhilaration, as you cruise from hotspot to hotspot.
K’gari Salty Safaris vessel and permits allow the ultimate direct access to exclusive areas and beaches within the World Heritage listed waterways surrounding K’gari (Fraser Island), giving you the opportunity to experience the best of the Hervey Bay without the crowds.
On the Island Hopper, be amazed by the swirling white silica sands, coloured sand cliffs and the crystal clear waters in the northern Great Sandy Marine Park, into Platypus Bay on the western side of the world’s largest sand island, K’gari (Fraser Island). Explore the wonders by making a splash and snorkelling the pristine waters amongst vibrant marine life and enjoy some beach activities. For your chance to see Hervey Bay’s Humpback Whales in one of the world’s first Whale Heritage Sites, travel between mid July- mid October.
Funset offers a fun, unique way to enjoy the magic of a sunset across the ocean. Music on, drinks cold, remote island stopover, incredible views, with a little bit of an exhilaration as you go from thrill to chill.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Fraser Coast Tourism and Events
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