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K'gari Fraser Island Beach and BBQ Cruise
Highlights
- Venture to K'gari's sandy shores and immerse yourself in the beauty of the world's largest sand island.
- Savour a freshly-prepared Aussie barbecue lunch featuring Hervey Bay prawns, juicy steak, and fresh salads.
- Spot dolphins and turtles during your cruise, keeping your camera ready for unforgettable wildlife moments.
- Enjoy two hours of beach activities, from swimming to kayaking, all under the warm Queensland sunshine.
Venture to the sandy shores of iconic K’gari, Fraser Island on this five hour cruise that includes a delicious Aussie barbecue lunch, beach activities and much more.
Heading out from Hervey Bay Marina at 9am and returning at 2pm, you’ll get a fantastic experience both on and off the boat. Enjoy morning tea as you keep your eyes open for wildlife both in and out of the water – dolphins, turtles, fish and marine birds can all be seen from the vessel on the way from the mainland to the island…bring your camera.
Their smaller tender boat will transfer you to K’gari where you’ll have two hours to enjoy a remote western beach of the world’s largest sand island, with opportunities for both exploration and adventure or simple relaxation available – go for a swim, traipse along the sand, go kayaking, have a bit of a snorkel, take an adrenaline filled inflatable tube ride or simply take it easy and soak in the Queensland sunshine.
Once back on board the boat kick back and enjoy a freshly-prepared Aussie style barbecue lunch including delicious Hervey Bay prawns, juicy steak and sausages, salads and fresh bread.
Itinerary highlights
Graet Sandy Straits Marine Park
Located between world heritage Fraser Island and The beautiful Fraser Coast are the ever changing sands of the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park. To the enjoyment of passengers and crew, Whalesong cruise the pristine waterways of the marine park daily. The friendly crew on board the Whalesong are Whale and Dolphin Specialists who regularly find up to four varieties of dolphins, turtles, fish, birdlife, the endangered Dugong (sea cow) and whales.
The migrating Humpback Whale is an annual visitor to the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park and on occasion Killer Whales / Orcas, Minke whales and Southern Right Whales have been spotted enjoying the calm waters of Hervey Bay.
Tour details
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Available from 29 November 2025 to 26 April 2026
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Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://whalesong.com.au/about/accessibility/
Operation information
Whalesong Cruises Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay’s premium half day year-round marine tourism operator, Whalesong Cruises has a strong focus on sustainable practices, accessibility, education and enjoyment. Multi award winning business (marine tourism, customer service and innovation), their commitment to an incredible guest experience, regional development and community engagement, is second to none.
Humpback Whale Watching (July – October)
The experience of a lifetime aboard Whalesong is available to a fortunate few. Purpose-built vessel with wide decks and low passenger numbers (surveyed for 100 but only take maximum 75) provides many vantage points and space for ultimate humpback whale encounters. Offering daily half-day cruises with real-time expert commentary and the most inclusions of any half day cruise (including lunch and dinner/sunset)
K’gari (Fraser Island) West Coast Beach and BBQ Cruise (November – April)
The perfect half-day trip from Hervey Bay for all the family, friends, couples and solo travellers. Enjoy safe swimming, kayaking, fishing, playing and relaxing in the safe, clear turquoise waters and pristine white sands of a remote West Coast K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) beach (maximum 50 passengers). Something to do for everyone. Includes morning tea and BBQ lunch.
Whalesong Cruises proudly holds Advanced Eco-Tourism Accreditation, Quality Tourism Accreditation – Sustainable and Accessible Tourism Accreditation, minimal environmental impact and available to all-abilities.
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Accreditations
- Accessible Tourism Cognitive/Autism
- Accessible Tourism Limited Mobility
- Accessible Tourism Wheelchairs and Scooters
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ECO Certified (Advanced 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
- The Accessible Group Pty Ltd
- Gympie Cooloola Tourism
- QLD – Fraser Coast Tourism and Events
- Tourism Noosa
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