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Sunset Cruise with an Indigenous Experience

Milbi Sunset Cruise

Cultural and Theme Tours

Walking and Biking Tours

Part of: Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours

6 min guests

28 max guests

Savour fresh local king prawns and a grazing platter while cruising the stunning Great Sandy Straits.
Hear legendary Butchulla tales and discover local landmarks on a guided cultural experience.
Gaze through the moon pool at vibrant marine life before cruising back under a starry sky.
Experience traditional fishing methods and food gathering techniques with a friendly Butchulla guide.

Contact and Booking Channels

Hervey Bay, Queensland

Start location: 17 Buccaneer Drive, Office 6, Urangan, Queensland, 4655, Australia
Phone: 07 4125 6888 , 04 0871 2435
Email: bookings@hvbecomarine.com.au
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Rates

$85.00 – $55.00

$85.00 Adult
$55.00 Child

Booking Channels

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Discover the local Aboriginal ways in the friendly and relaxed company of your Butchulla guide on the Milbi Sunset.

Cruise the spectacular Great Sandy Straits aboard the Milbi while enjoying fresh local king prawns, a grazing platter, and a glass of champagne. Grab a drink from the cash bar onboard.

The iconic Urangan Pier is the backdrop for your alluring sunset cruise.

Hear the legendary tales of the Butchulla people of K’Gari (Fraser Island) and surrounds. Discover the Butchulla names and meanings of significant local landmarks, before stepping ashore on Weenandan (Round Island).

As the sun sinks beneath the horizon, take a walk in the footsteps of the Butchulla people. Experience the unique coastal lifestyle, uncover the traditional fishing methods and food gathering techniques, whilst listening to the enchanting sounds of the didgeridoo.

Viewing the marine life and coral reef through the Milbi’s beautifully lit moon pool is an incredible experience, and one not to miss.

Gently cruise back to the harbour under the canopy of the stars, and relax with the easy listening music.

For tour details and departure times, please visit their website.

Duration 1.5 hours.

Wheelchair and Pram Friendly.

Tour details

Cultural and Theme Tours
Walking and Biking Tours
Evening
Water – Motorised
Private Tour
Small Group Tour
Basic

On demand

Features

Service facilities

Carpark
Family Friendly
Non Smoking
Public Toilet

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Companion Cards are accepted.
Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Communication

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Vision

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
Handrails on all stairways

Physical – Wheelchair

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).

Physical – High support needs

Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.

Allergies and intolerances

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Operation information

Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours

Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours is located on the beautiful Fraser Coast region, and their vessel navigates the beauty of the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park.

They are the only tour operator in town to offer Indigenous experiences, either on the Turtle Discovery Tour for an active morning, the Milbi Sunset Cruise for a relaxing afternoon, and the Djinang Cultural Walking Tour for a rich walk.

Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours is a local family-owned business, and they believe that to protect the planet, they must return to their roots. This is why they’ve created these tours.

Their vessel is proudly named “Milbi” which carries the Butchulla meaning for ‘sea turtle’. It navigates protected waterways only, and she is one of the largest glass bottom vessels in Australia.

Explore Round Island, Big Woody Island and/or Pelican Banks (tide dependent). Snorkel the reef, weather permitting or just relax. Join the search for turtles, dolphins, dugongs, fish colonies and seabirds. Time will be set aside for a refreshing swim in clear waters.

Through their cultural experience, you will learn about the oldest surviving culture on Earth. This is an incredible opportunity to view the stunning coastal wilderness.