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Snorkelling
Highlights
- Swim alongside friendly seals at Montague Island, experiencing their playful nature up close in calm waters.
- Observe up to 1,600 seals sunbaking nearby during cooler months, creating an unforgettable wildlife encounter.
- Enjoy a safe snorkelling experience with no shark concerns, thanks to the non-breeding colony of male seals.
- Relish a family-friendly adventure, perfect for all ages, in the stunning natural beauty of Montague Island.
Snorkelling with the seals at Montague Island. Experience the joy of swimming with these cute creatures with a feeling of amazement at the friendliness of these furry fun-seeking seals. It’s an easy swim with most of the seals sunbaking on the surface within 20 metres of the anchored boat.
The colony consists of up to 1,600 seals during the cooler months (June to mid-December). During the summer months, there are 500 to 800 seals at Montague Island most of these are either rogue or non-competitive seals rejected from the Southern colonies. All are male and this is a non-breeding colony, hence the island has no shark problem because sharks tend to only feed on small pups that haven’t yet learnt to swim properly.
Itinerary highlights
South Coast
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Narooma Charters and Barunguba Montague Island Tours
Narooma Charters and Barunguba Montague Island Tours are some of the most experienced charter operators in Narooma, having over 40 years of experience since starting in 1983.
Experience the magic of Barunguba Montague Island, voted Tourism Australia’s top eco-tourism destination and wildlife hotspot for whale watching, seal viewing, penguin tours, scuba diving, snorkelling, seal dives, grey nurse shark dives, wildlife cruises and bird watching trips.
Their large and comfortable vessels are fully licenced and surveyed by the Maritime Authority.
‘Sea Eagle’ is a 42-foot Steber with a forward cabin giving maximum space at the rear for passengers. She gives a smooth comfortable ride and has a good reputation for reliability and seaworthiness.
‘Dreamtime’ is one of the most awesome charter boats in Australia. The ride is superb, the amount of room on the boat is incredible. Add to this the ability to stand on the bow and watch dolphins swimming through the tunnel makes ‘Dreamtime’ one of the best dive boats around. You can also venture up on the flybridge and join the captain for the journey to the island or help find the whales.
Memberships
- Charter Vessel Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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