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Whale Watchin Ballina Departure
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of whale watching as majestic humpbacks migrate along Ballina's stunning coastline.
- Join an unforgettable ocean adventure and witness breaching whales and playful dolphins in their natural habitat.
- Savour spectacular coastal scenery while enjoying comfort and authentic local knowledge on our small group tours.
- Relax with family-friendly facilities, including carpark access and public toilets, ensuring a hassle-free outing.
Experience the thrill of whale watching off the stunning Ballina coastline as majestic humpback whales migrate past our shores each season. Join an unforgettable ocean adventure with the chance to witness breaching whales, playful dolphins, sea turtles, and spectacular coastal scenery. Departing from the Richmond River, our locally owned tours combine excitement, comfort, and authentic local knowledge for a truly memorable Ballina marine adventure.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
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.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- 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)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
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)
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light) are available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Portable ramps.
Operation information
Ballina Byron Marine Adventures
Ballina Byron Marine Adventures is a proudly locally owned and operated family business, born and bred in the Ballina region. With a lifelong connection to the ocean, Richmond River and surrounding coastline, passionate about showcasing the incredible natural beauty, marine wildlife and relaxed coastal lifestyle that make this area so special.
Built by locals who know these waters inside and out, the tours combine genuine local knowledge, warm hospitality and a love for adventure. From unforgettable whale watching encounters and dolphin sightings to scenic river cruises and private charters, creating experiences that allow guests to connect with nature and see Ballina and Byron Bay from a unique perspective.
Committed to making every trip safe, welcoming and memorable for visitors and locals alike, while sharing the beauty of the place they are proud to call home.
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Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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