Wildlife Adventure Cruise of Victor Harbor
Soak in Views of Victor Harbor's Coastline on this 90 Minute Ocean Cruise from Granite Island Causeway
SA
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore Victor Harbor's Coastline
- • See the Natural Wonders and Native Wildlife
- • Visit Seal Rock, The Bluff, Kings Beach and More
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Southern Australia Experience Gifts: Hop on this mighty vessel and see the natural wonders of Victor Harbor up close and personal.
Departing from Granite Island Causeway on The Big Duck, this ninety-minute Southern Ocean tour will lead you between the mainland, small islands and the coastline of the bay. You’ll be able to see absolutely breath-taking views of the Victor coastline and its unique granite islands. During the tour, there will be opportunities to see the local colonies of seals, as well as sea lions, common and bottle nosed dolphins and other wildlife along the way. This adventure cruise is the ideal way to see the sights, as The Big Duck is a licensed whale watching boat – making it the perfect vessel for this sort of tour.
Gift this ultimate sightseeing gift of Victoria Harbor and have your friends or family see some of the most incredible natural beauty they will ever see.
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Experience Overview:
Wildlife Adventure Cruise Of Victor HarborBreathtaking 90-minute tour departing from the iconic Granite Island Causeway, Victor Harbor. Board our specially designed ocean craft ‘Kondoli’ - 12.5m NAIAD Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat & cruise between the mainland and the northern side of Granite Island, affording spectacular views of both the Victor Harbor shoreline and boulder stacked Granite Island.
Seal Rock/Island is our first stop, where Long Nosed Fur Seals and Australian Sea Lions bask between rocky outcrops in the sun or can be found pondering around fishing and swimming about.
We continue our Southern Ocean journey; on past the huge granite boulders of Wright Island and the Bluff, keeping a careful eye through Shark Alley - where your knowledgeable Skipper & Guide interpret local whaling history & cultural dreaming landmarks of the area.
Pushing on past the western side of the Bluff, you begin to get a scope for the rugged coastal landscape inspiring to observe from the water. West Island Conservation Park, complete with a lonely stone research hut and another colony of seals and sea lions can be found basking on the rocks and swimming in the shallows. Seabirds abound in this remote area and often pods of Common and Bottlenose Dolphins can be spotted playing or feeding.
The Big Duck heads further west past the darkly, spectacular, towering sea cliffs of Kings Beach and Waitpinga before turning around and heading back to the Granite Island Causeway. Cruising throughout the Encounter Marine Park, the scenery, marine wildlife, and exhilarating ride aboard ‘The Big Duck’ RHIB is a journey to remember!
Throughout the cooler wintery months (July - September) we are blessed with the yearly migration of Southern Right & Humpback Whales. Humpbacks are regularly seen in the beginning and conclusion of the season; where Southern Rights court, mate, birth and nurse their calves in the bay! Making our winter season an additional delight, despite the cooler conditions. We alter our itinerary through the Whale season to search in known locations and take in whale watching as these majestic mammals bask in our relatively warm waters of Encounter Bay.
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
At Victor Harbor the boat tour departs from the Granite Island Causeway.
During whale watch season (June-September), where possible, the Southern Ocean Adventure Tour will include whale watching. If there are no whales present we will endeavor to include other wildlife sightings, such as seals and dolphins. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Marine Mammal watching regulations require a minimum distance of 300 metres from whales in the Encounter Marine Park.
This cruise can be bumpy and not suitable for pregnant women
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 8 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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The Big Duck Boat Tours
Big Duck Boat Tours offer ocean adventures departing VictorHarbor or ex Adelaide CBD (same day transfer) to the beautiful south coast ofthe Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, little more than 1 hr south ofAdelaide. Tours visit otherwise inaccessible areas of coastline, islands andbeaches to discover Seals, Dolphins, Seabirds and Whales (in season) in theirnatural environment.
Passengers experience the Southern Ocean and learn abouthistory, geography and wildlife through an informative commentary provided by afriendly and knowledgeable Captain and Crew.
The Big Duck is a purpose-built rigid inflatable boat withfull sun protection, comfortable seating for up to 38 passengers, on-boardtoilet, and the highest level of safety equipment with spray jackets provided.Tours depart from and return to Victor Harbor’s Encounter Bay Boat Ramp.
The Big Duck offers 2 spectacular different tourexperiences:
Seal Island Tour 45 mins
Southern Ocean Tour 90 mins
Whale Tour 90 mins (June to September)
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Victor Harbor Wildlife Adventure Cruise
SA
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore Victor Harbor's Coastline
- • See the Natural Wonders and Native Wildlife
- • Visit Seal Rock, The Bluff, Kings Beach and More
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