Urangan Great Sandy Straits Wildlife Cruise

Cruise the Great Sandy Straits, a special place nestled between the largest sand island in the World, K'gari (meaning paradise in the local Butchulla language), and the Fraser Coast on the Australian. This marine playground offers an array of wildlife, including endangered and threatened species.
You'll learn about sea and land animals, birds, the marine and coastal habitats, and conservation approaches. Each tour is different, but you could see and array of sea birds, dolphins, manta rays, Green Sea Turtles, tiger sharks, along with a variety off coastal habitats.

This two-hour cruise on crystal clear waters is hosted by knowledgeable local guides and offers a safe, relaxed experience and a great opportunity for some fantastic wildlife photos. Water and cold, non-alcoholic drinks are provided onboard.

Meeting Point

Pacific Whale Foundation Australia

Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia

You will check in at our Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventure retail store located in Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina

What's included:

• Knowledgable local guides

Not included:

• Crew gratuity

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Great Sandy Straits Marina

Great Sandy Straits Marina 17 Buccaneer Dr, Urangan, 4655, Queensland

We will cruise the Great Sandy Straits, a water wonderland of wildlife! It is a special place, nestled between the largest sand island in the world-K'gari (meaning paradise in the local Butchulla language) - and the Fraser Coast on the Australia mainland.
You'll discover why this area of the world is considered a marine playground for an array of wildlife, including endangered and threatened species.

Learn about sea and land animals, birds, the marine and coastal habitats, conservation approached and the Pacific Whale Foundation Australia research programs.

What you could see: Indo Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin; Australia Humpback Dolphin; Osprey, White-bellied See Eagle, Australian Gannets, Brahminy Kite, Ruddy Turnstone, Eastern Curlew; Manta Ray, Dugong, Tiger Shark, Corals, Sea Birds; and habitat including seagrass meadows, mangroves, pristine sandy beaches, endemic forest, etc.

This 2-hr. cruise offers a safe, relaxed atmosphere and a great opportunity for photos.

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