Great Sandy Straits Seven Island Ultimate Wildlife Cruise

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About this activity

Cruise through the stunning Great Sandy Straits on a 2.5-hour wildlife adventure. This journey explores the serene waters between Fraser Coast and K’gari, the world’s largest sand island, visiting seven unique islands rich in natural beauty and wildlife. Keep your eyes open for dolphins, turtles, and a variety of sea birds as certified naturalists share insights about the local ecosystem and conservation efforts. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and families, this cruise combines relaxation with the thrill of marine encounters, all while honoring the Butchulla people's heritage.

Duration: 2.5-hour scenic wildlife cruise
Spot dolphins, turtles, and diverse birdlife throughout the journey
Learn from certified naturalists about local wildlife and conservation
Ideal for families and nature lovers, departing from Urangan Harbor

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Pacific Whale Foundation Australia

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified Guide

Itinerary

K'gari (Fraser Island)

Passing by

What can you see?

Explore the coastlines of 7 unique islands in the Great Sandy Straits

Where will you cruise?

Our voyage traces a stunning, sheltered path through the strait:

Urangan Marina → Round Island

Round Island → Pelican Bank

Pelican Bank: survey the shallows

Pelican Bank → Little Woody Island via Moon Point

Little Woody Island: slow coastline cruise

Little Woody Island → Duck Island

Duck Island: slow coastline cruise

Duck Island → Picnic Island

Picnic Island: slow coastline cruise

Picnic Island → Big Woody Island

Big Woody Island: scenic run along the coast at 15 knots, with stops at the lighthouse and for wildlife sightings

Big Woody Island → Urangan Marina

Documented sightings of wildlife include:

Indo Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins

Australian Humpback Dolphins

Ospreys

White-bellied Sea Eagles

Australasian Gannets

Brahminy Kite

Shore birds

Sting Rays

Dugongs

Green Turtles

Fish

Sea birds – snipes, sandpipers, curlews, oystercatchers and stilts

Terns

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at the Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store, 30 mins prior to departure

End point

Meet at the Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store, 30 mins prior to departure

Using your ticket

Check in at the Ocean Store shop 1 Great Sandy Straits Marina 30 minutes prior to cruise departure

Cancellation and Change Policy: all changes and cancellations must occur more than 48

hours prior to travel.

No Shows will forfeit the total of the ticket

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.