3-Day Itinerary Adult from $919

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Did you know that your visit to Hervey Bay can include 3 amazing bucket list experiences? This inspirational 3-day itinerary gives you the best Whale Watching in Australia, the Great Barrier Reef & Lady Elliot Island, plus World-Heritage listed K'gari (Fraser Island)!

Day 1 - Afternoon Whale Watching with Dinner & Sunet

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Check into your Hervey Bay accommodation and after lunch, head out from the Hervey Bay Marina into Platypus Bay to enjoy Australia’s capital of Whale Watching. Your Whale Watching cruise is comfortable & informative and you'll be relaxing and feeling connected to nature in no time. Be inspired by the majestic Humpback Whales as they play around you. After a spiritual afternoon with the Whales, enjoy a beautiful Hervey Bay sunset cruise with dinner as you return to the Marina.

Day 2 - Great Barrier Reef & Lady Elliot Island

Make your way to the Hervey Bay Airport for the short 40-minute scenic flight to Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy the vast views from the plane before landing on the island’s grass strip where you will be greeted by your island host. Spend the day exploring the island and coral lagoons, snorkelling or scuba diving the reef, cruise on the glass bottom boat to see the reef and find gigantic manta rays and turtles. Relax while you enjoy the all-day resort facilities and restaurant lunch before your return flight to Hervey Bay.

Day 3 - K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour

On this full day adventure you'll be led by an experienced local guide so you won't have to worry about a thing. You’ll experience iconic sites on a curated itinerary with highlights such as Lake McKenzie, World Heritage-listed rainforest, 75-Mile Beach, Eli Creek and the iconic Maheno Shipwreck. You don’t need your own 4WD – our team will traverse the tracks and tides to ensure you have an easy and enjoyable experience on the world’s largest sand island. Have your camera ready for awe-inspiring moments at every location all day!

Remember when you return to the mainland to check out our EAT + DRINK section for all the great restaurants, pubs and cafes to enjoy for dinner in Hervey Bay!