Tasman Venture

Adventure and Outdoors Tours

Tasman Venture, based in Hervey Bay, offers exceptional, world class, nature-based experiences across the Fraser Coast. With more than 30 years of experience, Tasman Venture provides unforgettable adventures showcasing the region’s spectacular marine life, pristine waterways, and the remote western side of World Heritage-listed K’gari (Fraser Island).

Operating year-round, Tasman Venture offers a range of premium small-group tours including half-day whale watching encounters, full-day Remote K’gari experiences, adventure packages and private charters. Guests can enjoy immersive activities such as guided beach walks, snorkelling, swimming, bushwalks, wildlife encounters, and exclusive access to secluded locations along the Great Sandy Strait.

Known for outstanding service, expert crew and strong environmental commitment, Tasman Venture delivers high-quality, eco-focused experiences that highlight the natural beauty, cultural significance and diverse wildlife of the Fraser Coast. The company is also home to the popular Whale Warrior Program, inspiring young adventurers to engage with marine conservation.

Departing from the Great Sandy Straits Marina in Hervey Bay, Tasman Venture offers a safe, comfortable and personalised adventure for visitors seeking an authentic connection with Queensland’s coastal and island environments.

Services

From $145 to $155

For Hervey Bay’s supreme Whale Watching experience, cruise aboard the Tasman Venture. Let the Humpback Whales amaze you with their close encounters, spectacular breaching and their ultimate display of trust. Travelling with the Tasman Venture guarantee’s you a fast and comfortable journey, giving you more time with the Whales. Their passionate and experienced skipper is renowned for staying around for “one more look” and searching for the best whale viewing in the Bay.

Your tour will include: Free Wi-Fi, guaranteed sightings, underwater viewing windows. Hear the whales sing through their hydrophone. Sweet and savoury morning and afternoon tea. Experienced and passionate staff, free courtesy pickup, follow their daily whale sightings on their web site.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet

Looking for an unforgettable group holiday on the stunning Fraser Coast and Southern Great Barrier Reef?

Look no further than a Tasman Venture Island Escape; a customisable, all-inclusive group holiday experience on your own fully crewed private catamaran. Choose from one, two, three or more days to cruise and explore World Heritage listed Fraser Island and the calm, protected waters of the Fraser Coast with your friends and family. The Tasman Venture offers spacious, air-conditioned comfort for up to 40 passengers for day tours and up to 12 passengers for overnight escapes.

Cruise the west coast of Fraser Island and discover the underwater wonders of the Great Barrier Reef in the comfort and safety of your own private charter. Guided Island walks, cruising, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, thrill-seeking tube rides, beach hopping, and wildlife spotting are many of the activities that you can include for your ultimate adventure. Or, move at a leisurely pace. Read a book in the shallows of Lady Elliot Island, relax in the onboard lounge areas with friends, and enjoy the food and drink service as we sail through some of Queensland’s most pristine island scenery.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking

From $259 to $269

Your full day tour includes: Wathumba Creek with its crystal clear water, Awinya or Bowarrady Creek with their diverse natural beauty and fresh water, nine kilometres of coloured sand, beach and water activities, guided walks, beach access with Amphibious Water Craft, morning and afternoon tea, delicious Aussie barbecue lunch, tropical fruit platter and antipasto platter, fully Licensed Bar.

Small Numbers on spacious boat. Free transfer from your Hervey Bay accommodation.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet

From $259 to $269

Experience the unique and untouched remote west coast of K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) and enjoy up close and personal encounters with majestic Humpback whales. This is no ordinary K’gari and whale watching day tour. With Tasman Venture you can discover the hidden and remote parts of K’gari whilst marvelling at the acrobatics of the whales in a comfortable and relaxing way. Explore the island while bush walking, snorkelling, kayaking and swimming. Their friendly, experienced and accredited staff will ensure you have an amazing experience you will never forget.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet

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