Up-close Whale Encounters
Whale watching tours commence July 2026 running each Tues, Thurs and Sunday through to October 2026. Please check with bookings office as days of operation may vary due to weather or itinerary restrictions
Half day whale watch tours depart Bundaberg Port Marina, 15-17 Marina Drive, Burnett Heads. Boarding at 9.45 am for a 10.00 am departure returning at 2.00 pm. Enjoy 4 hours onboard the luxury catamaran “Reef Empress or “Main Event” with spectacular views of Humpback whales as they play along the Humpback Highway.
Australia Whale Experience has 100% sighting rate over the past 8 years on our whale watching tour along the coastline of Bundaberg. Light lunch included.
07 July to 04 October 2026:
Prices From:
- Adults $160
- Senior/Student $150
- Child (4-14yrs) $110
- Infant (0-3yrs) $30
- Family Pass (2x adults & 2x children) $465
Emergency Fuel Levy:
Due to ongoing global impacts arising from the Middle East conflict, we have experienced a rapid and significant increase in fuel prices over the past month, along with rising associated supply costs.
As a result, and to ensure the continuity of our operations, we have introduced a temporary emergency fuel levy of $20 per person. This levy will apply to all new bookings for travel from 1 April 2026 onward and will remain in place until fuel prices stabilise and operating costs return to more sust
- Surcharge applies for public holiday
- All pricing includes GST, Fuel levy and EMC fee
- What is the EMC fee I hear you say…. this is the Environmental Management Charge (EMC) fee collected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA)