Humpback whales have well and truly arrived on the Fraser Coast!

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Top 31 Australian Eco-Tours of 2018

April 13, 2018

Tasman Venture Hervey Bay is blessed to have our Remote Fraser Island Experience showcased in the Top 31 Australian Eco-Tours of 2018.

About the Author: Rachel Gross

Rachel Gross is a nationally-recognized author, women’s voice advocate and proponent of self-improvement. Her work can be found in several niche-interest lifestyle publications, blogs and more. A life enthusiast and natural creative, Rachel is driven by the strength within each of us. She believes in the power of exploration, travel which excites, and a good cup of coffee.

Why did Rachel choose our Remote Fraser Island experience for one of the Top Australian Eco-Tours?

'There are just some experiences that are once in a lifetime — getting to swim with humpback whales is one of them. The experts at Tasman Venture will take you on a full-day Remote Fraser Island Experience where you’ll soar along the coast spotting dolphins, swim with whale, and head in shore to explore the beaches and Wathumba Creek where you can snorkel with turtles.'

Bonus inclusions during the Hervey Bay Whale season...

From mid July to the end of October each year the humpback whale visit the calm waters of the Fraser Coast. They stay here and feed their young before starting their long journey home. During this time our Remote Fraser Island experience includes the remote west coast of Fraser Island as well as Whale Watching all in one day on our unique Remote Fraser Island and Whale experience. As an added bonus we offer guests, only on this tour, the opportunity for a whale immersion if conditions permit.

Check out our Fraser Island Tour Packages

Remote Fraser Island and Explorer Package

Remote Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island Package

Remote Fraser Island and Unique Fraser Package

Remote Fraser Island Experience

Book a Whale Watching Tour

Half Day Whale Watching Tour

Remote Fraser Island and Whale Experience

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The Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay

March 15, 2018

Commonweath Games - Queen's Baton Relay - Hervey Bay

The Fraser Coast will welcome the Queen's Baton Relay next weekend

As the baton makes it's journey towards its final destination, the Gold Coast Commonwealth Game Opening Ceremony on April, 4th 2018, the Queen's Baton Relay will be visiting the Fraser Coast on Sunday, 25th March 2018

Tasman Venture encourage all Fraser Coast residents to join in this magical experience by attending the community celebrations as the Queen's Baton Relay visits:

K'Gari (Fraser Island)  8.49am - 9.51am

Hervey Bay 1pm - 3pm

Maryborough 3pm - 5.30pm

 

Let's get together and provide Community support for all of the baton-bearers along the routes here on the Fraser Coast:

From youngsters to some of our Fraser Coasts accomplished legends, a wide range of people have been selected to be a part of history in helping the baton on it's way to it's final destination. Our local legends all share the dream to carry the Queen's Baton with pride, we congratulate them for all of their hard work and achievements.

Further details of all Hervey Bay baton bearers with their allocated times

Further details of all Maryborough baton bearers with their allocated times

Road Closures will be also be in place, please visit the Fraser Coast Regional Council website for further information.

 

Want to continue and follow the Baton on the remainder of it's journey?

To follow the Queen's Baton Relay journey, visit the Gold Coast 2018 site

 

The Commonweath Games will then commence on Thursday the 5th April through to the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, 15th April 2018.

Tasman Venture would like to wish everyone participating all the very best, as well as a very large welcome to Australia!!!

Tasman Venture whale watching

Check out our Fraser Island Tour Packages

Remote Fraser Island and Explorer Package

Remote Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island Package

Remote Fraser Island and Unique Fraser Package

Remote Fraser Island Experience

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Half Day Whale Watching Tour

Remote Fraser Island and Whale Experience

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International Tourist Guides Day – 21st February 2018

February 26, 2018

International Tourist Guides Day 2018

A HUGE thank you to all guides near and far...

Where would we be without them?

How would we learn about new locations without them?

Could we have the same experiences without them?

Let's get together and say thanks, for making our experiences one to truly treasure

... on the International Tourist Guides Day 2018

Today marks the annual International Tourist Guides Day, an initiative of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA).

Tour Guides offer help to the local communities, foreign guests, disabled persons, children, industry partners and the general public as part of their daily job. They are passionate, relatable and very hardworking.

To show their appreciation, the team at Get Your Guide have created a video to to say thanks for everything our tour guides go on this International Tourist Guides Day 2018.

You will be able to see our experience guide Carolena on this short video sharing her own experiences and love for what she does.

Especially our dedicated crew

We would love to thank each of our Tasman Venture Hervey Bay crew. They work tirelessly to ensure our guests have the most magical time whilst staying here on the Fraser Coast. Whether that is exploring the remote west coast of Fraser Island, encountering humpback whales or combing both tours with our unique Remote Fraser Island and Whale experience. We thank you for your dedication and look forward to hearing about each trip as you return into the harbour. Watching your faces light up from the days encounters, show just how much you love what you do.

Thank you

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Check out our Fraser Island Tour Packages

Remote Fraser Island and Explorer Package

Remote Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island Package

Remote Fraser Island and Unique Fraser Package

Remote Fraser Island Experience

Book a Whale Watching Tour

Half Day Whale Watching Tour

Remote Fraser Island and Whale Experience

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Family fun on the west coast of Fraser Island

February 12, 2018

Come and visit the Fraser Coast for your next family holiday and add in day of family fun on the west coast of the world Heritage listed Fraser Island!

Family fun on the west coast of Fraser Island

Departing daily, the Remote Fraser Island Experience offers your family a day full of exploration.

Relax with morning tea as we travel across the Great Sandy Straits whilst keeping an eye out for dolphins, dugongs, turtles and rays. Our experienced crew offer valuable knowledge on the flora and fauna of Fraser Island as well as the history of this beautiful sand Island.

Enjoy exploring the remote locations whilst kayaking, swimming, snorkelling, beach walking, tube riding and take a guided walk with our experience crew. A buffet lunch is served on board as we travel to the next location, whilst also keep in eye out for for more wildlife; White Breasted eagle, Brahminy Kite, White-bellied Sea eagle and of course keeping an eye on the shoreline for dingoes.

Relish in the afternoon activities, followed by the unique scenery as you cruise back into the Great Sandy Straits marina. Afternoon tea is served with the sun slowly starting to set over the Bay. Sit, relax and take everything this beautiful region has to offer.

Where to stay?

There are a large array of accommodation options in Hervey Bay for families and travellers of all styles and sizes. For further information on where to stay in Hervey Bay, please visit the official Visit Fraser Coast website for the latest deals and all accommodation prices.

 

 

Check out our Fraser Island Tour Packages

Remote Fraser Island and Explorer Package

Remote Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island Package

Remote Fraser Island and Unique Fraser Package

Remote Fraser Island Experience

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Merry Christmas from the west coast of Fraser Island

December 27, 2017

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from the west coast of Fraser Island

Ever thought of having a Merry Christmas on Fraser Island?

Come and join our crew on board our Remote Fraser Island experience for a chance to experience what others can only dream of!

White sands, crystal clear waters and remote locations are awaiting you. Bring your family for a day full of fun and laughter whilst; snorkelling, swimming, kayaking, tube riding and take a beach walk with our experienced and dedicated crew.

Explore the wildlife that this World-Heritage Island is famous for; Dingoes, Turtles, Rays, Eagles, Dugongs, dolphins and the abundant amount of marina life whilst snorkelling in these crystal clear waters.

From all of us here at Tasman Venture, we wish you a very Merry Christmas

 

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Check out our Fraser Island Tour Packages

Remote Fraser Island and Explorer Package

Remote Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island Package

Remote Fraser Island and Unique Fraser Package

Remote Fraser Island Experience

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Half Day Whale Watching Tour

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International Talk Like a Pirate Day on board Tasman Venture Hervey Bay

September 19, 2017

AHOY there me hearties! It's Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Lets hear your best attempt...

... to talk like a pirate this Tuesday, 19th September 2017 for the International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Join us onboard our Fraser Island and Whale watching experience  or our half day whale watching encounters for a day filled with fun and laughter! Our crew will help transform you to not only help you talk like a pirate, they will make you look like one too.

How to Celebrate?

  • Dress up like a swashbuckling pirate. Bonus points if you are able to carry a parrot or a monkey on your shoulder.
  • Talk like a pirate the whole day long. Add in a few grunts and growls and slur your words and call your friends “matey”
  • Share your favourite piratey jokes
  • Gather with friends on board Tasman Venture to celebrate the day in your piratey best!

You can also get on board to Talk Like a Pirate throughout September in an effort to help fundraise for Childhood Cancer Support who provide a home away from home for families. Childhood Cancer Support is a not-for-profit family focused charitable organisation providing free accommodation and support to regional families who have children living with cancer and are required to travel to Brisbane for ongoing treatment. They aim to take care of everything from accommodation, transport, emotional support, and at times, financial support.

Talk Like A Pirate Day is comin’, are you ready to pirate it up? We know that we’re going to!

Tasman Venture whale watching

Check out our Fraser Island Tour Packages

Remote Fraser Island and Explorer Package

Remote Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island Package

Remote Fraser Island and Unique Fraser Package

Remote Fraser Island Experience

Book a Whale Watching Tour

Half Day Whale Watching Tour

Remote Fraser Island and Whale Experience

Packages: Fraser Island, Whales and more

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