Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours

Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours is a local, family-owned ecotourism operator based in Urangan, dedicated to sharing the natural and cultural wonders of the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park. What sets them apart from every other operator in town is their exclusive range of Indigenous-led experiences, crafted in partnership with the Butchulla people — the Traditional Owners of this remarkable Country. At the centre of their on-water adventures is the Milbi, named using the Butchulla word for 'sea turtle'. Purpose-built for exploring sheltered coastal environments, this impressively sized glass-bottom vessel travels exclusively through the calm, protected waters of the Great Sandy Straits — making for a comfortable and safe outing for guests of all ages. Along the way, you'll discover island destinations and sandbanks where the chance to snorkel, swim and encounter sea turtles, dolphins, dugongs, reef sharks, fish colonies and seabirds is very much part of the itinerary. **Three signature experiences sit at the heart of what Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours offers:** - **Turtle Discovery Tour** — a morning adventure that gets you out on the water early, weaving between islands, snorkelling in clear shallows, and keeping your eyes peeled for marine wildlife in the protected Straits - **Milbi Sunset Cruise** — a relaxed afternoon voyage soaking up the golden skies of Hervey Bay against the backdrop of the iconic Urangan Pier - **Djinang Cultural Walking Tour** — the only cultural walking tour of its kind in Hervey Bay, led by a Butchulla guide who shares stories of creation, bush tucker, and Aboriginal sites of significance across the region Through these experiences, you'll gain a window into a living culture with a deep and enduring connection to this Country — something truly rare and meaningful on the Fraser Coast. Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours also offers whale watching cruises during the humpback season (July to October), K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) day tours, a Morning Milbi cruise, private charters and school excursion programs. The operator has been recognised with Tourism Queensland's 'Best of Qld Experience' award multiple years running, holds Advanced Eco Certification from Ecotourism Australia, and carries the Respecting Our Culture (ROC) certification — markers of quality and genuine cultural integrity. Whether you're a family, a solo traveller, a couple or a school group, Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours offers a relaxed, safe and deeply authentic way to discover the natural and First Nations heritage of the Fraser Coast.

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