Salty Safaris Hervey Bay

13/08/2024

Get ready for unforgettable adventures! 🌊🐋 As soon as the skies clear, we can't wait to have more incredible humpback whale encounters like this one. Who's ready to join us for an unforgettable experience? 🙌✨ 📸 Thanks for this incredible snap 🐋

22/07/2024

Tails up! 🐋 .creative captured this epic moment of our guests on board our vessel 'Wipeout', where our guests don't need to tell tall tales about whale watching in but instead, get to fully immerse themselves in the experience with encounters like this! Memories that last a lifetime!

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21/07/2024

We have ex-HMAS Tobruk trips coming up! Jump online and check out our availability. Double dive includes both tanks and weights. Additional gear available for hire. Worried about the cold? No problem! Our BRAND NEW 5mm suits have just arrived and ready to get wet!

Professional underwater photography packages available - select this option when you book, to take your experiences home with you forever!

Use the link below to secure your spot on the next trip!
https://kgarisaltysafaris.rezdy.com/633327/ex-hmas-tobruk
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20/07/2024

TODAY WAS AMAZING!!!
Outstanding day whale watching & swimming with the whales! Unforgettable encounters and we got mugged for almost 2 hours! Wow, wow, wow!!!

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18/07/2024

Stunning pic of the marina by Great Ocean Helicopters

Urangan Boat Harbour, Hervey Bay 🛥️ ⛵️🚤

The hub for all marine tours departing Hervey Bay. An especially busy place during whale season 🐳 It presents an enormous hub for boat lovers, tourists, travellers, and the like – providing everything from shopping and eateries, to marina berths and boat ramps.

See it from the air on one of our scenic flights
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17/07/2024

So excited! Come meet the crew! We can't wait to see everyone! 🙌

🌊✨ Blessing of the Fleet - 3 Days To Go - Vessels! 🛥️

Join us for an unforgettable day by the water! Here's what's happening:

🕓 4pm: Event opens with live music, vendors, children’s activities, and vessel inspections.
🛥️ 5.30pm: Welcome and Marine Float-By.
🎶 6.30/6.45pm: Live music continues, plus more vendors, activities, and vessel inspections.
🎆 8pm: Fireworks Finale to wrap up the evening!

🛥 Vessels Participating:
- Tasman Venture Hervey Bay – Pure Dive *
- Salty Safaris Hervey Bay – Wipe Out / Cape Runner
- Freedom Whale Watch Ecotours and Dive Charters – Freedom 3
- Boat Club Adventure Cruises – Amaroo *
- Fraser Island Boat Charters – K’gari Breeze
- Hervey Bay Whale Watch - QuickCat II – Quick Cat II
- Pacific Whale Foundation Australia – Ocean Defender
- Sweet Escape Yacht Charters – Lazy Dayz
- Tasman Venture – Tasman Venture *
- Whalesong Cruises Hervey Bay – MV Whalesong 2
- Hervey Bay Dive Centre – MV Arcadia
- Hervey Bay Water Police – Shayne Gill
- Volunteer Marine Rescue - Hyne Timber Rescue
- Volunteer Marine Rescue - Rescue I
- Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watch Cruises – Spirit of Hervey Bay *
- Blue Dolphin Marine Tours

🕓 Vessels open for inspection:
- Volunteer Marine Rescue – 4pm – 5pm – access from Buccaneer Drive
- Fraser Island Boat Charters open for inspection at the Boat Club Fuel Wharf – access via Buccaneer Drive, walk past Hervey Bay Boat Club down to car park
- Great Sandy Straits Marina vessels open
- Freedom EcoTours – offering live music, profiteroles and children’s educational worksheets
- K’gari Salty Safaris – music, video footage of tours and underwater photography packages

✨ Inspection after the Float-By only
- Tasman Venture and Pure Dive will have drinks and food
- Whalesong & Quick Cat 2 are open
- Spirit of Hervey Bay – bar will open

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 4pm-8pm
Location: Urangan Boat Harbour
Cost: FREE

🌐 https://herveybaywhalefestival.com.au/

14/07/2024

🐋SWIM SWIM SWIM, JUST KEEP SWIMMING!🐋

This could be you!! Lucky guests surrounded by 3 whales!!! Did you know?...We specialise in swimming with the whales. Our vessel is the perfect platform for these types of opportunities and guess what!? We don't charge extra! If you would like to swim with the whales, it is INCLUDED in the standard 'Whales & Beaches' tour price.

We have limited places available this coming Sunday 21st July. Be quick to book so you don't miss out!

https://salty-safaris.com.au/tours-whales-beaches-am/
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13/07/2024

Book your next dive adventure with Salty Safaris! Join us at the Tobruk - availability now online! certification of all levels available as well, for both scuba & freediving ✔️

📷 Professional underwater photography packages available for you to take your experiences home forever!

🤿'See More, Do More, Have More Fun'🤿
↘️Click the link below to book your next dive!↙️
https://kgarisaltysafaris.rezdy.com/633327/ex-hmas-tobruk
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11/07/2024

A bit of action from this morning's 'Whales & Beaches' tour. A pod of 4 humpbacks surrounding us and one causing chaos in the pod. They eventually split and we had the pleasure of watching two of them after things calmed down. 🐋

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10/07/2024

🐋 WHALES WHALES WHALES 🐋

Only a few more days until the whale season officially starts on the 15th July! We have been fortunate to see whales every day this week so here's hoping for an amazing season ahead!

Hop on board our 'Whales & Beaches' tour to get closer than ever to these gentle giants. With the fastest vessel in the fleet, we swap travelling time for whale time!! Our vessel is also the closest to water level in the bay, so when we say you get within arms reach... we mean it! The only way to get closer is to jump in the water, which we can help with too!🤿

The only way to 'See more, Do more and Have more fun' is to book a Salty Safari now and experience the best the Bay has to offer! 🐋 Use the link below to book your seat now!

https://salty-safaris.com.au/tours-whales-beaches-am/
📷 shot at Pt Vernon in 2021

06/07/2024

Hop aboard our vessel Wipeout for the closest whale encounters in the bay! Literally get within arms reach of these amazing gentle giants! 🐋 The only way to get any closer is to get in the water, which we can help with too, as our whale swims are INCLUDED in your seat price should you wish to swim with a whale 🤿

We are only permitted to have 10 people in the water with the whales, so be sure to book your seat with the optional swim to secure your spot! See More, Do More, Have More Fun with
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Note: Although our friendly & experienced crew will always do their best to get you in the water with the whales, whale swims are never guaranteed as it is strictly on the whales terms & QPWS regulations need to be adhered to which may not be possible in certain scenarios.

02/07/2024

The big friendly giants are almost here! If you're looking for a VIP whale watching tour, check out our Whales & Beaches tour! If you're only going to do 1 tour in the bay, this is the one for you! We get you there faster, we get you closer than ever and our vessel is the ultimate platform for viewing, with low sides and 360 degree views putting you literally, within arms reach of these amazing animals. You cannot get any closer unless you're in the water! Which we can help with too, as our whale swims are INCLUDED in your seat price if you wish to swim with them (conditions apply for swims).

Book a spot now for the ultimate close up whale encounter!
https://salty-safaris.com.au/tours-whales-beaches-am/

01/07/2024

🐳 Hervey Bay Whale Festival 🐳

✨ City and Sea ✨ Downer Group Parade of Lights ✨

Join the parade at the Hervey Bay Whale Festival on August 3, 2024! ✨

The parade starts at 6pm from City Park, heading down Main Street to Seafront Oval. This year's theme, "OceanKIND," invites you to create entries inspired by marine life. 🌊🐠

Illuminate the streets with vibrant displays celebrating the wonders of the ocean. Decorate your own lantern at our workshop on the day and illuminate the streets of Hervey Bay. 🌟

Everyone is welcome to join the walking parade—perfect for individuals, groups, and families to showcase their artistic talents and love for the sea. 🐬

Sign up today and start planning your OceanKIND creation! 🎉

Register Here: https://account.stallmanager.com.au/apply/21414561506642b8a7a59553.10783969

Participation Information:https://herveybaywhalefestival.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Whale-Parade-Participation-Information.pdf

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Marshalling from 5.30pm under the Whale Statue at City Park
Parade Time: 6pm-6.30pm
Route: City Park – Main Street – Seafront Oval
Cost: FREE

🌐 https://herveybaywhalefestival.com.au/

26/06/2024

Dive into the deep blue and refine your freediving skills! We are running a freediving salty safari to the ex-HMAS Tobruk on Sunday 14th July! Don't miss out, book direct now to secure your seat to one of Australia's best wreck dives!

Optional extras: PADI certification available for those wishing to complete their freediver or advanced freediver certs and professional underwater photography packages available for those wanting to capture the moment they achieve their goal!

↘️Use the link below to book now! ↙️
https://kgarisaltysafaris.rezdy.com/633307/free-diving



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24/06/2024

We're back at the Tobruk this Sunday 30 June! Join us for an epic Salty Safari to this mega wreck and arguably one of the best dive sites in Australia! Professional photo packages available for you to take away your experience & all levels of PADI certification available as well.

Book a seat now & SEE MORE, DO MORE, HAVE MORE FUN! with Hervey Bay's newest dive operator.

https://kgarisaltysafaris.rezdy.com/633327/ex-hmas-tobruk

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21/06/2024

Congratulations to the winners 🙌 We look forward to having you on board for a Salty Safari!

20/06/2024

How exciting! Great news for local tourism and small family owned & operated businesses 🙌

18/06/2024

Sunday 23 June 2024 - Double Dive at the colossal ex-HMAS Tobruk site. 4 spots left @ $230.00 pp incl. weights and tanks. BCD's, reg/occy/computer set + torches available for hire.

Please contact us on 0483 884 053 to secure your spot!

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13/06/2024

Don't want to do the drive? Don't have time to do the necessary prep for a big road trip? Well... Hervey Bay is more accessible now than ever before! Book a quick flight and let Salty Safaris Hervey Bay give you the VIP tour experience exploring the Great Sandy Straits, whale watching, swimming with the whales, scuba diving and more! See more, Do More, Have More Fun!
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🛬The countdown is on! It's one week to go until the first direct flight from Melbourne arrives in Hervey Bay - I can't wait to welcome everyone and celebrate! 🎉

Got friends and family in Victoria looking to escape the winter cold? It's now even easier for them to visit for fun in the sun, whale watching, checking out our festivals and exploring our beautiful region! ☀️🐋

Find ideas for fun things to do this winter here: www.visitfrasercoast.com/winter/

13/06/2024

Wondering what to do tomorrow? We have an Island Hopping tour departing at 0730am! Hop on board for an exhilarating boat ride through the Northern Sandy Straits and check out Hervey Bay's marine backyard! We will be on the lookout for turtles, dugongs, dolphins, stingrays and possibly some whales!

Click below to join the group tomorrow!
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12/06/2024

Free fun for the whole family! Come and join the festivities and meet the Salty Crew!

🐳 Hervey Bay Whale Festival 🐳

⛵ Blessing of the Fleet ⛵

Did you know? 🤓 The Blessing of the Fleet is a cultural event with its origins in fishing communities from the Mediterranean. It is believed to have originated from ancient times when fishermen sought protection and a fruitful catch from Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishing. 🎣

This event is highly recommended for both locals and visitors to experience the lively culture and community spirit of Hervey Bay. Don't miss out on the chance to participate in this cherished tradition of Hervey Bay! 🛥️

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 4pm-8pm
Location: Urangan Boat Harbour
Cost: FREE

🌐 https://herveybaywhalefestival.com.au/

07/06/2024

Sooo exciting! Come on down and mingle with the Salty crew! We'll all be there and cannot wait to see what Fraser Coast Events has put together for everyone to enjoy!!

03/06/2024

A massive THANK YOU to our wonderful guests for helping us achieve our Best of Queensland Experience award 2024! As a small family business, we appreciate every ounce of support. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again, for an amazing 2024 whale season!

If you haven't done a whale tour Salty Safaris style, book now and get the VIP whale watching & whale swimming experience! See more, Do more, Have more FUN!!!

https://salty-safaris.com.au/tours-whales-beaches-am/

Learn more about the BOQE here ⬇️
https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/industry/industry-resources/best-of-queensland-experience-program

03/06/2024

Contribute to the conservation of these amazing animals by doing your part as a citizen scientist!
We'll be seeing a lot of these very soon! Hop aboard a Whales & Beaches tour with Salty Safaris Hervey Bay and see how many whale tails you can spot! Get some underwater pics with the whales during our dedicated whale swims as well!

Book Now - www.salty-safaris.com.au

With whale season on its way we thought it a great moment to shout out to the amazing citizen science project Happywhale whose database has just surpassed 100,000 humpback whales!

If you snap a pic of a whale fluke (tail) during a sighting please consider uploading it to Happy Whale - it may just be an individual someone has seen before. 🐳🐳🐳

https://happywhale.com

21/05/2024

🐋Whales! Whales! Whales!🐋
If you only have time for 1 tour in Hervey Bay, our Whales & Beaches tour is the one for you! We only carry a maximum of 18 people which let's our Salty Crew give you the VIP experience with Hervey Bay's gentle humpback giants!

The beach stop is negotiable for each group and if you prefer to spend more time with the whales... we have you covered AND!! for added value 💰, our whale swims are INCLUDED in your ticket price! No extra costs! Book direct now and use code KSS20

https://salty-safaris.com.au/tours-whales-beaches-am/

20/05/2024

Did you know?
Hervey Bay has corals reefs this colourful! Check out these amazing images taken by professional under water photographer AQUA DAN creatives .

Did you also know...?
You can get images like these and many more as prints from Dan & Julie every weekend at the Urangan markets!