The Big Duck Boat Tours

06/11/2024

Big Duck Tours:
Tomorrow (Thu 7 Nov)

With some stronger 'North-Westerly' winds forecast, our original schedulled tours at Wirrina Cove will be a little rough..... However this wind direction will be great for Victor Harbor - so this Thursday we have an extra tour (Southern Ocean Adventure) running Thursday 7th November.

See:
https://thebigduck.rezdy.com/222371/southern-ocean-adventure-victor-harbor

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05/11/2024

Still on a high from Friday night! 🌟 What an amazing achievement to have won Gold in the 2024 SA Tourism Awards for Eco Tourism! 🏆 We’re beyond proud and grateful for this honor. A huge thank you to Tourism Industry Council South Australia - TICSA for a fantastic evening.

Congratulations to the Silver medalist, Nilpena Ediacara National Park – well deserved! 🎉

Big shoutout to our sister company, Spirit of the Coorong - Spirit Australia Cruises, for their Gold win in the Tour and Transport Operator category! A special congratulations to our close partners, kool_tours for their incredible Hall of Fame achievement – what an outstanding milestone!

Lastly, to all our customers and supporters, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We couldn’t have done this without you. Now, onto Nationals! 🎉🥂

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01/11/2024

Fingers crossed for us and Spirit of the Coorong - Spirit Australia Cruises, good luck to all the finalists for this years tourism awards🥂🌟

🎉 The day has arrived!

Tonight, we gather at Adelaide Oval for the 2024 South Australian Tourism Awards Gala Dinner.

We’ll be celebrating the greatest in South Australian tourism and recognising those who have set new standards for excellence.

Stay tuned for updates and winner announcements! 🌟

22/10/2024

Explore the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula coastline on our extended 75-minute Sea Wirrina Cruise! 🚤✨
Explore the beautiful beaches of Second Valley and Rapid Bay, reaching hidden gems only accessible by boat.

Tours departing Thursday, Saturday & Sunday! Book online or call 8555 2203

21/10/2024

We 💙 the Fleurieu Peninsula! There’s always so much to do in the area:

STAY - 🏡
EAT -Lost Phoenix Farmm &Hotel Elliott 🍽️
DRINK - &Charlotte Hardys 🍷

Make sure to explore all the amazing spots on your next visit!
FLEURIEU PENINSULAa

18/10/2024

Super stoked to announce we’re finalists for the 2024 Tourism Awards! 🎉 Up against the best in the industry, and we couldn’t be more excited. Wish us luck for the big night on November 1st! 🤞✨

04/10/2024

October Long Weekend is here! 🌞 We’ve got tours running all weekend—head to our website to check the schedule and book ahead!
Don’t miss out, we can’t wait to see you all!

23/09/2024

22/08/2024

Scenic Drives for Unforgettable Whale-Watching Experiences in Australia Australia’s vast coastline offers some of the world’s most spectacular whale-watchin ...

16/08/2024

Seal Island is packed with adorable seals this week! 🦭 So amazing to see them all hanging out!

13/08/2024

July marked the 150th survey with Kangaroo Island / Victor Harbor Dolphin Watch ! 🎉 What an incredible achievement, and we at The Big Duck Boat Tours are truly privileged to be a part of such a wonderful citizen science project!

And what a day it was! While the bottlenose dolphins stole the show, we were treated to a rare and unforgettable sight—two majestic humpback whales passing through Victor Harbor! 🐳✨

A big thank you to Tony, Phyll & Nedra!

26/07/2024

22/07/2024

We always say the sun shines out of our boat hole 🌤️

12/07/2024

Happy news for the Encounter Bay region! 🐋

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Friday, 12 July 2024

🤩 You asked, and they arrived! We have the first Southern Right Whale 🐋, mother (cow) and calf pair sighted from Middleton, SA. What a day.

🐋 4.25pm - Sighted 2km to the south from from Boettcher Rd, Middleton a Southern Right Whale travelled past, out from Miami Blvd.

🐳 4:56pm - the Star of Greece may of had a show today with a whale beaching just past the restaurant, heading toward Aldinga.

🐋🐋 3.20pm A Southern Right Whale, possibly two were sighted 2kms south from Miami Boulevard, Middleton. (confirmed)

🐳🐳 2:11pm - two whales between Christies Beach and Port Norlunga

🐳1:46pm - an unconfirmed sighting at Moana cruising north.

🐋🐋🐋 1.20pm - Amazing! A Southern Right cow and calf pair were sighted from Freeman Lookout, Pt Elliot. There was also blows from a single adult whale.

🐋🐋🐋 11.54am - The SRWs are currently about 2km South from Boettcher Rd.

🌟 🐋🐋🐋 11.34am - YAY! We have just had our first mother and calf Southern Right Whale confirmed in the Middleton waters, about 700m south west of Boettcher Road, Middleton. There is also another single adult Southern Right Whale.

🐋🐋 11.07am - Two Southern Right Whales (SRW) have been confirmed at Middleton. They are moving past Chapman Road, Middleton heading to Middleton Point.

🐳🐳🐳 10.55am - the Humpbacks spotted earlier in Seaford have been tracked to Hallet Cove, about 1km out.

🐳 10.45am – A member of the public has reported they have been watching a Whale this morning from Boettcher Road, Middleton. Sighted 150m out, blowing. They have been observing it for the last 30minutes. (Species unconfirmed).

🐳 9.28am – Whale blows have been seen 1km east southeast of Seal Island, Victor Harbor. Species and direction unknown at this stage.

🐳🐳🐳🐳9am - Now four Humpback whales are swimming just 600m out from Port Noarlunga, heading towards Christies Beach. This group were spotted again at 9:15am at Christies having a big play just 500m from shore opposite Gulfview Rd.

🐳🐳🐳 8:30am - we’re starting our whale watching off this morning with three Humpback whales spotted at Seaford Seaford.

📷 Southern Right Whale head and tail. Taken from Petrel Cove, Encounter Bay by Andrew and Marian Chuck on 1 July 2024.

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Keep an eye on the Whale Sighting Log for more info www.sawhalecentre.com.au/whale-sighting-log

If you spot a whale this season, get in touch with us on (08) 8551 0750 or comment/message us via Facebook, with as much detail as possible, including location, distance from shore, direct travelling, and time.

08/07/2024

08/07/2024

National is here and we the Big Duck Boat Tours would like to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We wish to respect & honour the ancestors & people of the Ramindjeri lakinyeri of the Ngarrindjeri Nation on the Yarluwar-Ruwe (lands & waters) in which we operate our tours.

Learn more at https://www.naidoc.org.au or search for local events happening near you! https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/plan-your-own-event
Photo: Mark Koolmatrie