Whitsundays Eco Tour with Turtle Rescue Visit - 2 Hours
Highlights & inclusions
What you can expect
Discover a different side of the Whitsundays on this hands-on eco tour that connects visitors with the natural environment and the local conservation projects helping to protect it. Travel through Airlie Beach and learn about the ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays before stepping behind the scenes of a community-led initiative making a real difference to marine life.
Get involved in practical activities that turn recovered marine debris into new, reusable products and uncover the journey of sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation in the Whitsundays. Along the way, gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing local waterways, meet passionate conservation advocates, and leave with simple ways you can help protect this remarkable corner of Queensland.
Location
What you need to know
- Sea turtle viewing is subject to animal welfare requirements and cannot be guaranteed
- Suitable turtles may be viewed from a safe distance
- Two-hour guided eco conservation tour
- Return transfers from selected Airlie Beach accommodation
- Air-conditioned transport
- Introduction to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef ecosystems
- Hands-on marine debris recycling activity
- Behind-the-scenes Whitsunday Turtle Rescue Centre visit
- Environmental education and conservation insights
- Opportunity to purchase locally made recycled products
- Food.
- Pickup from your accommodation
- Guided transport through Airlie Beach to Eco Barge Clean Seas
- Overview of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef ecosystems
- Hands-on recycling of marine debris plastic
- Behind-the-scenes visit to Whitsunday Turtle Rescue Centre
- Opportunity to purchase local, handmade items crafted from marine debris
- Timely drop-off to your chosen drop-off location
- This experience is approximately two hours in duration.
- This experience includes pick-up from accommodation and cruise terminals between Cannonvale 4802 and Shute Harbour 4802, QLD.
- Enclosed shoes
- Comfortable clothing (that can get a bit dirty)
- Sun safe clothing
- Reusable water bottle
- Participants must be able to take part in light walking and hands-on activities
- Follow all instructions provided by guides and staff
- Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times
- Unsafe or disruptive behaviour may result in removal from the tour without refund
- The experience provider is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings
- Photography and video may be captured during the tour for promotional purposes; please advise staff before departure if you do not wish to appear in images
- Participation in this experience involves inherent risks and is undertaken at your own risk
- By booking, participants acknowledge and accept these terms and conditions
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Accessibility
- Staff have had disability awareness training
- Carer can be accommodated in the experience to provide support
- Companion card accepted
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-B31C
- This experience is supplied by Eco Whitsundays
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We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia.