From A$149 per person
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- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
About this tour
Look for migrating humpback whales on a seasonal July–August cruise lasting approximately 3 hours from Townsville or 2.5 hours from Magnetic Island. Explore North Queensland’s coastal waters with experienced crew commentary and morning or afternoon tea included. The route follows whale activity and the safest conditions on the day; wildlife sightings and behaviours are not guaranteed. Townsville guests check in 30 minutes before departure; Magnetic Island guests check in 15 minutes before their confirmed island pickup. Townsville pickup is The Docks, 108 Flinders Street; Magnetic Island pickup is Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Check your confirmation for your selected departure.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. The meeting point is recorded in the Inclusable venue database as Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal with an accessibility score of 76/100. The nearest accessible public toilet to the meeting point is about 310 m away in a straight line, from the National Public Toilet Map.
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Where it starts: Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
Accessibility score 76/100
Details for the meeting point only, from the Inclusable venue database, where available. They say nothing about the tour itself.
Itinerary
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Cruise around Magnetic Island and Cleveland Bay(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Morning or afternoon tea, depending on the selected departure
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Public accessible toilet near Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal records an accessible toilet. The nearest public one outside the venue, for before you go in or when it is closed, is Lion Park Toilets, Nelly Bay, about 310 m away.
Lion Park Toilets · about 310 m away in a straight line
110 Sooning Street, Nelly Bay, QLD (park or reserve)
- Ambulant cubicle
Open: 24 hours
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Location & contact
- Area
- Townsville, Queensland
- Meeting point
- Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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