Victoria's Hidden Gem | Wilsons Promontory Full Day Cruise

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Adult (Over 16yrs)
AUD $409.00 $415.00
Child (3-15yrs)
AUD $383.00 $395.00
Infant 0-2yrs
AUD $0.00

Tour Information

For tour meeting point and time, please take the tour vouchers as the final confirmation. The meeting point and time in the tour info are only for reference. Enquire through our service: LINE ID: @fit_travel or Wechat: FIT_TRAVEL_AU

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to one of Victoria’s most stunning natural areas.

  • Port Welshpool, Long Jetty, Corner Inlet
  • Prom’s east coast, including bays and islands
  • Southeast pt, Lighthouse
  • Skull Rock (Cleft Isl.), Kanowna (seals), Anser Islands
  • Refuge Cove – 2 hr stop to swim, paddle and walk

Duration :8.5hrs (That includes a 2hr stopover in Refuge Cove)

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land the Bunurong and Gunaikurnaipeople and pay our respects to their elders pastandpresent. We express gratitude to thefirst nations people for the preservation of this land for tens of thousands of years,enabling us to appreciate its beauty today.Wilsons Promontory is known by its traditional owners as Yiruk and Wamoon in theGunaikurnai and Boonwurrung languages respectively, who first settled in this areaapproximately 6,000 years ago. This was before the arrival of the European explorerGeorge Bass who would charter this coast sailing through on his whaleboat in 1798.

Come on an incredible adventure with Wildlife Coast Cruises, visiting one of the most beautiful, natural areas in the world.
An experience of a lifetime, visiting untouched islands, seal colonies, Skull Rock, Wilsons Prom Lighthouse and spectacular wildlife in areas that most people wouldn’t dream exist.
Stop over at the pristine Refuge Cove where you can have a swim in the turquoise waters or go ashore exploring this remote cove.
Eight hours of fully catered, luxury cruising with breathtaking scenery of Wilsons Prom as you have never seen it before!

  • Dolphins – mostly Commons, often bow riding or feeding
  • Seals – mainly on Kanowna Island, also seen feeding and on haul outs
  • Seabirds – Albatross, Gulls, Cormorants, Gannets, Terns, Shearwaters
  • Birds – White-bellied sea eagle, Emu’s on the beach

Highlights

  • Stop at Refuge Cove to walk and swim
  • Cruise around Wilsons Prom Lighthouse
  • Cruise up and under Skull Rock
  • Visit Kanowna Island seal colony
  • Regular sea bird and dolphin sightings
  • Depart 9.30am; Port Welshpool, Long jetty, Corner Inlet, Snake Island, Tin Mine Cove, Chinamans Ck, Freshwater Cove, Biddy’s Cove, Lighthouse Pt, 3 Mile beach, Johny Suey Cove, Monkey Pt
  • Serve morning tea (cake) near Rabbit Island (1hr into cruise)
  • Rabbit Island, Miranda Bay/Rock, 5 mile beach, Sealers Cove
  • Cape Wellington and Waterloo Bay
  • Wilsons Prom lightstation & Southeast Point
  • Straight to Skull Rock/Cleft Island
  • On way back along Anser Islands, Kanowna Island & Carpentaria rock
  • Point out Southernmost point of mainland Australia and Rodondo Island (part of Tasmania)
  • Lunch at Fenwicks Bight (Roaring Meg) – around 1pm, allow 20-30 min
  • Cruise to Refuge Cove, aiming to be there around 2.30pm
  • Stop at Refuge Cove for 2 hours (paddle boards, walk, swim)
  • Leave Refuge Cove at 4.30, serve snack on way back
  • Be back at Port Welshpool at 6pm.

Trip Plan (Guidelines – weather dependent)

  • Depart 9.30am; Port Welshpool, Long jetty, Corner Inlet, Snake Island, Tin Mine Cove, Chinamans Ck, Freshwater Cove, Biddy’s Cove, Lighthouse Pt, 3 Mile beach, Johny Suey Cove, Monkey Pt
  • Serve morning tea (cake) near Rabbit Island (1hr into cruise)
  • Rabbit Island, Miranda Bay/Rock, 5 mile beach, Sealers Cove
  • Cape Wellington and Waterloo Bay
  • Wilsons Prom lightstation & Southeast Point
  • Straight to Skull Rock/Cleft Island
  • On way back along Anser Islands, Kanowna Island & Carpentaria rock
  • Point out Southernmost point of mainland Australia and Rodondo Island (part of Tasmania)
  • Lunch at Fenwicks Bight (Roaring Meg) – around 1pm, allow 20-30 min
  • Cruise to Refuge Cove, aiming to be there around 2.30pm
  • Stop at Refuge Cove for 2 hours (paddle boards, walk, swim)
  • Leave Refuge Cove at 4.30, serve snack on way back
  • Be back at Port Welshpool at 6pm.

Tour Inclusions

  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch on board while anchored in a sheltered cove
  • Stop over at Refuge Cove where you can go ashore, swim, snorkel, paddle board, or explore the area.
  • Cruise around Wilsons Prom lighthouse – Viewing this historic lighthouse above towering granite cliffs
  • Pass under the impressive Skull Rock.
  • Visit Kanowna Island seal colony – Home to hundreds of Australian Fur Seals
  • View pods of Dolphins, often riding alongside the bow of the boat
  • Licensed Bar – Sit back and unwind with a beer, wine, mixed drink, or local cider ( Eftpos payment available )
  • Departs from Port Welshpool
  • 8.5hour Wilsons Promontory scenic cruise
  • Regular Wildlife and dolphin sightings (expected 70%)
  • See fur seals in their natural habitat*
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Captain’s commentary

Tour Exclusions

  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals
  • Coach Transfer/Hotel pick up

Transportation

  • Port Welshpool Jetty: 80 Lewis Street, Port Welshpool VIC
    Getting to Port Welshpool

Things to Note

  • All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and include GST
  • Marine Mammal Tour PermitsWilsons Promontory Cruises is a licenced tour operator with Parks Victoria and we hold Marine Mammal Seal Tour and Whale Watch Tour Permits issued by the Victorian Government. Full information on the requirements of the Marine Mammal regulations and permit conditions can be viewed here.
  • Make sure you dress warmly for the cruise - warm jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended. And don't forget your camera!
  • Tours operate daily except Christmas Day, however, bookings are essential as places are subject to availability.
  • For the majority of days, the cruise is quite suitable for pregnant women and we have had lots do our trip. Our boats are custom-built for the coastline that we cruise along. They are able to remain quite stable even with the waves. It is a good idea to take into account the weather conditions on the day of the cruise as this will affect comfort levels for someone who is heavily pregnant. You can contact us a day or two ahead to get a weather report for the day of your cruise and we are happy to move or cancel bookings if it is not looking suitable for you.

Cancellation Policy

15% surcharge if change or cancel after order is placed. No refund if cancel within 14days.
Noticed: If you would like to cancel, please kindly email us to cancel the tour at least 2 business days prior to this cancellation period. Once cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 7-28 business days.
Cancellation notification needs to be formally replied receipt by us during our office hours as acknowledgement.

NOTE: FIT TRAVEL would adopt suppliers' cancellation policy. Cancellation fees, if any by the suppliers, will be charged according to the supppliers' cancellation policy ( FIT TRAVEL does not charge additional cancellation fees ).
With this specific product's cancellation policy, the suppliers reserve the right of final interpretation.
If your order only pays the deposit of a product: a, if the product has available seats on the departure date and price and contents are the same as the order you placed, the booking would be confirmed by us without additional notification to you, and the deposit is not refundable. b, if the product has no available seats or price or contents are not the same, we might provide alternative options. If you do not agree with the options, the deposit is refundable.

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