Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
Additional Information
The estuary region of the Whitsundays can be several degrees cooler than the town areas in the winter months. It is recommended, if travelling on the tour during the months between May and October, that guests pack a jacket or jumper for the tour.
Vegetarians and gluten intolerant diets are catered for, but only by prior request. When phoning our reservations department on 07 4948 3310 to confirm your pick up location and time, please indicate if you require a vegetarian meal or gluten free bread.
- Included in price:
- Price includes all tour experiences, lunch and billy tea and damper, plus bus pick ups from most locations in Airlie Beach, Cannonvale and Proserpine. Cold water is provided free of charge. Bottled water, soft drink and juices are available for purchase on the tour. Also available for purchase is a large selection of quality photos, souvenirs and tour memorabilia.
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- Charters and group bookings are welcome. Phone our office on 07 4948 3310 or email info@crocodilesafari.com.au for further information.
- What to bring:
- Jacket or jumper during the months of May to October. Hat and sunscreen. Cash or credit card (Visa or Mastercard) for drinks and souvenir purchases.
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- Child prices apply to children age 12 months to 14 years. Children are welcome, but parents should be aware that there are no specific children activities provided. The tour has a nature focus, and very young children can get restless during some parts of the tour. We ask parents to use their discretion when booking our tour. Family price is for 2 adults + 3 children (aged 1 to 14).
- Departure points:
- Airlie Beach, Queensland
Shute Harbour, Queensland
Whitsundays, Queensland
Proserpine, Queensland - Departure time:
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8:30 AM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Pick ups occur between 8.30 and 9.15am, from selected locations throughout Airlie Beach, Cannonvale and Proserpine. Passengers must contact our reservations department on 07 4948 3310 at least 48 hours prior to travel to confirm a pick up location and exact pick up time. Passengers will receive a manifest number and pick up location and time from our reservations department to join the tour.
- Duration:
- Tour pick ups commence from 8.30am. Tour concludes approx 3.30pm - depending on weather, nature experiences, tidal fluctuations, etc. For exact tour times on specific dates for travel connections or accommodation arrangements, please phone our office on 07 4948 3310 or email info@crocodilesafari.com.au.
- Approximate Return Time:
- 3.30pm.
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
- Destinations
- Airlie Beach, Shute Harbour, Whitsundays and Proserpine
- Departs From
- Airlie Beach, Shute Harbour, Whitsundays and Proserpine
Tour Description
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari, operated by Proserpine River Eco Tours, is a full day nature exploration into the estuaries and wetlands of the Whitsundays. Operating 7 days a week the Safari’s aim is to provide a fully guided and safe, Australian nature experience that encompasses the unique tropical environment which is home to many species of native birds, mammals, reptiles and marine animals, including up to 150 estuarine crocodiles.
The Safari departs from Airlie Beach each morning, with pick ups along the way through Cannonvale and Proserpine, and travels to Glen Isla, which is a district of Proserpine, returning in the late afternoon. Our small group numbers (maximum 30 on each vehicle) ensure personal contact with our experienced guides.
Features of the Safari include a calm-water cruise on the Proserpine River with crocodile watching. The Proserpine River is home to the saltwater (estuarine) crocodile as well as many other residents of the mangrove habitat. Our river boat is ideal for crocodile spotting with 360º viewing, individual seating and drop down, all weather clears.
You will also join our open air, wagon-train tour through the nationally listed Goorganga wetlands, natural waterholes, pastures and melaleuca forest which are home to a variety of birdlife, native mammals, and reptiles.
To complement your 'naturally Australian' experience, the Whitsunday Crocodile Safari includes billy tea and damper, freshly cooked by our guides on an open fire. We will also cook you a barbeque lunch under our large covered picnic area, fully equipped with tables, chairs and toilet.
Our experienced guides will deliver a comprehensive commentary throughout the day, highlighting interesting facts and features about the wildlife you encounter.
Proserpine River Eco Tours holds advanced eco certification with the Ecotourism Australia, for its Whitsunday Crocodile Safari, and has been operating since 2000.
The land we travel through is privately owned, and we are the only commercial tourism operator on the Proserpine River. The sound of nature is our background noise and you will feel like you are miles away from civilization, deep in the Australian bush.
Prices & Availability
Prices for 26 May 2012.
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Tour
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
Rates
| Adult | Child | Family | Pensioner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Now | $120.00 | $60.00 | $390.00 | $120.00 |