At a glance
Dolphins live in the wider Great Sandy Marine Park, but a sighting during a Burrum Heads walk or boat trip is a chance encounter. There is no guaranteed viewing time or daily dolphin display at Salt & Stone.
Leave time to watch the water
A foreshore walk can be worthwhile for the scenery alone. Bring binoculars if wildlife interests you, choose a public access point and enjoy whatever is passing. We do not recommend a particular tide or sunrise as a reliable appointment with dolphins.
For a guided experience, research independent Hervey Bay marine tours and ask which trips focus on dolphins. Check the departure location and whether the experience is observation from a vessel rather than an in-water activity.
Give wildlife room
Queensland’s marine mammal rules apply to boats and other watercraft, including kayaks and paddleboards. Read the current approach rules before heading out; do not chase, feed or attempt to touch dolphins.
Keep wildlife watching separate from choosing a safe swimming spot. Follow local signs and conditions, and treat any sighting as an extra moment in the day rather than the reason a trip must succeed.
Useful sources
Check current opening information, access and conditions with the provider before travelling. This guide is independent of the attraction or operator.
Your base on the Fraser Coast
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