Ballina: Coastal Dolphin Adventure with Marine Biologist
Byron Bay Hinterland, Byron Bay
Join a coastal dolphin adventure from Ballina with a marine biologist. Explore the coastline, encounter dolphins, and listen to their sounds with an onboard hydrophone.
Highlights
- Embark on a coastal dolphin adventure from Ballina with a marine biologist
- Explore the coastline around Ballina, Lennox Head, and South Ballina
- Encounter bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins, turtles, and seabirds
- Listen to the sounds of dolphins with an onboard hydrophone experience
- Enjoy a stop at Mobbs Bay, a local hotspot for birdlife and other wildlife
Description
Set off from Ballina aboard a spacious, purpose-built catamaran and explore the coastline around Ballina, Lennox Head, and South Ballina in search of resident and visiting dolphins.
Depending on the day, encounter bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins, turtles, seabirds, and other marine wildlife along the way. Every adventure is accompanied by a marine biologist, providing interesting and informative commentary about dolphin behavior, communication, the local marine environment, and the wildlife you encounter.
One of the highlights of the experience is the onboard hydrophone. When conditions and dolphin behavior allow, lower the hydrophone into the water and listen beneath the surface, giving you the incredible opportunity to hear the clicks, whistles, and sounds of dolphins in their natural environment.
On the way back into Ballina, slow things down and explore part of the Richmond River, including a stop around Mobbs Bay, a fantastic local hotspot for birdlife. Keep an eye out for pelicans, ospreys, sea eagles, terns, and other coastal and estuary species.
Includes
- Marine biologist guide
- Hydrophone experience
- Dedicated wildlife spotting lounge
- Richmond River/Mobbs Bay wildlife stop
Important Information
- Trips are weather and ocean-condition dependent
Operates from November to end of May
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
