Whale Watching Gold Coast & Marine Adventures

Experience unforgettable Gold Coast whale watching encounters — from premium whale watching tours to once‑in‑a‑lifetime swims with humpback whales and snorkelling with turtles, guided by marine experts.

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OUR MISSION

To be the most environmentally conscious, informative and fun seafaring adventure company in Australia. 

We endeavour to deliver an unparalleled ocean experience for patrons which is fun and illuminating, providing education in the areas of ocean conservation, marine life and ecology, whether that be whale watching tours, swimming with whales or lots more.

We love the ocean, we love the marine life within it and we want nothing more than to share that love and passion with you!

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Years Working and Diving with Whales
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5 Star Reviews
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Years of Diving & Commercial Tourism Experience
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Years of Contributing to Whale, Dolphin, and Turtle Research

Why Choose Cooly Eco Adventures

Each year from May to November, over 40,000 humpback whales migrate along Australia’s east coast—making the Gold Coast one of the best places to witness this incredible journey.

Our tours operate in a prime viewing location between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, giving you the best chance to see whales in their natural environment.

With a love for the environment comes a strong devotion to sustainability

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biodegradable

We use Biodegradable and reef friendly cleaning products and provide reef safe sunscreen onboard. This helps reduce the impact of harsh chemicals on the reef and marine life.

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no touch, no take

All our guests are informed about the marine life they are going to see in and out of the water. A no touch, no take policy is implemented on all tours, ensuring minimal disturbance to marine life.

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composting

We compost out food scraps, leftovers and our coffee cups so that less ends up in landfill.

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plastic free wherever possible

We have reduced our single use plastic waste or cut it out entirely wherever we can.

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minimal marine emissions

When only the best is good enough.
 The boats engines two best in-class 2025 Suzuki 250hp with ultra low emissions.
 They are serviced and updated regularly to ensure efficiency and minimal emissions.

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a clean, green machine

The company Troop Carrier has been upgraded to a Hydrogen enhancing fuel system, which has increased the mileage by 40% and reduced 99% of the emissions coming out of the tail pipe!!

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uniforms

All crew uniforms are made from recycled materials and are fair trade certified.

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gear

The gear we provide is purchased from reputable, high quality brands to ensure longevity. When our wetsuits reach the ends of their lives, we give them back to brands that recycle the rubber.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Recognised for Excellence

Tweed Business Awards logo
Sustainability Awards Winner 2025 logo
Best of Queensland Experience 2026 badge, recommended by travellers

about our tours

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EDUCATE

We endeavour to deliver an unparalleled ocean experience for patrons which is fun and illuminating, providing education in the areas of ocean conservation, marine life and ecology, whether that be whale watching tours, swimming with whales or lots more.

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SUSTAINABILITY

With a love of the environment comes a strong devotion to environmental sustainability. Our goal is to stop further deterioration of our planet and its oceans, by educating and encouraging a shift in human behaviour toward a more symbiotic relationship with nature.

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PARTNERSHIPS

We team up with brands that share our commitment to sustainability and quality. From top of range gear suppliers to fair trade uniform and merchandise providers, our partnerships ensure we operate responsibly while delivering top-notch experiences. Together, we strive to inspire ocean conservation through every aspect of our tours.

Rob Barbuto
“I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH HOW FANTASTIC OUR WHALE SWIM ADVENTURE WAS, FROM START TO FINISH.

What an incredible experience! Swimming with whales has always been a bucket list item for me, so this trip was amazing. Lachlan the captain and Kas the guide were amazing with how they ran the whole tour and their knowledge of whales and the area. They knew which whales to just watch and which ones to jump in the water with. He tracked down a whale that was breaching so many times, we lost count and even breached right near the boat! Easily one of the best experiences I have had so highly, highly recommend doing it!!

—  Rob Barbuto

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Yes, Private charters are available. Please call or email us for availability.