montague island penguin tours

Evening Montague Island Penguin Tour

Narooma, New South Wales

Guided tour of Montague Island with a National Park Ranger, Visit the seal colony. See the lighthouse. On dusk watch the penguins return to shore. Departure time varies. Tour runs from September to around the end of February. 3 hours

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Enjoy a 20 minute boat ride to Montague Island, keeping an eye out for dolphins, whales, Penguins, and other wildlife along the way, visit the seal colony, enjoy refreshments on the water provided by us,  then land on Montague Island for a guided tour,  see the lighthouse, then head to the platform to view the returning of the little penguins on dusk, return to the boat  sit back and relax and enjoy your journey home.

* This tour runs from September to around the end of February. As the little penguins nest on the Island during this time and return to shore to feed their chicks. 

Free Whale watching included in the tour during Whale Watching season, September to November, start your tour seeing the amazing whales. 

Family 2 adults & 2 children. Child 5 to 16 years. Children under the age of 5, are unable to land on the Island. 

Departs: Mill Bay Boat Ramp, Yellow Boat Shed.  Please note: departure time depends on sunset. We will confirm departure time the night before by sms. 

Guest must have a moderate fitness level and be able to a climb a ladder at the Island Jetty. 

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Barunguba Montague Island Tours

Take a tour to barunguba montague island, barunguba montague island draws nature to it in a remarkable way which you can see up close on guided barunguba montague island tours departing from narooma, on the south coast of new south wales..

Barunguba Montague Island tours allow you to land on, and explore, Barunguba Montague Island. A day at Barunguba Montague Island gives you a different perspective on Eurobodalla’s coast and also a sense of being somewhere special, a place outside of your life experiences.

Arguably the jewel in Eurobodalla’s crown, Barunguba Montague Island is a sanctuary for wildlife, home to NSW’s largest colony of Australian and New Zealand fur seals and one of the largest little penguin breeding sites in Australia. It is also one of the top whale watching destinations on the south coast, attracting Humpback whales, Southern Right whales and Orcas.

Guided tours to the island are available through licenced charter operators who will transport you to the island where you will be met by a National Parks and Wildlife guide.

Visit Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve

Barunguba Montague Island: Frequently asked questions

When do tours operate.

Daily, depending on minimum numbers and sea conditions.

Whale watching and penguin tours are seasonal.

What should we take?

Warm clothing, sensible walking shoes, a camera, sun protection, drinks and a snack.

Level of fitness required? 

Access to the island involves disembarking from your charter boat onto a ladder and stairs to the jetty. The moderate walk on the island is paved with a relatively steep climb up to the lighthouse.

What can we expect to see on Barunguba Montague Island?

All Barunguba Montague Island tours are accompanied by a National Parks & Wildlife Service guide. Expect to see a variety of wildlife, depending on the season. Your guide will take you on an exploratory walk to view and learn about the incredible heritage and natural features of Barunguba Montague Island. A trip to the Barunguba Montague Island nature reserve usually includes a guided lighthouse tour.

Tours may be combined with a wildlife adventure like snorkelling or whale watching – enquire with your charter operator for pricing and options.

You can scuba dive Barunguba Montague Island for additional wildlife encounters with marine life including seals and grey nurse sharks. Enquire with your Barunguba Montague Island charter operator for availability and other requirements.

Barunguba Montague Island Tour times

Morning tour

• Departs: 8am or 8.30am
• Cost: From around $120 per adult
• Duration: Approximately 3.5 – 4 hours. Spend 2.5 hours on Barunguba Montague Island and visit the seal colonies

Afternoon Tour

• Departs: 12.30pm or 1pm
• Cost: From around $100 per adult
• Duration: Approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. Spend 1 hour on Barunguba Montague Island and visit the seal colonies

Evening Barunguba Montague Island and Penguin Tour

This tour is usually only offered during summer.

• Departs: Late afternoon.  The time is subject to the length of the day and will be advised by your charter operator when you book your Barunguba Montague Island tour. Little penguins come into shore at sunset.
• Cost: From around $110 per adult
• Duration: Approximately 3 – 3.5 hours. Spend 1.5 hours on Barunguba Montague Island. Visit the seal colonies and watch the sun set while the little penguins come ashore.

Prices are indicitive only and are subject to change without notice. Please confirm current costs and inclusions with your charter operator before booking.

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Booking Information

Tomorrow saturday 27th, 2 spots left on fishing charter 6am departure , 1 spot left for morning tour 8:15am..

spots available on afternoon tours, snorkelling and combo tour & snorkel running at 12:30pm

Sunday 28th – 1/2 day reef Fishing charters 6am, afternoon tours, snorkelling and combo tour & snorkel running at 12:30pm

Parking: Mill Bay Boat Ramp, Short walk to end of the road to Yellow Boat Shed.

Directions:    https://goo.gl/maps/teb8iFevbJ8LV85M8

Fishing Charters   –  1/2 Day Charter sport and reef, Target species, Kingfish, Snapper, Mowie, Flathead and varies other reef fish, Full day Game fish, depending on the season and water currents, Marlin and Tuna, and deep sea drop lining, Blue eye Cod, Ling, and many other deep sea species.

*Have been catching Kingfish on the 1/2 day reef fish  and Marlin on the full day charters. 

Montague Island Tours  –  No one under the age of 5 is allow to land at the Island.  Can only see the penguins in the evening tour September to January. Penguin season has finished for this year

Snorkelling with the Seals

*Must be able to swim.

*Flotation device (noodle if needed),

*Wetsuit, Mask, snorkel and fins included.

*Pick up wetsuits from Ocean Hut Dive shop before coming to the boat – 23 Graham Street. 3mm wetsuits full length

* 1.5 to 2  hours snorkelling time.

*Tour and snorkel combo 4o minute snorkelling time, and 1.5 hours on the Island.

• Whale Watching

September to November – No whales at the moment

Nitro 44ft Walkaround Noosa Cat, takes up to 24 people, Fish 12 people on a shared 1/2 day charter and 9 on a full day charter.

Playstation – 33ft Walkaround Mono Hull takes up to 8 people on 1/2 day fish and 6 on a full day fish.

Toilet on board both boats

# Use Montague Island Tour and Snorkel if some are snorkelling and some not, option for tour only

The  Morning Barunguba Montague Island Tour departs at 8.30am, this four hour tour features a two and half hour guided tour of Barunguba Montague Island which includes a visit to the grave yard, seal colony, climbing of the lighthouse and the southern end of the Island. Refreshments included; tea, coffee, soft drink and water

The  Afternoon Barunguba Montague Island Tour   12:30pm for a  12:45pm departure, lasts three hours and includes a 1.5 hour guided tour of the Island, which includes seeing the lighthouse and a chance to see seals in their natural habitat and refreshments as well, you also have the option to snorkel with the seals. To snorkel as well book Barunguba Montague Island Tour & Snorkel with the Seals Tour. *Depending on number the tour and snorkel and afternoon tour run together.

The Barunguba  Montague Island tour and  Snorkel with the Seals includes a guided tour of Barunguba Montague Island 1.5 hours, see the lighthouse. Visit to the largest seal colony where you can snorkel with the seals in the calm sheltered bay.  Fins, Mask & Snorkel included.Children under the age of 5 are unable land at the Island .  Wetsuits 3mm.  Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours

Snorkel with the Seals at Barunguba Montague Island, keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, and other wildlife along the way, visit the seal colony at Montague Island. 3mm wetsuit, Fins, mask and snorkel included. Duration: 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Depending on numbers can run with the afternoon tour and snorkel. * Tours does not include landing on the Island at Barunguba Montague Island.

Fish aboard Playstation or Nitro, specialising in small and large groups. Fishing Montague Island or one of our other close reefs. Chasing King Fish, Bonito, Morwongs, Snapper,  Gummy Sharks, Flathead, and many other reef species. All game fishing, Tuna and Marlin.  All bait, tackle, ice, fishing licence and refreshments drinks included.

Options:  shared charter per person, Playstation Private up to 8 people or Nitro Private up to 12 People for 1/2 day reef fish. Full day Playstation up to 6 peeople and Nitro up to 9 people.

Tours and Activities

• Montague Island
• Morning Montague Tour
• Afternoon Montague Tour
• Evening Penguin Tour
• Snorkel with the Seals
• Fishing Charters

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