The Big Duck Boat Tours

08/06/2026

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Pack your binoculars and head for the coast! The great winter whale migration is officially underway, and we've found the best whale watching spots in Australia 🐋 Tag your friends!

Read more via the link in the comments 🔗

28/05/2026

🪶 A special release back into the Southern Ocean this week.

Our crew aboard The Big Duck were privileged to assist with the release of a juvenile Northern Giant Petrel back into the wild after a short period of rehabilitation in care with local wildlife rescuers.

Northern Giant Petrels are impressive ocean wanderers and regular winter visitors to southern Australian waters, although they breed far away on remote subantarctic islands. This young bird was found locally undernourished and a little weak after coming ashore on our coastline.

After some dedicated care, plenty of fish, and time to regain its strength, the bird was ready to return home to the Southern Ocean. 🐟🌊

Watching this remarkable seabird spread its wings and head back out to sea was a pretty special moment for everyone involved.

A huge thank you to the wildlife rescue volunteers and carers who dedicate countless hours to helping injured and exhausted wildlife get a second chance back in the wild. 👏

18/05/2026

Work is underway along the Southern Fleurieu coast to help protect vulnerable wildlife and strengthen coastal ecosystems ahead of the potential arrival of bird flu in Australia.

From restoring offshore island habitats to coordinated fox and feral cat control, the projects are helping safeguard some of South Australia’s most important native species and environments.

Read more about the work underway: https://bit.ly/4dgi8QQ
Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu

18/05/2026

Turtle Island or Wright Island in Encounter Bay has recently been undergoing some w**d removal & pest control works. Re-establishing habitat refugia for native seabird nesting areas on our offshore group of Islands.

15/05/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Friday 15th May 2026

Happy Friyay! We have some Whales cruising in for the weekend. 🐳🌊

🐳10:45am: One Whale spotted 50 - 100m out from Hallett Cove, heading south.

🐳🐳8:45am: A number Whales spotted out from Glenelg beach. Breaching and splashing

📸Southern Right Whale taken at Kings Head on August 5, 2025. Taken by Andrew and Marian Chuck

27/04/2026

Last minute gift ideas…?💡
With Mother’s Day sneaking up, why not gift mum an ocean experience to remember!
We think it’s the best way to show our mums just how much we appreciate everything they do. 💐💕

Available to purchase at thebigduck.com.au, or pop into our office at the Goolwa wharf and chat with one of our team!