Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic

Inala Nature Tours

Trip Details

Departure
Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania
Schedule
Selected dates, year-round; book well in advance as the boat holds only 13 passengers
Price
AUD 120–160 per person

About This Trip

Tasmania's Eaglehawk Neck pelagic is widely regarded as Australia's premier pelagic birding experience, departing from Pirates Bay on the Tasman Peninsula into the deep Southern Ocean. The trips reach the continental shelf where chumming reliably draws in an extraordinary array of Southern Ocean species including Wandering, Royal, Shy, Black-browed, and Light-mantled Albatrosses, White-headed Petrel, Blue Petrel, multiple prion species, and diving petrels. Led by experienced guides including Paul Brooks of Inala Nature, these full-day trips of around nine hours represent the best opportunity in mainland Australia to connect with true Southern Ocean seabirds.

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Further Reading

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When to Go Pelagic Birding in Australia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic depart from?

The Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic departs from Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania, Australia.

When does the Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic run?

Selected dates, year-round; book well in advance as the boat holds only 13 passengers

How much does the Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic cost?

AUD 120–160 per person.

Who operates the Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic?

The Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic is operated by Inala Nature Tours.

How do I book the Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic?

You can book the Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic directly through Inala Nature Tours using the operator link on this page to check availability and reserve a seat.