Cooly Eco Adventures - Chinderah, New South Wales

Simone Gordon

I can't say enough how fantastic our whale swim adventure was, from start to finish.

We had three separate swims. For two of the swims we saw mothers with their calves. And on the third swim there were at least 5 whales that swam by. The whale watching was also incredible. We had a mother and a calf breaching out of the water multiple times and lots pectoral fin slapping. So awesome!

As an added bonus we came across a large pod of dolphins who swam in front of and right next to the boat.

Our guides, Calen and Georgie (sorry for the spelling) were friendly, professional and passionate. The boat was comfortable and the group size was perfect. Everyone had a fabulous time.

Thank you so much for this once in a lifetime super special experience!

Rob, Simone and Ava 🙂

Aoife McCarthy

My swim with whales adventure was nothing short of incredible. From the moment I arrived, the team made me feel incredibly welcome and well-prepared for what would be the experience of a lifetime. The guides were not only knowledgeable but also deeply passionate about the whales, ensuring that I had both a safe and awe-inspiring encounter. You could tell they really cared about the whales and their environment. They weren’t just rushing us in and out of the water. It was all about respecting the animals and letting us have a genuine experience. They made sure we weren’t disturbing the whales, which I loved.

This is hands down one of the best thing I’ve ever done. If you’re even thinking about booking a whale swim, stop thinking and just do it. You won’t regret it for a second! It’s the kind of adventure that will stay with you forever, and I’m already planning to go back. An unforgettable experience!

Amy Langron

What an amazing tour! My sister and I did the swim with turtles tour today and absolutely loved it!! Lachie and Cass were amazing tour guides and made sure everyone had an absolutely amazing time. We loved that we saw so many turtles and that they swam so close to us, it was the most incredible experience. The boat ride was so much fun and we even saw some whales! Will absolutely be back!

John Kavanagh

A great experience on a Whale Watching tour.
Highly recommend!
This was first time whale watching and it did not disappoint. There were lots of whales around and we saw at least 6 up relatively close. Many more blowing and breaching in the distance.
The boat is an inflatable that can hold 12 and so it is speedy in response to where the whales are. Also the smaller size means you can see easily.
There are so many unknowns with whale watching we felt very fortunate.
The staff are friendly, relaxed and capable. We felt safe at all times.
Some areas to improve are signage at the jetty (we were expecting an office and there is nothing there but there truck) and having someone to welcome waiting customers.
Highly recommended special experience to see whales

Rochelle Gilmoni

This for me, was a bucket list experience which superseded all expectations. The boat was super stable, comfortable and well set up to power out to the whales as soon as they were sighted. The boat design and small group size means everyone had opportunity to take uninterrupted pics and videos. We found multiple groups of whales and the crew were super knowledgeable and helpful answering questions and providing new information about these amazing creatures.

Loved every minute and thought it was exceptionally good value for 2.5 hours of hanging with the GC whales.

Michaela Pollard

What an amazing experience!!! A dolphin right by the boat as we set off followed by so many whales out at sea! Lauchie was really informative and his passion for the oceans was inspiring! For someone who gets terrible seasickness, it was a cloudy/rainy day so we were a bit worried beforehand however this trip was smooth, the boat was comfortable and we felt calm the whole trip. Thank you so much for a great day, will be recommending to everyone!

Lis Suth

An AMAZING day. The Skip and First Mate were so lovely and communicative with updates. Respectful of whales and distance, and their boat noise. Child friendly (we had a little dude on board). Knowledgeable and could tell they just want us to witness the magic and have a great time! 100% Recommend.

John “Gus” Riboldi

Amazing snorkelling trip out to Turtle Island with Lachie and Abbie. Very professional, well organised and knowledgeable; they ensured that everyone, even beginners, had a fantastic experience of seeing an abundance of marine life.
On the way back to shore, Lachie spotted some whales in the distance and went to check them out. We had an unscheduled up close 30 minute encounter with 3 whales fin slapping, rolling, and breaching. A once in a lifetime experience.
These guys do everything they can to make sure you have an incredible experience; can’t recommend them highly enough.