# Event Details - **Event Name**: Five Islands Nature Reserve Eco Tour- Whales, Seals & Seabirds! - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: The Abyss Project is back for its second year! Join our UNESCO-endorsed ecotour around the spectacular Five Islands Nature Reserve!About this EventAbyss Project Australia is back for its second year! 🌊🐋Step aboard our UNESCO-endorsed 90-minute ecotour around the spectacular Five Islands Nature Reserve, Port Kembla!Join an unforgettable ocean experience where marine science, wildlife encounters, and citizen science come together.Led by marine scientist Nathalie Simmonds, this extraordinary journey offers the chance to witness migrating whales, playful fur seals at Martin Islet, diverse seabird colonies, and the breathtaking biodiversity of one of New South Wales’ most remarkable coastal sanctuaries.More than a tour, this is a unique opportunity to:✨ Discover whale and seabird migration in real time✨ Explore the ecological significance of the Five Islands Nature Reserve✨ Contribute to citizen science biodiversity data collection✨ Deepen your ocean literacy through engaging, expert-led interpretation✨ Connect with global ocean conservation through the UNESCO Ocean DecadePerfect for families (Age 4+), nature lovers, photographers, and ocean enthusiasts, this immersive adventure blends education, ecotourism, and conservation into a meaningful experience on the water.Limited seasonal departures available!Secure your tickets now and experience the wonder of the ocean like never before.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AakqD-SS7I https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/17cb8550-9cdf-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1175-h740-dc486888-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/17dc9c50-9cdf-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w493-h740-dc182838-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/17ec53c0-9cdf-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w987-h740-dc8888a8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/18009f10-9cdf-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1110-h740-dc585858-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/port-kembla/five-islands-nature-reserve-eco-tour-whales-seals-and-seabirds/100001990685944247 - **Event Categories**: fitness, science-fair, Photography, trips-adventures - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 106.14, max: 106.14, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Port Kembla - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Port Kembla Outer Harbour Boat Ramp - **lat**: -34.4743703 - **long**: 150.9126325 - **full address**: Port Kembla Outer Harbour Boat Ramp, 91 Foreshore Road, Port Kembla, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Five Islands Nature Reserve Eco Tour- Whales, Seals & Seabirds! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/28718d1fd92ab7ca1b03912e62e842b40d687c57bd1773a6726fe884f20a4aa6-rimg-w821-h686-dc4878a8-gmir.jpg?v=1787261765 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Five Islands Nature Reserve Eco Tour- Whales, Seals & Seabirds! being held? - **A:** Five Islands Nature Reserve Eco Tour- Whales, Seals & Seabirds! takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Port Kembla Outer Harbour Boat Ramp, 91 Foreshore Road, Port Kembla, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Five Islands Nature Reserve Eco Tour- Whales, Seals & Seabirds!? - **A:** Five Islands Nature Reserve Eco Tour- Whales, Seals & Seabirds! is organized by Abyss Project Australia. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Five Islands Nature Reserve Eco Tour- Whales, Seals & Seabirds!", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/28718d1fd92ab7ca1b03912e62e842b40d687c57bd1773a6726fe884f20a4aa6-rimg-w821-h686-dc4878a8-gmir.jpg?v=1787261765", "startDate": "2026-08-21T14:00:00+10:00", "endDate": "2026-10-17T15:00:00+10:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/port-kembla/five-islands-nature-reserve-eco-tour-whales-seals-and-seabirds/100001990685944247", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Port Kembla Outer Harbour Boat Ramp", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "91 Foreshore Road", "postalCode": "2505", "addressLocality": "Port Kembla", "addressRegion": "NS", "addressCountry": "AU" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-34.4743703", "longitude": "150.9126325" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "The Abyss Project is back for its second year! \nJoin our UNESCO-endorsed ecotour around the spectacular Five Islands Nature Reserve!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-20", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-17T15:00:00+10:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-20", "lowPrice": "106.14", "highPrice": "106.14", "price": "106.14", "url": "https://allevents.in/port-kembla/five-islands-nature-reserve-eco-tour-whales-seals-and-seabirds/100001990685944247" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-20", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/port-kembla/five-islands-nature-reserve-eco-tour-whales-seals-and-seabirds/100001990685944247", "price": "106.14", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Abyss Project Australia", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/abyss-project-australia/27784662", "description": "Abyss Project is an interdisciplinary, UNESCO Ocean Decade endorsed initiative that positions ocean literacy as a critical pathway to sustainable marine governance and conservation. 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