Cetacean One on a summer adventure off Ballina

Ballina • Byron • Northern Rivers

The Wild Side
of Summer.

Discover a world beyond the shoreline. From playful dolphins and extraordinary seabirds to the winding Richmond River, your next adventure starts aboard Cetacean One.

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White-bellied sea eagle perched on a branch near Ballina03 / Coastal Wildlife

Closer to the Coast. Closer to Nature.

Discover the fascinating birdlife found along the Northern Rivers coastline.

An adventure for curious explorers, wildlife lovers and photographers looking to experience the natural world from a different perspective.

  • 3 hours
  • From $100 per person
  • Departs Ballina

What you might see

  • Ospreys
  • Pelicans
  • Sea eagles
  • Shorebirds

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Every experience is available as a private charter.

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Cetacean One cruising the Northern Rivers coastline

Beyond the Beaches

There's a Whole Other World Out Here.

Most people experience Ballina and Byron from the shoreline.

But just beyond the beaches lies an extraordinary world of marine wildlife, seabirds, coastal landscapes and winding waterways.

Aboard Cetacean One, every journey offers something different. Whether you're following dolphins along the coast, discovering remarkable birdlife or exploring the Richmond River, there's always something new waiting beyond the horizon.

  • Family owned & operated
  • Experienced local crew
  • Small-group adventures
  • Accessible vessel
  • 600+ Google reviews
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