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ECO TOUR : Nature walk + Kayak tour in MAGENS BAY on St Thomas USVI island

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Nature walk + Kayak tour

Owner/Operator HL Freyn - 30+ Years experience at Magens Bay. Rated by National Geographic as one of the worlds most beautiful beaches. 300+ Acres Nature Preserve, this nature preserve has an abundance of plant and animal life, from birds to iguanas and giant Royal palms to small fruit bearing shrubs, sugar plantation, ruins from the 1800s, a gorgeous coconut grove all of which will be explored by our guests as they follow one of our very knowledgeable tour guides. This amazing nature walk/eco-explore It’s followed up by our amazing top of the line hands-free HOBIE pedal kayaks experience over the gorgeous tranquil waters of Magens bay. This tour will take us up the rocky shore lines of Magens Bay or a spy out various types of aquatic birds all while taking in the gorgeous views that make this one of the worlds most beautiful beaches with sea turtle in abundance your guides will be sure to point them out to you as they pop their heads up for a breath of air. These top-of-the-line touring kayaks offer a better more perched position on there very comfortable seats, and because they utilize pedals using penguin fins technology for momentum we are able explore much further out in the bay moving a lot faster with much less effort!

Nature walk + Kayak tour: Only $79  

Explore magens bay: rated by national geographic as one of the worlds most beautiful beaches, nature walk in 300+ acres preserve filled with abundant plant and animal life , top of the line hands-free hobie pedal kayaks experience over the gorgeous tranquil waters of magens bay, while kayaking see various types of aquatic birds and sea turtles, hobie kayak - pedals using penguin fins technology.

• Owner/Operator: HL Freyn Magens Bay St Thomas USVI Email: [email protected] Tel & WhatsApp:  +1 (340) 514-4167

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Wow Wilderness Eco Cruise, Walpole, WA | Review, times & prices

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The Wow Wilderness Eco Cruise is the most memorable thing to do in Walpole, Western Australia. The cruise around the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets is full of nature and stories.

What is the Wow Wilderness Eco Cruise in Walpole, WA?

The Wow Wilderness Eco Cruise is a boat tour around the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets in the Walpole Wilderness Area, Western Australia . It is heavily nature-based, but it also weaves in plenty of historic stories.

What is the Walpole cruise departure time?

The Wow Wilderness Eco Cruise departs at 10am every day from the Walpole Floating Jetty. The tour lasts around two-and-a-half hours. It’s worth doing on the drive from Pemberton to Albany (or Margaret River to Albany).

How much does the Wow Wilderness Eco Cruise cost?

According to the operator website, the Wow Wilderness Eco Cruise in Walpole costs $50. It’s $15 for under 16s, and free for under 5s.

Wow Wilderness Eco Cruise review

A seal rests on the new jetty at Walpole , which was put in at considerable expense, but now seems to have been commandeered. It may be for boats, not seals, but he’s taken a liking to it and he has no intention of moving any time soon.

Gary Muir rocks up in bare feet, but everyone else has to have their shoes sprayed and scrubbed before getting on the boat. It’s to stop dieback – an introduced microscopic plant pathogen – getting any further than it already has done.

Gary turns out to be the star of the Wow Wilderness Cruise, which heads into the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park and becomes as much about the area’s history as the nature on display.

“You probably don’t realise that Lawrence of Arabia had a link to Walpole,” starts Gary as the boat starts chugging across the first inlet. The horses that took Lawrence to Damascus were trained here, on Circus Beach.”

Storytelling on the Wow Wilderness Eco Cruise, Walpole

What follows is a relentless, mind-blowing, convoluted and interlinked magnum opus of a shaggy dog story, which weaves in forgotten letters from naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace, Ted Heath’s yacht and the Pink Lady apple – which was developed in the region. As the rapid fire and somewhat implausible links between Walpole and the world come thick and fast, following the whole web of tales becomes nigh-on impossible – but it’s fabulously entertaining.

The storytelling is partly a kick against the Southern Forests region’s reputation as a place where not an awful lot happens. This, of course, is a key part of its appeal. Between Pemberton and Denmark, it’s a land of farms, forests and surf, with a sleepy at one with nature feel. It’s the wettest and greenest part of Western Australia, and the wholesome simplicity has seen it become a bit of magnet for hippy and alternative lifestyle types.

Black snakes in the Walpole Wilderness Area

The nature, however, has a few less than bucolic twists. Nornalup, Gary informs us, means ‘place of the black snake’ in the local indigenous language. And he points to an island on the eastern side of the inlet which is apparently teeming with snakes.

“My great-grandfather bought the island and put cows on it,” he says. “They were all dead within a week.”

It turned out, however, that the snakes weren’t the culprits. The island had a fair amount of gastrolobium plants, which happen to contain sodium fluoroacetate. This is the key ingredient used in 1080 poison, which is now used to control non-native species – especially foxes.

And so the circle turns… trying to graze non-native species led to the discovery of something that native species could handle but interlopers couldn’t. The poison was used to clear foxes from the area and now native quokkas are enjoying a resurgence. “Most animal tracks you see will be quokkas,” says Gary.

The mouth of the Nornalup Inlet

We get off the boat for a walk by the beach at the mouth of the inlet, a popular surf spot, albeit one where the water takes on a distinctly murky brown tinge. “This was how the inlet was discovered by 19 th century sealers,” says Gary. “There’s a lot of tea tree tannin in the water. It’s a lot bluer on the incoming tide, but the rivers sweep out the tannins.”

It’s on the beach where the true sense of wonder begins to kick in, though. Beyond, thousands of kilometres in the distance, is Casey Station in Antarctica. Apparently Australia drifts away at a rate of 4.6cm a year, but the geology tells of the links.

Gary points at the rocks on the other side of the inlet. “They’re mirrored in Antarctica,” he says.

He then kicks at the sand to reveal something that looks like a rock, but it isn’t. “The sand has only been here since the sea rose,” says Gary. “Beneath it is a 7,000 year old calcified forest.” And the rock we’re looking at is a tree root that has fossilised over thousands of years.

The best places to stay in Walpole

The top Walpole accommodation options are:

• For fantastic beachside location: Coalmine Beach Holiday Park .
• For kangaroos hanging out on the lawns: Tinglewood Cabins .
• For good quality and convenient in-town location: Bayside Villas .

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Tourism Western Australia acknowledges Aboriginal peoples as the traditional custodians of Western Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal West Australians and honour their continuing connection to Country, culture and community. We recognise and appreciate the invaluable contributions made by First Nations peoples across many generations in shaping Western Australia as a premier destination.

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This Meadowlands boat tour is a 'wow factory,' with great views of NJ marsh wildlife

Showing people what she called the “wow factory” — the natural wonders that exist in New Jersey's own backyard — is what Gabrielle Bennett-Meany and her colleagues at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority hope to do.

Bennett-Meany serves as the authority's manager of parks, trails and open space and is one of the guides for its free boat tours, which offer visitors close-up access to the Meadowlands' natural wonders.

“When you’re on the highway, sometimes you don’t even know what’s down here,” Bennett-Meany said. “They say, ‘This is amazing. Who knew? I drive over Route 3 every day,’ or ‘I drive on the turnpike every day.’”

With 30 years’ experience in the Meadowlands, she brings an enthusiasm and insight to the experience, providing context about the region as well as the wildlife glimpsed along the way.

When do the Meadowlands tours run?

The authority runs tours weekly throughout the spring and summer, and those looking for a last dose of sunshine can still find a chance through the end of September. There are also walking trails in the Meadowlands region that are open all year round for visitors.

But the boats may be the crown jewel of the operation.

Boat tours that can accommodate about 14 people are led by veteran guides who bring decades of experience studying the wildlife and ecosystem of a vast and still largely overlooked area.

Bennett-Meany called the region the “best-kept secret” and said sometimes that’s for the best, because the makeup of the riverbed can be tricky to navigate, especially for people without experience.

The return of the osprey and the presence of bald eagles have garnered attention in the past, but the difference between hearing a story and seeing it in person can be astounding. And then there’s the peregrine falcon. The fastest animal on the planet — with flight speeds topping 200 miles per hour — can be found nestled into the underside of a bridge along Route 3.

Things like that provide context to visitors.

The marshlands are home to plenty of ducks and seagulls that can be found throughout the region, but watching a flock of cormorants take flight as the boat comes into the dock is a difference maker. It’s something unique — but with American Dream and MetLife Stadium, soon to host the 2026 World Cup, still in view, it's quintessentially Jersey.

The boat tours run along the Hackensack River and into the nearby tributaries and marshes, depending on tides and wildlife.

Bennett-Meany likes to start each tour with a little context about the river and how it works, running from the mountains of upstate New York into New Jersey before meeting the Passaic River and running into the Newark Bay. As a tidal river, it sees fluctuations in the water level, which the tours take into account.

“People live in our communities and are sort of separated from our natural areas, but once we begin to realize that our community is part of these natural areas,” she said, “it makes us think about what we’re doing in our hometown, how we’re connected to the environment and why many, many of these environments are very important.”

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From where do the Meadowlands tour boats launch?

Boats launch from River Barge Park Marina in Carlstadt and venture up and down the river for about two hours. The marina’s manager, Angelo Urato, has watched the agency and the area evolve during 40 years of service.

He said that at low tide, the animals tend to be more active and visitors have a better shot at seeing a variety of species.

Bennett-Meany said having a harbor seal turn up about a decade ago was exciting, but the highlight for her has been the return of the ospreys.

She explained that decades ago, before the Clean Water Act set parameters on pollution, it was common to dump waste in the river, and the water quality was poor.

But wetlands protection efforts led to the rebirth of the area, and as species of fish and birds started to come back, so did the bigger birds that feed on them.

Enter the osprey. About 15 years ago, an osprey turned up. It nested and had young but ultimately failed. A year or two later, they came back and nested, and now they are a constant.

“It’s my favorite resurgence story,” she said.

Although the boating season is coming to an end, the Meadowlands Birding Festival will take place on Oct. 6 and will feature bird walks, talks and other activities at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst.

Katie Sobko covers the New Jersey Statehouse. Email: [email protected]

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Meadowlands boat tours promise prime views of NJ wildlife

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WOW Wilderness Eco Cruise

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Embark on a remarkable adventure as you cruise along the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets, two interconnected waterways renowned for their breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife. Our purpose-built vessel provides a comfortable and environmentally friendly way to explore this magnificent region.

As you navigate through the tranquil inlets, be captivated by the towering karri forests, ancient tingle trees, and explore the rich cultural history of the area as we navigate through the ancient waterways. Gain a deeper appreciation for the heritage of Walpole, which adds another layer of meaning to your experience

Join WOW Wilderness eco-interpreters for an informative 2 1/2 hour cruise on the beautiful and unique waterways. You also have an option to walk into the wilderness area to a secluded beach on the Southern Ocean.

The vessel is fully enclosed and operates in most weathers. Morning tea is included, with the legendary WOW Wilderness Tingle Cake!

Currently WOW is involved in fire research and dieback management projects, an eco-education project at Walpole Primary School and previously assisted in joining Turkey and Australia together in a formal friendship agreement.

WOW Wilderness EcoCruises are also available for private charters for tours, groups, clubs.

Book your journey now and let us take you on an unforgettable eco-cruising experience like no other!

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Things to do walpole , manjimup , western australia.

WOW Wilderness EcoCruises are nationally recognised as one of the most entertaining and educational ecotourism experiences.

WOW primarily operates a daily two-and-a-half hour guided wilderness cruise through the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park to the heart of the Walpole Wilderness. This tour is available for individual travellers and groups, incorporating a boat cruise and an interpretive walk into the Nuyts Wilderness Area. Morning tea is provided.

WOW Wilderness EcoCruises also offer afternoon cruises for tours, clubs and groups. Please contact WOW directly for these bookings.

Cruises are held aboard the fully enclosed 33-seat Rainbow Lady.

From $20 to $60

WOW Wilderness EcoCruises are renowned for their interpretive tours. The daily cruises are based in the wilderness areas and waterways of Walpole’s National Parks 120 kilometres west of Albany in the south west of Western Australia.

This daily tour cruises through the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park experiencing Western Australia’s first designated Wilderness Area – the Nuyts Wilderness Peninsular. For those who are keen, a walk across the peninsular to a secluded beach is available while morning tea (including the legendary tingle cake) is prepared.

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