Welcome to Great Barrier Reef Tours

1. Choose from over 600 islands! The massive size of the Great Barrier Reef means there is lots of space for over 600 islands. You are spoilt for choice, from popular locations with regular and fun activities to eco-resorts and luxurious paradises and uninhabited hidden gems. There is a lot of diversity and something to appeal to everyone in this awesome environment, so explore the choices to create a must-see bucket list. Near Cairns: Bedarra Island, Dunk Island, Fitzroy Island, Green Island, Haggerstone Island, Lizard Island, Magnetic Island Whitsundays Islands: Daydream Island, Hamilton Island, Heron Island Southern Great Barrier Reef: Great Keppel Island, Lady Elliot Island, Lady Musgrave Island, Pumpkin Island

3. Thrills and Spills From skydiving over the Whitsundays to crocodile spotting on the Daintree and white-water rafting on the Tully River, there are so many options to challenge eager adrenaline junkies tracking the Great Barrier Reef. Think about taking a high-flying hot-air balloon ride or step it up with a jet-ski and ocean raft combo exploring the islands.

4. Relax in Island Style Stylish accommodation options are available on many islands, from the northern tip of the Great Barrier Reef to its southern starting point. They offer pampered relaxation in exclusive living conditions far from the city’s hustle and bustle. A couple offers direct flight access, and some cap the guest numbers to no more than a few dozen, enhancing isolation and privacy.

5. Explore Rainforest and Reef

The rainforest meets the reef in Daintree north of Cairns, providing a unique opportunity to appreciate both World Heritage sites in the same general location. Check out Mossman River’s crystal-clear waters or track to Cape Tribulation, where rainforest-clad mountains sweep down to long sandy Coral Coast beaches.

6. Sleep on the Reef Don’t just visit the reef. Sleep on the reef! There are several Reef options to make this dream come true, from liveaboard vessels to pontoons and luxury resorts.

7. Take a Private Yacht

A group of friends or families can indulge in their own Great Barrier Reef discovery tour by booking a private yacht with Aquarius to sail around Low Isles off the coast of Port Douglas. Enjoy a seafood buffet of the huge upper deck after a morning or afternoon snorkelling on the reef.

8. Frolic with Whales

Take to the waters to swim, dive and frolic with dwarf minke whales during their migration to the outer Ribbon Reefs for breeding. A limited number of operators offers overnight expeditions.

9. See Turtles Hatching

A great attraction for families is close to the city of Bundaberg at Mon Repos National Park. It’s where loggerhead turtles come to lay their eggs between November and January, and weeks later through to March, the hatchlings are born. A great location on the Southern Great Barrier Reef is ideal also for swimming, sailing and shore diving.

10. Walk on the Sea Bed

Non-swimmers can enjoy the Great Barrier Reef’s underwater wonders by walking on the seafloor in a controlled environment at Green Island close to Cairns. Wearing a helmet connected to the surface through an air hose, the Seawater experience provides unlimited views of the marine and coral wonderland.