Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling

Immerse Yourself in Liquid Paradise at this Natural Wonder

A visit to Queensland wouldn’t be complete without exploring this phenomenon. Deservedly one of the seven wonders of the natural world, the reef is bigger than the Great Wall of China and is the only living thing on Earth that can be seen from space! This underwater playground spans well over 2,000 kilometres, from as south as Bundaberg to Queensland’s northernmost tip, Cape York. Snorkelling through the Great Barrier Reef can uncover more than 1,500 tropical fish species – that’s around 10% of the entire world’s fish species!

From coastal towns in south and central Queensland, you can join one of the day tours heading out to Lady Musgrave Island. This is the perfect place for beginners to discover the Great Barrier Reef, thanks to the fantastic visibility and the calm waters of the sheltered lagoon. The sandy seafloor is home to isolated coral forests that provide a haven for exotic marine life like tropical fish species, Maori wrasse, rays, sharks, giant clams, turtles and if you’re lucky, maybe even a humpback whale!

Perfect for families with kids and those with less swimming experience is Hardy Reef. It’s one of the most highly visited reefs in the Whitsundays and, thanks to the large floating pontoon, it’s the ideal reef for those snorkelling for the first time. The colourful coral wall is home to an ecosystem of fascinating corals and exotic marine life including hundreds of fish species.

Book your perfectly packaged Great Barrier Reef escape today with a My Queensland Expert.