Contiki Photo Of The Day: Snorkelling With Turtles

If there’s one marine animal everyone wants to meet while snorkelling, it’s a turtle. Contiki Trip Manager, Trys Eddy, captured the moment a female traveller got up close and personal with these quirky residents in the Great Barrier Reef.

A breeding ground for six different species of turtle, the Great Barrier Reef is home to many other wonderful members of the marine world including 1,600 species of fish, 133 species of shark, and 600 types of soft and hard coral. There have also been 30 species of dolphin and whale spotted in the area.

You can snorkel the Great Barrier Reef to meet the turtles and other marine life on a number of Contiki trips including the 10-day Sun Seeker, 16-day Reefs And Rainforests, and The Big Walkabout With Sailing, lasting a mammoth 25 days.

Providing tours of Australia from 3-25 days, if you’ve only got a few weeks to travel or if you’re looking to experience Australia and make new friends along the way, definitely consider organised group travel as an option. It’s great to share your experiences with like-minded people, and even better if they’re with you for the ride. Give Contiki a call on 0845 075 0990 (UK) 1300-266-845 (Australia), head to Contiki.com or visit your local travel agent.

Image by @nomadic_wanderings

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