Wildlife Spotting On The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is world renowned for its natural beauty. Being the largest coral reef in the world, it should come as no surprise that it’s visible from space and houses a whopping 10% of the entire world’s fish population throughout its 2300 km reef system.
Whilst snorkelling or diving at The Great Barrier Reef you can look out for 1,500 species of fish, 411 types of hard coral, one-third of the entire world’s soft corals, 134 species of sharks and rays, six of the world’s seven species of marine turtles, and dolphins.
If you’re planning your trip to The Great Barrier Reef then it’s well worth combining this with seeing the stunning Whitsunday Islands – a group of 74 tropical islands fringing the Reef.
Local tour operator, Awesome Whitsunday provide a number of different day and overnight tours for you to choose from if you want to see the combined beauty of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

Island Hopping The Whitsundays

With their great value for money Island Hopper Pass, you’re able to explore the islands at your own pace. Awesome Whitsundays have high speed cruise vessels that transfer guests and day trippers alike from the mainland to both Hamilton Island and Daydream Island. Both islands have a great array of activities for you to experience, and Daydream Island is home to one of the world’s largest outdoor aquariums – so don’t forget your swimsuit and goggles!

Sleep on the Great Barrier Reef

One of the most tranquil places on earth, take advantage of Awesome Whitsundays Reefsleep package which enables you to actually bed down for the night on their pontoon out on the Great Barrier Reef. With their Reefsleep package you can spend the day diving or snorkelling and spend the night seeing which creatures of the deep float to the surface.

Sailing The Whitsunday Islands

There’s no doubt about it, the Whitsunday Islands are a sailor’s paradise, so why not take advantage of Awesome Whitsundays Reef & Whitehaven Adventure which includes climbing on board the stunning ‘Camira’ – a high speed catamaran that has been built for speed and comfort.
Whilst using this vessel as a base for your trip you can swim and snorkel on your way to Whitehaven Beach.

Castaway with snorkeling and staying overnight on the Reef

Combining all the above Awesome Whitsundays also offer 5 days and 5 nights on their Castaway tour where you can combine sailing around the islands on ‘Camira’ as well as snorkelling and an unforgettable experience – spending a night under the stars on our pontoon in the Great Barrier Reef.
Combining all the above Awesome Whitsundays also offer 5 days and 5 nights on their Castaway Package where you can combine sailing around the islands on ‘Camira’ as well as snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef on Great Barrier Reef Adventures. You won’t be ready to leave when the day trippers go, and you don’t have to as tonight your sleeping under the stars on a ‘Reefsleep’. Wake up to a stunning sunrise and listen to the reef come alive. Snorkel some more or just chill out for the day before heading back to Airlie Beach. Spend the last two days exploring Hamilton Island or Daydream Island, as well as Airlie Beach town.

View Great Barrier Reef Tours here