What to bring on your Great Barrier Reef Overnight Tour

Fitzroy Island

Some of the most popular things to do include SCUBA diving and snorkeling along the shimmering coral reefs, sailing around idyllic tropical islands, fishing in designated zones, peering at the abundant marine life from a glass-bottomed boat, and soaring over this magnificent natural wonder on a scenic flight.

• Toiletries: anything you need to washup on an overnight trip.
• Warmer clothes: as it cools down at night on the water, bring long trousers and a jumper to keep warm on deck.
• Book: something to keep you entertained when the sun goes down.

Price

The best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef is from June to October. This peak season offers some key advantages for travelers. Temperatures hover in the low 60s to mid-80s, and rainfall is uncommon, which means clearer waters and better diving conditions.

Cairns

Saltwater crocodiles are typically found in the murky waterways, rivers, lakes, and swamps in the Northern region of Australia. However, on occasion, they can be found in the ocean region, with the beaches and islands in the Great Barrier Reef known to have an occasional croc sighting.

3 days

45 minutes to 90 minutes

Great Adventures offers the most affordable way for you to travel to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. With Great Adventures’ fast catamaran journey from Cairns, you can be at Green Island in just 45 minutes!…

The Great Barrier Reef extends in roughly a northwest-southeast direction for more than 1,250 miles (2,000 km), at an offshore distance ranging from 10 to 100 miles (16 to 160 km), and has an area of some 135,000 square miles (350,000 square km).

273 km

Welcome to the loveliest little drive in Queensland. Short but oh-so-sweet, the Great Barrier Reef Drive covers just 140km in a straight line north from Cairns.

62 km

There is 1 way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef by bus or ferry

1. Take the line 110 bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Cairns City Bus Station, platform 1 110.
2. Take the ferry from Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Green Island.

However, if you’re traveling to Australia for other reasons, there are definitely some areas of the Great Barrier Reef that are still worth checking out. The southernmost third of the reef system is still relatively intact, with areas south of Townsville escaping the worst of the recent bleaching events.

Dolphins are sometimes seen splashing behind the boats on the way back into Cairns. Humpback whales make an appearance in our waters between June and September. Whichever outer Barrier Reef tour you decide to book, there is no doubt you will see a multitude of colourful marine life. Can I swim with the dolphins?

Cairns International

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Sydney to Great Barrier Reef, including transfers.

1465 km

Great Barrier Reef Airport

Jan

Unless you are into water sports or want to go out to the barrier reef (1 day) Hamilton Island is boring, boring, boring and expensive. Self-contained island with its own little town and enough activities to keep everyone entertained.

No they aren’t plentiful although if you go for a bush walk you may see some. Meant to add that you shouldnt let the idea of snakes stop you from visiting Hamilton Island.

Where Can I See Crocodiles in Australia? There is also a wildlife park on Hamilton Island, which houses another saltwater crocodile, so enquire with us how to visit for the day or overnight to enjoy these incredible apex predators.

General Island Pools & Beach Safety Information Beaches, Bougainvillea Pool, Reef View Pool, Main Pool and Swim Up Bar: Our pools and beaches are not patrolled and all guests swim at their own risk. We recommend you avoid secluded beaches and always swim in the presence of others.

While sightings of crocs are very rare around the islands themselves, they typically are seen along the mainland.

Power is supplied to the island via a 22km, 10MW power cable which supplies power to Mt Roper, Stoney Beach, Long Island and Hamilton Island. Installation of the power cable was over $15M. Hamilton Island Enterprises can supply Ergon if required.

There are not usually crocodiles found in The Whitsundays. Crocodiles very rarely venture out to sea as they prefer muddy water for hunting. Crocodiles are also territorial animals that will generally never venture more than a few kilometres from their home.

Remember, though many species of jellyfish are harmless, we must be very aware that the Irukandji, box jellyfish and other more dangerous species are found in the Whitsundays.