Great Barrier Reef Family Tours | Best Reef Tours for Families with Kids
No matter the age of your children, Barrier Reef Australia has the best family tours on the Great Barrier Reef and family friendly attractions that are perfectly suited for your Great Barrier Reef family holiday. We offer the best deals with our family tours including our 2nd Child Travels Free (on selected tours). Explore and compare the best Great Barrier Reef family tour with the local specialists. Our half day family tours, island family tours, family snorkelling tours and a huge range of reef trips. Just use the search filter and input your Location, set the Tour Type as Family Tour and press Search Tours. Our team have been the Great Barrier Reef tour specialists for 20 years so we know where to find the best family friendly deals on all tours and attractions. We offer a personalised service for families 7 days a week. Instant book on-line or ask the Barrier Reef Australia team for the best family tour recommendations.
Family Tours
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No matter the age of your children, Barrier Reef Australia has the best family tours on the Great Barrier Reef and family friendly attractions that are perfectly suited for your Great Barrier Reef family holiday. We offer the best deals with our family tours including our 2nd Child Travels Free (on selected tours). Explore and compare the best Great Barrier Reef family tour with the local specialists. Our half day family tours, island family tours, family snorkelling tours and a huge range of reef trips. Just use the search filter and input your Location, set the Tour Type as Family Tour and press Search Tours. Our team have been the Great Barrier Reef tour specialists for 20 years so we know where to find the best family friendly deals on all tours and attractions. We offer a personalised service for families 7 days a week. Instant book on-line or ask the Barrier Reef Australia team for the best family tour recommendations.
Frequently asked questions about Family Tours
How can I choose the best Great Barrier Reef tour for my family?
Choosing the best family reef tour can be difficult. Firstly, consider your children's ages, confidence in the water, travel time, available facilities and the type of experience you want to share. Some families enjoy relaxing island visits, while others prefer reef pontoons with multiple activities or Outer Reef adventures focused on snorkelling and marine life. You read our local guide to help choose the best family reef tour.
What marine life do children usually see on family reef tours?
Many families encounter colourful reef fish, sea turtles, giant clams, clownfish (Nemo), rays and vibrant coral gardens. Wildlife sightings of the Great Eight vary throughout the year, making every visit to the Great Barrier Reef a unique learning experience, with whale season on the Great Barrier Reef from June - September/October.
How much time should families allow for a Great Barrier Reef tour?
Most families choose a full-day tour to allow enough time for travel, reef activities and relaxation. Island experiences, reef pontoons and Outer Reef tours all vary in duration, so selecting the right option depends on your children's ages and how much time you want to spend exploring. Half day family reef tours can be good options if you want a short day.
Which destinations are best for family Great Barrier Reef tours?
The Great Barrier offers several excellent destinations for family-friendly Great Barrier Reef experiences, each suited to different ages and interests. Cairns – The largest choice of reef tours, including Outer Reef pontoons, Green Island, Fitzroy Island and marine education experiences. Port Douglas – Ideal for families seeking smaller visitor numbers, calm reef environments like Low Isles and access to the renowned Agincourt Reef. Townsville – Perfect for combining Magnetic Island with family reef experiences and snorkelling. The Whitsundays – Best for families wanting to combine Whitehaven Beach, island adventures and Great Barrier Reef snorkelling in one holiday. Southern Great Barrier Reef regions - Lady Musgrave Island from 1770, Keppel Islands from Yepoon and Lady Elliot Island from Hervey Bay, Brisbane or the Gold Coast. The best destination depends on your children's ages, holiday location, travel time and the type of reef experience your family is looking for.
Which Great Barrier Reef islands are best for families?
The best Great Barrier Reef island for your family depends on the type of experience you're looking for. Green Island is popular with younger children thanks to its easy beach access and family-friendly activities, while Fitzroy Island appeals to active families with snorkelling, walking trails and the turtle rehabilitation centre, plus Frankland Island to the south is an uninhabitated island. Low Isles offers calm waters and guided snorkelling, making it ideal for first-time reef visitors. Families holidaying in the Whitsundays often choose Hamilton Island as a base for exploring Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef.
What Great Barrier Reef tours suit non-swimmers and mixed abilities?
The best reef tours for non-swimmers and mixed abilities are those that cater to both - Pontoon Reef Tours and Island reef tours both offer a range of activites for non-swimers and swimmers with glass bottom boat tours or semi-sub boat tours, and even scenic helicopter reef options.
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