Welcome to Barrier Reef Australia, home to the largest selection of half-day Great Barrier Reef tours. Experience the magic of the reef in half the time with our expertly curated tours, designed to showcase the best of this World Heritage-listed marvel from key departure points across Queensland. Whether you're setting sail from Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, or the Whitsundays, our half day Great Barrier Reef tours provide the perfect gateway to your reef adventure. Embark on a journey into the vibrant underwater world with activities tailored to every interest. Go snorkelling amidst colourful coral gardens, dive into the depths with an introductory scuba dive, or enjoy the reef's beauty from a glass-bottom boat. For an unmatched view, take to the skies with a helicopter ride or an airplane scenic flight, offering panoramic vistas that will take your breath away. Our extensive range of half-day tours ensures that you can discover the best of the Great Barrier Reef in just a few hours. Whether you're seeking an exhilarating adventure or a serene escape, find the perfect half day tour to enhance your visit and make unforgettable memories in this aquatic paradise.
Welcome to Barrier Reef Australia, home to the largest selection of half-day Great Barrier Reef tours. Experience the magic of the reef in half the time with our expertly curated tours, designed to showcase the best of this World Heritage-listed marvel from key departure points across Queensland. Whether you're setting sail from Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, or the Whitsundays, our half day Great Barrier Reef tours provide the perfect gateway to your reef adventure.
Embark on a journey into the vibrant underwater world with activities tailored to every interest. Go snorkelling amidst colourful coral gardens, dive into the depths with an introductory scuba dive, or enjoy the reef's beauty from a glass-bottom boat. For an unmatched view, take to the skies with a helicopter ride or an airplane scenic flight, offering panoramic vistas that will take your breath away.
Our extensive range of half-day tours ensures that you can discover the best of the Great Barrier Reef in just a few hours. Whether you're seeking an exhilarating adventure or a serene escape, find the perfect half day tour to enhance your visit and make unforgettable memories in this aquatic paradise.
Jump onboard the ultimate half-day Outer Reef snorkelling tour from Cairns. Its an afternoon reef tour on our fast boat reducing travel time so you can spend more time discovering the breath taking underwater beauty of the outer reefs.
Departing: Cairns
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See Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet from the air on a 60 minute scenic flight departing Airlie Beach with guaranteed window seats.
Departing: Airlie Beach
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Green Island Half Day Tour, Great option for families or if you only have limited time. Spend a morning or an afternoon snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef for two hours or riding in the Glass Bottom boat.
Departing: Cairns
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Half day boat trip to Fitzroy Island for an exhilarating day exploring this World Heritage-listed gem and snorkelling the reef.
Departing: Cairns
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The absolute best half day tour in Cairns. A scenic helicopter flight and Great Barrier Reef tour on a pontoon on the outer reef. Choose to cruise out by boat and return by helicopter or fly out and return by boat or fly both ways.
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Half day snorkel tour from Cairns. Departs three times daily from Cairns.
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Port Douglas half day snorkelling tour of Low Isles. Choose morning or afternoon.
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Departing from Port Douglas this is the perfect 2 in 1 reef trip for an Adults Only luxury sailing tour for those that wish to experience snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, exploring a tropical island and relaxing with a quiet drink on a sunset sail
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A relaxed half-day cruise through the Whitsunday Passage to the southern end of Whitehaven Beach, perfect for travellers short on time or looking for an easy, scenic introduction to the Whitsundays.
Departing: Airlie Beach
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Cairns helicopter flight on the Great Barrier Reef. On this fabulous 40 minute flight, we'll take you far beyond the inner reef.
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Cairns helicopter scenic flights are available to a remote sand cay in the middle of the majestic Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
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Cairns helicopter scenic flight combining a spectacular rainforest and Great Barrier Reef land and sea flight.
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Our most popular Cairns helicopter scenic flight. This 30 minute Great Barrier Reef scenic flight takes in the highlights of the inner reef from Cairns city.
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Embark on a 45-minute scenic helicopter flight that offers 30 minutes of exhilarating exploration over the Great Barrier Reef. The journey continues, taking you past Double Island, and then onwards to Kuranda, Barron Gorge, and Stoney Creek.
Departing: Cairns
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The best way to truly experience a Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns is on a 40 minute scenic airplane flight
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Townsville helicopter flights. Enjoy your private helicopter flight for 2 to 5 guests AND a beach landing of 45 minutes on Havannah Island.
Departing: Townsville city
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Half day snorkelling tour from Cape Tribulation to the outer Barrier Reef to snorkel and explore 2 coral reefs
Departing: Daintree Rainforest
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Enjoy a private sunset cruise from Hamilton Island with a skipper, nibbles platter and uninterrupted Whitsundays views as the sun sets.
Departing: Hamilton Island
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Enjoy a private sunset cruise from Hamilton Island for up to 10 guests aboard a luxury Axopar, with skipper, nibbles platter and optional catering upgrades.
Departing: Hamilton Island
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Private skippered power boat charter for up to 8 guests, offering 4, 6 or 8 hour itineraries from Hamilton Island or Airlie Beach, with snorkelling, island stops and optional catering in the Whitsundays.
Departing: Hamilton Island
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This is a Magnetic Island tour with a difference, snorkelling, meeting marine life, wildlife, beaches.
Departing: Magnetic Island
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Relax, swim or kayak on Fraser Island with this half day tour ex Hervey Bay.
Departing: Hervey Bay
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Come and join us for lunch on a 4 hour luxury sailing cruise around Magnetic Island on the Great Barrier Reef.
Departing: Magnetic Island
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Discover Green Island and explore the Great Barrier Reef on this family-friendly half-day tour.
Departing: Cairns
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Private skippered luxury charter for up to 8 guests exploring the Whitsundays by water, with snorkelling, beach stops, paddleboarding and tailored itineraries departing from Airlie Beach.
Departing: Airlie Beach
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A high-speed snorkelling adventure paired with a breath taking 40-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef. Choose Snorkel/Fly or Fly/Snorkel for a personalised half-day reef experience with small groups and premium viewing.
Departing: Cairns
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Experience every bay of Magnetic Island on a guided half-day boat tour. Swim, snorkel, and explore the remote Five Bays, enjoy wildlife encounters, and relax on secluded beaches for an unforgettable island adventure.
Departing: Magnetic Island
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Discover the Great Barrier Reef on this half-day Express Frankland Island tour from Cairns. Enjoy free time to swim, kayak or paddleboard, plus a guided snorkel or semi-sub tour, with optional picnic lunch and early afternoon return.
Departing: Cairns
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Half-day trip from Hamilton Island: ride to Whitehaven Beach, explore Hill Inlet, and enjoy a guided Whitsundays walk - all in one thrilling morning or afternoon adventure. Perfect for nature lovers and explorers.
Departing: Hamilton Island
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Set course for the Outer Great Barrier Reef on a half-day Cairns snorkelling tour. Limited to 60 guests, this small-group experience focuses on quality guiding, favourable reef conditions and relaxed onboard comfort.
Departing: Cairns
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Half day helicopter and Great Barrier Reef tour combo package deal with a VIP experience on a floating interactive pontoon on the outer Great Barrier Reef.
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Experience the Great Barrier Reef surrounding the Whitsunday Islands as you marvel at the colourful marine life both above and beneath the crystal-clear waters from the comfort of our semi-submersible vessel.
Departing: Hamilton Island
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One of our most popular Airlie Beach scenic flights, over the Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet.
Departing: Airlie Beach
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Yacht charters Port Douglas. Book a luxury private charter yacht in Port Douglas for a lovely lunch cruise on the Great Barrier Reef or the Dickson Inlet with your group of 12 friends and family or just a private romantic lunch for two.
Departing: Port Douglas
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Exclusive Townsville Helicopter Scenic Flight and Great Barrier Reef Island Getaway, Havannah Island
Departing: Townsville city
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Cape Tribulation private charter snorkel tour for up to 25 guests on the Mackay and Undine Reefs
Departing: Daintree Rainforest
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A 2 hour Airlie Beach helicopter and snorkel tour with around 60 minutes of scenic flying including Heart Reef, plus a reef landing for around 60 minutes snorkelling on Langford Reef. Snorkel gear and Lycra suits included.
Departing: Airlie Beach
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Fly over Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, land at Reefworld to snorkel and explore the reef, then return to Airlie Beach by helicopter. Limited seats daily.
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A luxury helicopter snorkel tour from Airlie Beach to Langford Reef, featuring scenic Whitsundays flights, 1.5 hours snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, beach gear, and return helicopter transfers.
Departing: Airlie Beach
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A luxury helicopter tour from Airlie Beach combining scenic flights over Heart Reef, snorkelling at Reefworld on Hardy Reef, and a private beach landing at Whitehaven Beach with sparkling wine.
Departing: Airlie Beach
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50 – 60 minute scenic flight from Airlie Beach to Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, Great Barrier Reef.
Departing: Airlie Beach
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An ultra-exclusive Heart Reef helicopter landing and snorkel tour from Hamilton Island, featuring private pontoon access, glass bottom boat tour, snorkelling, sparkling wine and scenic flights over the Whitsundays.
Departing: Hamilton Island
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Cairns private charter boat fish and/or snorkel for 8 guests OR scuba diving up to 4 guests
Departing: Cairns
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Book your space on a Townsville and Magnetic Island half day Sailing and Snorkelling Tour.
Departing: Townsville city
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Private charter boat for groups up to 10 guests (family get together's, birthdays, hens days, weddings and corporate groups), choose a half or full day private charter departing from either Townsville or Magnetic island.
Departing: Townsville city
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Hamilton Island Great Barrier Reef tour where you enjoy a half day tour to snorkel the beautiful fringing reefs of Hook Island.
Departing: Hamilton Island
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Whitsundays charter boats cater for groups of 15 to 206 passengers. Half day or full day charters, perfect for groups, events.
Departing: Airlie Beach
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A premium Hamilton Island helicopter and reef combo tour including Heart Reef scenic flight, snorkelling at Reefworld on Hardy Reef, Whitehaven Beach landing, sparkling wine and multiple helicopter flights.
Departing: Hamilton Island
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A premium Fly Fly helicopter tour from Hamilton Island to Hardy Reef Reefworld, combining scenic flights over Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach with snorkelling and coral viewing from an outer reef pontoon.
Departing: Hamilton Island
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Magnetic Island snorkelling tour, explore coral reefs, or relax and watch the spectacular view sail by! Our personalised tours will suit any holiday in the tropics.
Departing: Magnetic Island
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Enjoy the ultimate Cairns and Great Barrier Reef experience with a scenic helicopter flight to your own private sand cay where you will snorkel the fringing reefs, enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch and relax on the white sandy shores of paradise.
Departing: Cairns
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Cairns private charter sunset cruise for 45 guests, drinks and nibbles or full dinner cruise.
Departing: Cairns
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Half-Day Certified Scuba Diving Tour from Hamilton Island – Explore the pristine fringing reefs of the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef on a professionally guided dive experience exclusively for certified divers.
Departing: Hamilton Island
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Explore the Whitsundays with a half-day snorkel tour and guided walk to Hill Inlet lookout and discover vibrant reefs, lush rainforest, and Whitehaven Beach's stunning shoreline.
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