Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tours

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.

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Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tours

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.

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Half Day Snorkel Tour

Half Day Snorkel Tour
Half Day Reef Trip Cairns - Snorkelling Tour - Upolu Reef

Half day snorkel tour from Cairns. Depart in the morning and be back in Cairns by 12.30 midday.

Departing: Cairns

Tour: #1175 Tour Code: 1175

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Charter Boat Whitsundays - Whitehaven Beach

Airlie Beach Charter Boat - 8 Guests
Whitsundays Charter Boat | Skippered Tours | Airlie Beach

Luxury skippered power boat for up to 8 guests to explore the Whitsundays on an Axopar 37 Sun Top

Departing: Airlie Beach

Tour: #1132 Tour Code: 1132

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AU$1,500.00
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Helicopter Rides - The Tour Specialists

Helicopter Flights 45 Min Reef & Rainforest
Helicopter Rides Cairns - 45 Minute Reef & Rainforest

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

Tour: #1123 Tour Code: 1123

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AU$565.00
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Magnetic Island - Circumnavigation of the island

Private Charter Snorkel Tour
Magnetic Island - Charter Boat Snorkel Tour - PIL

Explore the pristine waters of Magnetic Island on the Great Barrier Reef. All inclusive private charter boat tour visiting up to five snorkel locations. Discover some lesser visited spots.

Departing: Magnetic Island

Tour: #1120 Tour Code: 1120

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AU$269.00
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Magnetic Island - Round Trip of the Island - Beach Stopover

Magnetic Island Circumnavigation
Magnetic Island - Charter boat Island Circumnavigation - PIL

Private charter snorkel tour of Magnetic Island. This is a unique opportunity to actually go all the way around Magnetic Island on the Great Barrier Reef on a half day tour.

Departing: Magnetic Island

Tour: #1119 Tour Code: 1119

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AU$269.00
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Magnetic Island - Explore remote locations

Magnetic Island - 3 Locations
Magnetic Island Charter Boat - 3 Bays - Swim, Snorkel Dine - PIL

Private charter boat Magnetic Island. Three bays in three ways island sailing trip on the Great Barrier Reef. Make the most of your Magnetic Island stay.

Departing: Magnetic Island

Tour: #1118 Tour Code: 1118

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AU$239.00
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Whitehaven Beach Scenic Flights

Heart Reef & Whitehaven Beach Flight
Heart Reef - Whitehaven Beach Scenic Flight - 60 Minute - ORaft

Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet!

Departing: Airlie Beach

Pickup: Airlie Beach

Tour: #1093 Tour Code: 1093

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AU$319.00
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Townsville Helicopter Flights to Havannah Island

Helicopter Flights Townsville
Helicopter Flights Townsville - Havannah Island Escape

Private helicopter flight from Townsville to Havannah Island, Includes 1.5 hours on an uninhabited island.

Departing: Townsville city

Tour: #1067 Tour Code: 1067

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AU$725.00
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Townsville Helicopter Flights to Havannah Island

Helicopter Flights Townsville
Townsville Helicopter Flights - 9 Islands Scenic

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

Tour: #1066 Tour Code: 1066

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AU$895.00
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Townsville helicopter scenic flights - Great Barrier Reef

Helicopter Flights Townsville
Townsville Helicopter Ride - Lighthouse & Magnetic Island

Townsville Helicopters. Enjoy a scenic flight with a 45 minutes landing on Magnetic Island.

Departing: Townsville city

Tour: #1065 Tour Code: 1065

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AU$630.00
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Cairns Scenic Flights - Vlassof Sand Cay 60 Minute Helicopter Flight Including Landing

Private Helicopter Flight - Land on Sand Cay
Helicopter Flights Cairns - 30 Min Flight - Land 30 Min Vlasoff Sand Cay | ZM

Cairns helicopter scenic flights are available to a remote sand cay in the middle of the majestic Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Departing: Cairns

Tour: #1037 Tour Code: 1037

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AU$625.00
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Cairns Helicopter Flights - Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Scenic Flight

Helicopter Flight 60 Min Reef & Rainforest
Cairns Helicopter Flights - Reef & Rainforest - 60 Min Helicopter Scenic Flight |ZM

Cairns helicopter scenic flight combining a spectacular rainforest and Great Barrier Reef land and sea flight.

Departing: Cairns

Tour: #1036 Tour Code: 1036

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AU$725.00
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Cairns Helicopter Rides - Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Scenic Flight

Cairns Helicopter Flights 40 Mins Reef
Cairns Helicopter Ride - 40 Min Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight |ZM

Cairns helicopter flight on the Great Barrier Reef. On this fabulous 40 minute flight, we'll take you far beyond the inner reef.

Departing: Cairns

Tour: #1033 Tour Code: 1033

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AU$520.00
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Cairns Scenic Flights - 30 Minute Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Ride

Cairns Helicopter Flights - 30 Min Reef
Cairns Scenic Flights - Helicopter Ride Great Barrier Reef - 30 Min |ZM

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.

Departing: Cairns

Tour: #1032 Tour Code: 1032

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AU$415.00
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Snorkel Tour Cape Tribulation - Fast Rib Boat Ride

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Cape Tribulation Half Day Snorkelling Tour - Great Barrier Reef Trip

Half day snorkelling tour from Cape Tribulation to the outer Barrier Reef to snorkel and explore 2 coral reefs

Departing: Daintree Rainforest

Tour: #870 Tour Code: 870

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AU$197.00
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Barrier Reef Australia - Helicopter Flight - Magnetic Island - Townsville

Townsville - Magnetic Island Heli Transfers
Helicopter Townsville to Magnetic Island with Optional Scenic Flight

Townville helicopter flight transfers to and from Magnetic Island on the Great Barrier Reef

Departing: Townsville city

Pickup: Magnetic Island, Townsville city

Tour: #854 Tour Code: 854

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AU$360.00
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Private Charter Boat Whitsundays - Sunset Cruise

Private Charter Boat
Sunset Cruise - Hamilton Island Charter Boat - 8 Guests - EU

Private charter boat for sunset cruise from Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays.

Departing: Hamilton Island

Tour: #824 Tour Code: 824

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AU$895.00
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Hamilton Island Private Sunset Charter

Sunset Cruises 10 Guests
Sunset Cruise - Hamilton Island - Charter Boat - 10 Guests - CHK

Hamilton Island private charter sunset cruise for 10 guests on a 11.5m Axopar Sun Top boat.

Departing: Hamilton Island

Tour: #823 Tour Code: 823

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AU$1,350.00
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Spectacular Whitsundays sunset cruise 24 guests

Private Charter Sunset Cruise 24 Guests
Sunset Cruises Hamilton Island - 24 guests - FLCN

Private boat charter from Hamilton Island for 24 guests for a sunset cruise.

Departing: Hamilton Island

Tour: #822 Tour Code: 822

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AU$1,400.00
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Book a private charter sunset cruise from Airlie Beach

Private Charter Boat
Power Boat Charter | Airlie Beach | Hamilton Island | 24 Guests | FLCN

Power boat charter from Airlie Beach for 24 guests to explore the Whitsundays.

Departing: Airlie Beach

Tour: #811 Tour Code: 811

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AU$2,800.00
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Whitsundays Boat Charter - 8 Guests - Skipper - Crew

Power Boat Charter 8 Guests
Hamilton Island Charter Boat - Airlie Beach – 8 Guests - EU

Power Boat Charter from Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island or other Islands in the Whitsundays for 8 guests.

Departing: Hamilton Island

Tour: #809 Tour Code: 809

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AU$2,450.00
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Eco friendly boat | Magnetic Island Snorkelling Tour

Half Day Snorkel Tour
Magnetic Island Snorkelling Tour | Half Day Tour

This is a Magnetic Island tour with a difference, snorkelling, meeting marine life, wildlife, beaches.

Departing: Magnetic Island

Tour: #784 Tour Code: 784

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AU$155.00
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Fraser Island Half Day Tour - K'Gari

Relax, swim or kayak on Fraser Island with this half day tour ex Hervey Bay.

Departing: Hervey Bay

Pickup: Hervey Bay

Tour: #766 Tour Code: 766

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AU$130.00
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Green Island Beach Aerial View

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Green Island Tour | HALF DAY | By Great Adventures

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

Tour: #675 Tour Code: 675

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AU$116.00
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Fitzroy Island Tours - Nudey Beach, Fitzroy Island

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Fitzroy Island - Half Day Tour - Snorkelling - Glass Bottom Boat

Half day boat trip to Fitzroy Island for an exhilarating day exploring this World Heritage-listed gem and snorkelling the reef.

Departing: Cairns

Tour: #598 Tour Code: 598

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AU$95.00
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Luxury Island Tours From Port Douglas - Guided snorkelling tour included

Half Day Snorkel Tour - Luxury Adults Only
Port Douglas Luxury Reef Trip | Half Day Tour | Low Isles & Sunset Sail | Adults Only | SAPM

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

Departing: Port Douglas

Pickup: Port Douglas

Tour: #608 Tour Code: 608

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AU$323.00
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Magnetic Island, Sailing Tour, Townsville North Queensland

Lunchtime Snorkel Tour Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island Cruise - Lunchtime Sailing Cruise - PIL

Come and join us for lunch on a 4 hour luxury sailing cruise around Magnetic Island on the Great Barrier Reef.

Departing: Magnetic Island

Tour: #420 Tour Code: 420

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AU$259.00
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Half Day Snorkel Tour | Mission Beach

Mission Beach Half Day Snorkel Tour
Mission Beach Snorkelling Tour | Half Day Snorkel Trip

On this exclusive half day tour, you'll have the unique opportunity to snorkel the stunning Beaver Reef, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and an abundance of marine life.

Departing: Mission Beach

Tour: #401 Tour Code: 401

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AU$179.00
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Low Isles Snorkelling Tours - Barrier Reef Australia

Half Day Snorkel Tour Low Isles
Port Douglas Half Day Snorkelling Tour | Morning-Afternoon Snorkel Tour | Low Isles

Port Douglas half day snorkelling tour of Low Isles. Choose morning or afternoon.

Departing: Port Douglas

Tour: #362 Tour Code: 362

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AU$229.00
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Cairns Scenic Flights - Views over sand cays and islands of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight 40 Mins
Cairns Scenic Flights | Great Barrier Reef 40 Minutes Scenic Flight | DAIN

The best way to truly experience a Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns is on a 40 minute scenic airplane flight

Departing: Cairns

Tour: #65 Tour Code: 65

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AU$199.00
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Green Island Tours - Aerial view of Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef

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Cairns Reef Tour | HALF DAY Green Island Snorkelling Tour | By Big Cat

Discover Green Island and explore the Great Barrier Reef on this family-friendly half-day tour.

Departing: Cairns

Tour: #12 Tour Code: 12

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AU$116.00
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Island Explorer | 1.5 Hours Semi Submarine Tour

Island Explorer | Semi Submarine Tour

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

Tour: #1173 Tour Code: 1173

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AU$60.00
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Airlie Beach Scenic Flights - Whitsunday Scenic Flight - Heart Reef

70 Min Flight - Heart Reef - Whitehaven Beach
Heart Reef & Whitehaven Beach Scenic Flight | FAUS

One of our most popular Airlie Beach scenic flights, over the Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet.

Departing: Airlie Beach

Pickup: Airlie Beach

Tour: #1134 Tour Code: 1134

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AU$349.00
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Mackay Reef Tours - Cockermouth Island

Charter Boat Mackay
Charter Boat Mackay - Snorkel Tour 40 Guests - Sunset Cruise 50 Guests

Charter boat for groups of up to 40 snorkel tour - 50 sunset Cruise in Mackay.

Departing: Mackay

Tour: #1062 Tour Code: 1062

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AU$4,450.00
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Luxury Sunset Sail - 45 to 80 Guests
Port Douglas Sunset Cruise | Luxury Yacht Charter | Max 45 to 80 Guests | SAS VI & VII

Our Port Douglas private charter sunset sailing tours are 100% pure sailing on the Great Barrier Reef, 1.5 hours of peace and serenity

Departing: Port Douglas

Tour: #981 Tour Code: 981

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AU$3,825.00
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Helicopter Scenic Flights - Arrive - Depart by Helicopter

Townsville Helicopters - Havannah Island
Helicopter Scenic Flights Townsville - Havannah Island Getaway

Exclusive Townsville Helicopter Scenic Flight and Great Barrier Reef Island Getaway, Havannah Island

Departing: Townsville city

Tour: #884 Tour Code: 884

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AU$1,150.00
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Heart Reef Whitsundays - Helicopter Flight Heart Reef - Whitsunday Islands - Great Barrier Reef Australia

Thrilling Helicopter Experience
Helicopter Flights – Heart Reef - Whitsundays Snorkel Tour

Heart Reef indulgence helicopter flight and snorkel tour of Langford Reef departing from Airlie Beach.

Departing: Airlie Beach

Tour: #837 Tour Code: 837

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AU$850.00
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Hamilton Island Scenic Flights - Bell 206 Longranger Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight - Whitsundays

Whitehaven Beach - Hardy Reef - Heart Reef
Helicopter Airlie Beach - Fly/Fly to Reefworld - Heart Reef - Whitehaven

Take a helicopter from Airlie Beach out to Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Reefworld pontoon to snorkel.

Departing: Airlie Beach

Tour: #833 Tour Code: 833

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AU$1,050.00
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Whitsundays Helicopter Flights | Langford Reef

Helicopter Snorkel Tour
Helicopter Flights Airlie Beach - Snorkel Tour to Langford Reef

Take a luxury helicopter flight and snorkelling tour from Airlie Beach out to see the coral and fish at Langford Reef.

Departing: Airlie Beach

Tour: #831 Tour Code: 831

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AU$400.00
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Whitsunday Helicopter Flights - Great Barrier Reef Australia

Whitehaven Beach - Hardy Reef - Heart Reef
Scenic Flights Heart Reef - Whitehaven & Snorkelling

3 experiences in 1 day helicopter flights from Airlie Beach to Heart Reef, Snorkel Hardy Reef and land Whitehaven Beach.

Departing: Airlie Beach

Tour: #830 Tour Code: 830

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AU$1,350.00
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View heart reef from above on your Whitsunday scenic flight

Heart Reef & Whitehaven Beach Flight
Heart Reef Scenic Flight & Whitehaven Beach Flight

50 – 60 minute scenic flight from Airlie Beach to Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, Great Barrier Reef.

Departing: Airlie Beach

Tour: #828 Tour Code: 828

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AU$315.00
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Heart Reef Whitsundays - New Helicopter pontoon at Heart Reef

Exclusive Heart Reef - Helicopter - Snorkel
Heart Reef Tours –Exclusive Helicopter Landing - Heart Reef – Snorkel

The ultimate Heart Reef and Great Barrier Reef tour in the Whitsunday Islands. 3 Hour helicopter tour to Heart Reef.

Departing: Hamilton Island

Pickup: Hamilton Island

Tour: #827 Tour Code: 827

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AU$1,350.00
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Cairns private charter boat | Full or Half Day Charter

Private Charter Boat Snorkel - Dive - Fish
Cairns Charter Boat | Snorkelling OR Dive Tours | Up to 8 Guests or 4 Guests for Diving

Cairns private charter boat fish and/or snorkel for 8 guests OR scuba diving up to 4 guests

Departing: Cairns

Tour: #821 Tour Code: 821

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AU$2,350.00
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Snorkelling tour Sail from Townsville around Magnetic Island

Townsville - Magnetic Half Day Tour
Townsville & Magnetic Island Half Day Snorkelling Tour - RM

Book your space on a Townsville and Magnetic Island half day Sailing and Snorkelling Tour.

Departing: Townsville city

Tour: #806 Tour Code: 806

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AU$165.00
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Great Barrier Reef tour sailing around Magnetic Island

Half & Full Day Private Charter
Townsville & Magnetic Island Private Half or Full Day Charter Boat - Max 10 Guests - RM

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

Tour: #804 Tour Code: 804

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AU$1,650.00
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Hamilton Island Yacht Charters - Half Day - Full Day Snorkelling Tour

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Hamilton Island Snorkelling Tour - Whitsundays - Half Day | EXP

Hamilton Island half day tours to snorkel the beautiful fringing reefs of Hook Island.

Departing: Hamilton Island

Tour: #773 Tour Code: 773

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AU$165.00
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Whitsunday Helicopter Flights - Great Barrier Reef Australia

Whitehaven Beach - Hardy Reef - Heart Reef
Hamilton Island Helicopter & Reef Combo | Heart Reef | Whitehaven| Reefworld

Experience the ultimate 2 in 1 Great Barrier Reef tour deal. Helicopter flights, snorkeling and coral viewing, Whitehaven Beach.

Departing: Hamilton Island

Pickup: Hamilton Island

Tour: #686 Tour Code: 686

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AU$1,350.00
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Whitsunday Helicopter Flights - Great Barrier Reef Australia

Whitehaven Beach - Hardy Reef - Heart Reef
Hamilton Island Helicopter Fly/Fly Reef Snorkelling & Pontoon

Indulge in the ultimate Great Barrier Reef tour experience with return helicopter flights to Cruise Whitsundays Reef world from Hamilton Island

Departing: Hamilton Island

Pickup: Hamilton Island

Tour: #683 Tour Code: 683

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AU$930.00
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Great Barrier Reef tour sailing around Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island Half Day Snorkelling
Magnetic Island Snorkelling Tour | Half Day Sailing

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

Tour: #535 Tour Code: 535

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AU$180.00
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Whitehaven Beach | Half Day Tour | Stand up paddle board

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Whitehaven Beach Half Day Tour - Whitsundays

Whitehaven Beach half day tour. Morn or Aft - Depart Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island 2 hours on the beach.

Departing: Airlie Beach

Pickup: Airlie Beach, Daydream Island, Hamilton Island

Tour: #498 Tour Code: 498

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AU$145.00
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Helicopter Flights - Cairns Islands Exclusive Helicopter Tours

Private Helicopter Flight - Land on Sand Cay
Cairns Helicopter Ride to Vlasoff Sand Cay

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

Tour: #250 Tour Code: 250

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AU$949.00
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