Museum of Underwater ART tours now accessible to scuba divers while snorkelers experience the reef from Townsville Far North Queensland.
Snorkel and dive tours to be inspired by the wonder of the Museum of Underwater Art with departures from Townsville and Magnetic Island (MOUA). Discover a world below the surface and hear the reef’s greatest stories.
Begin your dive and snorkel tour from Townsville North Queensland to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef on our custom-built day vessels. The Central Section is a little further off the Queensland Coast than other sections and as a result has some of the best coral reef sites of the whole Great Barrier Reef.
As the first of its kind in the Southern hemisphere, Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) will act to highlight reef conservation, restoration, and education on a global scale. The site located on John Brewer Reef is rich in history, with a strong connection to our indigenous culture and marine tourism.
This is the ultimate Great Barrier Reef and art tour you could experience on the planet today.
The Coral Greenhouse – first submerged building design by world-class artist Jason deCaires Taylor is is a bucket list trip no one should miss! The greenhouse, which many people think of as glass walls filled with fruit or flowers instead boasts a beautiful mix of art and science. Trees, life-like sculptures, and coral gardens make this staggering 72m structure a wonderland for divers.
Surrounding the Museum of Underwater Art is an amazing coral reef bursting with a plethora of marine life. The bright and beautiful colours are the perfect backdrop for the museum and the location provides the perfect blend of man-made and natures art.
With plenty of reef nearby to explore and depths ranging from 1 to 20 metres, it is ideal for snorkelers, beginner and experienced divers. On the reef, schools of bait fish are common as well as an abundance of colourful reef fish including Parrot fish, Maori wrasse, Clown fish, Angel fish. Turtles, Stingrays, White tip, and Black tip reef sharks are often sighted.
Discover how the Great Barrier Reef is managed and what work is being done to protect it. Our friendly crew will take you through ways you can help protect the reef and its creatures for future generations to come.
Spend a full day snorkeling or scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef and divers may visit the world-class Museum of Underwater Art. Boarding at 7am and returning at 4:30pm, you can board the vessel from either Townsville or Magnetic Island, it’s your choice!
Divers will be exhilarated by the experience. Discover this majestic world that offers a guaranteed WOW factor and take away lifetime memories.
Discover art works below the surface of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef on a dive and snorkel tour.
Be inspired by the wonder of the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA). Departing from Townsville we head out to the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef to being our day of exploration and inspiring the senses.
The artworks installation site is located on John Brewer Reef which is rich in history and a strong connection to our indigenous culture and marine tourism. It's a beautiful blend of art, science, cutlrure and conservation represented by underwater installations.
The Coral Greenhouse – the first submerged building was designed by world-class artist Jason deCaires Taylor.
The greenhouse, which many people think of as glass walls filled with fruit or flowers instead boasts a beautiful mix of art and science. Trees, life-like sculptures, and coral gardens make this staggering 72m structure a wonderland for snorkelers and divers alike.
Surrounding the Museum of Underwater Art is an amazing coral reef bursting with a plethora of marine life. The bright and beautiful colours are the perfect backdrop for the museum and the location provides the perfect blend of man-made and natures art.
With plenty of reef nearby to explore and depths ranging from 1 to 20 metres, it is ideal for snorkelers, beginner and experienced divers.
On the reef, schools of bait fish are common as well as an abundance of colourful reef fish including Parrot fish, Maori wrasse, Clown fish, Angel fish. Turtles, Stingrays, White tip, and Black tip reef sharks are often sighted.
Spend a full day snorkeling or scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef and visit the world-class Museum of Underwater Art.
Both snorkelers and divers will be exhilarated by the experience with 10-15 metre visibility on the naturally protected coral reef..
The Underwater Museum of ART installation is approximately 80 km offshore from Townsville in Far North Queensland on the John Brewer Reef.
The Coral Greenhouse sculptures are accessible on a boat tour from both Townsville and Magnetic Island. This reef trip takes approximately 2 hours to reach the dive and snorkel location out on the central section of the Great Barrier Reef.
Why not try scuba diving while you are out at the Great Barrier Reef. There is no better place to take your first breath underwater with stunning clear waters surrounded by beautiful corals and marine life. In a safe environment we talk you through the theory and introduce you to your dive gear. A few skills in shallow water to improve your confidence on off you go in small groups with one of our award-winning experienced dive instructors to explore the reef!
If you have booked in for an Introductory Dive or would like to, you will be required to complete a basic medical questionnaire prior to your dive. The purpose of this Medical Questionnaire is to find out if you should be examined by your doctor before diving. A positive response to a question does not necessarily disqualify you from diving. A positive response means that there is a pre-existing condition that may affect your safety while diving and you must seek the advice of your physician prior to engaging in dive activities.
Please review the medical questionaries below to determine if you require a medical prior to diving. If you have any questions about the questionnaire and obtaining a diver’s medical, please don’t hesitate to contact us for guidance.
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving can be strenuous activity. Some medications and medical conditions e.g., asthma, diabetes, heart or lung disease may prevent or limit your participation. If you are unsure, please contact us for more information or consult a diving physician. It is recommended that you do not fly for 24 hours after diving. We recommend that all passengers take preventative seasickness medication that does not cause drowsiness. Please refer to your GP or pharmacist for more information
07:00 Townsville passengers meet at the Townsville Breakwater Marina, located on the fuelling Wharf of the Breakwater Marina, Townsville.
07:25 Depart Townsville
07:50 Passengers board from Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island
09:45 Great Barrier Reef and MOUA site briefings 10:30 Arrive at Great Barrier Reef – John Brewer Reef/ MOUA Site
10:45 Dive 1 / Snorkel 1
12:00 Lunch BYO
13:00 Dive 2 / Snorkel 2
14:00 Depart site for Nelly Bay 1
6:30 Arrive and disembark passengers at Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island
17:00 Arrive and disembark at Townsville Breakwater Marina
Please note that the above tour schedule is as a guide only, actual times on the day may vary.
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Townsville city
January - December
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Operating Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (occasionally Fridays during school holidays).
Full day tour - Approx 9 hours
Medium, Active
Scuba Diving – minimum age 12
Scuba Diving Restrictions
All cancellations must be in writing.
Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Tour Operator's Cancellation Policy:
CANCELLATION / RESCHEDULING BY CUSTOMER
Cancellation Fees:
Day trips: 0% with more than 14 days notice, 20% with 48 hours - 14 days notice, 100% with less than 48 hours notice
Liveaboard/ Courses: 0% with more than 30 days notice, 20% with 8 days - 30 days notice, 100% with less than 8 days notice
Reschedule Fees:
Day Trips 0% Admin Fee as a standby passenger, 0% with more than 14 days notice, 20% with 48 hours - 14 days notice
Liveaboards: 0% Admin Fee as a standby passenger, 0% with more than 30 days notice, 20% with 48 hours - 30 days notice
Courses: $0 Admin Fee as a standby, $300 for rescheduling Pool Session private session, $160 for rescheduling Pool Session minimum 2 students
PASSENGER NUMBERS
All trips require a minimum passenger number before confirmation.
au$295.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$245.00
Family: au$1,080.00
Tour Code: 876