Great Barrier Reef Day Tour from the Gold Coast

If your holiday time is limited and the Great Barrier Reef is high on your checklist of things to see, this experience is for you. Departing from the Gold Coast, this day tour includes scenic return flights to Lady Elliot Island, a one-of-a-kind coral cay island in the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Visit Lady Elliot Island for a day to enjoy a snorkel and glass bottom boat tour at one of the best snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef which is famous for its unspoiled coral reefs and an array of marine life. With exceptionally clear water year-round, visitors will spot a diverse range of coral, tropical fish, turtles, and manta rays found here.

As soon as you step off the plane you'll be greeted with spectacular sights from the lush greenery on the cay to the vibrant waters and coral surrounding it. Hosted by trained guides, you will spend the day snorkelling and fish feeding, exploring the reef on a glass bottom boat ride, reef and island walks, and enjoying a delicious buffet lunch. At the end of the day, buckle up for a wonderful scenic flight back to the Gold Coast flying low over the Great Barrier Reef.

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Inclusions

• Hotel transfers ( includes Surfers Paradise Hotels and Resorts and properties located along the Gold Coast Highway between the Sundale Bridge and Coolangatta with the exception of Mercure Resort Gold Coast and the Royal Pines Resort)
• Return scenic flight to Lady Elliot Island
• Orientation tour/welcome drink
• Glass bottom boat/guided snorkel tour
• Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel & fins) and short wetsuit
• Hot & cold buffet lunch including prawns, beer, wine and soft drink
• Towels, sunscreen and reef walking shoes provided
• Use of day guest facilities (storage and shower facilities)
• Fully guided tour

Itinerary

• 6:15am: Arrive at the Seair Hanger to check in for your scenic flight
• 6.45am: Depart Seair Terminal, Gold Coast Airport for a Scenic Flight to Lady Elliot Island on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy the aerial view of the Queensland Coastline
• 8.45am: Arrive on Lady Elliot Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef
• 9am-2.30pm: Enjoy the activities on Lady Elliot Island, brief Island Orientation Tour, Combined Glass Bottom Boat/Guided Snorkel Tour, Buffet Lunch and Afternoon Activity (tide dependent)
• 2.30pm: Depart for Scenic Flight back to the Gold Coast
• 4:30pm: Return back to Gold Coast Airport
• The above itinerary may be subject to change

Highlights

• Spectacular 90 minute scenic flight from the Gold Coast
• The only day tour of it's type in Australia
• View one of the most pristine sections of Australia's Great Barrier Reef from the air as well as from above and below the water
• One of the best snorkelling and diving locations on the Great Barrier Reef
• Guided tour on a glass bottom boat/guided tour
• Snorkel amongst the most amazing coral formations and marine creatures
• The coral gardens surrounding the island are a breeding and feeding area for the giant "kites of the sea" Manta Rays
• Aerial views of the Gold Coast, North & South Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island and Fraser Island
• Delicious Buffet lunch

Time

• Arrive at Seair Hanger Coolangatta at approximately 6.15am. You take to the air for a 120 minute scenic coastal flight to Lady Elliot Island, a true Great Barrier Reef marvel! You will arrive back to Coolangatta at approximately 4.30pm.
• Does not operate on Christmas Day 25th December

What To Bring

• Swimsuit
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Camera

Additional Information

Conditions:

• Cost based on 2 or more passengers travelling. Single surcharge of $100 applies.
• Cannot be combined with other packages or specials
• Child age is 3-12 years inclusive

Please note:

• One light backpack only on all flights to/from Lady Elliot Island
• Please note day guests are only permitted to 4kg of baggage per person
• Items must be carried on the lap or put in the baggage compartment as there is no overhead lockers and there is no storage facilities under the seats
• All activities are subject to weather and tide conditions
• Travel insurance is recommended
• Please provide each passenger's name in the booking note
• Must call to confirm availability prior to booking
• Flights are subject to change and may include transit stops
• Flight times vary depending on weather, aircraft type and possible transit stops
• All activities are subject to weather and tide conditions
• Includes fuel levy of $45 per person

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this tour