Reef Eco Tours Queensland Australia

Reef Eco Tours was developed by Doctor Andy Lewis, a graduate of the department of marine biology at James Cook University. Doctor Lewis and his staff provide safe and informative snorkelling excursions on the coral reefs of Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef, with an emphasis on helping guests to discover more about the ecology of the tropical marine environment. Reef Eco Tours caters for advanced scuba divers, novice snorkellers, families and educational groups.

Touring Options

Half Day Reef Eco Tour

Guests are picked up in a four wheel drive vehicle, and after a brief stop at the dive shop to fit snorkelling gear, you will travel to one of the island beaches. A thorough safety briefing is conducted and an informative reef ecology lecture is given on the beach, then you will enter the water for the guided snorkelling tour with the marine biologist guide. Guests can expect to see 200 year old corals, over 40 species of colourful fishes, and invertebrates such as sea cucumbers and giant clams. Guests are transferred back to their accommodation after three hours.

Full Day Reef Eco Tour and Boat Cruise

Guests are picked up in a four wheel drive, and after a brief stop at the dive shop to fit snorkelling gear everyone transfers into a purpose designed ecotour vessel. Visit three different snorkelling sites, including secluded beaches and reef locations accessible only by sea. A thorough safety briefing and informative ecology lecture is conducted and a marine biologist guide accompanies each dive. Guests can expect to see 200 year old corals, over 40 species of colourful fishes, and invertebrates such as sea cucumbers and giant clams. Guests are transferred back to their accommodation at the end of the day.

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