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- The best Great Barrier Reef tour packages
- What people love about Great Barrier Reef Tours
- Travel Great Barrier Reef your way
- Top operators in Great Barrier Reef
- Best places to start your Great Barrier Reef tour
- Great Barrier Reef tours for every group
- Top Great Barrier Reef travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Great Barrier Reef
- Contact our Great Barrier Reef travel experts
The best Great Barrier Reef tour packages
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MelissaGreat Barrier Reef travel expert at TourRadar
Oz East Coast Adventure 28 Days
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“There was a good mix of free time and included activities.”
Nainika, traveled in September 2024
- Experience Sydney’s famous beaches and nightlife
- Learn to surf with real Aussie surf dudes in the famous Byron Bay
- Drive your own 4x4 on the biggest sand island in the world – Fraser Island (K'gari)
Duration 28 days Destinations Sydney, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Noosa, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission BeachSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator INTRO Travel From $3,024
10% Off- US$2,722You save $302
East Coast Explorer: 5 Week | ULTIMATE
99 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Just finished the 5 week East Coast tour and had the most amazing time. Some of the highlights of the trip included Fraser Island, the Whitsundays and skydiving.”
Bethan, traveled in August 2024
- Fully guided group tour
- Ultimate have Direct Beach access in Byron Bay
- FREE Wifi on all bus transport
Duration 36 days Destinations Sydney, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Whitsunday Islands, Airlie Beach, Magnetic IslandSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Ultimate Travel From $3,309
10% Off- US$2,979You save $330
10-Day Australia Starter Package - Private
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Hotel locations was perfect near city center, hotel is clean and perfect.”
Lilbeth, traveled in June 2024
- Explore Melbourne's vibrant laneways and cafes
- Tour Melbourne's top sites with a local guide
- Relax in Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden
Duration 10 days Destinations Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns Age Range up to 70 year olds Operated in English Operator Vio Travel From
10% Off- US$1,303
Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays
26 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A great way to see Queensland with a group of like-minded people - so much to see and so much to do!”
Anna, traveled in October 2022
- Explore Brisbane's nightlife and city sights
- Drive to Noosa, relax on sunny beaches
- 4x4 adventure and swim on Fraser Island
Duration 10 days Destinations Brisbane, Fraser Island, Mackay, Whitsunday Islands, Airlie Beach, Cairns Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $2,499
15% Off- US$2,124You save $374
Oz East Coast Adventure 20 days
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was such a well thought out tour! We saw everything that I wanted to see in just the right amount of time.”
Kit, traveled in September 2024
- See stunning K'gari (Fraser Island) in a 4x4 and sleep under the stars
- Explore the Whitsundays' 74 tropical islands, especially the world famous Whitehaven beach
- See the wild koalas and wallabies on Magnetic Island
Duration 20 days Destinations Brisbane, Noosa, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach, Great Barrier Reef, Cairns Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator INTRO Travel From $2,474
10% Off- US$2,227You save $247
What people love about Great Barrier Reef Tours
- Oz East Coast Adventure 28 Days
It is the best month ever! I got to experience so many new things and make some amazing memories along the way. Blessed to have met a group of 22 fabulous people who have definitely become friends for like. Our two tour guides, Paula and Elliot, could not have been nicer and really made the tour extra special!
- East Coast Explorer: 5 Week | ULTIMATE
I have just completed the 5 week east coast tour and would reccomed ultimate travel and the tour to every person I meet. Not only did I have a fantastic time I made friends and had the trip of a lifetime. Everything was so easy travelling from place to place and getting to tick off every item on my Australia bucket list ( Fraser Island, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays etc). The person who made this trip what it was was our amazing tour guide Zoe. She enabled me to have the most stress free experience ( especially on the transfer days) , she not only catered to the needs of every person on the trip she went above and beyond to make appropriate suggestions to each person and enabled us to have the best experience possible.Over the past five weeks I’ve made friends I’ll keep for a lifetime and I attribute that to the “family” culture created by our guide. Thanks for a brilliant time Zoe ?
- Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays
The trip was great. However, I didn’t like the hostel in Airlie Beach. It was the worst one in this trip. Overall was great
Travel Great Barrier Reef your way
Find the perfect tour for your family, catering to all ages with over 61 family tours lasting from 3 days up to 25 days available in Great Barrier Reef.
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Top operators in Great Barrier Reef
- 4.5 (11,849 reviews)
"Nice and easy to book. Had a great time ?
- Tours
- 11 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 5h
- Response rate
- 92%
- Average price
- $523
- 4.5 (958 reviews)
"I have just completed the 5 week east coast tour and would reccomed ultimate travel and the tour to every person I meet. Not only did I have a fantastic time I made friends and had the trip of a lifetime. Everything was so easy travelling from place to place and getting to tick off every item on my Australia bucket list ( Fraser Island, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays etc). The person who made this trip what it was was our amazing tour guide Zoe. She enabled me to have the most stress free experience ( especially on the transfer days) , she not only catered to the needs of every person on the trip she went above and beyond to make appropriate suggestions to each person and enabled us to have the best experience possible.Over the past five weeks I’ve made friends I’ll keep for a lifetime and I attribute that to the “family” culture created by our guide. Thanks for a brilliant time Zoe 💜
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 18 to 35 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 27h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $142
- 4.0 (14 reviews)
"The arrangement was very good and well paced. Hotel locations was perfect near city center, hotel is clean and perfect. Transfer are prompt and courteous. The tour guides was also very knowledgeable and good. I am very happy with everything! Thank you very much!
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 2 to 80 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 9h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $195
Best places to start your Great Barrier Reef tour
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Great Barrier Reef tours for every type of group
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Group
106 tours in Great Barrier ReefExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Great Barrier Reef. We have 106 adventures that vary from 3 days to 36 days. With the greatest number of departures in September, this is also the most popular time of the year.Personalized
23 tours in Great Barrier ReefCompletely define your ideal trip to Great Barrier Reef with our dedicated tour operators. Choose from over 23 different tours to start your personalization.
Top Great Barrier Reef travel itineraries to fit your plans
Don't miss out on visiting:
Cairns, Kuranda, Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation
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Don't miss out on visiting:
Brisbane, Noosa, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach, Cairns
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Don't miss out on visiting:
Brisbane, Noosa, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, 75 Mile Beach, Airlie Beach, Great Barrier Reef, Townsville, Lucinda, Mission Beach, Tully, Atherton, Cairns, Millaa Millaa, Lake Eacham, Kuranda, Mareeba, Mossman Gorge, Mossman, Cape Tribulation
See all toursDemographics
Discover unforgettable adventures designed for all ages! Whether you're young or young at heart, our adventures offer excitement and wonder for everyone.
Solo Travelers77 tours All tours for Solo Travelers- Couples48 tours All tours for Couples
- Young Adults (18 - 39)16 tours All tours for Young Adults
- Seniors (50+)45 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit Great Barrier Reef
- Fall / Autumn 2024Autumn offers comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists, ideal for a relaxing vacation. Enjoy excellent diving conditions and catch the tail end of coral spawning.
- November 2024 popular 28 tours
- Winter 2024 / 2025Winter is ideal for diving; the water is clear and cool. You can also go whale watching without the crowds, making for a great vacation.
- December 2024 39 tours
- January 2025 56 tours
- February 2025 popular 61 tours
- Spring 2025Spring brings vivid coral spawning and milder water temperatures. It's a bustling season, ideal for snorkeling along colorful fish and photography.
- March 2025 popular 60 tours
- April 2025 58 tours
- May 2025 56 tours
- Summer 2025Summer sees warmer waters and some rain, perfect for long, relaxed drives. It's the best time for underwater clarity but be ready for jellyfish.
- June 2025 popular 59 tours
- July 2025 54 tours
- August 2025 54 tours
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