Great Barrier Reef Tours from Brisbane
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Your route from The Point Brisbane includes flights to Airlie Beach, Great Barrier Reef marine life and Whitsundays Islands, finishing at Flynn Hotel Cairns after Atherton Tablelands' natural wonders.
Duration 7 days Destinations Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Mission Beach, Atherton, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator Via Travel Australia From
- US$2,609
Duration 8 days Destinations Brisbane, Noosa, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Townsville, Mission Beach, Atherton, Cairns Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,670
10% Off- US$2,403You save $267
The route from The Point Brisbane on Lambert Street weaves through Whitsundays and Mission Beach to the Great Barrier Reef region, concluding at Flynn Hotel in Cairns after touring Atherton Tablelands over 7 days.
Duration 7 days Destinations Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Mission Beach, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operator On The Go Tours From $2,435
10% Off- US$2,192You save $243
The coastal passage from Brisbane's Lambert Street to Cairns' Crystalbrook Flynn features flight to Airlie Beach, boat transfers to reef sites, and Solar Whisper cruise on Daintree River, showcasing spots from Whitehaven Beach to Cape Tribulation.
Duration 9 days Destinations Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Mission Beach, Atherton, Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree National Park Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operator On The Go Tours From $3,925
10% Off- US$3,533You save $392
Brisbane's Mount Coot-Tha marks the starting point through Noosa National Park and Airlie Beach. The route includes 2-night Whitsundays sailing adventure, Whitehaven Beach visits, finishing in Cairns after Mission Beach's tropical shores.
Duration 10 days Destinations Brisbane, Noosa, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach, Cairns Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,610
10% Off- US$2,349You save $261
Brisbane's riverside welcomes you before heading north through the Great Barrier Reef region. The route includes Magnetic Island ferry rides, Atherton Tablelands waterfalls, ending in Cairns, with domestic flight from Noosa to Airlie Beach.
Duration 13 days Destinations Brisbane, Byron Bay, Noosa, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Atherton, Magnetic Island, Cape Tribulation, Cairns Age Range 18 to 55 year olds Operator On The Go Tours From
10% Off- US$3,915
The coastal path from Brisbane leads to Noosa then K'gari via Hervey Bay ferry. RailBed train takes you north to Airlie Beach, through Whitsunday Islands before reaching Cape Tribulation and Cairns.
Duration 13 days Destinations Brisbane, Noosa, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Townsville, Lucinda, Mission Beach, CairnsSee all destinations Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $4,505
10% Off- US$4,055You save $450
The coastal adventure from Brisbane moves to K'Gari, Lady Elliot Island and Hamilton Island before Cairns. Stops include Rockhampton and Townsville, covering 1,600km of Great Barrier Reef coastline with island transfers.
Duration 14 days Destinations Brisbane, Fraser Island, Rockhampton, Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, Townsville, Cairns Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator MEIERS WELTREISEN From
10% Off- US$5,551
Your Cairns base provides perfect reef access, with 4 nights' accommodation included. Easy transfers to reef departure points and detailed activity planning support provided.
Duration 22 days Destinations Brisbane, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg Central, Rockhampton, Mackay, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, TownsvilleSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator journaway From
10% Off- US$4,390Incl: Flights from/to Frankfurt am Main International Airport. Other airports possible.
Reef adventures launch from your Cairns base, with easy transfers from campervan drop-off. Book local reef tours and visit multiple snorkeling sites. Perfect staging point for marine adventures.
Duration 22 days Destinations Brisbane, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Bundaberg Central, Airlie Beach, Townsville, Magnetic Island, Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Sydney Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator journaway From
10% Off- US$3,829Incl: Flights from/to Munich International Airport. Other airports possible.
What people love about Great Barrier Reef Tours from Brisbane
- Brisbane to Cairns Experience: Sand Dunes & the Whitsundays
The trip was excellant. The locations that we went to were awesome. Lots of incredible moments and adventures to be had on this trip. Weather was the only problem with lots of clouds and rain during the summer wet season. Some didn't seem to like it, but It wasn't a problem for me though, lots of fun still to be had, just wear a rain jacket. The guides were amazing doing their best to take care of everybody's preferences. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable about the areas travelled activities to do etc. The took care of all the arrangements leaving us to mingle and enjoy the moment. Overnight train ride was not very comfortable to sleep in, but was an adventure in itself :). On the whole, came back with tons of new memories, fears conquered, and new friends made. Highly recommend this tour!
The tour was organised extremely well, with everything booked for us. Val was amazing and helped us with everything we needed throughout the whole trip
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What an enthousiastic and fun guide!! She took us on hikes, and did her very best to give us a wonderful time. Especially the snorkeling on great kepple island i will never forget!
