Tour ID: 10034315

Join us on a 3 day tour from Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast to the beautiful Bundaberg region, incorporating a day on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Spend a full day on Lady Musgrave Island, swimming, snorkelling and enjoying a glass bottom boat tour on the reef. Learn about the wildlife, particularly the turtles, of the Bundaberg region, and relax at night in comfortable accommodation on Kellys Beach.

To book this tour please visit Australian Sunset Safaris - https://www.sunsetsafaris.com.au/ or call 1300 553 606.

  • Full day tour to the Great Barrier Reef
  • Visit Mon Repos Turtle Centre
  • Up Close encounter with the Whales (in season only)
  • Snorkel School for beginners
  • Comfortable beachside accommodation

We take you on the most amazing Great Barrier Reef experience ever created. Enjoy the world’s most exotic wildlife experience as we take you to the world’s Largest Reef, to see the world’s Largest Turtle Research Centre, and to swim with one of the world’s Largest Animals - the mighty HUMPBACK WHALE. Join us on the Great Barrier Reef where we will see migrating birds, turtles and coral, in a place that many would call “Nirvana.” Snorkeling and scuba diving is what this place is famous for, as we encounter colours and beauty unsurpassed anywhere in the world. You can even go for a swim with the turtles as they wait patiently at a cleaning station for the little fish to clean their bodies. The Southern Great Barrier Reef is known for its Stinger Free environment - allowing us to swim without worry all year.

VALUE FOR MONEY
Departing from the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast, Sunset Safaris offers the best value & most comprehensive Great Barrier Reef experience ever made. Enjoy a FULLY GUIDED tour, and take all the worries out of your Great Barrier Reef experience with our carefully planned itinerary & Tour Guides. Our package includes all accommodation, food and the Great Barrier Reefs most exciting itinerary, making this tour #1 for VALUE and FUN.

MON REPOS TURTLES
Live Turtle Encounter - November to early March
Only Sunset Safaris offers the MON REPOS Live Turtle Encounter on the Great Barrier Reef. See nature at its wildest as migrating turtles crawl up the beach and lay eggs in the sand. From February, you will also see the baby hatchling turtles crawl out of the sand and make their way down to the beach. For many, this experience is one of the highlights in Australia and is guaranteed to leave lasting memories.
Off Season Turtle Centre - April to October
In the off season, Sunset Safaris offers an informative turtle experience at the Mon Repos Turtle Conservation Centre. Learn all about the life cycle of these magnificent creatures, and the conservation efforts that are being made for the protection of the endangered Loggerhead Turtle. This is an interactive display that is both educational and impressive.

Swim with the Whales
Swim with the WHALES Experience- June to November
ONLY Sunset Safaris offers a up close whale watching option as part of your Great Barrier Reef Experience. Encounter the majestic grace of the singing Humpback Whales as they curiously investigate our snorkelers hanging onto a line at close range. (*during whale season only)

Accommodation – Kelly’s Beach Resort
Our resort accommodation is right beside Kellys Beach with swimming pools, restaurant, bar, & easy beach access for that moonlit walk. We offer comfortable accommodation to suit your budget & lifestyle with 4 - 6 bed Multi-share ECO Villa accommodation, including single beds in the loft, or Queen & single beds on the ground floor. Choose a Villa for yourself, or save money & share with others from the tour. All ECO Villas have lounge room, bathroom, toilet, air-conditioning & balcony with outdoor setting. Enjoy the spacious gardens, lakes & entertainment areas in this beautiful ECO resort. Tennis, pool-table, air-hockey & other games also available.

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Tour Details

  • Included in price:

    Fully guided tour and return coach transfers,
    Standard Multi-share Eco Villa Accommodation (4 – 6 Share),
    Most Meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners),
    Wildlife Park Entry,
    Mon Repo Turtle Conservation Entry,
    FREE Guided Snorkel School,
    Full day Great Barrier Reef Tour including wetsuit hire,
    Snorkelling equipment,
    Glass bottom boat cruise.

  • Available for purchase/hire:

    Optional scuba diving; optional surf lesson.

  • Duration:

    3 days / 2 nights.
    MONDAY DEPARTURE: Monday morning to Wednesday evening.
    FRIDAY DEPARTURE Friday morning to Sunday evening.

  • Departure:

    No Specific Times Mon, Fri

  • Return:

    4.40pm Big Pineapple
    6.30pm Brisbane
    7.30pm Gold Coast

  • Departure points:

    Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Surfers Paradise

  • Pickup/departure instructions:

    BRISBANE: 7:15 am
    Pick-up & Drop off: Brisbane Coach Terminal, located on Parkland Crescent, adjacent to platform 10 of Roma Street train station, Brisbane.

    GOLD COAST: 5.45am (Additional Gold Coast transfer fee applies)
    Pick-up & Drop Off: Mantra on View Surfers Paradise, 22 View St, Surfers Paradise (Please wait at the loading zone outside main entrance).

    SUNSHINE COAST: 8.30am (Additional Sunshine Coast transfer fee applies)
    Pick-up & Drop Off: Big Pineapple - Nambour Connection Rd Woombye.

    Additional pick ups may be available from Cooroy or Maryborough on application. Please contact tourstogo.com for details.

    Be ready to go by the departure times, but allow time for your bus to arrive. Unpredictable traffic conditions heading out of Brisbane can slow us down.

    After Tour Transfers: pick up and drop off in different regions may attract additional fees. Please contact tourstogo.com for further information.

  • What to bring:

    Bath/Shower Towel,
    Small torch & Batteries,
    Sunscreen & Hat,
    Walking Shoes,
    Water Bottle,
    Film & Camera,
    Warm Clothing (it may get cool any time of year),
    Toiletries,
    One Change of clothing per day,
    Rain Coat.

  • Fitness level required:

    Low

  • Child policies:

    Children are only taken under the supervision of parents. Parents are advised that if travelling with minors aged 16 years and under, you will be required to upgrade your accommodation to a private room, as children are not allowed in the shared backpacker accommodation under Queensland Duty of Care Legislation.

    Children are classed as 13 years and under to receive child prices. Children between 14 and 17 are eligible for the student discount - Please contact tourstogo.com on 07 40413244 to receive discount.

  • Additional Information:

    Departures from now up to 31-Mar-2020: $210 per adult / $120 per child 13 years & under Boat Access and National Park Fees payable to driver in cash upon departure.
    Departures from 01-Apr-2020 onwards: $220 per adult / $120 per child 13 years & under Boat Access and National Park Fees payable to driver in cash upon departure.

    LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS:
    Luggage size is restricted due to lack of luggage room on buses, and government legislation. Max Bag Size - 40cm wide x 30cm deep x 60 cm high.
    MUST CONTACT US PRIOR for OVERSIZE Luggage. A surcharge may be applied to large luggage with prior written consent. No refunds will be given as a result of luggage refusal.

  • Destinations:

    Great Barrier Reef, Lady Musgrave Island and Seventeen Seventy (1770)

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