Rainforest Hideaway - Daintree accommodation and sculpture trail in
the ancient rainforest at Cape Tribulation, Australia
Ocean rafting the Great Barrier Reef from Cape TribulationA snorkeling tour on The Great Barrier Reef off the coast at Cape Tribulation is something you simply can not miss out on, and with the Daintree coast being closer to the reef than anywhere else in Queensland and you can be out on the reef in only twenty minutes for a half day snorkeling tour!
Below is some info, prices and photos to get you enthusiastic about this fantastic half day reef trip, and a link to book this tour onlineSnorkeling the Great Barrier Reef from Cape Tribulation is likely to be the highlight of your Daintree holiday.
Above you see the Ocean Safari, a high speed 12 metre rigid inflatable with two V8 700 horsepower motors that carries a maximum of only 25 passengers and they can take you out to the Great Barrier Reef in only 20 minutes for an unforgettable half day of snorkeling.Out on the Great Barrier Reef Reef you will see thousands of brightly colored fish, sea turtles, giant clams and even some harmless small reef sharks.
Dependent on tides and weather conditions the boat will take you to either Undine Reef or Mackay Reef where you will visit two different sites with at least two hours spent on the reef.In Cape Tribulation there is no guaranteed whale sighting like they have in places such as Hervey Bay where they spend time in the bay, but the whales have often been seen passing while they travel up and down the coast, the photos below are taken off the Cape Tribulation coast.
Cape Tribulation, the departure point for the Great Barrier Reef snorkel tours
Whale breaching off the Cape Tribulation coast
Whale spotted on the snorkel tour
The cost is $154.- adult, children 2-14 $99.- , and there is a family deal of $459.- (2A+2C)
This is an all inclusive price; environmental levy for protection and management of the Great Barrier Reef is included, and also informative talks on marine life, snorkel gear, and your bus transfers from and to your accommodation.
Other items such as wetsuits, prescription glasses, soft drinks, etc. are available for hire or sale on board.
A bus will pick you up from Rainforest Hideaway and take you to the beach where you will board the boat.You might like to book this in advance to avoid disappointment as they can be heavily booked during busy times. Your host Shane will be happy to make arangements for you, this way you can book your accommodation and reef trip all at the same time and only need to send your deposit or credit card details once. If you have already booked your accommodation at Rainforest Hideaway you can at any time later easily book this trip and it will not be necessary to re-send your credit card details. (There is no extra booking fee, you pay exactly the same as when you'd go to the operator directly).
From Cape Tribulation there are only half day trips, if you'd like to spend several days on a liveaboard boat you'll need to do this from Cairns, to book reeftrips or scuba diving courses (or any other tours) in Cairns click here.
Ocean Safari loading passengers on Myall Beach, just down the street from Rainforest Hideaway
Tour prices correct at time of publishing this website, no responsibility accepted for any changes by operator.
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Rainforest Hideaway Cape Tribulation Accommodation & Sculpture Trail - 109R Camelot Close, Cape Tribulation 4873, Australia Ph: 0460 361346