Wet or dry,
Green Island or the Outer Reef Activity Platform, you can experience
the Great Barrier Reef in many ways. If you don’t wish to swim,
or are travelling with people who don’t wish to swim, there is
still much to do and plenty to see.
Great Barrier Reef Adventure
(Outer Reef Platform)
Semi-Submersible coral viewing tour
Semi-Submersible coral viewing tour
Explore
the vibrant reef from the comfort of the
air conditioned semi-submersible viewing
tour with informative commentary. Our
friendly crew are ready to share their
knowledge and passion for the Great Barrier
Reef with you.
As the semi-sub meanders slowly through beautiful coral gardens, you’ll experience the remarkable life below the surface.
The semi-sub tours takes approximately 25 minutes and departs every 30 minutes, or as announced, from the rear of the platform.
Underwater Observatory
Underwater Observatory
From
the underwater observatory you will be able
to view corals, giant clams and be
mesmerised by a myriad of colourful fish
and marine life before your eyes. Here you
can explore at your own pace or join the
eco reef talk with the Marine Naturalist.
Be sure to check out the extensive
interpretive posters in the underwater
observatory too. You’ll be
identifying Nemos and Parrotfish in no
time!
From the viewing area, you can also watch divers as they decent into the water for an underwater adventure from the specially designed dive platform.
Green Island
Glass Bottom Boat
Glass Bottom Boat
The
glass bottom boat tour, complete with
informative commentary is the perfect
introduction to see the abundant marine
life waiting to be discovered. If you’re
lucky you may spot a graceful sea turtle
cruising alongside!
Photography Tip: For the best pictures, turn off or cover you camera flash to prevent reflections from the glass.
Self-Guided Eco Island Walk
Self-Guided Eco Island Walk and Interpretive Centre
Ideal
for nature lovers! Collect Great
Adventures’ Self-guided Eco Island Walk
booklet from the Island Information Counter
and take a leisurely walk through the
rainforest. You’ll learn about some of the
island’s flora and fauna – over 120 native
plant species and around 55 species of
birds are regularly seen on the island.
The colourful interpretive (multi-lingual) boardwalk centre is set in the tranquil rainforest and features unique displays on the island’s ecology, and European and Indigenous histories.
Walking around the island takes about 45
minutes and you’ll see different
environments, from the sandy beaches to
granite beach rock.
Marineland Melanesia
Marineland Melanesia
One of Green Island’s most unique attractions is indeed Marineland Melanesia. Not only is it home to the largest captive crocodile in Australia, Cassius, it is also home to one of the largest private collections of exotic Melanesian tribal artifacts and aquariums.
With twice daily crocodile shows and the chance to hold a baby croc, it’s definitely a family favourite, especially with the children.
