Πράγματα που μπορείτε να κάνετε στην πόλη Mackay

Since I was a bit nervous about swimming, I opted for the glass-bottom boat and snorkeling package! The glass-bottom boat was amazing; just looking down, I could see beautiful fish and sea turtles, which was truly breathtaking. For snorkeling, I paid an additional AUD 12 to rent a life vest! Just a short distance away, there were schools of colorful fish, and swimming among them myself was a completely different experience. (The fish themselves were actually clearer to see from the glass-bottom boat!) Coin lockers, the souvenir shop, and restaurants all accepted credit card payments!

The onboard staff were very enthusiastic and provided detailed introductions. After boarding, we left our ID at the counter to borrow prescription diving masks. At the second dive site, we decided on the spot to pay the 20 AUD for the glass-bottom boat ride, where we saw many fish and corals. The meals on board were simple and average, so those who care about food can bring their own snacks. Also, it is recommended to take motion sickness medicine to avoid ruining a wonderful trip.

Overall a great experience and definitely a must to add onto your itineraries! The tour was organised and the staffs made sure everyone was having a safe and fun day at the reef. You have most of what you’ll need in the boat—sea sickness pills, drinks and snacks. We not only got to see The Great Barrier Reef upclose but also above from the Heli. 😍

The scenery starts off amazing 👍. The pilot counts down when approaching the Heart Reef. I'm usually very afraid of turbulence and weightlessness; I took motion sickness medication in advance and was able to manage it well ~ Highly recommended, and the pick-up service was also very thoughtful without a long wait.

Η περιήγησή μας καθυστέρησε για μια ώρα λόγω κακοκαιρίας (αρκετά ασυνήθιστο, δεδομένου ότι ο χειμώνας υποτίθεται ότι είναι η «ξηρή περίοδος»), αλλά ειλικρινά έλαβαν τη σωστή απόφαση! Είχαμε ένα σύντομο παράθυρο καλών καιρικών συνθηκών και καλής ορατότητας πάνω από τους υφάλους. Ο πιλότος Τζέσι ήταν πολύ ευγενικός και χαρούμενος· με έβαλε να κάτσω δίπλα του επειδή είδα ότι ταξίδευα μόνος μου, και ειλικρινά αυτό έκανε την εμπειρία πολύ καλύτερη! Επίσης, ήταν από τις πιο ομαλές προσγειώσεις που έχω ζήσει ποτέ σε αεροσκάφος· ούτε καν κατάλαβα ότι ήδη πατούσαμε με τους τροχούς στον διάδρομο προσγείωσης. Συνιστώ ανεπιφύλακτα αυτή την περιήγηση! Ωστόσο, αφήστε κάποια ευελιξία στο πρόγραμμά σας, καθώς είναι μια δραστηριότητα που εξαρτάται σε μεγάλο βαθμό από τον καιρό: προσέξτε την πρόγνωση 2-3 ημέρες πριν κλειδώσετε μια ημερομηνία.

We participated in an afternoon departure on a pleasantly cool spring day. On the way there, we encountered whales! An announcement was made, and we stopped for a while to watch them. At Green Island, snorkeling was canceled that day due to a crocodile sighting, so we went on a glass-bottom boat tour instead. We could have still gone into the ocean, but we decided to enjoy the island's walking trails, which led to several small beaches. Before heading back, we dipped our feet in the water.

Εξαιρετική εμπειρία! Ο Μεγάλος Κοραλλιογενής Ύφαλος αξίζει σίγουρα να τον επισκεφτείτε! Το σκάφος της Sunlovers ήταν πραγματικά ωραίο σε σύγκριση με άλλα σκάφη. Οι οδηγοί για το SeaWalker και το Scuber Diving ήταν εξαιρετικοί. Είχαμε επίσης την καλύτερη εμπειρία κολύμβησης με αναπνευστήρα!

Nice island getaway with a relaxing vibe We joined a day trip to Fitzroy Island and overall had a nice experience. The boat ride from the marina took about 45 minutes, which was quite manageable. The weather in the days before our trip had been rainy, so the guide let us know in advance that the water might not be very clear. Even so, it was still enjoyable to spend time on the island and go into the water. The beach we were at had corals instead of soft sand, so it was a bit harder and more slippery to walk on, something visitors may want to be prepared for. We still managed to see a few fishes and corals while snorkelling. Overall, it was a relaxing and pleasant day trip, especially if you want to enjoy island scenery and spend some time by the water. I’d recommend bringing suitable footwear for the coral beach and managing expectations depending on recent weather conditions.

Safety: During free snorkeling, there are many instructors keeping an eye on you at the same time. Floating equipment is provided, so even if you don't know how to swim, you don't need to worry. Equipment: You only need to bring your own towel and swimsuit; everything else is provided. Location: It takes 3 hours by boat from Airlie Port, with 4 hours of free time at the destination. The boat provides plenty of food and drinking water, so there is no need to bring your own snacks. However, the coral bleaching is a bit severe.