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Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour
Tours • From Cairns

Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour

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4.4 / 5
(162) • 7K+ booked
RON 413.55
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkel or Dive Tour from Cairns
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Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkel or Dive Tour from Cairns

Hotel pick-up
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4.7 / 5
(250) • 6K+ booked
RON 830.29
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour
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Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour

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4.6 / 5
(189) • 4K+ booked
RON 1,367.55
Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven beach  from Airlie Beach
Tours • Whitsundays

Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven beach from Airlie Beach

Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(21) • 1K+ booked
RON 1,155.89
Outer Reef Pontoon Full Day Tour at Moore Reef
Cruises • From Cairns

Outer Reef Pontoon Full Day Tour at Moore Reef

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4.4 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
RON 999.59
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Experience
Water activities • Cairns

Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Experience

Morning departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(14) • 300+ booked
From
RON 745.65
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Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns
Tours • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns

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Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
RON 940.99
Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns
Cruises • From Cairns

Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns

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4.3 / 5
(31) • 1K+ booked
From
RON 371.19
Half Day Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns
Cruises • From Cairns

Half Day Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns

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4.2 / 5
(36) • 3K+ booked
RON 358.19
Reef Magic Pontoon Cruise Tour from Cairns
Cruises • From Cairns

Reef Magic Pontoon Cruise Tour from Cairns

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4.4 / 5
(15) • 900+ booked
From
RON 1,058.20
Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities
Water activities • From Cairns

Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities

Morning departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(128) • 4K+ booked
RON 351.65
Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day Guided Tour from Cairns
Cruises • From Cairns

Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day Guided Tour from Cairns

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4.5 / 5
(126) • 7K+ booked
RON 527.49

Hotels in Mackay

Coral Cay Resort
Hotels • Mackay

Coral Cay Resort

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4.3 / 5
(983)
From
RON 454.52
Heron Island Resort
Hotels • Mackay

Heron Island Resort

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4.2 / 5
(258)
From
RON 728.46
White Lace Motor Inn
Hotels • Mackay

White Lace Motor Inn

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4.2 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RON 396.8
Windmill Motel and Events Centre
Hotels • Mackay

Windmill Motel and Events Centre

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4.3 / 5
(765)
From
RON 493.71
Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
Hotels • Mackay

Mackay Seabreeze Apartments

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4.1 / 5
(519)
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RON 533.11
Mantra Mackay
Hotels • Mackay

Mantra Mackay

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4.4 / 5
(872)
From
RON 542.78
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
Hotels • Mackay

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

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3.7 / 5
(511)
From
RON 483.47
The Metropolitan Hotel
Hotels • Mackay

The Metropolitan Hotel

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3.9 / 5
(119)
From
RON 445.13
Mackay Resort Motel
Hotels • Mackay

Mackay Resort Motel

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4.5 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RON 421.25
The Marco Polo
Hotels • Mackay

The Marco Polo

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4.3 / 5
(717)
From
RON 455.3
Eungella Cabins
Hotels • Mackay

Eungella Cabins

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4.2 / 5
(13)
From
RON 787.55
Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park
Hotels • Mackay

Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

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4.3 / 5
(26)
From
RON 603.57

Reviews of Mackay activities

Lin ******
2026-06-07 04:11:14
Fantastic 5.0
fun snorkelling, we added $89 for the guided snorkeling experience as this voucher only includes a self snorkel, suitable for experienced snorkeling. guided snorkeling fees more safe. it’s really beautiful
Klook User
2026-03-18 23:17:44
Fantastic 5.0
amazing day, Josh and James very helpful and definitely made the day so much better even with slightly rough conditions.highly recommend
Klook User
2026-02-26 04:39:59
Fantastic 5.0
Communication with the company was clear and effective. The flight was great if not a little hot in the plane. Hannah our pilot was engaging and very knowledgeable about the area, giving good suggestions on what to do if we had free time.
Klook用戶
2026-05-24 08:51:59
Great 4.0
Unfortunately our tour was cancelled due to weather, but ther staff were helpful and nice, tried to reschedule it for us.
Judy **
2026-02-16 04:59:09
Fantastic 5.0
It was an enjoyable experience, and spending a day at the Barrier Reef is truly worthwhile. The staff were very helpful and polite, and all equipment was provided. Lunch was served midday, followed by wine and snacks at tea time.
Klook用戶
2026-05-24 08:49:02
Fantastic 5.0
Wonderful experience! Well ogranized for over 100 passsengers, from safety, seating, equipment to lunch and afternoon tea. Great for our first time snorkelling, and staff were friendly. unfortunately, the helicopter was cancelled due to the weather but everything else was good. Even though we got really seasick (although we took tablets), it was totally worth it!
Klook User
2026-04-26 06:05:20
Fantastic 5.0
I had to take this moment to give the best possible review to Sun Lover and the team. The entire experience has been so amazing. All the crew members were so respectful and ensured we all had calm and funful experience! I must mention Joseph specially! He made my snorkelling experience as a non-swimmer and first timer so memorable. Gave a 15 mins direction, very calm and helped me throughout the experience! Can’t thank all the members enough! The food was amazing too.
Klook用戶
2026-01-14 07:49:15
Fantastic 5.0
It was definitely worth to spend a leisurely day on Green island of the Great Barrier Reef. With nice weather, it’s possible to see abundant reef fish and coral reefs during snokeling. If u are lucky, sea turtle can also be found and swim with them!
Bug ***
2026-01-01 03:21:19
Great 4.0
Overall this was a pleasant experience, for snorkelers the water near shore is less clear than a guided tour in the reef center, lunch is provided and filling!

Quick facts about Mackay

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    No time difference

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Dry season offers sunny days and ideal beach conditions.

  • Recommended trip duration

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