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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns
Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

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★ 4.7 (221) • 5K+ booked
From ¥ 27,206
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour
Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour

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English guided
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★ 4.7 (155) • 2K+ booked
From ¥ 38,499
Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities
Water activities • Cairns

Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities

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English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
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★ 4.5 (123) • 3K+ booked
From ¥ 9,958
Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour
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Tours • From Cairns

Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour

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★ 4.5 (126) • 4K+ booked
From ¥ 13,151
Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns
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Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns

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★ 4.3 (24) • 900+ booked
From ¥ 10,780
Tasmania Bay of Fires & Lease 65 Full-Day Join-in Tour
Tours • Tasmania

Tasmania Bay of Fires & Lease 65 Full-Day Join-in Tour

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English guided
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★ 4.8 (61) • 1K+ booked
¥ 19,506
Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day Tour from Cairns
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Cruises • From Cairns

Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day Tour from Cairns

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★ 4.5 (117) • 5K+ booked
From ¥ 16,324
Whitsundays Cruise and Whitehaven Beach Half Day Cruise
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Whitsundays Cruise and Whitehaven Beach Half Day Cruise

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5-7 hrs
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★ 4.5 (39) • 3K+ booked
¥ 16,324
Half Day Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns
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Cruises • From Cairns

Half Day Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns

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★ 4.3 (26) • 2K+ booked
From ¥ 11,190
Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Reef Cruises
Cruises • From Cairns

Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Reef Cruises

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★ 4.4 (25) • 1K+ booked
¥ 30,286
Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Full Day Cruise
Cruises • From Whitsundays

Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Full Day Cruise

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★ 4.6 (26) • 700+ booked
From ¥ 26,179
Whitsundays Scenic Flight Experience from Airlie Beach
Tours • Whitsundays

Whitsundays Scenic Flight Experience from Airlie Beach

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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 5.0 (14) • 700+ booked
¥ 34,392

Hotels in Mackay

Heron Island Resort
Hotels • Mackay

Heron Island Resort

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★ 4.2 (258)
From ¥ 32,652
Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
Hotels • Mackay

Mackay Seabreeze Apartments

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★ 4.1 (483)
From ¥ 15,313
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Hotels • Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

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★ 4.7 (104)
From ¥ 15,459
Windmill Motel and Events Centre
Hotels • Mackay

Windmill Motel and Events Centre

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★ 4.2 (708)
From ¥ 15,615
Mantra Mackay
Hotels • Mackay

Mantra Mackay

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★ 4.4 (801)
From ¥ 16,732
Coral Cay Resort
Hotels • Mackay

Coral Cay Resort

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★ 4.2 (890)
From ¥ 13,919
The Marco Polo
Hotels • Mackay

The Marco Polo

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★ 4.2 (618)
From ¥ 13,496
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Hotels • Mackay

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

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★ 4.4 (627)
From ¥ 12,619
Shamrock Gardens Motel
Hotels • Mackay

Shamrock Gardens Motel

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★ 4.6 (226)
From ¥ 16,006
Miners Lodge Motor Inn
Hotels • Mackay

Miners Lodge Motor Inn

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★ 3.8 (311)
From ¥ 12,311
Reef Resort Motel
Hotels • Mackay

Reef Resort Motel

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★ 3.8 (312)
From ¥ 12,530

Reviews of Mackay activities

Alci ********
2025-10-04 08:05:58
Fantastic 5.0
worth the visit , you can do so many things in a single day . good for people who don’t have much time
Klook User
2025-07-24 09:11:02
Fantastic 5.0
This is probably the best tour we have ever been on! Merryn and Hayden were such great and enthusiastic crew. We saw humpback whales and then swam with turtles at two secluded spots off Hook Island! It was such an amazing day and great value for money - also felt very safe on the boat ride!
Fiona *******
2025-09-23 05:26:13
Fantastic 5.0
It was a really fun touring suitable when you just want a half day rather than a fun day.
Harold ******
2025-06-20 10:34:54
Fantastic 5.0
The crew on board was always attentive and very friendly, the food and diving experience were incredible, as was the helicopter flight, giving you one of the best memories of your life.
Klook 用戶
2025-07-10 12:59:36
Fantastic 5.0
SCUBA diving can be a bit challenging for the first time. First, ensure the following safety measures: 1. Disclose any medications you are taking, aside from birth control or motion sickness medication. (Some chronic medications may require a doctor's authorization for diving.) 2. Allow 18 hours between a dive and flying. Service details: 1. Transportation to the pier is not included. You are responsible for getting to the pier for check-in. 2. We recommend taking motion sickness medication. If you don't have any, it is available for purchase on board. 3. A simple breakfast and lunch are provided on board. 4. Wetsuits are available for rent. 5. We provide personal fins, diving masks, and storage compartments. There are also shared life jackets available for snorkeling. After boarding and before departure, you will need to fill out a safety notice and health questionnaire. Then, our staff will explain how to use the diving equipment. Once the boat is anchored, you can snorkel and free dive from the back of the boat. SCUBA diving is done in groups. This tour includes stops at two dive sites. Before your SCUBA dive, you will practice on the side of the boat. Then, the instructor will guide you, hand-in-hand, to depths of approximately 10 meters or more. However, first-time divers are not allowed to bring photography equipment. A dive photographer will take photos for everyone. The staff are very helpful, and the Great Barrier Reef is well worth the experience.
Klook User
2025-10-24 01:35:53
Fantastic 5.0
Thisntour was amazing! The staff onboard the boat provided excellent service, educational presentations and wonderful buffet food. The snorkeling was absolutely beautiful and suitable for all levels of experience. If we travel back to Cairns, we’d definitely book this same tour again.
Klook User
2025-11-14 01:43:13
Fantastic 5.0
What an experience we had, just impeccable. The best beach tour ever had in our trip. Klook just made sure we have the best time.
LEE *********
2025-07-01 00:29:50
Fantastic 5.0
It was good because it went according to schedule. The pilot was friendly and the weather was a bit disappointing, but other than that it was good. The plane did look a bit old.
Leteicha *****
2025-12-01 06:04:09
Fantastic 5.0
This half day trip was a great way to get out in the water and see some sea life. We primarily visited Cairns for a larger trip we booked on the reef, but this extra half day gave us some extra time snorkelling! Saw turtles on top of the water from the boat when we arrived, though weren’t lucky enough to see them under the water. Did see a ray, a reef shark, and plenty of fish! Team were kind and helpful to and from the island. It was nice to kick back with a beverage on the return.

Quick facts about Mackay

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  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1AUD = 102.66JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Dry season offers sunny days and ideal beach conditions.

  • Recommended trip duration

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