Departing from Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Great Adventures exciting eco-certified Outer Reef cruise takes you to a spacious activity platform moored at a magnificent site. There’s a great range of activities for all ages to enjoy, swimmers and non-swimmers too. Discover the reef from the spacious semi-submarine with informative commentary and visit the underwater observatory with a reef guide. Snorkel directly off the platform into beautiful coral gardens home to exotic tropical marine life. When it's time to relax, laze on the sundeck and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. For the more adventurous, there's scuba diving and the unique Scuba-Doo underwater scooter experiences. Learn more about this special environment with a marine biologist guided snorkel tour and for a whole new perspective, there's the thrill of a scenic helicopter flight over the aquamarine reefs below.

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Whale season in the Tropical North is in full swing with daily humpback sightings. This mother and calf put on a show for passengers and crew aboard dive and snorkel vessel Silverswift as they playfully breached repeatedly out of the water. Watch to see mamma show how it's done! The encounter occurred near Green Island as the vessel was returning from a day at the Outer Reefs. Quicksilver Group Environment and Compliance Manager, and cetacean expert, Phil Coulthard said “Whale season is in full swing and it’s always very exciting to see the humpbacks in our tropical waters. This mother and calf duo have been seen around the same location for several days. We’re seeing the humpbacks almost daily at this time of year. It’s part of their winter migration to our region from the southern oceans of Australia to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.” The sightings are recorded for the GBRMPA’s Eye on the Reef monitoring program. Humpbacks are generally seen at the Great Barrier Reef between the months of June to September with regular sightings near Green Island and at the Outer Reefs, bringing an added bonus for passengers at this time. Thanks to Silverswift marine biologist Teresa Souyet for the great footage.

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A beautiful boutique eco-resort with just 46 rooms, Green Island Resort is located on an ancient coral cay and the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef – it is one of the most unique and memorable destinations in Tropical North Queensland. Just 27 km and a world away from Cairns on Green Island, this is where the reef truly does meet the rainforest. Wunyami, Green Island’s traditional name means place of spirits. Your spirits are sure to be lifted and awakened with a memorable stay

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