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Board a high-speed catamaran from Airlie Beach for a full-day visit to Reefworld on Hardy Reef—snorkel coral gardens, watch reef life from an underwater observatory, and opt into guided dives. Expect four hours on an outer-reef pontoon with meals and gear included.
Board a high-speed catamaran from Airlie Beach for a full-day visit to Reefworld on Hardy Reef—snorkel coral gardens, watch reef life from an underwater observatory, and opt into guided dives. Expect four hours on an outer-reef pontoon with meals and gear included.
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Salt air and a wind that pushes the catamaran across glassy blue waters set the scene before you even see the pontoon: Reefworld, a multilevel platform permanently moored on Hardy Reef, sits like a human-made atoll among coral bommies.
moderate.
10 hours.
Moderate fitness for boarding ladders, short swims and moving around the pontoon; no extreme endurance required.
Yes—wetsuits and stinger suits (seasonal) are provided for snorkeling; sizes vary so request your size when booking.
Yes—the pontoon, underwater observatory and semi‑submersible allow non‑swimmers to experience the reef; flotation is available for shallow snorkeling.
Morning tea, a buffet lunch prepared by local restaurants, and afternoon tea are included; advise dietary needs when booking.
Departures run from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) with pickup options from Daydream or Hamilton Island marinas; closest airports are Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) and Hamilton Island.
The Great Barrier Reef has been growing for millions of years and has strong cultural ties to local Traditional Owners such as the Ngaro people, whose seafaring knowledge guided early use of these waters.
The reef faces threats from bleaching, pollution and crown‑of‑thorns outbreaks; follow all briefing rules, use reef‑safe products and avoid touching coral to reduce impact.
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