Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast: Explore Biodiverse Turtle Island Under the Pacific
4.9
79 Ratings
Chinderah
You will encounter the marvels of the Pacific Ocean from both top and underneath. Immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of Turtle Island (Cook Island) and swim alongside these totally amazing turtles. This is an unforgettable tour experience!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Coolangatta - Enjoy a fun day out on the ocean, engaging with turtles, marine life and nature with our ecologically conscious Swim with Turtles Tour!\n\nOur tour begins with a 20min boat ride to Cook Island Aquatic Reserve (Joongurra-Narrian). The reserve lies approximately 600m off the shore of Fingal Head, NSW. It is a foraging ground to a significant number of sea turtles. The numbers are so significant that the island was originally named Turtle Island. It is here that we will dive in and meet these turtally awesome locals! The surrounding waters of the reserve are also home to a wide variety of subtropical and temperate species of fish, crustaceans, and rays \- just to name a few! Prepare to be awed by the magical underwater world that lies here on our doorstep!
What's Included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Fresh fruit after snorkeling
- Tea and coffee available
Location
139-151 Chinderah Bay Dr
Chinderah Bay Drive
Look for the big white trailer and the Cooly Eco Adventures troop carrier vehicle with the whale logos!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(79 Ratings)
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381anitav
Apr 20, 2024
Dolphins and turtles - Had a great morning boating past the dolphins and snorkelling with beautiful turtles and fish. Thanks to Joel and Gemma who are friendly, knowledgeable and excellent guides who sincerely care for the environment. Very much recommended
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Debrapq586wh
Apr 17, 2024
Excellent Tour Guides - Fabulous, helpful, and accommodating tour guides. They were thorough in preparing travellers for the experience. The boat ride was fun, and we saw dolphins on the way to the island. While snorkeling, we saw a variety of fish and three large turtles.
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Amberrf4730dz
Apr 17, 2024
Wonderful family experience - We had an awesome time, loved every minute. We saw turtles, dolphins and plenty of fish. The team were super friendly, professional and helpful. Wonderful experience
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H3881rvjaninem
Apr 10, 2024
Snorkel with turtles - A fabulous experience. The crew were wonderful and so helpful, and there were so many gorgeous turtles up close. We were lucky to also get a whole pod of dolphins nearby. Great to have an activity my 3 kids aged 14-21 could all enjoy together. I'd highly recommend and would do again :)
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Melissanh5470qk
Apr 9, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience! - WOW! Phenomenal experience. Cannot recommend highly enough. Georgie and Lachie were extremely professional and knowledgeable. A once in a lifetime experience. Saw heaps of turtles and a pod of dolphins along the way. Perfect for whole family - our 2 girls 11&14) loved it too.
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Ka7755
Apr 9, 2024
Loved the turtle snorkel. Highly recommend. - Absolutely fantastic. Saw beautiful turtles, fish, coral reef and plenty of playful dolphins. Georgie was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The skipper was fantastic. Wetsuits and dive gear was first rate. Had a terrific time. Highly recommend.
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Rata_k
Apr 5, 2024
Amazing experience - Great time swimming with the turtle. Guides were really friendly and made it easy for our 15year old to be comfortable getting in the water. Would recommend it as a must do.
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Lizmurphyindy
Apr 5, 2024
Must See Turtles! - The dolphins and turtles were anazing! We just loved them! Joel and Georgi were wonderful to us. It was a great day! Thank you!
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Explorer814952
Apr 2, 2024
Absolutely stunning marine life - I was amazed at the diversity of marine life we saw on the trip. We were fortunate to have had the most stunning day and good visibility. It is amazing getting so close to the turtles and we even saw some dolphins too which was a bonus. The crew were very helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely the highlight of our Gold Coast trip.
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P6853rikristinav
Apr 1, 2024
Worth every penny! - They are LEGIT. This is one of the best tours I've ever been on. Lachy and Joel were so friendly and chill. The boat and its seats are awesome. We saw dozens of turtles. And all in the same spot so you can swim amongst a cluster of them ❤️ Some were massive! We also saw a Leapard shark and Wabbegong (completely harmless). A dolphin was jumping right next to our boat at the start, too! I've snorkelled all over the world, and I've never had such a great turtle experience.
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