Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast: Explore Biodiverse Turtle Island Under the Pacific

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 learn more
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!

Our 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!

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you wish to cancel or reschedule your tour, you must contact us by phone at least 24 hours before your tour start time. Late cancellations are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

REFUND POLICY: We are unable to refund the booking or card fees you may incur if a full refund is granted.

What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Fresh Fruit after your snorkel!
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
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Gus_riboldi
Jul 27, 2024
A must do experience - Had a sensational afternoon on the water with Abbie and Lachie. They are so professional, well organised and knowledgeable. There were some people on the trip who had never snorkelled before, and I was so impressed how well they were looked after to ensure they had such a great experience. The number of Turtles and other marine life around the island was amazing. When it was time to head back, Lachie spotted some whales in the distance, and went to check them out We then had a once in a lifetime experience for about 30 minutes, up close, watching three whales fin slap, roll and breach. It wasn’t part of the tour but Lachie went out just to give us all the experience. If you’re planning a water activity on the Gold Coast put these guys on top of your list. Can’t speak highly enough of them.
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Renee_b
Jul 25, 2024
Great experience! - We had the best time with the team from Cooly. We felt very well looked after, and the experience was very accessible and inclusive. We had a small group and had lots of time to ask questions and learn about the turtles. We lucked out on the weather with a beautiful clear day, and a heap of turtles, as well as whales and dolphins! Overall a magical experience and can’t recommend highly enough.
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Steven_b
Jun 25, 2024
Swimming with turtles was great! - This was a great experience. Georgie made swimming with the turtles so awesome. They provided all the equipment and the dive was fun. We saw so many turtles and fish.
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Jack_g
Jun 8, 2024
Turtle Island - Simply an incredible experience, the water was so clear and just bursting with life, we saw dolphins plus plenty of turtles, and even a pair of Humpback whales on the way back to shore. The guides Lockie and Will were so knowledgeable about everything and helped make the experience even better! Cannot recommend highly enough, amazing!
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George_a
Jun 8, 2024
Truely awesome experience - This was an awesome trip from the start. Lachy an will are great guides And saw heaps of turtles with the odd whale an dolphin on our tour Highly recommend this trip
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K7382zwsarahs
May 18, 2024
Do it! - Friendly crew. Great experience. Turtles were easy to spot, equipment was fine and boat was fun! Saw dolphins too so very happy
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Mikayla
May 4, 2024
Wonderful Experience snorkeling with turtles! - Snorkeling with the turtles was amazing! Such a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend! Friendly tour guides and the snorkeling equipment was great. We saw dolphins on the boat ride there and swam with a few turtles and lots of fish. We also saw wobbegong's laying on the bottom of the sea-floor!
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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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