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Great Barrier Reef Safaris
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About
Based in Mission Beach, the team at Mission Beach Charters/Great Barrier Reef Safaris offer unforgettable awarding winning marine biologist-led private tours of the Great Barrier Reef, bespoke boating and island camping adventures.
They cater to small groups, couples, families or friends, looking to disconnect to reconnect with a distinctive adventure. The day trips to the Great Barrier Reef are also on the “10 Best” list for 2021 by Tourism & Events Queensland.
They take reef stewardship very seriously. Eco-certified by EarthCheck, they are one of 26 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Tourism Reef Protection Operators.
Experience a unique, private camping experience on your own island in the Family or Barnard Island groups, with all the camping gear provided.
Alternatively, perhaps venture out to the Brook Islands, a human exclusion zone, which they have a special use permit for only 50 visits per year. A once in a lifetime opportunity for a day trip to explore coral reefs that you would normally have to travel two days to the continental shelf to see.
Behold the reef through the eyes of an expert on a snorkelling tour with a world-class marine biologist, Dr Adele. Or create your own itinerary exploring the turquoise waters and fringing reefs surrounding the Family Islands with numerous activities on offer.
All you need to bring is your sense of adventure!
What's Available
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Available Tours
Island Camping Drop-off
Would you like to go camping on a tropical island? They can take you there so you can get up close and personal to a beautiful piece of paradise for a fraction of the cost of resort accommodation. Whether you have no camping equipment at all, or you just need a few extra things, they have a range of camping equipment for hire on a daily basis. They can offer package and group discounts and multi day hire rates that suit most budgets. Mission Beach Charters are also an over-the-counter booking agent for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, (now part of Department of Environment and Resource Management), so they can provide you with your official permits and tags, required by law, for any National Park in Queensland. Camping is permitted on Dunk, Wheeler, and Coombe Islands, (Family Islands Group) and Stephens and Kent Island, (Barnard Islands Group). Contact the operator directly to discuss how they can make your camping experience a memorable one.
Scenic Island Cruise
Cruise through the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park around the Family Islands and/or Barnard Islands with their knowledgeable skipper. Learn about local flora, fauna and both geological and human history while spotting some of the vast array of birds and animals that reside in the area. Stop to explore the islands and stretch your legs, jump in the water for a swim or a snorkel or to simply enjoy a bite to eat. Completely tailored choice of either: a minimum three hours charter; or half day charter of up to five hours; or full day charter of up to eight and a half hours. Clients can discuss what they'd like to see and do with their skipper.
Snorkelling Safari
Visit several fringing reef locations around the Family or Barnard Islands or inner Great Barrier Reef locations to view coral gardens and see a variety of marine life. Completely tailored choice of either: half day charter of up to five hours or a full day charter of up to eight and a half hours. Departs upon demand on any day, locations for beach pickup by vessel are weather dependent. If beach embarkation is not viable due to weather, departure will be from a choice of two boat ramp/pontoon locations at either end of Mission Beach. Clients, keeping in mind the length of the tour and any weather or tide restrictions, can tailor departure times to suit individual needs.
Island Transfers
They provide transfers for passengers and/or freight to the nearby Family Group of islands from Mission Beach. Whether you wish to travel to Dunk Island for a day trip or overnight while camping, they can deliver you and/or you belongings in a hassle free fashion at the time that you desire. They also service Bedarra Island, either to Bedarra Island Resort or East Bedarra to any one of the seven holiday rental properties. They can help with the logistics of sourcing supplies too - just ask Bec, she's more than happy to help anyway she can!
Island Picnic Drop-off
Why not treat yourself and a special someone to a romantic picnic on a deserted island? Choose from several island or beach locations, and let Mission Beach Charters take care of the catering. Sit back and enjoy a sumptuous meal in idyllic surrounds, while contemplating a swim or snorkel. There are several picnic options to choose from, and they can cater to any dietary requirements you may have. Every picnic includes a picnic rug, shade shelter, crockery, cutlery, table linen, juice and water and, wherever possible, picnic ingredients are sourced locally or Australian grown. If you'd prefer to cater for yourself, they can supply the transfers out to your island destination instead. Spend a whole day relaxing in the sun, or just a few hours.
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Where you'll be
55 Porter Promenade
Mission Beach QLD 4852