Great Barrier Reef Tours and Activities Read Important Safety Message. Please note that from August 1, some tours and activities will temporarily be unavailable, or operating on limited times and days. Please call the Tour Desk on 07 4946 8305 for further information. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef, and home to the most diverse plant and animal life on the planet - including spectacular coral formations, hundreds of species of fish, turtles, manta rays and even visiting dolphins and whales. Hamilton Island, in the heart of the reef, is the perfect base for exploring this magnificent part of the world. As well as a range of accommodation options and hotels near the Great Barrier Reef, we offer a wide selection of professional, well-organised tours, activities and excursions. Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Reefsuites Spend a magical night underwater with a front row seat to the Great Barrier Reef. Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Reefsleep Experience Spend the night out on the Great Barrier Reef, see the sun set over the ocean, and watch the reef come alive after dark, with this unforgettable Great Barrier Reef Reefsleep Experience. Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Adventures Discover all the colour, diversity and vibrancy of the Great Barrier Reef with this family-friendly day trip from Hamilton Island. Explore’s Full Day Snorkel or Dive the Great Barrier Reef Explore some of the most pristine and secluded sections of the Great Barrier Reef with this unforgettable and exclusive day trip from Hamilton Island. Hamilton Island Air Reef Discovery Fly Both Ways by Helicopter Experience the Great Barrier Reef from the air - and the water - with this sensational return helicopter tour to Reefworld on Hardy Reef. Hamilton Island Air Reef Comber by Seaplane Get the best of both worlds - with an incredible scenic seaplane flight over the Whitsundays, and a chance to snorkel at the magnificent Coral Gardens dive site. Hamilton Island Air Heart Reef & Whitehaven Stopover by Helicopter Explore the Whitsundays by helicopter! Fly over the iconic Heart Reef, and spend an hour relaxing on the incredibly beautiful Whitehaven Beach. Hamilton Island Air Heart Reef & Whitehaven Scenic Flight by Helicopter A scenic non-stop helicopter flight over the stunning Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hook Passage. Hamilton Island Air Heart Reef & Whitehaven Express Scenic Flight by Aeroplane Discover the iconic Heart Reef and spectacular Whitehaven Beach from above, with this unforgettable, one-hour scenic aeroplane flight. Hamilton Island Air Fly/Cruise to Reefworld Experience the Great Barrier Reef from helicopter and catamaran - and snorkel or dive to your heart’s content - with this fly and cruise trip to Reefworld on Hardy Reef. Hamilton Island Air Best of Both Worlds by Helicopter Experience the unforgettable beauty and colour of the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays - from the air and below the water - with this Best of Both Worlds tour from Hamilton Island. Journey to the Heart Tour - Heart Reef Experience Take a 30 minute scenic helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet then the stunning Heart Reef where you will land on the private Heart Island helipad where you will have two hours to explore the lagoon. Ways to explore the Great Barrier Reef: Scenic flight Take a spectacular helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef to see the turquoise waters from above, including the iconic Heart Reef. Snorkel or dive Select from a range of day-trips and tours to various reef destinations - where you can dive or snorkel, or simply relax and enjoy the view. Sail, cruise, or take a glass-bottom boat Our Tour Desk can also organise a range of boat tours to the Great Barrier Reef, where you can explore all the wonder of this marine park from above - or below - the water.