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Hey there, thanks a bunch for the comment and glad you liked it :)

Thanks so much .... glad you liked it 😀

Your Welcome :)

The great Barrier reef stretches over 2000 kilometres, but there are only four pontoons available leaving from Port Douglas, Cairns, Airlie Beach and Bundaberg. Know that these outer GBR tours are different in the inner reef tours (more than 10 towns) where you can either jump off the boat or walk off small island beaches. Thanks for watching, but know this wasn't to deter people from visiting the GBR. I was just wanting to inform people about picking a good day to visit and maybe consider an alternative in bad weather. That being said, I love the GBR but since I've dived and snorkelled most areas...I do have my favourites 😀 and probably more likely use the port Douglas pontoon,than Cairns or Airlie.

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Thanks for your feedback and glad you liked it. I've had other content in the past mentioning South Brisbane and yes, While it is actually South Brisbane, mentioning it seems to confuse first -time tourists. Truthfully, I can't seem to win either way HAHA

Since snorkelling nearly everywhere off the coast of Queensland - I have to admit that Port Douglas has some of the best looking coral (you picked a good one there). Either that or in the Southern GBR. But yes, The very long boat trips make it less appealing. Either that, or you have to sell body parts to afford staying at any of the resorts with closer access. I have a video on the Port Douglas Pontoon Tour too - We really enjoyed that one, but still busy with crowds! Loved Hawaii too, especially diving with the Mantas :)

@AquariusTraveller Thanks for the tips! We also did a tour of the Opal Reef with Wavelength. It was breathtaking. One day I hope to stay on Lizard Island and snorkel/dive there. Until then, I'll be following your videos for more recommendations while we're roadtripping around QLD! cheers

How was the crowds to opal reef? I will have to add that one to the list 😀 Same with lizard island,as I have heard its pretty good ❤️❤️ Too many places, so little time 🤣🤣 Glad you're enjoying the videos, I have covered alot along the coast and still some I haven't released yet... plus I want to update my Brisbane to Cairns one soon too.

If you're coming off a cruise, then sea sickness shouldn't be an issue... but it is a smaller boat and will rock alot, so take some if you're not sure how you will go. I hope the weather and winds are good for you, but this you won't know until closer to the time. Is this your only day in Airlie? What's the reason for picking this trip over anything else?

@@AquariusTraveller all the other great barrier reef tours in cairns etc are sold out already. So this is all that’s left and our only opportunity to do it.

@@BasilsTravels I'm guessing these are booked as part of the cruise? There was no Whitehaven tours?

@@AquariusTraveller yes part of the cruise. We need the security of an official cruise tour so the ship doesn’t leave without you.

@@BasilsTravels yep... definitely the better way to go booking with the cruise ship .... especially with a long day with this tour

Cheers.... glad you liked it 😀

It is a lovely spot indeed ❤️❤️

@@AquariusTraveller it absolutely is - and you did such a great job capturing that! We wouldn't have been able to do it justice like you did. Great job.

@@PollyAndJon very kind words.. much appreciated ❤️❤️

Most the Whale Watching tours leave from Gold Coast, Redcliffe and Sunshine Coast, but there is another one leaving Tangalooma Jetty for day trippers and hotel guests. You can catch the Boat from Holt street jetty, Arrive Tangalooma Resort and hang around the resort until the Whale Watching Cruise Leaves and then you catch the Ferry back. I think this is more suited to Resort guests, so if you just wanted a Whale tour from Brisbane, then I would leave from Redcliffe.

@@AquariusTraveller thank you! I’m arriving by carnival cruise to the jetty .

Does that get into portside ? What time are you docking or allowed to get off? Is there a cut off to get back on the boat in the afternoon?

@@AquariusTraveller the offshore activities are booked through carnival cruise. I think we are doing the 9.30 kayaking. I’m guessing it it will dock at the jetty. Not sure what cut off time is

@@cactusbaby4616 no worrys... I guess if it's booked through the cruise,they will have all the details and transfers organised.

Your probably not going to like it, but most people just leave it on the beach. While I have hesitations on that, make sure you don't bring any valuables, or have someone wait with your gear. I was part of a tour and bags still got left near their trailer. This section of the beach is isolated and very busy with daily tourists.

@@AquariusTraveller oh man thanks . I guess we could leave a bag with towel on the beach…

There is plenty of people that just leave it unattended on the beach...no different to swimming at a busy beach 😀

@@AquariusTraveller cool thank you

Use this blog the check out this exact tour we took. Look out for the yellow highlight to book, see the one tour that goes to Moreton Island "From Brisbane and Gold coast" and come with transport. aquariustraveller.com/is-moreton-island-worth-visiting/

no worry's at all :) glad you liked them

While I filmed in the City to show all the options, It's not just for the Metro Area

Your very welcome 👍😀

You mean there are blue octopus in the rock pools? I never knew that but can't say I'm surprised. I've dived with plenty of bull sharks before and think they get a bit of a bad rep... but certainly wouldn't jump into the cloudy River waters if they're around 👍

I did the slingshot forever ago when it was at the other location down the road... lots of fun but your right... not sure I could do it now 🤣🤣

@@AquariusTraveller 🥴🫣

Any questions, please feel free to ask and I'll do my best to answer!

I've done overnight trips to Fraser from Brisbane, but I think there is too much travel time for a day trip. Tamborine is a definate but just hadn't filmed anything there before releasing this video... but will add it to the next one 😀👍

I hope you enjoy it 😀

Yes we booked it in advance,which I think is more needed for the train. But paying when you get there would depend if it's a busy season and having the tickets available

This video is based just on the great barrier reef drive between cairns and Cape Tribulation...but the actual reef stretches along the coast for over 2000 km.. if you search in my videos on the city or towns your visiting, you'll find plenty of things to do. Or tell me which city, I can direct you from there

Your very welcome and really glad you enjoyed it 😀👍... haveca fun trip to Bribie

Perfect spot to be in the Moment :)

Where do you live now ?

Not sure how dar up north your walking but just have videos on Noosa habitat camping and Northshore...they are north of Brisbane 😀

Thanks for the comment and glad you liked it💖😁

Will have to check where I mentioned that 😂😂... Im sure it's the Burnett shire and must have had a moment when editing. Thanks

Haha.... yep, follows the smell cause I got him up way too early to get there 😂😂

Hey guys...thanks for stopping by and glad you enjoyed it. Cedar creek is Definately a great waterfall to visit and at least the crowds number will be low at the moment with the cooler waters... hope you enjoy it 👍😁

@@AquariusTraveller Haha yeah, worried it will be too cool at this moment and that we have to wait a bit. We're not that great with cold temperatures (in the air and in the water)!

It's fast moving water and very refreshing in the summer.... so expecting it will be too cold for me now...lol.

No worrys at all and thanks for checking out this video.... not sure where you have found others, but I have a blog post here on other trails stretching through Brisbane, sunny and Gold Coast... aquariustraveller.com/hike-in-brisbane/

We started at Port and ended at Cape Trib for this trip... but it is possible to drive back to port, will just take longer to get back over the ferry 👍👍

Valid on some points but more related on living than travel

Appreciate the comment and glad you liked it 😁👍

Interesting... big thanks for the heads up and check it out when I'm next up there 👍😁

😁👍 it's a lovely place to live 💖

Definitely better up close 😁👍

Certainly was... nice flat water and awesome in the sun 💖

Any question, please feel free to ask and I'll do my best to answer :)

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching :)

I've done it several times and can always be touch and go on how it will be. 3 hours from Airlie or 2 hours from Hamo, It's still really long travel time and makes it less worth it for what you see. I took a scenic flight from Airlie instead of from the pontoon, which allowed for more time on the pontoon - Plus it wouldn't have been a good experience on this day! Thanks for sharing your experience - I know there can be better days - but for the cost, I wanted to make people aware of the bad things!

Cheers for that 😁👍

Cheers for that and glad to help 👍

Sounds like you had a lovely day trip with the family ... so glad you loved the video 😁👍💖

@@AquariusTraveller Thanks. The videos are awesome!!

@@trevorwaninara7570 I think 2001 was the first time I went on it too

@@AquariusTraveller oh ok interesting.

Yes...I did hear they even had to crane the crocodile out

Open all year round but you'll find less people in there after it cools down a bit.

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Cheers Phil and appreciate your support 😁👍