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The reef pontoon anchored in the lagoon
Full day · 7am – 5pm · Year round

Lady Musgrave
Island Reef Day

Southern Great Barrier Reef, departing Bundaberg Port Marina.

A whole day inside a coral lagoon.

Snorkel or dive the sheltered lagoon alongside resident green turtles, tropical fish, manta rays and unbothered reef sharks in water clear enough to see the bottom from the deck.

Between swims, the pontoon is yours: an underwater observatory, a licensed bar, a buffet lunch built from local produce, and warm freshwater showers. Our marine biologist leads a guided walk on the coral cay itself, explaining how an island like this assembles itself out of broken coral and seabirds.

Prefer to stay dry? The glass-bottom boat covers the same gardens without getting your hair wet. There is a pace here for everyone.

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Buffet lunch laid out on board Guided walk on the coral cay Glass bottom boat over coral

What's included

  • Full day from Bundaberg Port Marina, 7am to 5pm
  • Morning and afternoon tea on the luxury catamaran transfer
  • Buffet lunch — local prawns, cold meats and a spread of salads
  • Snorkel gear for adults and kids — masks, fins, vests, pool noodles
  • Access to the zero-carbon reef pontoon with licensed bar and dining
  • Underwater observatory and glass-bottom boat reef tour
  • Guided island walk with our marine biologist
  • Warm freshwater showers on the snorkel and dive platforms

Optional extras

  • Premium lounge seating — waitstaff, barista coffee, wetsuit hire, cheese and sparkling for afternoon tea
  • Introductory or certified scuba dive in the lagoon, instructor-guided — no experience needed
  • Marine Bio for a Day — collect real reef data as a citizen scientist
  • Manta snorkel safari on the outer reef, May to August

Bring with you

HatSunglassesSwimmersReef-safe sunscreenTowelShoes that can get wetSeasickness tabletsCameraCard or cash

Tap-and-go can't be processed offline at the pontoon, so bring a backup. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are standard — tell us at booking.

Good to know

What time do we leave and return?

Check-in is 7:00am at Bundaberg Port Marina; we're back alongside by 5:00pm.

Is seasickness a problem?

The crossing is open ocean and conditions vary day to day. We recommend everyone takes preventative medication — Travacalm, the night before and again on the morning.

When is the best time of year?

There isn't a bad one. Winter brings the humpback migration; summer brings mating, nesting and hatching turtles. Unlike reef tours further north, our subtropical water has no stinger season — snorkelling and diving run all year.

Are there showers on board?

Yes — warm freshwater showers on the pontoon, plus triple-filtered chilled drinking water to refill your bottle all day.

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