Gold Coast: Snorkel with Turtles
Tweed Shire Council, Gold Coast
Join a guided snorkelling tour departing from Fingal Head on the Gold Coast and explore the protected waters around Cook Island. See turtles, manta rays, leopard sharks, and thousands of fish.
This guided snorkeling tour near Gold Coast suits swimmers seeking marine life encounters at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve with a marine biologist guide.
Highlights
- Snorkel in shallow waters and encounter diverse sea creatures
- Explore Cook Island on a Gold Coast snorkeling adventure
- Visit a turtle and marine life hotspot offshore from Fingal Head
- Learn from an experienced marine biologist guide
- Swim with turtles, rays, leopard sharks, and native fish species
Description
Meet at the departure point located 5 minutes from Gold Coast Airport for your guided snorkeling tour. Note that all tours operate on New South Wales time; Queensland visitors should account for the one-hour time difference during summer.
Board a boat and travel along the Tweed River, observing local wildlife such as sea birds and dolphins en route to Cook Island Aquatic Reserve. Known as Joongarra Narrian by the Minyungbal people, this marine sanctuary supports turtles and a variety of other species. The shallow waters provide ideal conditions for snorkeling, with your marine biologist guide leading you to the best spots.
All necessary equipment will be provided, including wetsuits, masks, snorkels, and fins. Expect to see turtles, manta and eagle rays, harmless leopard sharks, and numerous fish species. Winter visits may provide opportunities to spot migrating humpback whales.
Participants must be comfortable swimming in open water. Pool noodles are available for support, but flotation jackets are not provided for non-swimmers.
Includes
- Snorkel tour
- Marine biologist guide
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins)
- Wetsuit
Important Information
- Tours run on NSW time zone; Queensland visitors must consider the one-hour time difference during summer
- Participants must be comfortable swimming in open water; flotation jackets are not provided
- Pool noodles are available for additional support
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure to get geared up; tours depart strictly on time and do not wait for late arrivals
- After booking, you will receive a confirmation email with meeting point details and required items to bring
- A liability waiver must be completed and signed before the tour
- The operator will inform you by email and SMS of any schedule changes; please monitor your messages
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour start time for a full refund.
