Be mesmerised by the wonders of the Central Great Barrier Reef, with Townsville's most awarded tour operator.
We have been sharing the wonder of the Central Great Barrier Reef since 1987, offering tours and courses to help you see the Reef, whether you’re a beginner, an experienced diver or seeking your own dive qualification. We are the only snorkel and dive operator to travel directly from Townsville and Magnetic Island to the Great Barrier Reef.
Being based in Townsville, we are perfectly situated to access premier snorkelling and diving attractions, including the Museum of Underwater Art at John Brewer Reef, the iconic S.S. Yongala Wreck, and more.
Explore spectacular sites of the Great Barrier Reef with Townsville’s most awarded and experienced diving and snorkelling company, Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive.
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Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive has earned from Eco Tourism Australia 'Green Travel Leader' Status, as we have been a fully certified Eco Tourism operator since 2005. You can find our certification here.
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One of The Seven Wonders
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The Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef is a little further off the Queensland Coast than other sections and as a result has some of the best sites in the whole Great Barrier Reef.
Island Pelorus Island Orpheus Island Palm Island Magnetic Island
John Brewer Reef, is located 70 km offshore from Townsville, Queensland, Australia and measures 6.1 km x 2.8 km. The origin of the reef's name is from the troop ships John Brewer, Kelso and Arab which sailed from Sydney for India on 16 June 1842. On board were 26 officers and 700 men of the 28th Regiment of Foot.
Lodestone Reef has gorgeous hard coral gardens in the shallows that are overflowing with reef fish. It is a great location to see anemonefish, butterflyfish, angelfish and blue tangs. If you can look pass all the colourful fish you will also see octopus, nudibranchs, sea stars and many other invertebrate species.
Keeper Reef offers tantalising swim-throughs that see beams of light revealing delicate nudibranches, camouflaged frogfish, giant puffer fish and wide-eyed cave dwellers peeking up through the dark.
Wheeler Reef offers an action-packed drift dive for Advanced or training Adventure Divers to cruise at 20m past schools of humphead parrotfish and huge Spanish mackerel, whilst spotting wobbegongs in the sand as the occasional grey reef shark watches on.
Davies Reef, near Townsville, stands out for its diverse coral formations, swim-throughs, and sandy lagoons. Its unique features include coral caves and overhangs teeming with marine life, like reef sharks, sea turtles, and rare nudibranchs, making it a favourite for both exploration and photography.
Little Broadhurst Reef is known for its striking coral bommies and shallow lagoons. What makes it unique are the vibrant soft corals and large schools of fish that gather around its coral walls. Divers can often spot playful reef sharks, groupers, and colourful parrotfish, along with occasional manta ray sightings. It's clear, shallow waters make it ideal for both snorkelling and diving.
The S.S. Yongala it is the only large reef structure in the region, drawing a huge variety of marine life and earning infamy as Australia’s BEST dive site.
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