partnership Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Will be in Brisbane for four weeks from mid June. We would like to see the barrier reef and maybe do some snorkling. We will have access to a car. Where is the closest and best point to do this from? How far is it from Brisbane. Don't mind doing a weekend. Also any other things to do in Brisbane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I did it from Port Douglas, can get pretty cheap flights to Cairns. Nice place for a weekender too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) You don't want this merged with this thread ? Similar questions with some answers already ? http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/out-about-oz/233863-what-do-brisbane.html Edited June 11, 2015 by fish.01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Clapham Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Its a Massive drive from Brisbane to anywhere you can snorkel the reef.. the Closest is Airlie Beach which is about 20 odd hours and cairns another 12 above that. Fly to one of these spots and you will have to do a boat tour...no snorkelling off the land really.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Its a Massive drive from Brisbane to anywhere you can snorkel the reef.. the Closest is Airlie Beach which is about 20 odd hours and cairns another 12 above that. Fly to one of these spots and you will have to do a boat tour...no snorkelling off the land really.. This thread is 4 months old and as they were coming last June it is a moot point now. If the OP provides an update on what they actually did to get on the GBR that may help others in the future with any plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Its a Massive drive from Brisbane to anywhere you can snorkel the reef.. the Closest is Airlie Beach which is about 20 odd hours and cairns another 12 above that. Fly to one of these spots and you will have to do a boat tour...no snorkelling off the land really.. We took a boat trip from Mackay to the Reef, it was great and less crowded than some others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy79 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Its a Massive drive from Brisbane to anywhere you can snorkel the reef.. the Closest is Airlie Beach which is about 20 odd hours and cairns another 12 above that. Fly to one of these spots and you will have to do a boat tour...no snorkelling off the land really.. Cairns 12 hours above airlie beach? on a bike maybe, but with a car you can do it in about 7hrs, only about 600-650km, did it years ago, drove down from cairns to go sailing for 3 days... will never forget the police with their speed gun in the middle of no where :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Cairns 12 hours above airlie beach? on a bike maybe, but with a car you can do it in about 7hrs, only about 600-650km, did it years ago, drove down from cairns to go sailing for 3 days... will never forget the police with their speed gun in the middle of no where :laugh: Always worth reminding the unwary about the revenue raisers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbourneTractor Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Marisa, how did your OH get on with the sun at the reef? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Its a Massive drive from Brisbane to anywhere you can snorkel the reef.. the Closest is Airlie Beach which is about 20 odd hours and cairns another 12 above that. Fly to one of these spots and you will have to do a boat tour...no snorkelling off the land really.. Those numbers are wrong for anyone planning something -> http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/out-about-oz/233863-what-do-brisbane.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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