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Day Trip to the Great Barrier Reef and MOUA
Highlights
- Explore vibrant coral gardens at John Brewer Reef, teeming with life and perfect for snorkellers and divers.
- Discover the Coral Greenhouse, the first underwater building in the Southern Hemisphere, blending art and marine conservation.
- Spot clownfish, stingrays, and turtles while diving in one of the Great Barrier Reef's most unique locations.
- Relax on a comfortable vessel with shaded deck space, enjoying ample time in the water for a memorable adventure.
Explore the Reef and Australia’s Only Underwater Museum – MOUA Day Trip
Join Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive for a full-day adventure to John Brewer Reef — home to spectacular coral gardens and the world-renowned Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA).
Submerged just metres below the surface, MOUA’s Coral Greenhouse is the first underwater building in the Southern Hemisphere, designed by world-class artist Jason deCaires Taylor. It’s a powerful fusion of art, science, and reef storytelling, highlighting marine conservation and the cultural connection to sea Country.
This site offers something for everyone — with depths from 1 to 20 metres, it’s perfect for snorkellers, introductory divers, and certified divers alike. Surrounding the sculpture garden are vibrant reef flats and bommies teeming with life: clownfish, parrotfish, angelfish, Maori wrasse, stingrays, reef sharks, and curious turtles are frequently spotted.
Your trip includes ample time in the water, a comfortable vessel with shaded deck space, expert crew, and the chance to snorkel or dive one of the most visually and culturally unique locations on the Great Barrier Reef.
This is more than a reef trip — it’s a living gallery beneath the sea.
Itinerary highlights
Great Barrier Reef – John Brewer Reef and MOUA
Day Trip to John Brewer Reef and MOUA – A Living Underwater Gallery
Departing from both Townsville and Magnetic Island, this full-day tour takes you to John Brewer Reef — one of the most vibrant, unspoiled sections of the Great Barrier Reef. Situated further offshore, the site offers crystal-clear visibility, abundant marine life, and thriving coral formations.
The highlight is the Coral Greenhouse, part of the world-renowned Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA). Created by artist Jason deCaires Taylor, this awe-inspiring structure towers 12 m high and weighs 58 tons. It is recognised as the world’s largest underwater art installation and brings together reef conservation, marine science, and indigenous storytelling in one unforgettable snorkel or dive site.
Surrounding the sculpture garden, the reef teems with tropical fish, parrotfish, clownfish, turtles, rays, reef sharks, and the occasional Maori wrasse.
Tours operate aboard one of two custom-built vessels, both equipped with shaded seating, sun decks, onboard toilets, and easy water access. Optional dive guides and snorkel support are available.
Whether you’re diving or snorkelling, this is more than a reef trip — it’s a journey into living art and natural wonder, unique to the Central Great Barrier Reef.
Tour details
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Available from 27 May 2024 to 31 March 2027
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Available from 27 May 2024 to 31 March 2027
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Available from 27 May 2024 to 31 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.adrenalindive.com.au/about/access-and-inclusion-statement/
Operation information
Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive
Discover the Great Barrier Reef with Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive!
Explore some of the Great Barrier Reef’s most iconic sites with Townsville’s most awarded snorkel and dive operator. From vibrant coral gardens and underwater sculptures to Australia’s most famous shipwreck, Adrenalin offers marine adventures for snorkellers and divers of all levels.
Departing from Townsville and Magnetic Island, our full-day tours take you to the best of the reef. Snorkel untouched coral systems, dive the legendary SS Yongala wreck, or visit the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) — a globally unique fusion of art, science, and storytelling beneath the sea.
Whether you’re a local, domestic traveller, international visitor, first-time snorkeller or experienced diver, there’s something here for everyone.
Tour options include:
Great Barrier Reef – snorkel and dive remote coral ecosystems.
MOUA – Australia’s only underwater sculpture garden at John Brewer Reef.
SS Yongala – world-famous wreck dive for certified divers.
Introductory and Certified Diving – with expert, safety-focused guides.
PADI Dive Courses – learn to dive or advance your certification in small groups.
Eco-Conscious Tourism – committed to marine conservation and sustainable practices.
Enjoy small group sizes, expert crew, premium equipment and a passion for the reef that shines through every trip.
Explore the reef your way — coral, art, or wreck — and make memories to last a lifetime.
Book your full-day adventure today.
Activities
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Townsville Enterprise
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