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Great Keppel Island Coral Lunch Tour
Highlights
- Savour a fresh buffet lunch featuring seasonal fruit and cold meats while enjoying stunning views of Great Keppel Island.
- Drift aboard a glass-bottom boat for guided coral viewing, led by a Marine Biologist, revealing vibrant underwater life.
- Explore turquoise waters or wander the island village, soaking up the relaxed atmosphere of Queensland's barefoot paradise.
- Indulge in morning tea before a day filled with adventure, education, and leisure, perfect for families and nature lovers.
The Coral Lunch Tour by Freedom Fast Cats is the perfect way to experience the beauty of Great Keppel Island and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Just 30 minutes from Rosslyn Bay Harbour, this relaxing tour blends reef discovery with island leisure.
Your day begins with morning tea before stepping aboard a glass-bottom boat for a guided coral viewing cruise. Led by our Marine Biologist and Master Reef Guide, you’ll gain fascinating insights into coral gardens, tropical fish, and turtles—all without even getting wet.
Back on board, enjoy a fresh buffet-style lunch featuring salads, cold meats, and seasonal fruit, with tea, coffee, cordial, and water included. In the afternoon, choose your own pace: swim in the turquoise waters, wander the island village, browse the shops, or simply sink your toes into pristine white sand.
Perfect for couples, families, and nature lovers, the Coral Lunch Tour combines comfort, education, and adventure in one unforgettable day.
Book your Coral Lunch Tour today and discover why Great Keppel Island is known as Queensland’s barefoot paradise.
Itinerary highlights
Coral Lunch Cruise Great Keppel Island (Woppa)
Freedom Fast Cats’ Coral Lunch Cruise is our Tuesday special, perfect for those who don’t want all the water activities. Enjoy lunch whilst cruising around parts of Great Keppel Island not usually seen by others, along with a Glass Bottom Boat Tour which is a great way to get up close with the coral gardens, fish and turtles.
Tour details
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Available from 31 March 2023 to 31 March 2026
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Freedom Fast Cats
Freedom Fast Cats, located on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, provides daily ferry transfers and eco-certified tours to Great Keppel Island, a Southern Great Barrier Reef destination famed for crystal-clear waters and pristine white sands. In just 30 minutes from Rosslyn Bay Harbour, visitors step directly onto the beach and begin their island adventure in this true “Barefoot Paradise.”
Freedom Fast Cats have a diverse range of experiences designed for every traveller. Families, couples, and groups can enjoy laid-back scenic cruises, thrilling boom-netting, snorkelling tours, or glass-bottom boat experiences showcasing coral gardens and marine life below. With Eco Certification and the expertise of a Master Reef Guide and Marine Biologist, guests gain unique insights into the reef’s natural wonders and cultural heritage.
Great Keppel Island offers 17 beaches, hiking trails across 1,454 hectares, and snorkelling straight from the shore. Visitors can also hire snorkelling gear and kayaks, making it easy to explore the island’s bays and reefs at their own pace. Village amenities provide food, drinks, and essentials, making both day trips and overnight stays enjoyable.
As a family-owned business with reef history dating back to the 1950s, Freedom Fast Cats blends generations of local knowledge with a commitment to sustainability and accessibility, ensuring every guest feels welcome. Freedom Fast Cats invites travellers to uncover the magic of Great Keppel Island and create lasting memories.
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Capricorn Tourism
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