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Turtle Conservation of the Southern Great Barrier Reef

Turtle Conservation of the Southern Great Barrier Reef

Nature and wildlife

Part of: Australian Geographic Travel

4 min guests

10 max guests

Experience nesting sea turtles under starlit skies, witnessing an ancient ritual on pristine coral beaches.
Snorkel over towering coral bommies, immersing yourself in vibrant marine ecosystems teeming with life.
Engage in hands-on coral health monitoring, contributing valuable data to global citizen science initiatives.
Join marine conservationist Susy James for exclusive insights at the University of Queensland's Heron Island Research Station.

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Cairns, Queensland

Start location: 72 Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone Central, Queensland, 4680, Australia
Phone: 1300 241 141
Email: travel@ausgeotravel.com
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$5,490.00 – $7,290.00

$5,490.00 – $7,290.00 Adult

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Experience the wonder of threatened sea turtles nesting under starlit skies in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

This six-day conservation-focused journey immerses you in the remarkable marine ecosystems of Heron and Wilson Islands — remote sanctuaries where green and loggerhead turtles return each year to nest on white coral beaches, and where vibrant reef systems teem with life just steps from shore.

Travel with marine conservationist and CoralWatch Ambassador Susy James as you witness nesting turtles on guided night walks, snorkel over ancient coral bommies five metres tall, participate in hands-on coral health monitoring, and gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the University of Queensland’s Heron Island Research Station. Learn from marine biologists conducting cutting-edge reef research, contribute meaningful data to global citizen science programs, and experience the rare privilege of two nights on Wilson Island.

Designed for travellers who value authentic conservation experiences, this journey combines world-class snorkelling, intimate wildlife encounters, meaningful citizen science participation, and the extraordinary opportunity to witness one of nature’s most ancient rituals: sea turtles nesting on moonlit beaches.

Tour details

Nature and wildlife
Extended
Land – Motorised
Water – Motorised
Small Group Tour
Basic

Single
Available from 2 November 2026
Single
Available from 30 November 2026

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Service facilities

Non Smoking

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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.

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Australian Geographic Travel

Australian Geographic Travel designs touring itineraries that focus on wildlife and active conservation as well as cultural experiences. Their travel experiences are rich in nature and adventure and specialise in hard-to-reach places and small group experiences. You’ll join similarly inclined souls who share your taste for exploration and a burning desire to learn more about the phenomenal natural world.

Australian Geographic Travel offers professionally guided, small group itineraries varying in length across most states in Australia. Each trip is unique and authentic for anyone who is interested in exploring the fauna and flora, the history and the culture of Australia. All trips have been curated with an emphasis on discovering hidden gems off the beaten track and offering sustainable travel experiences that would be very hard to find anywhere else.

Australian Geographic’ adventurers, scientists, historians and photographers have brought the world to you for more than 36 years. Now they invite you to join them in visiting the country’s most intriguing places and sharing their passion. They are committed to sustaining the environment, culture and heritage of each place they visit. In doing so, they strive to protect the precious environment, from addressing climate change and its far-reaching impacts to promoting awareness of the world’s oldest living culture and revealing to you the countless treasures it cradles.