If you want to plan a trip to the Great Barrier Reef with a toddler at a time when he is unable to swim alone or to wear a goggles and a snorkeling tube, you may be deterred, shelving or abandoning your travel plan.
So, how can we take children to visit the Great Barrier Reef and get a value-for-money experience? Don't worry, let's take a look at our travel plan, which will bring the most comprehensive and high-quality coral reef experience to all young families!
Sun Lovers Great Barrier Reef Cruise
SUNLOVER REEF CRUISES
For young parents eager to bring their children to the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Barrier Reef cruise ship Sun Lover is certainly the best option, offering a full range of services for young families. From Keynes to the Moor Reef offshore platform, young families can explore the Great Barrier Reef throughout the day.
During the trip, the Moor Reef platform has lots of activities for children, parents can easily form a camp to look after their children, but also have the opportunity to dive deeper into the coral reef.
For young children, the most fun part of the platform must be the water slide that allows them to slide directly into the sea (very close to the platform, where swimmers can swim back even without a swimming circle), and semi-submarines. The ability to see sea turtles and fish in a semi-submarine without getting wet is also a cool way for them to observe the underwater world.
There are also underwater viewing halls, glass-bottomed boats and marine life touch boxes. Even if they can't swim, children can watch sea cucumbers and other marine organisms at close range.
If children are eager to try snorkeling, there is an incredible enclosed children's swimming pool that is not only safe, but also fish. At the same time, the platform also provides mini life jackets and diving equipment.
Luggage preparation: toys and books for the boat, as Moore Reef is located on the Outer Barrier Reef and takes two hours (one way) on the way. Then you and the child will be on Moor Reef for four hours. If your child is accustomed to taking a nap during the day, fill your backpack with your child's favorite bedtime toys and blankets.
Great Barrier Reef Aquarium
REEF HQ GREAT BARRIER REEF AQUARIUM
You may be surprised to find that coral reefs can be experienced in Australia without going to sea.
The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville (Townsville) is a fun paradise for children to learn about the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem on the World Heritage list. As the world's largest living coral reef aquarium and the Great Barrier Reef Education Centre in government, Australia, it will be a great place to start a family trip to coral reefs.
Here, children enjoy shuttling through subsea viewing tunnels, enjoying a wide variety of live corals and marine life, visiting turtle hospitals, or enjoying charming shark-feeding shows. Children under the age of five can be admitted free of charge.
Luggage preparation: a camera that allows children to capture the expression of surprise on their faces as they watch the coral reef exhibition.
magnetic island
MAGNETIC ISLAND
A one-day parade trip to the island does not always mean enjoying colorful corals. With about 900 islands and sandbars, the 2300-kilometer Great Barrier Reef will not only give you a great visual impact, but also a host of interesting activities.
Choosing a small island suitable for young family travel may be more irresistible and magnetic island is the most popular. A 25-minute ferry ride from Townsville makes it easy to get there, and then the children's observation changes from marine life to tree-hugging.
In the village of (Bungalow Bay) in Bongro Bay, children will meet iconic Australian koalas, lizards and other small animals.
Healthy parents and energetic children can also enjoy the popular 4km (round trip) fortress access. While children may not appreciate World War II fortifications as adults, these little adventurers will cheer on exploring interesting wartime buildings. At the same time, please pay attention to the koala along the way.
Luggage preparation: swimsuits, sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water and delicious snacks to treat adventure children in the fortress passageway.
Holy Spirit Islands
THE WHITSUNDAYS
The trip would not have been complete without visiting White Paradise Beach, the most beautiful place of the Holy Spirit Islands.
White Paradise Beach, one of the 74 islands of the sparkling islands in the Holy Spirit Islands, is a highly acclaimed area of white silica sand. It is clear and shallow and is one of the best beaches for children in the area.
Half a day of travel on the Holy Spirit Islands is enough for young families. In the morning leave Elley Beach is a good choice for tired children to take a nap on their way back.
Luggage preparation: boat activities, construction of sandcastle buckets and shovels, limited shade on the beach and light tents or umbrellas. There are morning or afternoon tea on board, but you should also bring some other snacks in case you and your child are hungry.
Ms. Illite I.
LADY ELLIOT ISLAND
In the south of the Great Barrier Reef, there is one of the best places to watch sea turtles in the world, Ms. Illite Island.
On a short flight from Bandabberg (Bundaberg), you can take a one-day trip to the small coral reef, but only if you spend a night at an eco-leisure hotel will family members make the most of the trip.
You may not be able to sleep until you can see green turtles and loggerheads nesting at night (November-March), but he will probably wake you up before sunrise. Use the morning alarm to get to the beach with him to see the turtles still nesting or returning to the sea.
If you visit between January and April, you'll have a chance to see the turtles rush into the water. The island also offers glass-bottomed boat tours for children between the ages of 3 and 12.
Luggage preparation: flashlights for watching beach turtles at night or before sunrise, as well as reef diving boots.
Author: JENNIFER ENNION
Jennifer Ennion, who started his career on Radio Sydney, focused his early journalism on politics and crime. Tired of this directed statement, she turned to skiing journalist and began a freelance life infatuated with skiing.
Since then, Jennifer Ennion has served as a news associate editor, feature writer and travel editor for Australia's 24-hour dedicated service and Australia's United News Agency. She now writes travel and feature articles for companies such as News Corp and Australian Geographic Magazine.
At the same time, she is also the NBN TV news journalist. She is also the founder of thewildonesmedia.com, a digital magazine for Outdoor Travelers. Information about her trip can be found at Instagram @ jenniferennion.
This article comes from the Queensland Tourism Board blog.
