The Great Barrier Reef and MOUA Day Trip - Snorkel - Townsville

As the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, the Museum of Underwater Art highlights reef conservation, restoration, and education on a global scale. Its location on John Brewer Reef is rich in history, with a strong connection to our indigenous culture and marine tourism.

The Coral Greenhouse - first submerged building design by world-class artist Jason deCaires Taylor is a bucket list trip no one should miss! The greenhouse boasts a beautiful mix of art and science. Trees, life-like sculptures, and coral gardens make this staggering 72m structure a wonderland for divers.

Surrounding the Museum of Underwater Art is an amazing coral reef bursting with a plethora of marine life. The bright and beautiful colours are the perfect backdrop for the museum and the location provides the perfect blend of man-made and natures art. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,600 kilometres.

Located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in north-east Australia. The reef supports a wide diversity of life and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981. A visit to this picturesque Reef is the ideal way to enjoy snorkeling, introductory scuba dives or certified dives.

Lodestone offers spectacular marine life which will exhilarate and impress both snorkelers and divers. Imagine witnessing all the stunning colours of coral and marine animals in the tropical crystal clear water, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. You can choose to board the vessel from either Townsville or Magnetic Island.