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Opal Reef, Port Douglas

4.7
#4 of 6 in Parks in Port Douglas
Reef · Hidden Gem · Wildlife Area
Explore the coral gardens on a full-day snorkeling trip to Opal Reef. This jewel of the Great Barrier Reef sits right in the Coral Sea, some 48 km (30 mi) off the coast of Australia. Its crescent shape provides protection from winds. Keep an eye open for stingrays half-buried in the sand and the perfectly camouflaged lizardfish that sits on the corals waiting for its pray. For travelers who use our custom trip planner, Port Douglas holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Opal Reef and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
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  • By MsVickiG
    Amazing dive with Scuba IQ. Totally professional dive master and saw lots of fish and other sea life.  more »
  • By jill o
    Went scuba diveing snorkling all aboard the boat called Callipso wonderful staff very informative of the reefs and the food on board was wonderful caterd for everyone  more »
  • By Lola B
    this is an amazing place to visit if you stay in port douglas, we found this sea adventure awesome and memorable  more »
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