BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS TOUR | AUSTRALIA 2025

Full day reef tour

cairns

We are delighted to confirm your itinerary for your inclusive full day Great Barrier Reef tour included in your package whilst in Cairns. 

Immerse yourself in the marvels of Moore Reef with Sunlover’s Great Barrier Reef Day trip. With a wide range of inclusive activities and exclusive access to their custom-designed outer reef pontoon, visitors of all ages and skill levels can explore and delight in the wonders of this extraordinary natural wonder.  

Moore Reef offers crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral gardens, abundant marine life, and friendly resident turtles and Māori wrasse, creating the ultimate destination to experience the magnificence of the outer reef. 

You will be able to choose on the day your preferred way to discover the reef, whether snorkelling in the natural lagoon or staying dry with their semi-submersible and glass bottom boat tours. You can choose to explore the fascinating underwater world at the underwater observatory and engage with marine life during the captivating fish feeding presentation.  

Younger guests can enjoy fun-filled moments in the enclosed ocean pool or experience the thrill of swirling down Sunlover’s 30-metre spiral waterslide into the tropical ocean. A trained lifeguard is always on watch from an elevated lifeguard station, and there’s easy entry to the water from two snorkel platforms, both of which are accessible by stairs. Calypso Reef Imagery is on board all day to capture your favourite reef memories, both on board and underwater. All photos are available for purchase during your trip back to Cairns – no waiting for photos to develop; the photos are sent straight to you or you can request to have them printed! 

For those who want even more adventure, you can add to your experience a guided-snorkel tour, Seawalker helmet dive, introductory and certified SCUBA dives. 

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR

  • Snorkelling & equipment 
  • Lycra suit 
  • Semi-submersible tour 
  • Glass bottom boat tour 
  • Underwater observatory 
  • Waterslide 
  • Enclosed ocean pool 
  • Tropical inspired buffet lunch 
  • Unlimited filtered water 
  • Access to changing rooms on pontoon 

optional extras

(payable by card only) – prices correct at time of publishing – March 25

  • Guided snorkel tour ($52 adult / $32 kids) 
  • Seawalker helmet dive ($149 adult / $149 Kids)   
  • SCUBA dive ($149 adult / $149 Kids) 
  • Drinks and snacks 
  • Motion sickness medication 

ITINERARY

Subject to change on the day

You will be escorted by your Lions Rugby Travel Tour representative on foot to the departure point (approx. 300 meters / 8 min walk)The meeting time at the hotel departure point timing will be confirmed in your final travel itinerary issued approximately 4-weeks prior to your date of travel 

10:00 Depart Cairns Marina 

11:30 – 12:00 Arrive Moore Reef 

4 Hours of Pontoon Fun 

16:00 Depart Moore Reef 

17:30 Arrive Cairns Marina and board your coach for your return to your hotel 

What to bring

  • If you suffer from motion sickness, you are recommended to take motion sickness tablets prior to boarding the boat – please always consult with and refer to the instructions provided by a healthcare professional or follow the manufacturers instructions provided with any form of tablet
  • Hat 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Sun protective clothing 
  • Swimming costume 
  • Towel 
  • Credit cards and/or cash for food, drinks and optional extras and activities 
  • Light jacket for cool/windy days 
  • Reusable water bottle for sustainability but disposable cups are available 

WEATHER IN JULY

July is mild winter season in Cairns and the average temperatures are 22°C (71F) The average sea temperature for July is 24°C (75F) with temperature remaining essentially constant in the entire month. 

The order of the itinerary and inclusions are subject to change. 

We would remind you that all our handy bookers information can be found in one place:  Booker information – Lions Tour