Thing To Do & See

Quick Cat

Quick Cat operates day cruises to the outer reef, including a 45-minute stop at Dunk Island, snorkelling, lunch and a glass-bottom boat jaunt.

SunSea Dive

Day trips to John Brewer reef leave on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Woodstock Trail Rides

City slickers looking for that quintessential country experience can go horseback on a cattle muster at Woodstock Trail Rides. For one day on horseback you can help move 'em in and brand their hides, eat a camp-cooked lunch and down a cold beer at day's end; the price includes transfer from Townsville. Trail rides and an overnight bush camp are also possible.

Sunferries

Operates day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. A certified or introductory dive costs an additional around A$70.

Adrenalin Dive

Day trips to the Yongala (from $220) and Wheeler Reef (from $280), both including two dives. Also offers snorkelling (from $180) on Wheeler Reef as well as live-aboard trips, and dive certification courses.