The trip to the outer fringe of the reef took about an hour and twenty minutes on the boat. It was really nice to see the mountain range and rainforests from the boat viewpoint. We did get the whole family to take sick sickness tablets to make sure no-one spent the day with their head over the side of the boat.
Because the jellyfish are known to move in around November we all had to wear stinger suits. The kids all though they were marine ninjas.
We anchored at 3 different spots and saw many different fish including big maori wrasse, clown fish (Nemo), spotted sting ray, angle fish, giant clams, sea slugs and lots more.
Bridget took to the snorkeling and diving down like a duck to water. In fact all the kids were into it.
This little guy just swam around everywhere by himself without a care in the world.
Needless to say everyone had a ball and wont forget this part of the trip.
Richard
Well I guess there might be a few more trips up to the reef.The water looks really great,pity you did not have a fishing rod handy.I was going to suggest a spear gun but thought that it might pose a problem for the other divers.Next stop Ningaloo at least you can catch decent fish there. It is great to see the kids enjoying themselves, thier education would have taken a leap forward especially about our great country hopefully they will be able to enjoy further adventures
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WOW!!What fantastic photos from the barrier reef. Amazing that you could all go snorkelling, even you Bridget, well done, great that you kids all had a go. What a reward. to see all that amazing life under the water. What a great family shot. Terrific family advert for the area that they cater for the young ones XX Nan
ReplyDeleteWOW !!! what fantastic photos. Can't believe you children were all able to have a go, especially you Bridget, what a little fish you are. So glad you had the opportunity and gave it a go. Well done. what an amazing experience to have as a young family. Love the family photo, Great ad for the Barrier Reef XX Nan
ReplyDeleteFantastic pics guys!!!!! Experience of a lifetime..... The Whiteways xx
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