Get to know turtles in Queensland

From November to January, thousands of sea turtles visit our sandy shores, where they lay their eggs under the moonlight. In fact, more than half of the Southern Hemisphere’s loggerhead turtle population nests at Mon Repos in the Bundaberg region. 

If assisting baby turtles to scurry their way to the shoreline right after hatching spells bliss to you, you’ve come to the right place. Expecting mothers have an affinity for the secluded beaches along the Great Barrier Reef, with the northern and southern tips being particular favourites. It’s an awe-inspiring experience that’s best seen up-close.  

But, nesting and hatchings aren’t the only ways to see turtles. Swim further and you can make a friend beneath the surface. Go a tour to the Reef, with the expert help of a Master Reef Guide, you’ll find a turtle (or two) in their natural habitat. You might spot them resting on a bed of coral or cruising along with the ocean current. If you’re lucky, an inquisitive turtle could come up and say hello.  

So, what are you waiting for? Find your encounter below.