41 Photos to kick your GBR Wanderlust into Overdrive

Feb 7

So you've been contemplating a day out on the Great Barrier Reef but haven't found the time or the inclination to get out recently?

Well it's time to change that!!

Feast your eyes on what delights lay above and below the waves on our recent reef trip and be inspired to book a trip NOW (the viz is GREAT and the water oh so warm)....

So here's '41 of the Best' - my pick of a bunch of photos taken whilst we enjoyed 2 whole days (with a sleepover) on the Great Barrier Reef (thanks to Sunlover Reef Cruises Starlight Experience)

1. First pick a good boat & a good buddy to share your adventure with… — 1. **First pick a good boat & a good buddy to share your adventure with…**

**2. And make sure you get outside for the best views on the way out**

**3. NEXT, wave a BIG Goodbye to the coast & wave an even Bigger ‘HELLO’ to the reef**

**5. OR if you prefer…take the ‘softer’ route into the water…**

13. ….and the corals….. — **13. .….and the corals…..**

**14. ….and of course, the special things that make us all go WOW!!**

16. ’cause you never know what you might ‘spot’….. (Image by Stuart Ireland) — **16. ’cause you never know what you might ‘spot’…..** (Image by Stuart Ireland)

**19. AND besides everything’s a bit more FUN when you share it……**

**20. well, maybe not for the seabirds….**

**21. BUT it seems like the turtle’s don’t seem to mind…**

22. with your NEED to get their photo… (Image by Stuart Ireland) — **22. with your NEED to get their photo…** (Image by Stuart Ireland)

23. No matter how close you get…. (Image by Stuart Ireland) — **23. No matter how close you get….** (Image by Stuart Ireland)

**24. They’ll even put up with your obsession to get a ‘selfie’…..**

**25. Some just don’t seem to mind at all….**

**26. Although you’ll have to keep your eyes peeled – they are masters of camouflage after all….**

**27. And when all the snorkelling’s done & dusted…**

**28. You could even try your hand at a dive…..**

**29. it helps you get a little deeper….**

**30. And enjoy the drop-offs & walls….**

**31. And take some time to enjoy the detail….**

32. And stay and make some new friends…. (Image by Calyspo Productions) — **32. And stay and make some new friends….** (Image by Calyspo Productions)

**33. Even spend a bit more time searching for Nemo (and his cousins)…..**

**34. Whichever way you choose to explore the reef….**

**35. you’re going to see things that will blow your mind….**

**36. AND even touch stuff you didn’t think was real…**

**38. After all, what are you waiting for???**

40. And kickstart your Reef Adventure NOW!!!!! (Image by Stuart Ireland) — **40. And kickstart your Reef Adventure NOW!!!!!** (Image by Stuart Ireland)

**41. (All pictures kindly bought to you thanks to the Great Barrier Reef)**

A special thanks to Sunlover Reef Cruises for providing us with a complimentary overnight stay on their pontoon.

If you'd like to read MORE about a Day Out with Sunlover Click HERE: Family Friendly Great Barrier Reef Trip – Sunlover Reef Cruises.
If you'd like to learn more about the Overnight stay click HERE >>Starlight by Sunlover.

Also special mention goes to Stuart Ireland from Calypso Productions for providing us with extra images of our day on the Great Barrier Reef as well as a complimentary underwater camera (which are available for day hire) to capture our day.

All images are @AdventureMumma (unless otherwise stated) and all my photos have been taken with a Canon 5D II, a GoPro Hero 4 OR a Canon G15 (with underwater housing).

Have you enjoyed any Great Barrier Reef Tours yet? What was your favourite experience? OR Are you just dying to see this part of the world? If so, please feel free to SHARE - I'd love to read your comments below…

Click HERE to Book your cruise to the Great Barrier Reef NOW!!!