Hardy Reef

Hardy Reef is a part of the Great Barrier Reef, located off Airlie Beach.

It is home to the Reefworld Pontoon, an excellent destination for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The reef is known for its spectacular fish life, including Trevally, Coral Trout, Snapper, Giant Maori Wrasse, and the Giant Queensland Groper, which is two meters long. Snorkeling and diving opportunities with turtles, reef sharks, and barracuda are also abundant.

Hardy Reef offers an opportunity to explore the Great Barrier Reef up-close. The Reefworld Pontoon offers an array of exciting activities, including snorkeling, diving, and fish feeding. The reef system has beautiful coral formations and fantastic fish life, making it a perfect spot for underwater photography. The pontoon also provides glass-bottom boat tours, allowing visitors to see the colorful marine life from above.

The best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef, including Hardy Reef, is between April and November, during the dry season. During this time, the water is clear and calm, providing excellent visibility for snorkeling, diving, and fish spotting. The Hardy Reef is accessible via Airlie Beach, where various boat tours and charters operate daily. Visitors can book day tours or extended trips, including accommodation on the pontoon. Additionally, regular flights operate from major capitals of Australia, including Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, to the Whitsunday Coast Airport in Proserpine, which is about 25 km from Airlie Beach.