John Newell Competitors

Award winning tour company | Small group outback touring | Extraordinary overland expeditions | Luxurious wilderness lodges & camps

Great Adventures is based in Cairns and operates an exciting range of day tours to the iconic Great Barrier Reef. Our modern high speed catamarans depart daily to whisk guests away in comfort to the spectacular outer reaches of the reef and the beautiful rainforest-clad Green Island. We are recognised by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority as a High Standard Operator and all of our tours are accredited with Advanced Ecotourism and Climate Action Innovator Certification. Our tours ensure our guests have the opportunity to learn about and appreciate this most important World Heritage area. As part of the Quicksilver Group, we are committed to sustainable environmental practices and ongoing conservation for future generations to enjoy. Our friendly and knowledgeable crew are ready to share a wonderful day of discovery and adventure in this very special part of the world.

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is a much-loved Queensland tourism icon and one of Australia’s most awarded holiday resorts. Located in Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, this family-owned resort has, over three decades, built a reputation as a destination that exemplifies the very best of Queensland tourism—delivering exceptional holiday experiences that combine world-class facilities with genuine, family-friendly hospitality.