When in Cairns do as the backpackers do! We cruised to the outer reef for one and a half hours on a perfect sunny and wind still day. Snorkeling in this spectacular underwater world blew us away.

Trevor ventured out the furthest to the edge of the reef and had a visitor.. ( see the video ).

One of the highlights of our trip around Australia so far. 

Swimming with a turtle at the outer reef

watch video to the end…