Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast: Explore Biodiverse Turtle Island Under the Pacific

You will encounter the marvels of the Pacific Ocean from both top and underneath. Immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of Turtle Island (Cook Island) and swim alongside these totally amazing turtles. This is an unforgettable tour experience!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Coolangatta - Experience an exciting day on the ocean, interacting with turtles, marine life, and nature through our eco-friendly Swim with Turtles Tour!
    The adventure kicks off with a 20-minute boat ride to Cook Island Aquatic Reserve (Joongurra-Narrian). This reserve is located about 600 meters off the coast of Fingal Head, NSW, and serves as a…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Fresh fruit after your snorkel
What's Not Included
  • Life jackets will not be worn in the water - all participants must be able to swim
Location
139-151 Chinderah Bay Dr
Chinderah Bay Drive
Look for the big white trailer and the Cooly Eco Adventures flag! Please note: we operation on QLD time. All tour times are listed as such. If you are travelling from New South Wales, you will need to add one hour to your intended departure time to account for daylight savings.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jeanette_b
Nov 10, 2025
Fantastic experience - The trip was fantastic. The guides were professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We had a close up encounter with a pod of dolphins on our way out to the island. Once we got near the island and started snorkelling we saw countless turtles, including the biggest turtle I have ever seen in person. There was an abundance of colourful fish, beautiful sea grasses, lichen and coral. We also saw an octopus. It was a wonderful experIence. Thank you Cooly Eco Adventure.
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705bernadettem
Oct 6, 2025
Swimming with Turtles - Swimming with the Turtles – Eco Cooley Adventures What an absolutely fantastic day we had swimming with the turtles thanks to Eco Cooley Adventures! I have Multiple Sclerosis, and the left side of my body is badly affected, but that didn’t stop me from having the most wonderful experience thanks to the amazing care and support from Lachie (the owner) and my carers. Lachie was incredible — he stayed by my side in the water, making sure I was safe and comfortable the whole time. His kindness and patience made all the difference. And then, to top it all off, we saw so many turtles — a whole bale of them (that’s what a group of turtles is called!). It was just magical. Amanda Rudge #allinaqua was also absolutely wonderful. She took care of everyone — my grandchildren, my friends who were a bit nervous about the water — and made sure we all felt confident and happy. A big thank you as well to Tracey Bezzina, my carer, who was fantastic with the grandchildren and helped make the day so special for everyone. It truly was a spectacular day filled with laughter, care, and unforgettable moments. Thank you so much to everyone at Eco Cooley Adventures — we’ll treasure this experience forever.
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170alana
Sep 30, 2025
Turtle swimmers and wave jumpers - What a great experience, kids really enjoy the jumping boat ride out to the isalnd to swim with the turtles, great family memory trip !
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Nantaka_p
Sep 26, 2025
Amazing - Amazing, beautiful and just awesome experience. Swim with turtles, fishes and just wonderful. Staffs also amazing, they make everyone comfortable during the trip with no judgment.
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Dinglewood123
Sep 22, 2025
Amazing experience - Absolutely amazing, breaching humpbacks as we made our way to Cook Island Jess and Lockie were super friendly and helpful Turtles were plentiful A great morning out
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Andy
Jul 17, 2025
Great trip - Fabulous trip great company and a really awesome experience with the turtles. Super friendly and helpful staff from the moment we arrived. Knowledgeable crew with superb snorkelling. Really recommend this tour.
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Anna_b
Jul 17, 2025
Wonderful trip - do it! - A truly special experience. Small group of 12 with Cass our lovely snorkel guide. We saw Green Sea Turtles, many beautiful fish and as an added a bonus, a Manta Ray came to say hello and have a swim around. Magical!
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V3213boadamc
Jul 12, 2025
Epic adventure - An absolutely epic adventure. Can’t recommend it enough. This is a great experience for people of all ages. Expert guides, excellent equipment and the undoubtedly one of the best experiences on the Gold Coast/ Tweed area. Only a 30 minute drive from the Gold Coast.
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R533kjrebeccac
Jul 12, 2025
Magical swim with turtles - The most amazing morning! Our guide was superb - informative and clearly passionate about her job and about ensuring we had a great experience. Super informative and taught us about the different species we were seeing. As someone who isn’t a confident swimmer, I felt safe and supported and confident in the water. We saw so many turtles in their natural environment, as well as other sea creatures - it was spectacular!! The footage we received captures our experience perfectly! Hands down the BEST experience. Magical!
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Staceycc8945pd
Jul 9, 2025
Fab! - We had such a great trip, We saw turtles, wobbegongs, amazing fish and a whale swam past us as we were snorkelling. The staff were so helpful and knowledgeable. We can't wait to do this trip again! Highly recommend Cooly Eco Adventures.
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From $97
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).