Top Things to do in Great Barrier Reef
What to do and see in Great Barrier Reef, Queensland: The Best Classes & Workshops
The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape.
Restaurants in Great Barrier Reef
1. Mission Arts
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Mission Arts is a vibrant community arts centre located in Mission Beach, QLD bringing a variety of creative opportunities and experiences to the residents and visitors of the Cassowary Coast. The centre was opened in August 2010 and consists of a gallery, gallery shop, open air workshop space, dedicated pottery shed, and a combined administrative/catering/storage area. We are the largest completely self-sustaining community arts organisation in the Far North and operate as a completely volunteer led and volunteer run organisation. We host approximately 12 exhibition openings a year, which are free and open to the public and facilitate more than 100 workshops a year, covering a range of areas such as basketry, mosaic and glass work, pottery, creative writing, drawing and painting. Our facility is available for hire and we welcome conversations with interested artists, individuals and groups wishing to further explore their connection to the arts.
2. The Art of Chocolate
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Indulge your taste buds in a creative chocolate making class. The Art of Chocolate classes are designed with everyone in mind. Whether you are a beginner or a professional foodie you will love learning to create fine hand-made chocolate delicacies, like chocolate truffles, moulded chocolates, chocolate decorations for cakes & desserts and for the more adventurous ... chocolate sculptures! Your teacher is Maria Graf, Master Pastry Chef and Artisan Chocolatier. Maria loves to share her passion for all things chocolate and under her expert guidance you will quickly learn the basic techniques and soon be designing and making your own luxury chocolates. Classes are offered at venues in Townsville. Team up with friends, family or colleagues, in a small group setting for a creative and delicious chocolate day!
3. Magnetic Dive Day Course
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Magnetic Dive is a Snorkel Hire and Dive shop based in the heart of Base Backpackers in the beautiful Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island. We offer learn to dive courses through to dive qualifications.
4. Janbal Gallery
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
Janbal Gallery located in Mossman Far North Queensland is more than just an Aboriginal Art Gallery, it is a wonderful Aboriginal art experience that is 100 per cent Aboriginal owned and operated. Come and learn about Aboriginal art and culture through hands-on painting workshops and storytelling experiences or simply browse that gallery at your leisure. Brian (Binna) Swindley, Janbal Gallery's owner and resident artist invites you to come in and browse, enjoy and share in an authentic Aboriginal art experience. Binna is a local Kuku Yalanji man from Mossman and he is passionate about sharing his culture, dreamtime stories and visual interpretations with visitors from all over the world. Join an Aboriginal Art Workshop where you will learn about the Kuku Yalanji history and culture whilst Binna shows you how to create your own art piece (that you can take home with you) using intricate details and design .
Reviewed By Zimborob1 - Nadi, Fiji
Amazing. Binna (Brian) is the owner and resident artist of this fantastic little aboriginal art gallery. Enjoy, and maybe buy, some of his incredible artwork but even better get Binna to coach and mentor your inner artist and paint your own. Great experience, hosted by a very genuine and lovely guy. Highly recommended
5. Bowen Yoga Room
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Bowen Yoga Room offers Yoga Asana, Pranayama (Breathing practices), Mudra and Mantra inside the beautiful old wooden floored, air-conditioned CWA Hall in Bowen. Everybody welcome. Mats are available to borrow or purchase. 5 class pass is $65-, 10 class pass $130- no time limit on passes. Casual $15- and try it out first time $10-
6. Swimfit
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Swim your way to happiness by joining Swimfit! Offering adult & kids group and private swim sessions in Port Douglas and Palm Cove.
Reviewed By rhapsodyguest - Cairns, Australia
If you are trying to improve your swimming and you are in Port Douglas, Palm Cove or Mossman, then book in! Irene is a talented and enthusiastic swim coach and will encourage you to be your best whether you can swim, or cannot. Affordable sessions, the best swim locations in the area, a big smile, a kind heart, and a genuine desire to help makes her the best swim coach by far. You can swim with a private lesson, a small group of positive swimmers, or you can get a program online and train in your own time. Every lesson has intention, and a clear path to warm up, main session, cool down with fun thrown in. Please book in if you can- you will not regret it.
7. Smart Arts
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
8. Oaks Kitchen & Garden
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Oaks Kitchen and Garden is Southeast Asian Cooking School, set in the lush natural surroundings of Oak Beach, Queensland, we've developed a working garden to grow the vast array of organic produce that we use, ranging from Thai eggplant to kaffir lime, we use what is available and seasonal. Classes are held by ex Longrain, Easy Tiger chef, Ben Wallace. Cooking Classes are held from Tuesday to Saturday, there is a different style of class everyday. Great out door cooking experience, cooking with local organic produced, learn about Southeast Asian Flavours and cooking methods. Located 15min south of Port Douglas and 45min North of Cairns.
Reviewed By travlntheblood - Sydney, Australia
This is more than just a meal, it’s a complete experience. The passion that Ben and Rachel have for the farm to table concept they have built here is obvious. When you choose the Chefs Table experience, Rachel shows you exactly what you’ll be eating growing in front of you, explains how it’s grown, and has you try the herbs you’ll taste again in your meal. Seated around a communal table, you can watch as Ben assembles each dish, before explaining the dish to you as it is delivered. The flavours are nuanced, yet intense. The dishes, so beautifully presented, showcase the best of what FNQ and this home garden in particular offers. By the end of the meal, you truly appreciate the effort and labour of love that is required for this duo to deliver such amazing food. This was my second last “restaurant” meal of my trip to Port Douglas, and it blew me away. It was so good, my final meal paled in comparison despite the venue’s long held reputation. Don’t hesitate - book today!
9. Keppel Dive
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
As the Capricorn coasts only PADI Dive Centre, we are your one stop for all your diving needs. Located on Great Keppel Island, we offer a range of services including Discover SCUBA Diving, PADI Open Water and Advanced Courses, Certified boat diving, equipment hire and tank fills. Let us show you the best of the Southern Great Barrier Reef!
10. Dive Career Centre
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We have some of Cairns most experienced Scuba Diving instructors on our team, and teach snorkelling and scuba from the introductory recreational levels through to professional instructor levels. We run the dive ops on Reef Magic Cruises - introductory, helmet & certified diving and SEABOB tours. We also now teach SSI Mermaid courses. Self contained 2bdrm apartment available for rent on site too
