Day 8-9 Airlie Beach and the Great Barrier Reef

We arrived in Airlie Beach with our usual entourage of bags and were greeted by 95 degree heat and no taxis… so there we are loading our 2 large suitcases, large tote bag, car seat, hiking baby carrier, hiking back pack, baby stuff backpack and running stroller onto the bus as the other passengers looked on in horror.

The first day we headed out on the Great Barrier Reef Excursion which was rate very highly for children.  The 3 hour boat ride was rough for Bryce.  Once we hit open water, we think he got sea sick from trying to watch his shows with the waves… that didnt go well for anyone aboard.   We arrived at the pontoon on Hardy’s Reef.  We took a glass bottomed boat around and Bryce got to see the big fish swimming.  The pontoon also had a glass room that we frequented a few times. It was great for children who cant swim.  Danielle and I took turns snorkeling which was outrageous and before we new it, it was time to head back to shore.