Great Barrier Reef 50 plus Tours & Trip Packages

Great Barrier Reef 50 plus Tours & Trips

54 Great Barrier Reef trips. Tours from 35 tour companies. 96 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Sydney, Uluru & Great Barrier Reef
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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Highlights of Australia
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alice Springs, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Pacific Ocean, Sydney

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Highlights of Australia with Fiji
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alice Springs, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Australia and New Zealand
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3.8/5 Great
18 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alice Springs, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Dunedin, Great Barrier Reef, Queenstown, Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Highlights

  • Visit charming Dunedin to see historic Larnach Castle.
  • Opportunity to cruise the Great Barrier Reef in tropical Cairns, enjoy a scenic train
  • Explore Auckland
  • Visit the magical Ruakuri Cave for a subterranean tour.
  • Discover Queenstown
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I went on a Grand Tour of Italy with my husband and we had the trip of our lives. Senior Discovery Tours took care of everything so we just got to enjoy ourselves. Would highly reccomend!"

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Australia & New Zealand
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5/5 Excellent
35 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Auckland, Brisbane, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Queenstown, Sydney

Highlights

  • Explore Sydney
  • Visit a local winery, sampling vintages and learning about the wine-making process in New Zealand
  • Visit Rotorua Museum
  • Explore Queensland you'll discover the spectacular Twin Rivers on a thrilling hour-long optional jet-boat ride.
  • Experience an amazing Milford Sound cruise

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"I've traveled with this company 4 times and find the value and service outstanding. If you are on a slim budget try the " last minute" opportunities. We got an incredible deal on a river cruise two months out."

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Down Under Discovery with Fiji
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alice Springs, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Waitomo

Highlights

  • Auckland: Sightseeing; dinner atop Sky Tower
  • Waitomo: Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Rotorua: Enjoy a Maori cultural performance and Hangi dinner; visit Te Puia, the Agrodome, and Rainbow Springs; behind the-scenes visit at the Kiwi Encounter
  • Mount cook: Sightseeing in Mount Cook National Park; visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center
  • Queenstown: Visit Fiordland National Park and cruise on Milford Sound; cruise on Lake Wakatipu; dinner & farm demonstration at Walter Peak High Country Farm
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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New Year's Eve Down Under
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alice Springs, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Waitomo

Highlights

  • Sydney : Sightseeing tour; visit the Opera House and botanic gardens, enjoy a guided Australian Walkabout Tour at the Taronga Zoo; New Year’s Eve harbor cruise with fireworks
  • Cairns : Rainforest Skyrail; Kuranda Scenic Railway; Great Barrier Reef cruise with choice of activities
  • Uluru (ayers rock) : Sightseeing tour around the base of the rock, visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas); sunset toast
  • Alice springs : Sightseeing tour; visit the School of the Air and the Old Telegraph Station; Outback barbecue
  • Melbourne : Sightseeing tour including Fitzroy Gardens; Colonial Tramcar Restaurant lunch
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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Australian Safari
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Tasmania

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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Great Barrier Reef Reviews & Ratings

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Janet

Dec 2016

Provided byG Adventures

This was a trip with our two 30+ daughters and they picked it so they would have others in their own age group and a more active itinerary

This was a trip with our two 30+ daughters and they picked it so they would have others in their own age group and a more active itinerary. I think this hit the mark...

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Henriette

Dec 2016

Provided byG Adventures

The trip could have been some days longer, so we could have spent some more days in Byron Bay or Port Macquire

The trip could have been some days longer, so we could have spent some more days in Byron Bay or Port Macquire. But overall a very nice tour, with a lot of good acti...

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Kate

Dec 2016

Provided byG Adventures

From exploring the rainforest, to snorkelling the reef, to relaxing on the beaches and ending in the amazing city of Sydney

From exploring the rainforest, to snorkelling the reef, to relaxing on the beaches and ending in the amazing city of Sydney...one of the best experiences you can hav...

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Christopher

Dec 2016

Provided byG Adventures

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Jane

Dec 2016

Provided byG Adventures

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Great Barrier Reef Tour Selection Trips

  • The Great Barrier Reef is under threat. Listen to your guides and be respectful of the environment - don't litter, and do your best to leave the reefs as undisturbed as possible.
  • Boat trips among the reef are usually an all day affair - and waters can be choppy. If you get seasick easily, bring a lot of crystalized ginger to eat and/or Dramamine to help. 
  • If you've never snorkeled before, it can be difficult to get the hang of. Your guide and fellow travel companions are sure to have plenty of tips to help you learn quickly. 

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