Shoalwater Bay
Shoalwater Bay is a large bay on the Capricorn Coast of Central Queensland, Australia located 120 nautical miles north west of Gladstone. Since 1966, the land surrounding Shoalwater Bay has been under the ownership of the Australian Defence Force for the purpose of military training exercises.
On booking a trip to this area please be aware that due to military exercises at different times of the year we may need to change your trip destination to the Port Clinton areas or the Swain Reefs depending on the area of military exercises at the time.
You can be surrounded by land while you either pot for mud crabs or catch that hard fighting coral trout in shallow waters. Others species such as , Estuary cod, tusk fish, sweet lip, red emperor, mangrove jack, salmon or grunter and black dew can also be hooked in these areas or you can simply enjoy snorkelling, beaches and views.
Beach and reef walking
Take a leisurely beach and reef walk to explore the many untouched islands and reefs on the Great Barrier Reef.
Group Booking – Swain Reefs / Shoalwater Bay
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Fishing
Enjoy fishing the reefs and estuaries off Central Queensland as you explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea.
Group Booking – Swain Reefs / Shoalwater Bay
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Naturalist tourism
As a naturalist tourist, you can explore the many wonderful ecosystems, including live shells, birds and mammals.
Group Booking – Swain Reefs / Shoalwater Bay
COVID Qld Special Group Booking – Swain Reefs / Shoalwater Bay
Research
Charter the Eastern Voyager as a research vessel for use in any of the areas that take in the Great Barrier Reef.
Group Booking – Swain Reefs / Shoalwater Bay
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Scuba Diving
With many great wrecks around the Great Barrier Reef, there is a wide variety of diving options available for experienced divers to explore exciting underwater landmarks.
Group Booking – Swain Reefs / Shoalwater Bay
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Snorkelling
Snorkel the many great reefs and wrecks of the Great Barrier Reef when you book your charters with the MV Eastern Voyager.
Group Booking – Swain Reefs / Shoalwater Bay
COVID Qld Special Group Booking – Swain Reefs / Shoalwater Bay
Spearfishing
Get up close and personal with a spearfishing charter to the mighty Great Barrier Reef, Capricorn Bunker Group and Coral Sea.
Group Booking – Swain Reefs / Shoalwater Bay
COVID Qld Special Group Booking – Swain Reefs / Shoalwater Bay
Sport Fishing
Book your fishing adventure with Eastern Voyager and discover a world of excitement and exhilaration as you chase the biggest of prizes for sport and game fishing.
Group Booking – Swain Reefs / Shoalwater Bay