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0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Australian

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Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club

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1.3 km$$ - $$$ • Australian • Vegetarian friendly • Gluten free options

Ginger Root Cafe

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Swim with Turtles

Nov 2020 • Family

We went to swim with turtles with Waresports Guru. It was an awseome experience even for me who had done very little snorkeling before. Turtles, Eagle Rays, and so many other beautiful sea creatues. Kerrie took us out in the water so we had an experienced local with us. Higly recommended.

Written 1 November 2020

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Vicky J

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Snorkeling with the turtles

Feb 2017 • Friends

Had a fantastic day in the water with our guide Chris, felt safe & secure the entire time. We got to see Dolphins and a Grey nurse shark and see and touch the massive green turtles. Truly wonder experience

Written 17 February 2017

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Zach K

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Gold Coast Hidden Gem

Oct 2015 • Friends

Get out to Cook Island during the right conditions and you will be wowed. Dive operators frequent the Sanctuary Zone to visit the abundant Fish, Turtles, Rays Dolphins and Whales but you can access the area with little more than a SUP or Kayak off the beach.

Best during the Autumn-Spring months, with lights winds and minimal swell, take your snorkel and enjoy.

Written 5 October 2015

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Anthony N

Gold Coast, Australia115 contributions

One of the best dives from the Gold Coast

Feb 2016

Do yourself a favour and head out through the heads at Tweed and take the 20 minutes to get to cook island. I saw the biggest turtle I have ever seen here. Great snorkelling and diving from beginners to advance.

Written 21 February 2016

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Renroc

Lismore, Australia26 contributions

Brilliant Diving right on the doorstep

June 2019

I dive here regularly and never tire of seeing all the wonderful creatures. This is an easy dive site and is suitable for beginners and photographers alike. Every dive brings different things. We get grey nurse sharks and mantas regularly visiting. Nudibranch lovers will be amazed at the huge variety of different species that are found here. A number of different dive companies do dives out here. Tweed Seasports is who I dive with but Kirra Dive and Gold Coast dive shops go out as well.

Written 4 June 2019

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geelongexpat

Melbourne, Australia1,237 contributions

Great Dive Spot

Jan 2018

I went diving here last weekend. The reef is suitable for beginners and experienced divers. There is plenty of aquatic life below the surface. I saw a shark, ray and a turtle. Please note that the ocean is quite choppy on the reef so tablets are recommended before you dive. A wonderful little surprise just off the coast.

Written 14 January 2018

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Susan K

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Turtle Island - Fingal Head

Oct 2023 • Family

great tour, great guides, amazing sea creatures - totally satisfied and would highly recommend this tour to anyone -

Written 16 October 2023

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