Get ready for an unforgettable snorkel right off the sand at Shelving Beach, a pristine cove where the Great Barrier Reef is just a short swim away. It's a bit of a trek to get here—about a 20-minute walk over a rocky path from where the ferry drops you off—but you'll be rewarded with calm, clear waters teeming with life. Keep your eyes peeled for sea turtles, rays, and countless colourful fish darting through the two beautiful reefs that frame this secluded paradise.