Closest reef for snorkeling from t'ville

[Stolly]

Can anybody tell me of a nice reef to snorkel around from t'ville. I am planning to go for a fish but i have some visitors that would like to see the reef. Is Keeper Reef the closest?

[borisdog]

Yes, Keeper is the closest from TSV, roughly 60km. If you're prepared to drive up to Lucinda and launch there then Bramble/Trunk/Britomart are all closer than that - Bramble being just over 40km. Other alternatives are Acheron and Esk islands - both of them have pretty nice shallow fringing coral.

[Robbo_Townsville]

Neber dived it but it does have the occasional trout is Middle Reef. Very very close but it might not be that spectacular

[cooky]

FLorence Bay, Magnetic Island has reef decent for snorkelling. Calm and beautiful to stop for a swim

[Robbo_Townsville]

Second that Cooky, Florence Bay is well worth a look but you cant fish.

[Stolly]

Thanks, I will see how the weather pans out but will definately have a look at Florence Bay. I think i will be towing to Lucinda in future for outer reef though.
Thanks Again

[Mad_Barry]

Close from Lucinda you might look around the northern end of Orpheous, has some good fringing reef. A stop at yanks Jetty further down Orpheous is also a good spot for visitors. Take half a loaf of bread to break up & feed the fish while you have lunch. All sorts of things will come out from under there if there's a free feed on :)