The Great Barrier Reef
The world's largest coral reef visible from space
The Great Barrier Reef : travel and visit
Thousands of animals species
This is common knowledge that the Great Barrier Reef is the home of the most amazing coral reef in the world. People usually think that images from the reef look unreal but they are not. After spending few seconds in the clear water of the reef you will understand.
As soon as you will enter the water, you will be blown away by the huge variety of fish and colours all around you. This will certainly be a very exciting and memorable experience for you.
Where to go near on the Great Barrier Reef?
Famous and undiscovered destinations on the Great Barrier Reef
- Hamilton Island: exquisite destination in the middle of the Reef.
- Cairns: affordable holidays for everyone, great accessibility to the reef.
- Townsville: family holidays, quiet and affordable.
- Port Douglas: Relaxing holidays at average price with great beaches.
What to do on the Great Barrier Reef?
Activities and trips available
- Snorkeling: A mask, a snorkel, a pair of fins and you will enjoy this amazing new world to you.
- Diving: from, beginner to experimented divers, you will always find a place to go.
- Helicopter Tour: Take the air to enjoy of the most fabulous view you will ever experiment.
- Green Island: Snorkeling from the island and enjoy the a quick and safe trip on the reef from Cairns.
- Outer reef experience: get the real great barrier reef experience by going out in the deep blue, sensation guaranteed.
- Glass Bottom boat: for those who think that swimming is not their thing, you can hop into a glass bottom boat.
- Semi-Submarines: an even better solution to discover the great Barrier Reef is to go into semi-submarine. The best view without being wet.
What you have to try on the Great Barrier Reef
Helicopter tour over the Reef
It's not hard to imagine that landscapes are looking very different from above. This will take all its sense once you'll be riding a helicopter over the reef. The sensations you will feel will be unique. The best helicopter trip is actually on the reef near Hamilton Island. You will be able to see the 'Heart Reef', a real coral in a shape of heart. Ideal destination for those who would like to propose in a unique manner!
Where to stay on the on the Great Barrier Reef?
Several recommended destinations
As you will see the Great Barrier Reef is over 2000 km long, this means that you will have plenty of choice. Queensland is one of the largest states in Australia and accessibility to the reef can vary a lot.
The Great Barrier Reef is also a famous destination for the visitors of the world which means that finding a hotel can be sometimes challenging.