Joanna James
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef and certainly one of the best feats of nature. Go there for the adventure of a lifetime. Swim, snorkel, and dive amongst the bounty of the ocean. Here is a guide to visiting the Great Barrier Reef Australia.
There is nothing quite like this natural phenomenon; the Great Barrier Reef is a staggering 2,300 kilometres of natural coral formations. The entire stretch is a treat of colourful coral and marine life in many shapes and sizes, and a day exploring the reef is an experience to last a lifetime. The best part is that exploring the reef can be achieved no matter the type of holiday you plan; it's accessible from many iconic points like Whitsunday Islands, Cairns, Port Douglas hotels, Townsville, Lizard Island as well as many other points in South Australia, a fact, which allows you to make the best of hotel deals in Australia offered by the best resort chains spread across the nation like Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites. Listed below are some of the best experiences of the Great Barrier Reef.
There is nothing like a leisurely flight over the famous heart reef sector of the Great Barrier Reef. Book one of the seaplane tours on offer and soar above the reef from where you can marvel at the beauty of azure blue water. The section of the reef known as Heart Reef is shaped naturally to resemble a heart, a lovely surprise for the one you love; this tour is one of the best when exploring Whitsunday Islands and the surrounding area.
Book one of the luxurious catamaran cruises offered from Cairns to the popular Michaelmas Cay. Easy to arrange from Cairns hotels, the cruise is an ideal opportunity to spend time on the ocean and enjoy the tropical allures of Michaelmas Cay. The beautiful reef-sand island gives you access to the best points of the Great Barrier Reef, together with the opportunity to snorkel and dive amongst the fascinating marine life. Apart from turtles and pretty coral fish in the ocean, the cay is an important bird sanctuary that is home to a huge array of seabirds - take along the cameras because over 23 species are spotted on the sand island.
This section of the Great Barrier Reef is a verdant strip of excellent dive sites. Located towards the end of the reef, Agincourt boasts around 16 excellent dive sites. There are plenty of tailor-made dive tours to choose from, which give you a chance to experience the best of the spots in the area. Enjoy the experiences from helmet walking to diving and snorkelling,
This island is the second island on the southernmost tip of the Great Barriers chain of islands. A huge coral cay of 14 hectares, the area is a verdant oasis of marine life and stunning coral formations. Reserve a full day for exploring the island and all its lures from snorkelling and diving to absorbing the stunning beauty of the surroundings.
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