Great Barrier Reef
AUSTRALIA
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the planet's largest coral reef system, with some 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 km over an area of approximately 344,400 square km. It is the biggest single structure made by living creatures and can be seen from outer space.
The Great Barrier Reef was one of Australia's first World Heritage Areas. It is the world's largest World Heritage Area, and is probably the best-known marine protected area in the world. It is the world's most extensive coral reef system and is one of the world's richest areas in terms of biological diversity.
The Great Barrier Reef stretches out for 2000 km along the coast from the very northern tip of Queensland, Bamaga, to Bundaberg, better known as the Capricornia section of the Reef (it actually goes on until Papua New Guinea).
Cairns is one of the major points from which to set off for a trip to the reef. Although you can reach many spots from whatever place on the eastern coast of Queensland, many people opt for Townsville.
From Townsville, you can easily set off for the Great Barrier Reef Marine park, that consist of hundreds of impressive uninhabited island with secluded beaches. You can stay for a few days and explore the reef area with snorkelling or diving equipment. The closest island to the coast is Long Island and visited by many people who want to explore the barrier reef for only a day or a few hours. Maybe it’s a good idea to set off for one of the many other islands or islands groups such as the Whitsunday Islands or the Molle Islands. Daydream Island, Hook Island, Lindeman Island or Hamilton Island. And these are only a few of the many.
AUSTRALIA
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the planet's largest coral reef system, with some 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 km over an area of approximately 344,400 square km. It is the biggest single structure made by living creatures and can be seen from outer space.
The Great Barrier Reef was one of Australia's first World Heritage Areas. It is the world's largest World Heritage Area, and is probably the best-known marine protected area in the world. It is the world's most extensive coral reef system and is one of the world's richest areas in terms of biological diversity.
The Great Barrier Reef stretches out for 2000 km along the coast from the very northern tip of Queensland, Bamaga, to Bundaberg, better known as the Capricornia section of the Reef (it actually goes on until Papua New Guinea).
Cairns is one of the major points from which to set off for a trip to the reef. Although you can reach many spots from whatever place on the eastern coast of Queensland, many people opt for Townsville.
From Townsville, you can easily set off for the Great Barrier Reef Marine park, that consist of hundreds of impressive uninhabited island with secluded beaches. You can stay for a few days and explore the reef area with snorkelling or diving equipment. The closest island to the coast is Long Island and visited by many people who want to explore the barrier reef for only a day or a few hours. Maybe it’s a good idea to set off for one of the many other islands or islands groups such as the Whitsunday Islands or the Molle Islands. Daydream Island, Hook Island, Lindeman Island or Hamilton Island. And these are only a few of the many.
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