Great Barrier Island Australia
Barrier Island AustraliaFrom Townsville you can take a full days trip, or from Magnetic Island, a favourite spot off the Townsville coastline. This is the best two diver trip for SSI and PADI certified scuba diving and all necessary gear is provided.
Great Barrier Reef | Activities and Information
Great Barrier Reaff is a lively adventurous outdoor area. Snorkelling and scuba diving are available at the Great Barrier Reef, from fringe coral beds - directly accessed from the shore, on various islets - to centuries-old wrecks and secluded offshoreommies. Located in the centre of the Great Barrier Ref, Australia's best cruising spot is the Whitsunday Island.
Hops between the busy Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach Marina or moor on secluded sands. From the top the cliff is stunning and provides a spectacular view of its vast area. Sightseeing from Port Douglas or Cairns to Mackay or Vlassoff Cay for snorkeling, or from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island, flying over the famed Heart reef and landing at Whitehaven Beach for a gastronomic lunch.
It is easy to explore the coral gardens on a full or half days excursion. They start in Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Airlie Beach, Town of 1770, Bundaberg and many other places along the coast. If you want something really unique, you can stay the whole evening at the top of the cliff. You can also let the soft swells rock you to your senses and stay overnight on a privately owned boat.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is home to 900 island and cave corals that offer luxury resort accommodation, camp grounds, ecological adventures and animal friends. Explore tranquil shores and pristine natural reserves in the southern Great Barrier Reef, bustling Whitsundays resort and secluded northern Great Barrier Reef Outpost.
Affordable seaside resort, snorkeling and scuba dive adventure, game viewing and eco-experiences make the site great for the family. It is the place to study snorkeling, while practical "meet the reef" experience allows children to find out more about sea creatures and the ecological system. Glassbottom boating is a good way to see the coral barrier while on the mainland the HQ Great Barrier Ref in Townsville and the Cairns Aquarium are instructive and funny.