Great Barrier Reef Information

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Great Barrier Reef Information

The Great Barrier Reef, off Australia's east coast, is one of the wonders of the natural world. It is World Heritage listed and is one of Australia's, and the world's, premier holiday destinations. The Great Barrier Reef boasts glorious weather, pristine rainforest, white sandy beaches, and an ocean varying in hue from blue to turquoise to green.

The following offer resort accommodation right on the Great Barrier Reef - where you can walk from the beach to the reef and experience one of natures true treasures. No lengthy boat rides to the reef from these islands!

The Great Barrier Reef stretches more than 2000 kilometres along the coastline of Queensland.

More than 2900 individual reefs and 71 coral islands make up the Great Barrier Reef. Islands and reefs are typically in remote locations. Access is via resort stays, day trips with tour operators or self-sail rentals.

The waters of the Great Barrier Reef provide the world's busiest and most varied marine habitats. Marine life is in abundance and perfect for diving and snorkelling. The varied colours of the reef's fish and other marine life will astound the visitor with colour combinations that artists haven't even dreamed of. Several islands of the Great Barrier Reef are built on coral cays and many have their own fringing reef and national parks are common on the islands and park rules apply. Island resort activities vary according to the locale and style of each resort. Typical activities are swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, coral viewing, reef walking, sailing, yacht charter, jet skiing, parasailing, sailboarding, kayaking, catamarans, canoes, big game fishing and whale watching.

Great Barrier Reef Australia

The Great Barrier Reef is of such pristine condition that it was listed as by the World Heritage Trust as a protected site and is therefore managed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority to ensure that its beauty is maintained for many generations to come.

Resorts right on the Great Barrier Reef

Green Island Resort
A coral cay, a luxury resort, a natural wonderland unlike any other - Green I...

Lizard Island Resort
Lizard Island is one of a kind - a work of nature's art. Located right on the...

Heron Island Resort
Heron Island Resort is famous around the world for it's resort, diving and s...

Lady Elliot Island Resort
Lady Elliot Island is a Coral Cay of 42 Hectares (100 acres) in area with a l...

Wilson Island Resort
This tiny coral cay is both part of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by ...

Orpheus Island Resort
Orpheus Island Resort - located right on the Great Barrier Reef