Great Barrier Reef

Visitors can swim, dive and sail to the Great Barrier Reef, a living masterpiece large size that can be seen from outer space.
Reef stretches more than 2,000 kilometers along the Queensland coast, from the inland city of Port Douglas to Bundaberg. Moving between the pristine island many palm on top, then explore the Coral Island and the seven colors of marine life at the bottom.

5 ways to explore the Great Barrier Reef:

           1. From above

Partying in Airlie Beach, Water Sports in Hamilton, Hayman honeymoon in splendor or simply resort on the white sands of Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. In place of residence, visitors will find everything from luxury resorts to 5 star tents simply close to nature is very natural layout. Tourists can go as survivors on the island's many national parks green island of the Great Barrier Reef. There are Green and Fitzroy islands near Cains, and Dunk Island, Bedarra, Orpheus Hinchinbook and located farther south. Visitors can come Hayman Islands, Heron and Lizard to the luxury resort and to go scuba diving.

            2. With a pair of flippers and wetsuit

See coral and colorful underwater life from glass bottom boats in coastal center such as Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Airlie Beach and Mission. Or experience the calm waters of the coral reef, dive down, diving into tunnels and caves with underwater diving school or organized tours. Snorkel or dive into the edge of the continental shelf at Agincourt Reef from Cairns, discover fragments of the SS Yongala from Townsville and Magnetic Island and fragments of Llewellin from Mackay. See starfish, crabs, molluscs in the Capricorn and Bunker Reef near Gladstone. Or explore the colorful coral slot and sea turtles swam near the island of Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave. In the Whitsundays, Airlie Beach and from the resort on the island of the Fund for, just take a day to enjoy the clear warm waters and coral reefs fanciful.

             3. Going in sailboats

Start sailing from Port Douglas to Low Island, a remote island jewel discovered by Captain Cook in 1770. Or hire a boat from Hamilton Island or Airlie Beach and skirted the shore through the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays. Anchoring overnight in the beautiful waters such as Whitehaven Beach, Cid Harbour, Butterfly Bay and visit the Black Reef, Langford and Bird islands along the way. Stop for relaxation at Daydream, Hamilton and Long Islands. Qu Y can also rent the boat to travel from Cairns or Airlie Beach to the outer Greater Barrier Reef. Tourists should learn how to drive a boat with qualified staff or put in a captain until the visitors feel confident enough to helm. Guests also can rent boats from the ship to the Maxi racing catamaran, with the entire crew training. Or contact with new people on the ship overnight rental with entire crew.

             4. Breathing air rainforest

Move, camping and interacting with nature in the national parks in the region, which extends from Cape York to the Whitsundays island green. Go down the Daintree River and visit Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest. Wildlife watching activities at night and sleep at Bloomfield Falls when visitors to Cape Tribulation, where the forest runs straight down the reef. Walking through the canyons and forests of tropical and subtropical in Eungella National Park, exploring the mountains in the mist blurred west of Mackay. Go play in the swamp mahogany, and red gums, and watch the birds and wildlife is diverse and rich in variety. In the Whitsundays National Park, visitors can stroll from Tounge Bay on the island of the Whitsundays for great scenery. Or admire the rock art of the Ngaro rare in Nara Bay, Hook Island. Camping, being awaken to birdsong, swim in secluded beaches and breathe air filled with the scent of tropical forest on the island of Hook, Long, Cid, North and South Molle.

               5. By means of thrills

Fly upper Daintree Rain Forest and the Great Barrier Reef on a scenic helicopter to Green Island. Heart Reef is located on the majestic and Hardy Reef in the Whitsundays best to admire it from seaplane or helicopter. Combining one-day dive trips to the reef from Cairns by balloon trip across the Atherton Tablelands. Rent a luxury catamaran from Cairns and Port Douglas to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Or you can choose a three-day cruise on luxury yachts in the region between Cairns and Townsville. Save Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island Resort or try Daydream and sometimes by rowing, sailing, bushwalking, kayaking, fishing, swimming and many other activities.

               6. Mission Beach, Queensland

Mission Beach is a coastal town located in the heart of Cairns and Townsville Queensland coast belongs. Overlooking the deep blue waters of the Coral Sea, but Mission Beach has beautiful sandy beach stretching over 14 km. It offers 2 area recognized as World Heritage, Great Barrier Reef and tropical jungle cuisine forming natural environment unlike anywhere on earth. Mission Beach is the main gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the location is excellent for visiting the adjacent islands of Dunk, Bedarra and Hinchinbrook. Mission Beach, you can immerse yourself enjoy rainforest or join expeditions best effort harsh.

              7. Airlie Beach, Queensland

In the coastal town of Airlie Beach is a vibrant place with palm beaches hang the water's edge, but the coastal parks and outdoor restaurants. Sure you will be attracted by the beauty Bohémien along with relaxed lifestyle and relaxation of the place. Airlie Beach is also the gateway to the Whitsundays, 74 islands pristine reefs in north Queensland's Great Barrier Reef, where you can visit the luxury resorts and sipping cocktails Poolside, sun or relax in the spa. Warm tropical Queensland Winter shield in Airlie Beach very gentle and ideal to enjoy water activities year round.

              8. Magnetic Island, Queensland

Only a 20 minute ferry ride from the coast of Townsville, Magnetic Island with relaxed lifestyle of the tropics, but the peaceful secluded beaches, unspoiled nature, rich wildlife and easy to go to reefs Great Barrier Reef is the ideal location for long vacation or type your day.

              9. Hervey Bay, Queensland

Hervey Bay, approximately 300 km from Brisbane to the north and aquatic paradise is one of Australia's most wonderful place to experience wild nature. Safe waters, Hervey Bay's hidden ideal for water sports all year round, from swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving to sailing and fishing.

             10. Whitsunday Islands, Queensland

Whitsunday Islands consists of 74 islands adjacent to the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef and the waters are hidden wrap of the Coral Sea. With white sandy beaches secluded cave get blue water surrounded, Whitsunday Islands is a small replica of a tropical paradise