Great Barrier Reef Holidays
Holidays that are spent upon the beautiful Great Barrier Reef will be filled with adventure, memories, fun and excitement. There is something for all ages when you come to the World Heritage Listed environment and experience a holiday like never before.
More than 2900 individual reefs and 71 coral islands make up the Great Barrier Reef, with access being from many of the towns and cities that dot the Queensland coastline as well as many of the fabulous island resorts that you can stay at. You can choose to stay at one of the resorts, or maybe you just want to do a day trip out to the reef or even organise your own charter vessel to cruises around at your own pace.
| GREAT BARRIER REEF ISLANDS | GREAT BARRIER REEF ACCOMMODATION | ||
| North Qld | Whitsundays | South Qld | North Qld |
| Bedarra Island | Brampton Island | Fraser Island | Cairns |
| Dunk Island | Daydream Island | Great Keppel Island | Cooktown |
| Green Island | Hamilton Island | Heron Island | Port Douglas |
| Hinchinbrook Island | Hayman Island | Lady Elliot Island | Townsville |
| Lizard Island | Long Island | Moreton Island | |
| Magnetic Island | South Molle Island | Wilson Island | Whitsundays |
| Orpheus Island | Airlie Beach | ||
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. The waters of the Great Barrier Reef provide the worlds 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.
Many people choose to holiday around the Whitsunday Coast and Islands which are a very special part of Australia. Centrally located on the Queensland Coast 150km north of Mackay and 300km south of Townsville yet right in the heart of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. There are flights that depart from most cities every day with direct access to Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays or Whitsunday Coast Airport which is 45 minutes from Airlie Beach.
When you are planning your dream holiday to the Great Barrier Reef expect a range of activities such as swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, coral viewing, reef walking, sailing, yacht charter, jet skiing, parasailing, sailboarding, kayaking, catamarans, canoes, big game fishing and whale watching. While on any one of the beautiful islands you can take part in horse riding, bush walking, hiking, wire flying and so much more. Every island offers a range of different and exciting attractions and activities to entice you to stay and will have you never wanting to leave!
Book a holiday right on the beach or on your favourite island. Australia has been called the Lucky Country for many reasons, great cities, the amazing outback, the Tasmanian wilderness and the Great Barrier Reef to name a few. The Whitsundays however are unique, exotic and spectacularly beautiful, one of those rare, unforgettable places, just nature at her best. A great place for your honeymoon or family holiday!
This region boasts a diverse range of tropical island resorts and hotels as well as a long list of Airlie Beach Accommodation on the mainland. Relax, swim and enjoy the breathtaking ocean views or take advantage of the activities and tours the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef has to offer on land, sea and in the air. In the northern section of the Great barrier Reef the tourist towns of Cairns, and neighboring Port Douglas both are host to tens of thousands of international visitors who come to the region to see and dive on the reef. Cairns international airport welcomes visitors from hundreds of international destinations.
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the world so why don’t you start planning your dream holiday.... you deserve a holiday in paradise!
