Great Barrier Reef

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Great Barrier Reef

The world's largest coral reef system and a UNESCO World Heritage area.

About Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia's defining natural wonders, stretching along the Queensland coast with reef trips from Cairns, Port Douglas, Airlie Beach, and island bases. Travelers come for snorkeling, diving, sailing, wildlife, and rainforest-to-reef itineraries.

Top highlights

Outer reef snorkeling
Port Douglas
Cairns day trips
Whitsundays sailing
Daintree Rainforest
Reef conservation tours

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