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Great Barrier Reef, Australia Overview

The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach... more » The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape. « less
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Portside Whitsunday

5 of 5 stars
Coffs Harbour
Jul 24, 2008

We stayed at Portside for 7 nights in July, 2008 and as I am writing this review, I wish that we were still there. We are a family of Mum & Dad and a 15y son and a 12y daughter and as alot of people...more

Paradise Bay Eco-Lodge

5 of 5 stars
melbourne
Jul 24, 2008

I knew it would be amazing when we had to arrive by helicopter! A small group of close friends were invited to paradise bay to celebrate our hosts birthday. From the time the helicopter landed on...more

Brampton Island Resort

3 of 5 stars
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Jul 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at the Brampton resort for 6 days in early April. We took the boat transfer on the way to the island, which was actually quite nice since it was a beautiful day. When we...more

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