Great Barrier Reef
It is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of roughly 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands that stretch for 2,600 kilometres. There are so many options for tourists who want to play on the Great Barrier Reef.
Diving and Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most accessible reefs and offers excellent diving and snorkeling. Snorkeling is one of the easier ways to see the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. There are so many diving operators on the Great Barrier Reef, be sure to check with your accommodation provider for the best deals available.
The Silver Series
Enjoy your precious time at the Great Barrier Reef in the superb style and comfort of the Silver Series. We’re all about less people, more reef destinations, and a crew who knows the reef like the locals they are. And our vessels are purpose-designed and outfitted to the specifications of 25 years of proven expertise as a marine tourism pioneer.
Choose from Cairns-based Silverswift, or Port Douglas-based Silversonic. With either vessel, you'll be aboard luxury with everything you need to experience the underwater world of colourful marine life in safety and comfort.
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Diving Cairns
Not every one wants to dive and, to be honest, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most accessible reefs and offers excellent snorkelling. The only requirements for snorkelling is an ability to swim, fairly good fitness as it a strenuous activity, and the ability to laugh at yourself when you first don the gear and feel rather like a fish out of water.
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Reef Magic Cruises
This is the ultimate way to experience snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. Reef Magic Cruises operates Marine World, a purpose-built two storey platform featuring Spacious Lower Deck with Ample Undercover Seating, Upper Sundeck with Sun Lounges, Underwater Observatory, Children’s Safety Swimming Enclosure, easy access to the water for snorkellers, Moon Pool for ease of access for divers and Fresh Water Showers.
Location: Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, Queensland
Phone: + 61 7 40311588
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Scenic Flights
The best way to appreciate the enormity of the Great Barrier Reef is by air. Discover Cairns City, Green Island, Arlington Reef and Sandy Cay. View Upolu Cay, Outer reefs and the magnificent marine life from the air. There are many scenic flight operators in North Queensland and most present fantastic tours that highlight the best sights of the Great Barrier Reef. Here are a few Scenic Flight Operators:
Skysafari
Location: Port Douglas, Queensland
Ph: 61 7 4099 3666
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GBR Helicopters
Location: Port Douglas, Queensland
Ph: 61 7 4035 9669
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Daintree Forest
The Daintree Rainforest lies on the coast, north of Cairns in tropical far north of Australia. This patch of forest is one of the most diverse and beautiful examples of nature in the world. It is home to the largest range of plants and animals on earth, and all are found within the largest chunk of rainforest in Australia - an area spanning approximately 1200 square kilometres.
This World Heritage listed area contains the highest number of plant and animal species that are rare, or threatened with extinction, anywhere in the world. The Daintree Rainforest is a unique area, precariously balanced between the advances of development and the environmentalists wanting to preserve the forests exceptional qualities.
Atherton Tablelands
The Atherton Tablelands is Tropical North Queensland’s highland getaway. This mountainous plain is nestled between the Bellenden Ker Range and the Great Dividing Range, at an altitude ranging from 600m to 1100m. The air is cool and fresh. The flora is perpetually green and lush. Despite being only 1 – 2 hours drive from the coastal town of Cairns, the Atherton Tablelands offer an escape from the modern hustle of city life. This is Australian countryside at its very best.
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Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary
The Rainforest Habitat is a wildlife park of the future and world leader in mixed immersion exhibits. It is situated on eight acres of land that has been recreated to provide a window into our natural environment. Visitors can wander through four different and unique environments that depict over 180 species of the surrounding rainforest, wetlands, woodlands and grasslands.
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Kuranda Scenic Railway
The world famous railway experience is a must-do when visiting Cairns and Tropical North Queensland, Australia. You will discover the pioneering history of the tropical north from way back in the late 1800's, be astounded by a magnificent engineering feat and explore some of the great characters involved in the construction of this great railway.
Phone: + 61 7 4036 9333
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