In this day in age there are only a few places left on this Earth that are so exorbitant in its beauty, but one is exemplified by the natural wonder: The Great Barrier Reef. To further embellish the greatness of the Great Barrier Reef it is the only living system that can be seen from space. The reef provides three breathtaking points of view:from underwater, from sea level and from the sky. The underwater abyss can be explored through scuba diving allowing you to be up close and personal with the schools of fish. The sea level is no less of a paradise as you can sail with peace of mind. The scenery provides a unique view while touring the reef from a helicopter that departs from Port Douglas. The beaches of Cairns are pristine and are in contrast with powerful blue hue of the sea.

The Great Barrier Reef is home to the world’s largest coral reef and often leaves tourists awe-struck. The setting is perfect if you want to experience a life changing diving experience.The coral reef measures in a whopping 2,600 km in length and is located just off the coast of Queensland, Australia.The Great Barrier Reef accounts for approximately three thousand reefs with over a thousand species of fish.

The beautiful colors and biodiversity makes for a sea lover’s utopia. The Great Barrier Reef surrounds 900 individual islands each more beautiful than the last. The reef is a safe haven for fishes such as the surgeon, parrot, trigger and butterfly.In 1981 the Great Barrier Reef was selected as a Word Heritage Site and by this order considered a global treasure that needs be preserved. In the region one can stumble upon the Daintree Forest,which is considered to be one of the most ancient and untouched reaming forests in the world.

This luscious environment sets the mood for popular aquatic activities such as diving,sailing, kayaking and swimming.Whitewater rafting is a specialty in the Cairns area as the crystal-clear rivers provide compliments to the rough and active nature of the activity. To experience a hybrid romantic aquatic adventure one should enlist in the Low Isles Sailing Cruise which sets sail aboard a decadent catamaran.

Located north is Lizard Island a popular destination for campers who wish to be enveloped by the cool and heat-free silica sand covered beaches. The Great Barrier Reef is so vast and large that there will always be something new and refreshing to explore even for the most veteran of travellers.

Places to Stay:
Bedarra Island, Green Island, Hayman Island, Lizard Island, Paradise Bay Eco Escape.