Visit The Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Sweeping from Lady Elliott in the south to beyond Haggerstone Island in the north are the islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Some are tiny specks, others little more than sandy cay swirls, crowded with seabirds, whilst several are densely vegetated and encased in rock.
The Great Barrier Reef
Australia
Sweeping from Lady Elliott in the south to beyond Haggerstone Island in the north are the islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Some are tiny specks, others little more than sandy cay swirls, crowded with seabirds, whilst several are densely vegetated and encased in rock. Dip below the surface and you’ll find tufts of brilliant blue, vibrant green brain coral and swirling tentacles, the tips of which glow like lights on a Christmas tree.
Washed by the warm waters of the south-west Pacific Ocean this perfect environment is considered to be in such pristine condition that it is protected by the UNESCO World Heritage Trust to ensure that its future beauty is maintained.
Out of 2,000 islands less than 20 accommodate visitors, and standards range from remote luxury resorts to basic camp sites. Alternatively, you can visit a number of islands on a cruise or by hiring a yacht.
Places within The Great Barrier Reef
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