Great Barrier Reef
Oceania • Australia

Great Barrier Reef

The world's largest living structure

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The essence

A quiet introduction

The Great Barrier Reef is nature's aquarium—2,300 kilometers of coral gardens, where sea turtles glide and manta rays soar. From luxury island resorts to live-aboard adventures, this UNESCO wonder offers countless ways to explore one of Earth's most biodiverse ecosystems.

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Great Barrier Reef gallery
Great Barrier Reef gallery
Great Barrier Reef gallery
Where to stay

Accommodation

Private islands and luxury lodges provide reef access in style.

Lizard Island
Private Island • From A$1,800
Lizard Island
Australia's most exclusive island resort.
Qualia
Luxury Resort • From A$1,200
Qualia
Hamilton Island's pinnacle of luxury.
Orpheus Island
Boutique Island • From A$1,000
Orpheus Island
Intimate luxury with direct reef access.
What to do

Experiences

The reef offers underwater adventures found nowhere else.

Private Reef Dive
Full day
Private Reef Dive
Expert-guided exploration of pristine sites.
Scenic Helicopter
2 hours
Scenic Helicopter
Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach from above.
Swim with Whales
Full day
Swim with Whales
Minke whale encounters (seasonal).
Sunset Sailing
3 hours
Sunset Sailing
Champagne cruise through the islands.
Dining

Where to eat

Fresh seafood and tropical produce define reef dining.

Pebble Beach
Modern Australian
Pebble Beach
Qualia's signature restaurant.
The Reef House
Seafood
The Reef House
Palm Cove beachfront institution.
NuNu
Tropical
NuNu
Beach dining in Palm Cove.
Wellness

Restore & renew

Island spa treatments with ocean breezes.

Qualia Spa
Qualia Spa
Overwater pavilion spa treatments.
Beach Meditation
Beach Meditation
Mindfulness on pristine white sand.
Seasonal

Offers

Practical

Getting here

Flights
Cairns (CNS) or Hamilton Island (HTI).
Transfers
Boat or helicopter to islands.
Best time
June-October (dry season), May-September (whale season).
Visa
eTA required for most visitors.
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