Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

Barrier is not only the main tourist attraction of Queensland’s, but also one of the natural wonders of the world. It is the largest coral reef in the world – and one of the most accessible.

The largest coral reef in the world is made up of 2,500 separate reefs, interconnected, that extend over an area of over 2,900 km, from the northern end of Australia‘s continental shelf to Bundaberg in the south. The barrier is comprised of numerous layers of polyps – small marine invertebrates that reproduce very

quickly and secrete limestone. Large colonies of polyps are connected horizontally, forming a thin film over their hard skeletons, uniting them and eventually, after several hundred years, creating reefs.

The approximately 20 islands on the barrier offers many attractions.

The main islands that can be visited, from south to north, are:

Lady Elliot Island

- a quiet and beautiful  coralier reef that extend on 42 hectares, located on the lower end of the barrier, with accommodation in bungalows and tents standing. Lady Elliot resort, which can be reached by plane is a little cheaper than many others, with the advantage of being on a coralier reef.

Lady Musgrave Island

- a small coralier reef, suitable only for daily hikers or for those who came by boat from Bundaberg. Provides excellent diving opportunity within a lagoon , camping can be made only with the permission from the national park.

Heron Island

- with a length of only 1 km – this is the most famous barrier reef and coralier the number one place in terms of diving. Barrier is very accessible:  coral reef at the end of beach. Marine life is abundant, all kinds of coral, easy access from Gladstone by plane or by fast catamaran.

Kappel Great Island

- once the resort was sold with the slogan “Great Keppel Shipwrecked,” which lead to target young tourists young. The land here is dry, but there are some excellent white sand beaches, hiking long trails, views from shore and plenty of social activities. Access by plane or boat from Rockhampton to Rosslyn.

Brampton Island

- an island mountain, one of the Cumberlands, located 32 km from Mackay. Navigation and water skiing within bay, beautiful beaches and rainforest walks, when the flow is small you can walk along a bench sand to nearby Carlisle Island.

Whitsunday Group Middle Reef

Lindeman Island

- at the southern end of the archipelago. The resort of Club Med Lindeman is the first in Australia. Beyond the buildings the island kept its beauty

natural scenery. Tennis, swimming and fishing, and 20 km of trails for walking through those 500 hectares of national park.

Long Island

- has two different resorts, both within a very short distance by car from the port of Shute.

Club Crocodile is a resort for all ages and is especially loved by young people. Palm Bay Hideaway is ideal for a holiday in nature. It has beautiful beaches, clear waters and reefs, and provides isolation.

Hamilton Island

- the largest in the group with the most aggressive resort “sold”. It has a high hotel, a floating boat port, an airport with direct flights to

the main cities and a complete sports complex. With a street reminiscent of the Great Southern, once described as “Disneyland Daiquiri” Hamilton Island is a real scene.

Whitsunday Island

- the largest in the Whitsunday group, covering an area of 109 square km, has a great beach and is an excellent option for those who want to stay in tent.

South Molle Island

- a big island with many hills. especially loved by families; diving, swimming, sailing, golf, fishing and shopping. access from Shute port or from Hamilton Island.