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A maze of 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 km (1,616 mi), the Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most spectacular natural attractions, and one of which Australia is extremely proud. Known as Australia's "Blue Outback," the reef was established as a marine park in 1975, and is a collective haven for thousands of species of sea life as well as turtles and birds.
Great Barrier Reef Hotels
Most inhabited islands have just one main resort, usually offering a range of lodging types and prices. Choose island destinations based on your budget...read more
Great Barrier Reef Restaurants
Most restaurants on Barrier Reef islands are part of each island's main resort, so many resorts' rates include some or all meals. Some larger resorts have...read more
Things To Do in Great Barrier Reef
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Great Barrier Reef
- $1530* & up -- Australia w/New Zealand Stop from West Coast Air New Zealand
- $1999 & up -- 6-Night Sydney & Melbourne Escape w/Air go-today
- $2699 -- 12-Night Australia & New Zealand incl. $300 Credit CruCon Cruise Outlet
- Papua New Guinea & the Sepik River IExplore
- Papua New Guinea & the Sepik River — $9,995 IExplore
Great Barrier Reef Experiences
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Cultural Immersion: The Kuku Yalanji have lived in the area stretching roughly from Port Douglas to Cookdown for thousands of years. A highlight... Read more
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The Whitsundays, 74 islands and dozens of islets scattered off Queensland's central coast off Airlie Beach, are among yachties' and beach-lovers'... Read more
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Queensland's Outback is a vast and exhilarating place filled with real-life Crocodile Dundee types. Everyone lives in very isolated townships... Read more
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Cape Tribulation, Daintree National Park is an ecological wonderland. Here you can see several of the world's most ancient plants and some of... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, travelers of all walks are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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News, Hotels
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