Great Barrier Reef australia's ultimate diving experience

The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of Queensland, and features the world’s largest coral reef system. Diving in the Great Barrier Reef is an excellent way to see Australia’s Great Barrier Reef up close and personal; it’s the perfect venue for diving vacations.

The Whitsunday Islands are in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef and are an excellent holiday base if you’re interested in Great Barrier Reef diving. Whitsunday is made up of 74 islands and offers excellent scuba dive tours, giving you the best of diving in Australia. The Great Barrier Reef Queensland and its surrounding areas are holiday hot spots.

The Far North »

Cape York Australia and Bamaga, in far North Queensland, are also areas worth visiting. Accommodation in Bamaga and Cape York is varied to suit all tastes and budgets. Cape York holidays aren’t complete without sampling the Cape York fishing safaris, while Bamaga Queensland offers easy access to Thursday Island via plane or boat. Thursday Island Australia is a charming community, rich in history and culture.

Cooktown, Lizard Island, Ribbon Reefs Region »

The Cooktown area boasts soaring mountains, Ribbon Reef, the lush Daintree Rainforest and Lizard Island Australia. Hotels at Lizard Island were made for relaxing, especially the Lizard Island Resort.

Enjoy Daintree travel or simply chill out on Lizard Island. If you’re staying in Cooktown Australia, the accommodation will surely have something to suit your needs.

Cairns and Port Douglas Region »

Cairns is about an hour away from Port Douglas in Australia. Port Douglas is an idyllic retreat.

Relax in a Port Douglas hotel, explore the reef with a charter boat at Port Douglas, or enjoy a local restaurant. A Port Douglas holiday and travel in general are made easier with a map.

The Hitchinbrook Region »

The Hinchinbrook area is home to Hinchinbrook Island where you can find Australia’s largest National Park. There’s also the 14kms of Mission Beach to explore, as well as the charming town of Ingham Australia.

Nearby Innisfail is blessed with lush rainforest. Mission Beach Australia is in an excellent location: right beside the Great Barrier Reef.

The Townsville Region »

Townsville Australia is a North Queensland region bursting with attractions. Explore the 1911 Yongala wreck; relax at a quality Townsville hotel, or be charmed by the small town of Ayr. Townsville is full of surprises. If you’re staying a while, Townsville accommodation has something to suit all budgets and tastes.

The Whitsundays »

The Whitsunday islands are a beach holiday haven. Explore Daydream Island, Hamilton Island, Brampton Island and Hayman Island via a Whitsunday private yacht charter; try your hand at Whitsunday sailing; or explore the reef by diving the Whitsundays.

Nearby Airlie Beach features beautiful beaches as well as great Airlie Beach accommodation.

The Mackay Region »

Mackay is the heart of Queensland, as well as a charming coastal city. Explore the nearby Whitsunday Islands and be welcomed by the lively Brampton Island Resort, or use Mackay Australia as a base for exploring the reef.

The Capricorn Coast »

Rockhampton, Gladstone and Bundaberg make up the Capricorn Coast. North of Brisbane, the area is home to gorgeous beaches and landscapes. Near Yeppoon are the Swain Reefs, at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef.