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As one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef occupies a prominent position on many people’s must-see wish lists.
Just imagine – the world’s largest reef, made up of over 3,000 individual reef systems, hundreds of perfect tropical islands, and some of the best beaches in the world, all nestled in crystal-clear azure waters.
The reef system is home to an exceptional diversity of marine life and attracts millions of visitors, who come to enjoy an unbeatable marine experience.
Apart from scuba diving and snorkeling you can also observe the marine bounty from a glass-bottomed boat or semi-submersible or go whale watching, swimming with dolphins, sailing, and island-hopping. Most popular coastal departure points to get to The Great Barrier Reef include Cairns, Port Douglas, Rockhampton, and Townsville.
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