2 The Ultimate Guide to Driving The Great Barrier Reef
Welcome to the World's
Greatest Natural Wonder!
At approximately 350,000km
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in size, and stretching 2,300km
along the Queensland coast (about the size of 70 million football
fields or the size of Japan), the Great Barrier Reef is the biggest
single structure on the planet made by living organisms. It is the
only living structure on earth that can be seen from outer space
and the first coral reef eco system in the world to be awarded
World Heritage status.
The Great Barrier Reef off ers exceptional visitor experiences
from every angle – underwater, above water, in the air, or on land.
With the best local guides in the world, popular ways to experience
the Great Barrier Reef include scuba diving, snorkelling, cruising,
sailing, island resorts, coastal land and waterways tours or with
a scenic flight.
So, check out one of Australia's epic road journeys
and enjoy the near constant companion, the
Great Barrier Reef – it's a once in a lifetime
experience not to be missed!
Lodestone Reef, Townsville North Queensland
Cover: Snorkelling, Great Barrier Reef
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