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Great Barrier Reef, Australia Overview

The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach... more » The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape. « less
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Club Med Lindeman Island

Jul 22, 2008

Being some one that has travelled all over the world, I was very worried about the negative reviews from previous guests of the island. How wrong they could be. I went with 2 friends this past weekend...more

Reef View Hotel

3 of 5 stars
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jul 21, 2008

My 20 year old daughter and I stayed at the Reef View Hotel for 4 nights, starting July 10, 2008. The staff at the reception was efficient and friendly, and by the time we got to our room, our...more

Voyages Dunk Island

4 of 5 stars
London
Jul 20, 2008

We had booked air transfers but the weather was so bad we had to take the bus and Quickcat which was a long journey. We got the plane to Cairns on the way home and would recommend this. The island was...more

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How much snorkeling? July 22, 2008, 1 reply
Which Island! July 22, 2008, 12 replies
help...choice?? July 18, 2008, 2 replies
Whitsunday Islands Tour - Which is good? July 14, 2008, no replies
Accommodation in Airlie Beach July 13, 2008, no replies
Confused on where to visit in GBR July 01, 2008, 4 replies
Snorkelling the Reef July 11, 2008, 1 reply
Where to get married? Hamilton/Whitsundays/Whitehaven?!?!? July 10, 2008, 1 reply
Very very confused - please help July 14, 2008, 2 replies
Heron, Hamilton and Sailing Whitsundays in November July 15, 2008, 1 reply
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