Great Barrier Reef

Stretching for more than 2,300 kilometres along the Queensland coast, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system on earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most visitors reach it on a day cruise from Cairns or Port Douglas, or from the Whitsunday Islands further south.

Outer-reef pontoons make it easy for non-swimmers: you can stay dry in a semi-submersible or glass-bottom boat, or snorkel in a flotation vest with a guide close by. Certified divers, and beginners on an introductory dive, can go deeper. A helicopter or seaplane flight over Heart Reef in the Whitsundays is a memorable add-on for honeymooners.

The crossing to the outer reef can be choppy, so take seasickness tablets before you board. Use reef-safe sunscreen, and let us request vegetarian lunches when we book.