Great Barrier Reef Tours

Snorkel, scuba dive or simply visit the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas. Famous for being visable from space and the world's most diverse reef system, come and see what all the fuss is about. 

10 things you may not know about the Great Barrier Reef

1. The area was declared a World Heritage Site on 26th October 1981

2.  It stretches for a whopping 2300kms or 1429 miles and covers the area of 70 million football fields!

3. And covers an area approximately 340,000 square kilometres

4. Over 1500 different species of fish inhabit the reef including Nemo or Clownfish, Maori Wrasse, Lionfish and many more!

5. 400 different types of coral make up the GBR

6. 215 species of birds live and feed on the reef

7. You can find six species of Green Sea Turtle 

8. The Great Barrier Reef is the only living thing on earth that can be seen from outer space

9. The Reef's origins date back to the last Ice Age

10. Over 1.6 million tourists visit each year from Bundaberg to Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays all the way to Tropical North Queensland

Info Stop:

Discover the world's largest coral reef system located in the Coral Sea off Queensland's northeast coast, Australia. Spanning over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands across 2,600kms, the natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef covers approximately 344,400 square kilometers.

Managed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, the reef is protected with regular patrols and fishing closures to conserve marine life. For fishing enthusiasts, local guides can advise on seasonal closures and provide free maps detailing permitted areas.

The Queensland National Trust named the area as a state icon, so it’s no surprise that it attracts thousands of visitors each year. Great Barrier Reef Tours depart from Port Douglas and Cairns daily and offer activities such as diving, snorkelling, fishing, jet skiing, and leisurely yacht cruises through the Coral Sea.

There are plenty of islands you can visit as well by choosing a Fitzroy Island tour or Green Island tour.

For a truly unique experience, you can also indulge in Port Douglas helicopter tours over the reef, including private sand quay landings. Depart from land or join the Quicksilver boat to their reef pontoon and return by air after exploring vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life.

Even visible from outer space, the Great Barrier Reef is a marvel not to be missed.

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms.

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