About Great Barrier Reef :

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is located in Townsville, Queensland. This area is well prepared for both local and international travelers. Great Barrier Reef diving, snorkeling, fishing, yachting, and surfing are just a few of the fun ways to enjoy Marine Park.

The reef itself is the world’s largest coral reef, made up of about 900 islands and 3000 coral reefs, stretching along an area more then 2000 kilometers long.

In 1770 James Cook became the first European to encounter the natural wonder, which is believed to have been growing for the past 18,000 years. In more recent years, international guests have been enjoying the beauty of the reef right along side the locals through a variety of activities.Great Barrier Reef diving is incredibly popular, and the area is one of the most diverse underwater systems to explore in the world.

Cairns :

Transfer to the airport for a flight up the coast to Cairns. With the Great Barrier Reef beneath its offshore waters and incredible tropical outback adventures in the surrounding area, Cairns is a must-visit destination in Australia.

To stay :

In Cairns one have the usual choice of Popular, Superior or Deluxe hotel packages. The city is where most people stay.

Great Barrier Reef cruise :

Cairns’ greatest claim to fame is of course the Great Barrier Reef, the largest living thing visible from space and generally considered one of the natural ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ along with the likes of the Grand Canyon and Mount Everest. One have two choices of trip on which to enjoy the reef today:

Outer Barrier Reef cruise - The friendly crew will take to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and life. The reef lagoon at Agincourt offers excellent swimming and snorkelling areas.

Included : pick up and drop off from hotel, return wavepiercer cruise, morning and afternoon teas on board, informative reef presentation by a marine biologist, tropical smorgasbord lunch, all snorkelling equipment, qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand, underwater observatory fish and coral viewing and coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels.

Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise - Michaelmas Cay is everyone’s idea of a sandy tropical islet surrounded by reef, and reach it on this cruise by a magnificent twin-hulled sailing boat. Snorkel from the boat with a marine biologist, explore the island with its 14 species of birdlife or just relax and drink in the magic of the place.

Included: pick-up and drop off from hotel, morning and afternoon teas on board, informative reef presentation by marine biologist, tropical smorgasbord lunch, all snorkelling equipment, snorkelling safety officers on hand, coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels.

Cairns :

Today board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a memorable journey through amazing Heritage Rainforest, past cascading waterfalls and through lush stretches of foliage. In the village of Kuranda enter the impressive Rainforestation Nature Park – 40 hectares of gardens and rainforest – and see the cuddly creatures of the tropics at the Koala and Wildlife Park. The day includes a BBQ lunch and an appearance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers. Return to Cairns via the famed Skyrail, a 4.5 mile (7.5 km) gondola ride over the rainforest.