Where is located
The reef stretches over 3000km almost parallel to the Queensland coast, from near the coastal town of Bundaberg, up past the tip of Cape York Why you should visit Everyone should experience going to the Great Barrier Reef once in their life. The Great Barrier Reef is famous for its great scuba diving locations. Australia's Great Barrier Reef offers a range of diving experiences for both the beginner and the experienced diving expert. The reef is the largest group of coral reefs in the world and one of Australia’s most popular tourist attractions. There are many small islands spread along the reef. Swimming with the fish and admiring the colours of the coral is a must for any holiday. You can even take a scenic helicopter tour from Cairns over the stunning Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. You'll have unforgettable views of the Great Barrier Reef's coral and marine life. You can even go hot air ballooning and see the amazing views not only of the Great Barrier Reef itself but also the incredible natural surroundings that make up the tropical north Queensland region. There are so many more great things to do in the Great Barrier Reef besides the ones that are listed. The flora and fauna There is more life in this area and then anywhere on earth, many of the creatures here are beautiful, while some look straight out of science fiction and others downright deadly. Some of the largest populations of dugongs in the world live on the Great Barrier Reef, Over 200 species of birds including sea birds live on the Great Barrier Reef, 1500 species of fish live on the Great Barrier Reef, 5,000 species of molluscs live on the Great Barrier Reef, Giant clams can grow to be more than 1 metre long and can be at least 70 years old. They are the largest bivalve mollusc that has ever existed on the planet. Over 400 species of coral live on the Great Barrier Reef, The oldest coral on the Great Barrier Reef would be a Porites sp. and is probably about 1,000 years old. There is so much to experience in the great barrier reef from going on tours to looking at the world’s most extinct creatures. Best time to go The best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef is from June to November, when the weather is mild. |
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