Frequently asked questions by visitors to the Great Barrier Reef - Read our guides about visiting the Great Barrier Reef as we answer our most frequently asked questions. Including how to see the best reef, where to go scuba diving, best trips for non-swimmers and more.
Whitehaven Beach a must see destination in the Whitsundays
What is the attraction of Whitehaven Beach?
Wondering what the best tours are from Hamilton Island to see the Great Barrier Reef and the icons of the Whitsundays? Well wonder no more as we have set-down below the biggest list of all the tours available from Hamilton Island. All you need to do is choose the best tour to suit your group’s travel requirements. And if you are still not sure, just give the Barrier Reef Australia team a call during business hours 7 days a week and we will be happy to point you in the right direction for all the best Hamilton Island tours and attractions.
Here's our pick of the best dive and snorkelling sites in Cairns Tropical North Queensland.
How long does it take to get to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns? It very well may seem like a simple and easy question to answer, however, there are so many variables that make the answer not quite as straight forward as you may have initially thought.
In this guide, we will unveil the best dive locations and practices for scuba diving in the Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef.
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