Great Barrier Reef Holiday

April 15, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Qld

To fully grasp the magnitude of the beauty and vastness of the Great Barrier Reef, one would need to take a step back. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, encompassing 1800 miles of more than 2900 reefs and 900 islands. Located off the coast of Queensland and in the Coral Sea, the Great Barrier Reef is the visible from space and is the largest single structure made by living organisms. The Great Barrier Reef is home to various marine animals and is inhabited by more than 400 species of coral. Every year more than two million people visit Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

View the reef at its best
Hamilton Island is the premiere location to enjoy the Great Barrier Reef and is located in the Whitsundays off the Queensland Coast. Hamilton Island offers daily tours to the Great Barrier Reef, amongst a number of other activities that you can enjoy while on holiday. Hamilton Island is the destination of choice for Australians on holiday and vacation. Although the island is privately owned, it is open to the public and features its own airport for easy travel access by travelers. There is also a number of accommodations available on the island, including apartments, villas, and hotels. Try a Hamilton Island Holiday for your next family vacation!

All the Great Barrier Reef has to offer
The Great Barrier Reef is home to not just millions of coral but is a breeding ground for humpback whales which migrate there every winter, home to green turtles, whales, birds, dudongs, and dolphins. You can view the Reef by air, taking a cruise, scuba diving, or snorkeling. You can also enjoy yachting and fishing in specified areas of the reef.

Just as the Great Barrier Reef is endangered by ecological threats and requires protection, so do you when traveling there. Purchasing travel insurance can make sure that your vacation is not postponed or ruined by medical emergencies, lost baggage, or trip cancellation.

Visiting the Great Barrier Reef is a great family trip that offers you the chance to view one of nature’s largest displays of grandeur and beauty. Travel to the reefs is restricted to a certain number per year and should be booked well in advance, in order to ensure that you are able to visit the reef when you’d like to.

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