Great Barrier Reef Also known as GBR A reef of Queensland, Australia.
One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef is arguably the world's most famous diving destination. Located to the north-east of Australia between 15km and 150km off the coast of Queensland, it stretches over 2,600km/1,600mi and comprises over 2,900 individual reef systems and coral cayes, with 900 idyllic islands offering an expanse of tropical beaches. Over 400 different type of coral form the world's largest single structure made by living organisms. Over 1,500 species of tropical fish can be seen here. The reef provides a breeding area for Humpback whales who migrate from the Antarctic. It is also habitat for a few endangered species including the Dugong (Sea Cow) and large Green Sea Turtle. UNESCO listed the Great Barrier Reef as a World Heritage Site in 1981. A large part of the reef is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park whose aim is to preserve the reef by limiting the impact of human activity. Tourism is an important economic activity for the region, generating AUD 1 billion per year. Seasonals You can dive the Great Barrier Reef year round. From June thru August (Australian Winter) the water temps are lower (21-25C) but visibility is usually a little better (15-20M). From September thru December (Australian Summer) the water temperatures go up (25-30C) but visibility drops a bit to 10-15M. January thru April is the wet season (cyclone season). Trip cancellations are more common during these months.

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Top 10 Dive Sites in Great Barrier Reef

#1

Hastings Reef

Cairns

#2

SS Yongala

Townsville, Ayr

#3

Lady Musgrave Island

Lady Musgrave Reef

#4

Troppo's

Norman Reef, Cairns

#5

Northwest Island

#6

Cod Hole

Ribbon Reef 10

#7

Playground

Norman Reef, Cairns

#8

Gordon's Mooring

Flynn Reef, Cairns, Taveuni Island

#9

Pelorus Island

Townsville

#10

Petaj

Milln Reef, Cairns, Taveuni Island

Top 10 Operators in Great Barrier Reef

1. Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises
2. Calypso Dive
3. H2O Sportz Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands
4. Odyssey H2O
5. Dive Mission Beach
6. Pleasure Divers Townsville, Magnetic Island
7. Aussie Reef Dive
8. Hayman Dive Centre Whitsunday Islands
9. Keppel Reef Scuba Adventures
10. Reef Safari Diving Townsville, Magnetic Island

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subregions

• Agincourt Reefs
• Bait Reef
• Bourgainville Reef
• Flynn Reef
• Great Detached Reef
• Green Island Reef
• Heron Reef
• Lady Musgrave Reef
• Light Reef
• Lizard Island
• Mantis Reef
• Michaelmas Reef
• Milln Reef
• Moore Reef
• Norman Reef
• Opal Reef
• Osprey Reef
• Pellowe Reef
• Ribbon Reef 10
• Ribbon Reef 3
• Ribbon Reef 9
• Saxon Reef
• Thetford Reef
• Whitsunday Islands
• Wishbone Reef
• Wistari Reef

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