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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. SeasonalsYou 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
#1Cairns#2Townsville, Ayr#3Lady Musgrave Reef#4Norman Reef, Cairns#6Ribbon Reef 10#7Norman Reef, Cairns#8Flynn Reef, Cairns, Taveuni Island#9Townsville#10Milln Reef, Cairns, Taveuni IslandTop 10 Operators in Great Barrier Reef
- Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises
- Calypso Dive
- H2O Sportz Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands
- Dive Mission Beach
- Pleasure Divers Townsville, Magnetic Island
- Aussie Reef Dive
- Hayman Dive Centre Whitsunday Islands
- Gone Diving Hervey Bay
- Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
- Keppel Reef Scuba Adventures
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- subregions
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- 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
Popular dive logs
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Night Dive Queensland, Coral Sea, Norman Reef, CairnsJohan Gant 7 years ago
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Deep Adventure Dive Queensland, Coral Sea, Norman Reef, CairnsJohan Gant 7 years ago
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Lost my wedding ring on this dive! Queensland, Coral Sea, Norman Reef, CairnsJohan Gant 7 years ago
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Speechless Queensland, Coral Sea, Townsville, AyrRick Hartley 12 years ago
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Best dive of the trip Queensland, Coral Sea, Norman Reef, CairnsJohan Gant 7 years ago
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Met Wally Queensland, Coral Sea, Norman Reef, CairnsJohan Gant 7 years ago
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Challenger Bay Queensland, Coral Sea, Ribbon Reef 10sea-kangaroo 11 years ago