The Great Barrier Reef
It is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of roughly 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands that stretch for 2,600 kilometres. There are so many options for tourists who want to play on the Great Barrier Reef. Listed here are some of the best Great Barrier Reef marine activities:
Diving and Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most accessible reefs and offers excellent diving and snorkeling. Snorkeling is one of the easier ways to see the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. There are so many diving operators on the Great Barrier Reef, be sure to check with your accommodation provider for the best deals available.
Reef Magic Cruises
This is the ultimate way to experience snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. Reef Magic Cruises operates Marine World, a purpose-built two storey platform featuring Spacious Lower Deck with Ample Undercover Seating, Upper Sundeck with Sun Lounges, Underwater Observatory, Children’s Safety Swimming Enclosure, easy access to the water for snorkellers, Moon Pool for ease of access for divers and Fresh Water Showers.
Location: Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, Queensland
Phone: + 61 7 40311588
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Diving Cairns
Diving Cairns offers great beginner’s courses. Most of the day trips offer instruction and include a guided tour as well. Some even take you to sandy cays or islands where you can walk straight in off the beach instead of jumping from a boat. Sometimes large resting buoys are placed short distances from each other so you can snorkel from float to float and rest when you need to.
Phone: + 61 7 4041 7536
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Scenic Flights
The best way to appreciate the enormity of the Great Barrier Reef is by air. Discover Cairns City, Green Island, Arlington Reef and Sandy Cay. View Upolu Cay, Outer reefs and the magnificent marine life from the air. There are many scenic flight operators in North Queensland and most present fantastic tours that highlight the best sights of the Great Barrier Reef. Here are a few Scenic Flight Operators
Skysafari
Location: Port Douglas, Queensland
Ph: 61 7 4099 3666
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Reef Magic
Location: Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, Queensland
Phone: + 61 7 40311588
Daintree Air
Location: Shop 2 Calypso Plaza Shields Street, Cairns
Phone: + 61 7 4034 9300
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Sunlover Helicopters
Phone: + 61 7 4035 9669
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Minjin Jungle Swing
Do this one solo or with one or two of your mates. Side-by-side, lying flat in a hanging harness, you will be attached to the swing via two karabinas. You will then be winched up to 45 metres high. From this height you will have fantastic views of the Great Barrier Reef and Yorkes Knob. From there, you are in control of your own destiny as we provide you with a self-release mechanism. This allows you to pull a cord that will start the biggest swing of your life! You will swing in an arching pendulum until gravity stops you - what an adrenalin rush!
Location: AJ Hackett Cairns: McGregor Road, Smithfield
Phone: +61 7 4057 7188
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AJ Hackett Bungy Tower
The tower dominates the pristine jungle with it's powerful presence. The 50 metre high Cairns Bungy Tower is situated 15 km north of Cairns & is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest with panoramic views out to The Great Barrier Reef. For over 10 years this tower of power has been the ultimate altar on which to sacrifice one's fear. Hundreds of thousands of people from just about every nation on earth have made the pilgrimage to this Bungy Mecca.
Location: AJ Hackett Cairns, McGregor Road, Smithfield
Phone: +61 7 4057 7188
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Rain Forest Canopy Tours
Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours - zipline flying fox provides an experience of a lifetime jungle surfing through the pristine Daintree Rainforest at Cape Tribulation in Tropical North Queensland from the rainforest floor to the top of the canopy. Inquire for more information with your Accommodation provider.
Phone: + 61 7 40980090
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Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary's 3666 cubic metre aviary is home to over 1500 magnificent tropical butterflies, all local to the area, including the electric blue Ulysses butterfly and the largest butterfly in Australia, the Cairns or Australian Birdwing.
The aviary was opened in 1987 and has been visited by over a million people since.
The butterfly's beguiling aerial dances and their tendency to land on brightly coloured clothing, has inspired and delighted young and old alike.
Location: 8 Rob Vievers Drive, Kuranda
Phone: (61) 7 4093 7575
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Kuranda Scenic Railway
The world famous railway experience is a must-do when visiting Cairns and Tropical North Queensland, Australia. You will discover the pioneering history of the tropical north from way back in the late 1800's, be astounded by a magnificent engineering feat and explore some of the great characters involved in the construction of this great railway.
Phone: + 61 7 4036 9333
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