Great Barrier Reef

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The Great Barrier Reef
 

Australia's Great Barrier Reef has been a focal point of the east coast of tropical North Queensland for centuries. This massive structure of living coral stretches from the Bundaberg to the far north of Australia, protecting the coastline from waves and providing nurseries for migratory Humpback and Dwarf Minke whales and other rare and endangered marine life such as Dugongs and Green Sea turtles.

 

Did you know that the magical colors of the ocean and coral reefs fascinated Captain James Cook? An English sea captain who claimed Australia for Britain in 1770 until he accidentally struck sharp coral and left a hole in his ship Endeavour. The explorer was able to repair his boat's hole in the Cooktown River and return to Britain, but not without facing the wrath of Australian corals on the Great Barrier Reef.

 

Since then, the Cairns and Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef have been a constant source of fascination for all who encounter it. Cairns and Port Douglas in North Queensland offer the quickest access to the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest and most spectacular coral reef system, where scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, cruising, and islands form part of everyday life.

 

Tourists from all over the world have the Great Barrier Reef on their wish list at least once in their life as a must-see destination, and most opt ​​for a snorkeling or diving excursion from Cairns or Port Douglas, because these ports have a fast boat. The promenade offers fertile terrain for diving in the Great Barrier Reef.
 

Furthermore, Cairns is known as the "Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef". Located in the far north of Queensland (approximately a 2-hour flight from Brisbane), this is the closest reef cruise departure point to the outer barrier reef. Travel time to the Outer Barrier Reef is only 90 minutes by boat or 30 minutes by helicopter. If you want to see a tropical island, Green Island and Fitzroy Island are only 45 minutes away by boat. Reef tours depart daily and are suitable for all skill levels.

 

Aquaduck

 

Aquaduck is a marine tourism operator on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Aquaduck consolidates the best sights of Mooloolaba into one fun and exciting visit. This 1-hour visit on the land and/or water capable Aquaduck takes in the core of the Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba Beach, the Esplanade, views over the Pacific Ocean and the Sunshine Strip by road. Then, at that point, we sprinkle into the water to partake in a brief boat voyage spotting natural life, encountering the excellence of the Mooloolah River, the clamor of fishing vessels in the harbor, and the mansions lining the canals. Whilst on the water, kids are welcomed up to the captains' seats to drive the Aquaduck and get their own personal Aquaduck Captain's Certificate.

 

The Daintree Rainforest is the biggest area of tropical rainforest in Australia and is found a short 2-hour drive north of Cairns. The Daintree National Park is a World Heritage Site and part of the extraordinary Wet Tropics region. It's a fantastic piece of a country brimming with many exotic creatures and plant species as well as a few rare and endangered species.

 

Daintree Village is a laid-back provincial town located on a bend on the mighty Daintree River. It was once a spot for gold rush pioneers, then turned into a center for the Queensland lumber industry, and is currently a tourist town that opens up the miracles of the Daintree - from Mossman Gorge to the Bloomfield River with every one of the marvels that lie between.

 

Tropical North Queensland's saltwater crocodiles - huge beasts that can grow up to 7m long, with formidable jaws and armor-like hides - are one of the world's most persevering through species, having outlived dinosaurs by somewhere in the range of 65 million years.

 

Fearsome, indeed, yet also intriguing: the saltwater crocodile is the biggest reptile and biggest terrestrial predator on earth. The simplest method for getting very close with a crocodile is at one of the TNQ's natural life parks. At Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, somewhere between Cairns and Port Douglas, you can wonder about the strength and size of both fresh and saltwater crocodiles on an intimate cruise of the lagoon in the wetland environment. At Rainforestation in Kuranda, Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, and Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome in the city, you can appreciate directed visits through the parks, watch croc feedings and meet a lot of cold-blooded locals!

 

Assuming you have your heart set on getting a brief look at a crocodile in the wild, there are various natural life travels to browse in the Daintree, Cairns, and Mission Beach. On the tours, you'll get a very close experience with crocodiles, endemic birds, and other untamed life so it's ideally suited for a definitive nature darling. Remember that croc-spotting is easier in the colder months; during the wet season, numerous crocs cool down by submerging themselves in the river.

 

Tropical North Queensland is at the heart of crocodile country, so assuming that you're going through, be croc-wise. Search for cautioning signs, however, recall that crocodiles might even be available in un-signposted regions, and never camp close to the water's edge.