Great Barrier Reef Attractions

Part of the world's largest reef system, the inner reef (of the Great Barrier Reef) is the section of reef nearest to the coast. The inner reef, whilst not as popular as the outer reef with tourists, is still widely visited to due to its close proximity to the shores. The inner reef is carefully monitored for snorkeling and diving due to the threat of box jellyfish during the season of October to May. Most tours to the inner reefs are short tours from the mainland and are usually snorkeling oriented although dive options are certainly popular too.

Now recognised as one of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia's most remarkable natural gifts. Blessed with the breathtaking beauty and an abundance of marine life, it comprises over 3000 individual reef systems and coral cays and literally hundreds of picturesque tropical islands with some of the world's most beautiful sun-drenched, golden beaches. More specifically, the outer reef is the most popular section of the reef for snorkeling and diving and is concentrated around Cairns and the Whitsunday Islands due to its ease of access.