Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most iconic destinations for travellers.
Yet there are still parts of the reef where visitors can feel like intrepid explorers, as if they were discovering places no one else has ever seen.
The Southern Great Barrier Reef offers visitors to Queensland, Australia the chance to see large hard coral reefs firsthand and join colourful fish and big marine life like turtles and manta rays for a swim.
At just over 4 hours drive from Brisbane, this unique region can easily be included as part of a larger itinerary and the snorkelling is within easy reach, right off the beach.
There is lots to see and do in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Take a trip to the reef where you can relax on tropical islands and swim off shore with turtles and manta rays above the amazing barrier reef coral. Back on land there are historical sites, museums and galleries to be explored. And if your looking for some culinary delights, you can stop in at a local winery, food producers or tuck into a gourmet meal.
Everything you need for a fantastic holiday can be found right here in the Southern Great Barrier Reef.