Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area

Great Barrier Reef highlights

Great Barrier Reef Unmissables

The Great Barrier Reef encompasses over 2,900 individual coral reefs and 900 islands, stretching 2,300 kilometers along the Queensland coast. This UNESCO World Heritage site features diverse marine habitats, from the accessible sandy cays of Green Island to the remote outer formations of Tydeman Reef. Notable landmarks include the historic Fitzroy Island Lighthouse and world-renowned dive sites like Cod Hole, while educational centers like Reef Teach provide scientific insight into the reef's complex ecosystem and biodiversity.

Great Barrier Reef Unmissables — Map

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Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over…

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Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for…

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Green Island

Green Island is a marine island and locality in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.

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Fitzroy Island Lighthouse

Fitzroy Island Light is an inactive lighthouse on Fitzroy Island, a continental island 29 kilometres southeast of Cairns, Queensland,…

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Reef Teach

A reef education centre located in the heart of Cairns offering a wide range of educational services to both locals and tourists.

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Cod Hole

World-renowned dive site near Lizard Island, famous for its population of giant, habituated potato cod that interact with divers.

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Cockburn Reef

Extensive reef system situated in the remote northern waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park near Cape York.

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Mason Reef

Northern coral reef formation located east of the Cape York Peninsula within the Marine Park boundaries.

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Noddy Reef

Coral reef located in the northern section of the Great Barrier Reef, south of the Princess Charlotte Bay area.

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Tydeman Reef

Outer reef system north of Cooktown, characterized by steep drop-offs and diverse hard coral structures.

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Grub Reef

Remote reef structure located on the outer edge of the northern Great Barrier Reef sector.

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Bramble Reef

Large reef system situated off the coast of Ingham, frequently utilized for recreational fishing and diving.

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Trunk Reef

Central Great Barrier Reef site located east of Hinchinbrook Island, featuring diverse coral gardens and marine life.

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Acheron Reef

Fringing reef located near the Palm Island group, known for its shallow coral formations and proximity to the mainland.

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Phillips Reef

Small coral reef formation located in the central Great Barrier Reef waters, situated adjacent to Acheron Reef.

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