The Great Barrier Reef (BBB) is one of the largest coral reef systems in the world..It consists of 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 kilometers over an area of about 344,400 sq. .km .The reef is located in the Coral Sea, near the northern border of the continent .It is so large that it can be seen even from outer space - this is the largest education in the world, created by living organisms .In the north, it is almost continuous and located just 50 km from the coast of Australia, and in the south it breaks up into groups of individual reefs, in some places, deviating from the coast by 300 km .It is here that bees fly to the honey of divers around the world..
The reef consists of billions of coral polyps - the smallest microorganisms .CNN awarded the reef the title of one of the wonders of the world, and in 1981 the Great Barrier Reef was recognized as a World Heritage Site .The fabulous underwater world of coral islands attracts millions of tourists from all over the world, however it is incredibly fragile and defenseless: for example, even with a rise in water by one degree, rare algae and coral polyps begin to die .Therefore, the government of Australia has developed special requirements for visiting this zone: for example, during an underwater excursion one should not touch the reefs with hands, and tents can be broken only on specially designated islands .
The most expensive and fashionable island resorts of the Great Barrier Reef are Bedarra and Hyman. Diving can and should be done on the islands of Heron, Magnetic and Lizard. And the islands of Dunk, Hamilton, Fraser, Brampton and Keppel combine a great beach vacation, and diving, and entertainment, and trips on excursions, and many other delights of spa life.
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Major islands of the Great Barrier Reef
Heron Island is a secluded resort on the southern end of the BBB, reputed to be one of the best dive sites on the planet .The island is surrounded by white sands, clear waters and amazing coral beauty .You can get there by helicopter or boat from Gladstone .In the hotel: restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis, diving with snorkel (in the pool) and scuba diving, diving (night dives possible), fishing, excursions (on coral reefs (pedestrian - shallow water), underwater, on a boat with transparent bottom), ornithological, zoological, helicopter), Spa center (face and body care programs, massage), wine and cheese tasting .
Dunk Island - one of the most beautiful tropical islands, is more suitable for family holidays. Here tourists are waited by foot or horse walks on the wonderful torrential forests abounding with bright tropical birds and butterflies, competitions in fishing, snorkeling with a mask or scuba-diving. With all the luxury and comfort, it represents the best combination of high quality and reasonable price.
Island Lizard with its 24 beautiful beaches - one of the most exclusive resorts in the world..This is the most northern, the most famous and one of the most expensive resorts of the BBB .It guarantees exceptional comfort, exquisite cuisine, beautiful beaches, fishing, excellent diving (stingrays, manta rays, moray eels and t .д .) .Here are the most popular places among divers - such as Code Hole .Also, local waters provide a lot of opportunities and for fans to swim with a mask..In particular, they can admire the "clam garden", where many colorful fish and other marine inhabitants live..Here you can also go on an excursion to the local research center to learn more about the life of marine life .From other entertainment - tennis, cruises, trips to reefs, water skiing, swimming pools, restaurants and bars .As part of the Lonely Planet Awards 2010, swimming in the azure waters near the island of Lizard (Lizard) was called by divers diving "the best entertainment in nature" .
Hyman Island is a private island, one of the most prestigious Australian resorts. There are all conditions for recreation, fine cuisine (10 restaurants), clean deserted beaches, excellent diving, ocean cruises, water skiing, windsurfing, catamarans, parasailing, tennis (6 lighted courts), squash, badminton, golf, fitness center, yachts, fishing, a gallery of boutiques, bars. The best place for a honeymoon or just for lovers. He is the owner of dozens of the most prestigious awards, he stably holds in the top ten hotels of the world.
Hamilton Island - for those who like to combine "ecological" vacation with civilization. Here you can find wildlife, and all kinds of marine entertainment, and also stroll through boutiques in a small village, visit an art gallery or listen to live music in one of the pubs. On the island there is a children's club "Fun Club". The island has 4 different in style hotels. You can choose a modern high-rise building or surrounded by greenery bungalows.
The island of Bedarra is the most expensive and most luxurious island of the BBB. Here, wealthy tourists are waiting for secluded beaches, walks, tennis, water sports and great cuisine. Accommodation - only in selected villas with ocean views and luxurious surroundings.
Weather forecast for the Great Barrier Reef
The climate in the BBB is hot, subequatorial with almost constant temperature throughout the year. As elsewhere in the tropics, the air here is humid, but this humidity is tolerated more easily than in Thailand or other countries of Southeast Asia. The best time to relax here is from May to October, when the humidity becomes lower than usual. At this time, the BBB replaces the Gold Coast, becoming the main resting place in the country. Average air temperature: December-February + 24 ... + 31 ° C, March-May + 22 ... + 29 ° C, June-August + 17 ... + 26 ° C, September-November + 19 ... + 28 ° C. ±$ The
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Beaches of the Great Barrier Reef
Bathing on the site of the BBB, located thirty kilometers from the coast, is allowed all year round, and the water there is so clean that visibility exceeds 30 meters. There is nowhere to swim in Cairns, so if you plan a holiday at sea, you need to choose hotels in the Palm Cove area, Trinity Beach or Port Douglas, where bathing is allowed from May to October.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of the Great Barrier Reef
Cairns - one of the most exotic corners of Australia, the "gateway" of the Great Barrier Reef and the main resort of the north of the country .From here you can make a trip to the Russell River National Park, visit the mountain village of Kuranda with its famous greenhouse of tropical butterflies, ride an ancient train along the mountain road past waterfalls and rain forests..After that, you can go down to the sea on the 7-kilometer cable car "Skytrail", laid over the impenetrable rainforests, or visit the village of Aboriginal Tzhapukai .
In the Daintree National Park you can see unique "rainforests", some of the most ancient on the planet, unusual plants, flowers, unique animals, birds and insects. Popular routes: to the Bloomfield waterfall and the Mossman gorge, to the Cape of Neschastia, to the Aboriginal village and to the Cape Tribulation beach.
The nature of the Vurunuran National Park has not changed much in the past 100 million years, and the Ebenange-Svömp National Park will strike hundreds of species of birds.
From the coast of the BBB, you can go on a cruise to the coral reef of Aginkot, to Kuranda with a visit to the Aboriginal Theater, or on an excursion to Kuranda with amphibious riding (about 180 USD), go to a jeep safari on the Cape Tribulation beach (around 130 USD) or fly in a hot air balloon (about 160 USD).
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