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Great Barrier Reef, Australia Overview

The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach... more » The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape. « less
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Daydream Island Resort & Spa

4 of 5 stars
Gladstone, Australia
Jul 18, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

We are a family of 4 (2 adults plus 4 and 7 yr old girls) who stayed for four nights on the last weekend of the Qld school holidays. Yes, the food is overpriced but no more so than any other resort...more

Daydream Island Resort & Spa

Jul 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Aptly nicknamed by my father after a disasterous 5 day stay. We eventually cut it short to 3 days it was so aweful. Restaurant overbooked evey night - no spare tables. When we did get a table it...more

Whitsunday Holiday Apartments

4 of 5 stars
Victoria
Jul 15, 2008

4th floor garden view room with gorgeous views of the bay. Would not bother paying the ocean view room rates Clean, well equipped, rooms services every 3 days is good as kids didnt have to be...more

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