Queensland Diving
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Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef |
The Great Barrier Reef off the Queensland coast is the most
magnificent marine wilderness and natural reserve in the world, and
as such draws divers and snorkellers by the multitude. Jumping off
point for those coming to explore the Reef is the city of Cairns.
Being a vast area (the reef is 1.243 miles/2,000km long) visitors
need to choose their destination carefully and plan well. The
northern reef section runs from Papua, New Guinea, to Townsville
and is not so frequented by tourists. There are some resort
islands, but only a few charter boats cover the area and these
usually only on multi-day excursions. Most visitors find the most
charter and tour options operate between Port Douglas and
Townsville, where a multitude of operators operate day trips. All
operators are strictly monitored and have to abide by rules and
regulations to ensure diving in this region is safe.
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