The Great Barrier Reef is Queensland's greatest attraction. Visible from the moon, 'The Reef' is the largest coral formation in the world. It stretches over 2,300km, covers a landmass five times the size of Japan, and consists of 2,500 individual reefs and 500 islands. Over 400 types of corals and 1,500 species of fish outshine each other in elegance, beauty, patterns, forms and colors, making this not only one of the natural wonders of the world but the most diverse eco-system known to man. Having evolved over millions of years, nature itself is the architect of this 'World Heritage Area'.
 
There is no stronger imperative for learning to dive or snorkel than the submerged 'mountains', coral symphonies and iridescent fish you'll find here. Take off into the blue yonder, plumb its depths and lose yourself in a world where time and gravity are suspended, and everything around you is alive.

On underwater safari you can encounter the good and the great of the ocean, from humpback whales, dolphins, dugongs, manta rays, moray eels and white-tipped reef sharks to turtles, sea stars, shellfish, sponges, corals and sea fans up to 3m in diameter.