Scuba Diving Adventure Vacation in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

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The Great Barrier Reef is located off Australia's east coast. (Australia's seasons are the opposite to those of the northern hemisphere.) The Great Barrier Reef is comprised of many tropical islands covering over 115,000 square miles. It offers warm weather, sandy beaches, and some of the greatest snorkeling and scuba diving spots in the world. There are many types of coral, fish, dolphins, whales and green turtles.

Vacation Resorts in the Great Barrier Reef:

Great Barrier Reef picture Heron Island
Located on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island presents vivid colors of living coral, fish and white beaches. Read more about Heron Island in Australia.

Great Barrier Reef pictures Lizard Island
Covered with sandy beaches and set on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island is a luxury resort offering top service and exciting and unique things to do. Read more about Lizard Island in Australia.

Great Barrier Reef island pictures Bedarra Island
Bedarra Island in Australia is the ultimate luxury escape catering to couples seeking romance, where you can rest and rediscover your senses in tropical setting. Read more about Bedarra Island.

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