Great Barrier Reef (Marine Park)
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The world's largest coral reef system, one of the natural wonders of the world and so massive it can be seen from outer space.
Basic Info
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Category
Reef System
Secondary Category (If any)
Marine Park
Seasons & Weather
Dry Season: June to October
Rainy Season: November to May
Consists
2,900 Individual Reefs & 900 Islands
Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service
Cairns Airport
Great Barrier Reef Airport (Hamilton Island Airport)
Area Size
34,870,000 ha
Length
2,300 kilometres (1,400 mi)
Known For
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Inspiration for Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo (2003) Reef
Top Travel Destination in Oceania
Best Time to Visit
Dry Season: June - October
(Also better water visibility and no dangerous jellyfish)
Day Trip from Major Cities
30 min to 1.5 hour boat ride from Cairns or Port Douglas
Location
See on Google Map
Great Barrier Reef
Location Boundaries
Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland
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