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Reef
Hazards
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 Sharks,
Rays, Box Jelly Fish and other nasty creatures can sometimes be
a real problem. Click Here to read
more. |
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Islands of the
Barrier Reef
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to go: |
| Generally speaking the best time to visit the barrier
reef, particularly up far-North, is April to October, as during summer the waters are home to
stingers and cyclones and wet weather. Not all areas are however
affected and local knowledge should be sought when deciding destination. |
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 Currently there are 23
resorts spread around the Barrier Reef. Several of them are built on coral islands and many have their own fringing reef.
Resort
accommodation ranges
from backpacker budget through to exclusive luxury.
All resorts offer a year round
season.
Jumping off points for the
islands are all serviced by road, rail and air.
Most resorts offer shuttle
services between the resort and the nearest mainland town.
Resort activities vary
according to the locale and style of each resort.
Typical activities are
swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, coral viewing, reef walking,
sailing, yacht charter, jet skiing, parasailing, sailboarding, kayaking,
catamarans, canoes, big game fishing and whale watching.
Reef is home to spectacular
marine life and bird populations. National parks are common on the
islands and park rules apply.
Learn to dive classes are
available in most centres and resorts.
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