Discover the precincts of the Reef

The Southern Great Barrier Reef stretches from Bundaberg through to Gladstone and up the Capricorn Coast and is home to some of the most spectacular dive and snorkel sites on the reef. Watch turtles nest and hatch at Mon Repos, wade through the waters of the region’s tropical islands or stay at some of the world-leading ecotourism island resorts.

The Whitsundays and Mackay precincts are the sailing mecca of the Great Barrier Reef. Charter a bareboat, experience its vast beauty from above in a helicopter or base yourself at one of the stunning islands to truly experience this part of the Great Barrier Reef.

Surround yourself with history and education as you explore the Great Barrier Reef offering from Townsville. Dive the shipwrecks, discover the Museum of Underwater Art or learn about reef protection and conservation at Reef HQ.

Discover where the World Heritage rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef from the Cairns and Port Douglas precinct. Learn to dive, take a scenic flight, sleep on the Reef or join a research expedition and swim with minke whales for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Rich in history and unspoilt natural beauty, the “Wild North” precinct of the Great Barrier Reef stretches from Port Douglas to the Cape York Peninsula. This region is the perfect place for intrepid marine adventures, bountiful fishing, untouched coral cays and Indigenous experiences.