10 Ways To Indulge and Explore The Great Barrier Reef by Aussie Trip Advisor

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10 Ways To Indulge And Explore The Great Barrier
Reef
There are many ways to explore the worlds
largest living thing visible from space. The
Great Barrier Reef is a hub for luxury resorts
and activities. Many people tend to stay away
fearing an intimidating price tag ... It
certainly doesnt have to be this way and in
fact, any budget is catered to. You can
certainly head up into the clouds to see the reef
from the air, cruise around some islands, or
merely take a trip to the Reef HQ Aquarium to
enjoy a reef experience.
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Choose your very own adventure from these 10 ways
to indulge and explore The Great Barrier Reef
6. Glass-Bottom Boat
1. Snorkel
7. Submarine
2. Seawalker
3. Scuba Doo
8. Helicopter
9. Seaplane
4. Scuba Diving
10. Sail
5. Live-Aboard Dive Boat
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1. Snorkel
Snorkelling is certainly the coolest, cheapest
and most popular way to have close-up contact
with the Great Barrier Reef. Mask on your eyes,
snorkel in your mouth and a pair of flippers on
your feet and youre ready for an aqua adventure
youll remember for the rest of your life. Get an
underwater camera to take home some photos to
make your friends jealous.
2. Seawalker
You can enjoy Sea Walker at two specially
equipped pontoons - one at Green Island and the
other at Sunlover's base. With a spacemans
helmet on your head, stepping beneath the waves,
and keeping your head and face dry whilst getting
stunned by the fish-life around is another name
of Sea walking.
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3. Scuba Doo
The next level of the Seawalker concept is called
Scuba Doo that gives you the freedom to explore
the reefs at speed of up to 2.5 knots whilst
staying dry inside the 180-degree viewing window.
One will literally feel like piloting a submarine
without actually getting in one!
4. Scuba Diving
For some travellers, scuba diving is the ultimate
way to explore the secrets and beauty of the
reef. There are great operators all along the
Great Barrier Reef, servicing some of the best
dive sites in the world. You can also opt for
lessons provided by many operators. Reach out to
us if you wish a recommendation based on your
needs.
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5. Live-Aboard Dive Boat
This really is the ultimate in exploring the
Great Barrier Reef. You can select to stay
between 3 and 14 nights and embark to the deep
waters of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Dive
Expeditions will take you to swim with whales,
feed sharks and visit some of the most impeccable
coral reefs on offer.
6. Glass-Bottom Boat
If you dont like to get your hair wet but still
want to witness the marvellous largest living
organism, you can always opt for glass-bottom
boat tours. The marine professionals who drive
them will paddle you over shallow reefs looking
for turtles, pointing out the different corals,
giant clams and everything else they find.
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7. Submarine
From Cairns, Fitzroy Island is home to a great
submarine adventure on the Great Barrier
Reef. Leaving the sandy beaches behind, balance
as though youre diving and gaze through the
fish-eye windows as coral bommies, the turtles
and shoals of fish pass by.
8. Helicopter
Only from the air can you understand the vastness
of the Great Barrier Reef. No wonder it can be
seen from space! Strap yourself in, put your
headphones on and whisk up into the air. Landing
on an isolated coral cay surrounded by the ocean
and a million fish is a truly indulgent affair.
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9. Seaplane
If youre visiting the Whitsundays and want an
adventure, then why not climb into the cabin of
an Air Whitsundays seaplane, and satisfy an
aerial reef adventure. A day trip will take you
over the 74 islands of the Whitsundays, stop-over
at Whitehaven Beach for a stroll before flying
over the world-famous Heart Reef. Bring your
camera.
10. Sail
If, youd rather enjoy the wind and spray of the
ocean on your face, then sailing on the Great
Barrier Reef has to be your call. With the main
sail tight in the breeze, an expectant fishing
line over the stern and a glass of champagne in
hand you have to try a bare-boat charter if this
lures your inner self.
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