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Extending over 2000 km along the Queensland coast,
the Great Barrier Reef is a sort of a natural wonder
of Australia. A showcase of an amazing variety of aquatic
life, the Great Barrier Reef experience is bound to
be etched in the memory of the tourists for the rest
of their life. The origin of Great Barrier Reef can
be traced back to the last ice age when the continental
shelf was exposed creating a band of beaches, dunes
and barrier islands. Worldtravel4indians.com furnishes
all the information you wanted to know about the Great
Barrier Reef.
Bright sunny days, comforting sea, warm breezes blowing
from the sea and breathtaking views combine to gift
you an unforgettable experience. The Great Barrier is
the habitat of a number of endangered species that include
the large Green Sea Turtle and Dugong. It is also a
breeding ground for humpback whales that migrate all
the way from Antarctica.
The Great Barrier Reef enjoys the distinction of being
enlisted by the UNESCO as a world heritage site. A paradise
for the scuba divers, underwater explorers, and lovers
of exotic and the tropical islands with an inherent
romantic appeal, the Great Barrier Reef is a chain of
spectacular reefs that are best explored by indulging
in adventurous activities like swimming, snorkeling,
scuba diving, coral viewing, reef walking, sailing,
yacht charter, jet skiing, parasailing, sail boarding,
kayaking, catamarans, canoes, big game fishing and whale
watching.
The Inter-reef Gardens are rife with brightly colored
shallow water fish, soft corals, giant clams and turtles.
The Outer Reefs are renowned for the spectacular canyons
and gorges that punctuate the series of coral heads.
You would also love to visit some very beautiful gardens
that are home to bright hued butterflies, angels, parrots
and wrasse. If you are an expert diver, you might try
your skills in the Coral Sea where the sharks including
Grey Whalers, White Tips, Silver Tip Whalers, and circling
scalloped hammerheads abound.
World Travel 4 Indians is an international travel site
and a repository of useful information on Great Barrier
Reef and on the major tourist destinations within Australia.
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