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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Queensland
- Cairns
- Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef
One of the great natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier
Reef is as big as the total combined area of the United Kingdom and
Ireland, and contains more than 1,000 islands, from sandy mounts to
rainforest isles. Divers, snorkellers and nature lovers can reach
specific sites by air or by water taxi. Non-divers can view this
underwater world from a glass-bottomed boat. The Reef ecosystem has
evolved over hundreds of thousands of years to give life to almost
7,000 species of plants and animals. It is home to some endangered
species like the green loggerhead turtle, and is a breeding site
for humpback whales. Visitors can either cruise the islands or make
a base in Cairns or one of the many seaside towns along the
Queensland coast. Visitors can access the Great Barrier Reef from
numerous regions in Queensland, from the southern gateway of
Bundaberg, Coral Coast and Country to Gladstone, Capricorn, the
Whitsundays, Mackay, Townsville and Tropical North Queensland,
including Cairns.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.