Queensland

Great Barrier Reef

Explore Great Barrier Reef in Queensland: landscapes, access advice and low-impact ways to visit.

Start with a local guide

Reach a quiet Whitsunday island for beach snorkelling, diving and a picnic near the fringing reef.

Camp beside rainforest and fringing coral reef, with a route to the Whitsunday Cairn.

Camp by a quiet Whitsunday Island bay, then snorkel, paddle or walk toward Whitehaven Beach.

Camp beside Hook Island's fringing reef, with time for snorkelling, paddling and beach exploration.

Camp and explore the fringing reef at a quiet, boat-access beach in Macona Inlet.

Walk between Dugong Beach and Sawmill Beach through rainforest on Whitsunday Island.

Explore a rainforest coral cay with reef swimming, snorkelling and short walks near Cairns.

Take the Tongue Point walk for a series of Hill Inlet outlooks above Whitsunday Island's shifting turquoise waters.

Take a short side walk from the Hill Inlet lookout track to the white sands at Lookout Beach.

Visit the Nara Inlet viewing platform for a short walk to protected Ngaro artwork on Hook Island.

Take on a 32km multi-day Whitsunday Island hike between Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet.

From coral gardens to island horizons, start planning a Great Barrier Reef journey with care and curiosity.

Walk a short Whitsunday Island circuit to a natural lookout over Solway Passage and the surrounding islands.

Spend a relaxed day on Whitehaven Beach with boat access, a picnic and time to walk its white silica sand.

Climb above Whitehaven Beach for headland and island views from a large timber lookout platform.

Walk from Sawmill Beach in Cid Harbour to discover Whitsunday Island's high-country views.