- Located off the coast of Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia.
- It is the largest coral reef system in the world, stretching over 2,300 km (1,400 miles) and composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands.
- The Great Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to an incredibly diverse array of marine life, including over 1,500 species of fish, 400 species of coral, and 4,000 species of mollusks.
- Visitors can explore the Great Barrier Reef through snorkeling, diving, glass-bottom boat tours, and helicopter flights.
