Great Barrier Reef Vacation

Great Barrier Reef Vacation Idea #1:Wilson Island is part of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. A vacation here will be a unique blend of roughing it and luxury. Only 12 guests are allowed at a time and you will stay in a tent with wooden floors, a king-sized bed and a veranda. It’s comfortable, stylish and you can practically roll out of bed into the water. Yet the toilets are communal and rudimentary.

There are no organized activities on Wilson Island. The main things to do are snorkeling, exploring, bird watching, beach & hammock lounging, and enjoying the stunning sunsets. Everything here revolves around the needs and whims of the ecosystem. Every detail of your stay depends on how it will affect the animals and plants of the island. This can be inconvenient but results in a vacation environment that is as natural as you can achieve anywhere.

Great Barrier Reef Vacation Ideas #2:Lizard Island is the place to go on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef if you are into water sports. It is one of Australia's premier resorts and is right on the Great Barrier reef. For diving & snorkeling you can experience both half and full day reef dives with excellent dive sites in the inner and the outer reef.

As for fishing, it doesn’t get any better than this. The outer reef fishing grounds will turn up Mackerel, Tuna, Trevally, Giant Dart, Sailfish and even small Black Marlin. 1,000 pound Black Marlins have been caught here. The inner reef is only 15 minutes away and here you can catch Mackerel, Queenfish, Trevally as well as an amazing variety of other fish.

Great Barrier Reef Vacation Idea #3:Hayman Island is a huge, unique 5-star private island resort. Here are a few of the things you will find on Hayman Island Australia. World-class water sports center. Rooms that let you literally slide out of bed and into the pool. Two huge pools, one set inside the other. The world’s largest cocktail – a one-quart daiquiri. 244 rooms with private terraces or balconies. Snorkelling excursions. Catamaran sailing. Multi-million dollar art collection. Six dining venues offering the great cuisines of the world. Secluded bays and overlooks accessible by an island circling walking trail. Hayman Island Resort is a member of the prestigiou The Leading Hotels of the World.

Great Barrier Reef Vacation Idea #4:Orpheus Island is a small Great Barrier Reef island and is part of the Queensland National Park. Privately owned Orpheus Island Resort caters to vacationers looking for some peace and quiet. The 31 private rooms have no television or telephones. Bushwalking, swimming, bird watching, game fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling are typical activities. This resort is both sophisticated and unpretentious while offering total privacy. It’s a great for a romantic vacation.

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