A large part of the Great Barrier Reef is protected through National Parks. These National Parks protect the islands vegetations, mangroves, reefs, marine and land life. Tourism is also promoted via these parks who offer all the necessary comforts and facilities needed during your stay. When on a visit at these national parks you can enjoy various activities such as exploring the lush green rainforests and multi-coloured coral reefs, scuba diving, walking, helicopter rides, treks, etc.
Capricornia Cays National Park
Address: Capricorn Coast, Queensland 4702 Australia
Tel: 1300 130372
Girringun National Park, Wallaman Falls
Address: Turn off via Bruce Highway, Ingham, Queensland 4850 Australia
Tel: 1300 130372
Gloucester Islands National Park
Address: Gloucester Island Airlie Beach Queensland 4802 Australia
Tel: +61 7 4946 7022
Molle Island National Park
Address:Molle Island, South Molle Island, Queensland, 4803, Australia
Tel: 1300 130372
Lindeman Islands National Park
Address: Lindeman Islands, Queensland, 4741, Australia
Tel: 1300 130372
Magnetic Island National Park
Address: Magnetic Islands, Queensland, 4819, Australia
Tel: 1300 130372
Michaelmas and Upolo Cays National Park
Address: Michaelmas and Upolo Cays National and Marine Park Cairns Queensland, 4870, Australia
Tel: 1300 130372
Paluma Range National Park, Mount Spec
Address: Turn off via Bruce Highway, Paluma, Thuringowa, Queensland, 4816, Australia
Tel: 1300 130372
Repulse Island National Park
Address: Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4946 7022
Russell River National Park
Address: via Brampston Beach, Queensland, 4871, Australia
Tel: 1300 130372
There are a number of unspoilt coral reefs surrounded by sandy cays that offer a great range of diving sites. Whether you prefer to prefer to snorkel in the inner Reef or opt for deep sea diving in the outer Reef, a great variety of gorgeous, colourful soft corals can be found. You will also have the chance to see some rare species of marine animals like sea turtles, big schools of fishes, cods, spangled emperors, Whitetip reef sharks, barracuda, trevally, Manta rays, etc. These diving sites are easily reachable by boats.
Bait Reef and Gary's Lagoon Dive Site
Address: Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4945 3711, 1800 801 252
Balgal Beach
Address: Turn off via Bruce Highway, Balgal Beach,Thuringowa, Queensland, 4816, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4773 8411
Beaver Reef Dive Site
Address: Beaver Cay Marine Sanctuary, Mission Beach, Australia
From Mission Beach, 28km east of Dunk Island and 37km from Mission Beach By Boat.
Tel: +61 7 4068 7099
Dive Adventures, Airlie Beach
Address: Unit 6 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, Australia
Tel: +61 4 0758 3093
The Moltke Dive Site
Address: Pacific Ocean, Magnetic Island, Queensland, 4819, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4726 2728
Whitehaven Beach
Address: Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Queensland, 4802, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4945 3711, 1800 801 252
Beaches, diving and water sports are the biggest attractions for any tourist visiting Great Barrier Reef. But otherwise also there are places in and around the region which impart knowledge and worth a visit for the kids as well as the adults.
Reef HQ Aquarium
Address: 2-68 Flinders Street East, Townsville, Queensland, 4810, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4750 0800
Hill Inlet
Address: Whitsunday Island, Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4945 3711
Hook Island Observatory
Address 1: Hook Island, Whitsunday Islands, North Queensland, Australia
Address 2: PMB 23 Mackay Mail Centre, Mackay Queensland 4741, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4946 9380
Fax: +61 7 4946 9470
Lady Musgrave Island
Address: Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg, Queensland, 4670, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4153 8888
Lake McKenzie
Address: Lake McKenzie, Fraser Island, Queensland, 4581, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4191 2600, 1800 444 155
Lake Wabby
Address: Lake Wabby, Fraser Island, Queensland, 4581, Australia
Tel: +61 7 4191 2600