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Washed by the warm
waters of the South-West Pacific Ocean the perfect environment is created for
the world's largest system of coral reefs. The Great Barrier Reef is of such pristine
condition that it was listed by the World Heritage Trust as a protected site and
is therefore managed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to ensure
that its beauty is maintained for many generations to come. Visitors
in their thousands come to marvel at the spectacular sight seeing opportunities
that is unique to our area. The Wet Tropics World Heritage listed Rainforest on
one side and the Great Barrier Reef on the other. No other place in the world
offers such diversity so close to each other. The
waters of the Great Barrier Reef provide the world's busiest and most varied marine
habitats. Marine life is in abundance. From the many species of coral to the sought
after Black Marlin and all sizes and species of fish in-between. The varied colours
of the reef's fish and other marine life will astound the visitor with colour
combinations that artists haven't even dreamed of. It is the largest of the world's
552 World Heritage Areas, covering 347,000 km There are more than 2800 catalogued
reefs in the area. |