HOW TO VISIT THE GREAT BARRIER REEF FROM CAIRNS: TOURS & TIPS FOR 2023

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The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and one of the main reasons to visit Australia. It’s the same length from Vancouver to the Mexican border, consisting of 900 islands and 2,900 individual reefs.

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The Great Barrier Reef is located a short boat ride from Cairns and the number one day trip you can take.

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The only way to see the GBR is by taking a boat, of course, it’s located out in the ocean. If you don’t have the luxury of your own boat, you’re going to need to find one.

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Most people opt for a Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns because it’s the cheapest and most convenient way to see it in a day.

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It’s possible to charter your own boat and do it yourself. With this, you can reach the outer reef locations, choose your own cruise itinerary, and have all the crew working for you.

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Sounds lovely, right? But it’s also expensive. Not only because it’s more luxurious but because most private boat charters can only be rented for week-long cruises (they need to make it worth their while).

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You can charter a private boat from the Cairns Visitor Centre, which can help you organise Luxury Gameboats, Motor Yachts, and Sailing Yachts.

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