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The Great Barrier Reef is a natural gift to Australia, a truly wondrous underwater phenomenon. It is the world’s largest coral reef system with 2900 individual reefs and 900 islands located off the coast of Queensland in the Coral Sea. Just to give an idea of its size, it stretches 2600 kilometres/1600 miles and is the world’s biggest single structure made by living organisms. In fact, it was declared a World Heritage site in 1981 and a must-visit on an Australian vacation.
The Great Barrier Reef is environmentally protected to ensure marine life is healthy so that one can continue to see whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea turtles and a whole host of colourful tropical fish swimming in these waters. With its clear warm waters and accessibility, the Great Barrier Reef not only attracts snorkelers and scuba divers who find this a major region for their activities but visitors can choose to stay on the mainland in resorts on trips to Australia. These include Cairns and Port Douglas. Or you can decide to stay on one of the many islands catering to tourists such as Hamilton Island, Hayman Island and Heron Island in the Whitsunday Islands. There are other ways to view the Reef on Australian tours. You can enjoy a short cruise for a few days or simply take a glass-bottomed boat for a half-day outing to view the underwater treasures. Choosing how to explore might be the most difficult part of your Great Barrier Reef vacation, but you can bet it will be a rewarding one. C’mon say G’day Downunder. Book one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring! For some additional reading, the following articles are from our blog “Globetrotting with Goway”….. a great source of information for those people who are, or who want to be, world travellers! Unveiling Lonely Planet’s Top Attractions of the World Plan Your Perfect Australia Escape Enjoy Cruising in Australia and the South Pacific Swimming With the Fishes in Australia At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Australia. Learn about the history and culture of Australia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Australia's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips and our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Australia for yourself. Start exploring...book one of our Australia vacations today! Consider an additional stopover to your Australia vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. You can choose from our selection of New Zealand vacation packages, Tahiti vacation packages or stay at one of our Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from Australia.Great Barrier Reef Vacation Highlights
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Classic Sydney and Great Barrier Reef
MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Visit the two of the most popular parts of Australia, particularly for first time visitors. Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and harbourside Sydney. See the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and more, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, then get to know the secrets of the rainforest.
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Essence of Australia with Airfare: Sydney, Rock and Reef
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Visit Australia’s must sees on this quintessential vacation. Drop anchor in Sydney’s famous harbour from the comfort of a luxury yacht. Discover the unique landscape, history and culture in Ayers Rock and then finish your vacation snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.- Duration:
- 13 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 3,999
- Trip Type:
- Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas, Vacation Packages with Airfare
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Essence of Sydney & the Great Barrier Reef with Airfare
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Combine luxury accommodations and world-class landmarks on this Aussie vacation. Cruise Sydney Harbour and explore the rugged landscape of the Blue Mountains before connecting to Cairns to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and explore the Daintree Rainforest.- Duration:
- 11 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 3,149
- Trip Type:
- Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas, Vacation Packages with Airfare
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Authentic Australia: Sydney to Melbourne
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Journey through the best of Australia on this unforgettable vacation that takes you from Sydney to Melbourne. Along the way, you’ll see Uluru/Ayers Rock, venture into Kakadu National Park, dive the Great Barrier Reef, and explore the Indigenous Dreamtime in Kuranda.- Duration:
- 15 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 4,542
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Queensland Reefs, Beaches & Dolphins with Airfare
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Discover Queensland's unique treasures - explore the wonders of the Sunshine State. Enjoy the dazzling Gold Coast, hand feed wild dolphins, relax in Noosa before you dive in and experience the wondrous ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests.- Duration:
- 14 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 3,779
- Trip Type:
- Tailor-made Travel Ideas, Vacation Packages with Airfare
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Melbourne, Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef with Airfare
FIRST CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: See the highlights of Melbourne with a quintessential city tour that takes you to many of the city's historic sights. Next, fly to the Whitsundays and your stay on Hamilton Island, you'll be surrounded by pristine white beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life. Hamilton Island is a perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and world-famous Whitehaven Beach. End your vacation in Brisbane, the capital city of Brisbane and a great place to eat, drink, explore and do that last minute shopping! Queensland Shines on the great Aussie Vacation.- Duration:
- 12 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 3,579
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- Tailor-made Travel Ideas, Vacation Packages with Airfare
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Essence of Sydney, Wildlife and the Reef
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: See many Australian icons on one essential tour. Drop anchor in Sydney’s famous harbour aboard a luxury yacht, get up close and personal with Australian wildlife on Kangaroo Island, snorkel through the Great Barrier Reef, and discover the natural beauty of the Daintree Rainforest.- Duration:
- 10 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 3,187
- Trip Type:
- Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Sydney: East Coast, Islands and Rainforest: Guided Vacation
MODERATE | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: Queensland is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites meet. And you get to see their convergence on this east coast Australia trip, which tours from Sydney all the way to Cairns. From a Great Barrier Reef tour to the Wet Tropics rainforest, from K’gari (Fraser) Island tour to the Gold and Coffs Coasts tour, get set for a parade of postcard-worthy attractions.- Prices From:
- US$ 5,305
- Trip Type:
- Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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Classic Sydney, Rock & Reef
MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Venture to three of Australia’s most famous spots, cosmopolitan Sydney, the outback and tropical Queensland. Get to know Sydney before catching the sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Then explore Cairns, the rainforest and the incredible Great Barrier Reef.- Duration:
- 8 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,622
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef
FIRST-CLASS | CRUISE: Find freedom and solitude on this adventure into the iconic Great Barrier Reef. Spend a week aboard the Coral Discoverer and snorkel alongside potato cod and reef sharks in the Ribbon Reefs, follow in the footsteps of Captain Cook in Cooktown, and search for saltwater crocodiles and cassowaries on the Daintree River.- Duration:
- 8 Days
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Beach & Island Escapes, Cruises & Sailing
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Waltzing Matilda: Holiday of a Lifetime
FIRST-CLASS | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: Embark on an unforgettable journey across Australia and New Zealand with the Waltzing Matilda Holiday of a Lifetime. As one of Goway’s premier tours, Waltzing Matilda showcases the icons of two remarkable nations, taking you from the harbour of Auckland to the Outback and Uluru/Ayers Rock to the Great Barrier Reef and includes the cosmopolitan cities of Melbourne and Sydney.- Duration:
- 20 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 11,899
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- Bucket List Travel Ideas, Escorted Coach Touring, Holidays of a Lifetime, Multi Country Vacation Ideas
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Classic Downunder: Auckland to Melbourne
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Get to know the true Downunder by experiencing the best of both Australia and New Zealand. Journey through New Zealand and Australia’s most spectacular sights including Rotorua, Milford Sound, Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef, with exciting, cosmopolitan cities to create the perfect Downunder experience.- Duration:
- 19 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 4,964
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Ultimate Downunder: Auckland, Queenstown, Sydney, Great Barrier Reef
DELUXE | PRIVATE GUIDED: On this incredible voyage exploring New Zealand and Australia, relax as you fly to breathtaking Milford Sound, sail iconic Sydney Harbour and unwind in the paradise that is Hayman Island, all while overnighting in world-class accommodations.- Duration:
- 12 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 6,165
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- Bucket List Travel Ideas, Luxury and Beyond, Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Private Experiences, Small Group Touring, Stays of Distinction, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Cairns: Tropical Beaches and Reef: Guided Vacation
MODERATE | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: On this East Coast Australia tour, prepare yourself for record-breaking attractions: the Great Barrier Reef (the largest of its kind), the Wet Tropics of Queensland (some of the oldest rainforest on the planet), and K'gari (Fraser Island), the largest sand island in the world. All rightly have World Heritage status, and are on your itinerary.- Duration:
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 4,320
- Trip Type:
- Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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Classic Australia: Sydney, Red Centre, Cairns, Melbourne
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Explore Australia’s most famous cities and natural wonders on this ideal introduction to the land Downunder. Connecting from Melbourne to Sydney, you’ll gaze upon the changing colours of Uluru, cruise the Great Barrier Reef, and go behind the scenes of the Sydney Opera House.- Duration:
- 12 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 3,972
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Essence of Australia: Sydney, Rock and Reef
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Visit Australia’s must sees on this quintessential vacation. Drop anchor in Sydney’s famous harbour from the comfort of a luxury yacht. Discover the unique landscape, history and culture in Ayers Rock and then finish your vacation snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.- Duration:
- 11 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,491
- Trip Type:
- Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Classic Sydney and Great Barrier Reef
MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Visit the two of the most popular parts of Australia, particularly for first time visitors. Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and harbourside Sydney. See the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and more, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, then get to know the secrets of the rainforest.- Duration:
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,426
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Cairns Barrier Reef Discovery
MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Rainforests. Enjoy time on a wave piercing catamaran then board an amphibious army duck to venture into the rainforest.- Duration:
- 4 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 678
- Trip Type:
- Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Cairns: East Coast, Beaches and Reef: Guided Vacation
MODERATE | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: Conquer the east coast by setting sights on some of Queensland's hottest spots. With stops at The Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics of Queensland, and K'gari, you'll get to experience why these sites hold World Heritage status as you coast along the coast.- Duration:
- 12 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 5,305
- Trip Type:
- Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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Essence of Queensland
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: This really is the best of Queensland - explore the wonders of the Sunshine State. Enjoy the dazzling Gold Coast, hand feed wild dolphins, relax in Noosa before you dive in and experience the wondrous ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests.- Duration:
- 12 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,149
- Trip Type:
- Beach & Island Escapes, Go as you Please, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Gold Coast: Tropical Islands and Rainforest: Guided Vacation
MODERATE | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: Queensland is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites meet. And you get to see their convergence on this east coast Australia trip, which tours from the Gold Coast all the way to Cairns. From a Great Barrier Reef tour and the Wet Tropics rainforest to K’gari (Fraser) Island tour, get set for a parade of postcard-worthy attractions.- Duration:
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 4,320
- Trip Type:
- Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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Sydney and Reef Discovery
MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Discover the spectacular Sydney harbour, visit with unique Aussie wildlife, learn about the indigenous culture in the rainforest and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. This package is perfect if you want a taste of Australia and you are limited on time.- Duration:
- 7 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,254
- Trip Type:
- Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Signature Australia: Sydney, Rock, Reef & Rainforest
DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDE: Bespoke touring with the comforts of 5 star luxury accommodations. Visit the famous Sydney Opera House with a private-guide. Spend a few nights in a deluxe luxury tent in the Australian Outback. Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and then finish your holiday with a few nights in the Rainforest- Duration:
- 11 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 7,043
- Trip Type:
- Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Signature Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef
DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: See Sydney’s famous sites behind the scenes in-style with your private-guide and cruise the fabulous harbour like a local. Head North to explore the Great Barrier Reef from your luxurious deluxe retreat. The tranquility and natural beauty of Lizard Island will pamper you.- Duration:
- 8 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 4,292
- Trip Type:
- Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Classic Aussie Rail Spectacular
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: This 12-day adventure combines two of Australia’s famous rail journeys: The Indian Pacific and The Ghan. Starting in Sydney, you will travel through the best of South Australia before going on to Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Australian outback and beyond aboard these luxury trains.- Duration:
- 12 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 4,599
- Trip Type:
- Classics (Bestsellers), Rail Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Aussie Family Adventure
MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Explore the best of Australia combining the excitement of snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, a visit to the Crocodile Hunter’s Australia Zoo, dolphin feeding at Tangalooma, soaring above the rainforest in a cable car, and touring Sydney by ferry. An ideal family vacation.- Duration:
- 11 Days
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Family Vacations, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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