Diving the Great Barrier Reef
There are quite a few places you can stay to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Our favourite is Lizard Island, situated at the northern end of the Reef, which is home to little more than a Marine Research Station, a luxury hotel, pristine beaches, and a population of large lizards.
As the largest reef system on earth, the Great Barrier Reef has long been a mecca for divers and snorkellers and rightly so. While some areas along the reef are now to a certain extent over-dived, you can still find pristine reefs far away from the crowds if you head to the northern reef where you will find the incredible Lizard Island.
The island is a National Park, and has some of the best diving the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. Fringed by 24 powdery white beaches, it is a place for those in search of real escape and an exceptional reef experience. The Great Barrier Reef is home to an incredible diversity of marine life, and Lizard Island offers the full spectrum of diving and snorkelling trips to the inner or outer reef.
You can snorkel off a secluded beach to discover a garden of giant clams, or sample the renowned dive sites within easy reach of the island. At the world famous 'Cod Hole', you'll probably come face to face with a massive potato cod swimming right up to inspect you with child-like curiosity. Giant Queensland Grouper and wonderful, unbleached corals are also star attractions.
