It runs 2000 kilometres off the coast of northern Queensland and is Australia's most notable underwater wonderland. It's the Great Barrier Reef, of course, and the reefs and resort islands make it a unique and popular tropical holiday destination.

Great Barrier Reef:
Down Under Wonder

Heron Island:
On the Tropic of Capricorn

Mackay:
On the Whitsunday Coast

Fraser Island:
World's Largest Sand Island

Map courtesy of Australian Tourist Commission © ATC 2000