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Posted by Eric on Monday January 23, 2012 | Travel Articles | 188 views

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Come to Australia and experience the remarkable wonder that is the Great Barrier Reef! It even calls to people from outer space as it is larger than the Great Wall of China and is the only living thing visible from space. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system on earth thus it is considered as one of the Seven Natural Wonders on the World. Here you will find an abundance of marine life in the 3000 different individual reef systems and other coral cays.

Along with the awe-inspiring underwater scenery there are hundreds of beautiful sun-soaked beaches that simply call out to you from the many picturesque tropical islands scattered all over. Book your flights for Cairns, Australia to join in the numerous options available to you for getting up-close and personal with the reef such as the many snorkeling and diving options, underwater photography tours, sailing tours for two or for larger groups so you and your friends can enjoy.

Cairns Scuba Diving Clubs: Cairns has many scuba diving clubs that specialize in providing diving tours. They train you with the equipment in shallow waters or pools before taking you out to the actual reef. The instructors will accompany you as well, and allow you swim about the underwater forests and will introduce you to all the amazing marine life.

You will be warned beforehand about the many dangerous creatures and safety precautions will be taken before hand. This one of a kind experience is not to be missed and can make for a treasured memory. Some of the top recommended clubs include Nautilus, Tritan etc. You can get detailed info about these tours and clubs from the cultural center or even facebook.

Sailing and Snorkeling Tours: Have a personal reef experience by taking your snorkeling gear with you on your sail boat. The tour will take you to some special spots where you can get to see the best of what the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. And don’t forget to bring along your underwater camera! The private sail tours have no rigid schedules so you always have the option to simply sit back and relax on the boat.

Get some sun and take a break from work. Celebrate your honeymoon or bring along 12 of your friends on the group private tour. Take your time to getting to know all the fish in their natural habitat and learn all about the eco-system under the sea. On the chartered yachts you will receive the ultimate personal attention which is worth the cost.

Fishing Expeditions: Take a thrilling speed boat ride out to sea to catch the big game. Catch some barracudas or other large fish and have the crew cook them up for you. Have a boat party or take it to the beach. Other thrill seeking activities include swimming with the sharks.

You will be placed in the safety of a steel cage and an expert will accompany you down under where you can watch the majestic sharks in their natural habitat as they hunt. Throw-in a piece of meat and watch as they swarm about it and finally tear at it to eat. Just make sure you keep your arms inside the cage at all costs for fear of losing it to the sharks!

Cairns has it all! So plan your trip to the Great Barrier Reef now and bring along your loved ones for an unforgettable journey!