Getting to the Great Barrier Reef and travel information
Safaribarges to the Ribbon Reefs depart from Trinity Wharf in Cairns, and on the short trip aboard the Spirit of Freedom, the Cod Hole with its large potato cod is always included. The return journey is by light aircraft from Lizard Island. From Port Douglas, Quicksilver’s day boat takes you to the Agincourt Reef at the edge of the continental shelf. Further south, off Cape Bowling Green, lies the Yongala, which sank in a cyclone in 1911. Yongala Dive departs from Alva Beach near Ayr in just over half an hour and requires at least an Advanced Open Water certification. Diving into the wreck is prohibited.
This booklet is for the trip to the Great Barrier Reef and getting around locally. It covers flights from German-speaking countries, the airlines’ rules for scuba gear, and transfers from the airport to your accommodation or base. In the travel information, you will find sections on documents and insurance, health, equipment, packing lists, money, and phone numbers. Land and people explains history and local customs, and how to pronounce the most important place names.
You will receive an A5-format PDF that you can read on your phone or tablet while traveling and print as a booklet at home.