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Location: Cairns (Australia (East))
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Cairns is known as the australian main diving resort since it's so near the Great Barrier Reef. It usually takes an hour by boat out to the reef but since the journey is inside the reef there is no need to fear seasickness. If you still suffer from seasickness Travacalm is recommended.

Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef represents some of the finest and most exotic scuba diving and snorkeling in the world. Whether your interests lie with diving and snorkeling day trips, live aboard cruises and extended diving expeditions to the Ribbon Reefs and Cod Hole, learning to dive, or advanced diver training for certified divers, North Queensland's Great Barrier Reef can meet all of your diving holiday needs.

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This is the pier as you arive by boat from Cairns. Its about...
Avg Rating: Ranked as Poor by independant reviewsRanked as Poor by independant reviews

This is looking down the coral beach that we entered off. Th...
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Pic from the top of the island, looking down at the pier. Ni...
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A few small fish in the water, taken from the pier.
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Most visitors thought
Cairns was:
Fantastic.
Ranked as Fantastic by independant reviews Ranked as Fantastic by independant reviews Ranked as Fantastic by independant reviews Ranked as Fantastic by independant reviews Ranked as Fantastic by independant reviews
Non diving activities: Lots to see and do!
Language: English
Money: Australian Dollar
Stability: No travelling problems expected
More Information: Country Bio from Lonely Planet