Top Things to do in Great Barrier Reef
The 10 Best Bodies of Water in Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape.
Restaurants in Great Barrier Reef
1. Lake McKenzie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,810 reviews
Reviewed By Hervey2 - Hervey Bay, Australia
Such a beautiful fresh water lake, only the depth changes the colour, so turquoise in the shallows. Try cleaning your jewellery in the sand. I have cleaned my watch and watch face many times, that tells you how soft the sand is. So pure.
2. Awinya Creek
3. Heart Reef
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 397 reviews
Reviewed By 217donnah - Brisbane, Australia
We took a flight with GSL Aviation over the reef and heart reef, it was absolutely stunning, the colour of the ocean is beautiful and a must do!! Bucket list item done!!!
4. Hill Inlet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 834 reviews
Reviewed By AnnieJuly
We did an Ocean Rafting (fantastic!) tour which included the walk up to Hill Inlet Lookout! WOW ???? The view is absolutely out of this world!! Don’t think you could get a better ‘beach’ view anywhere in the world!! It’s a relatively easy walk (even got toilets there)!! No filter required!!! Sublime!!
5. Boomanjin lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By JJ_Cairns
We visited Boomanjin Lake yesterday and it was stunning! While Lake McKenzie has the blue waters, this one has coloured sands and beautiful surrounds. We didn’t swim, but sat beneath some gum trees and enjoyed the serenity and cool breeze. Saw this dingo on the road in too - bonus!!
6. Arthur Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By 494darrelb - Townsville, Australia
I just spent a week at "the beachhouse" in Arthur Bay on Magnetic Island how good is this spot. The Beachhouse is available through "best of magnetic" The place is fantastic it's the only house in the bay so you have the place to yourself people do come down to the beach but generally by 4-30 / 5 o'clock you have the whole place to yourself. There is nothing better than being the first person to leave your footprints on the beach at sunrise. The kookaburras are super friendly you can hear the Wallabies at night and a heap of other birds and butterflies while you're sitting on the balcony. I highly recommend this place for groups or families that want to indulge them selves having the swimming pool at the front of the house is just an added bonus if you can't be bothered walking the hundred steps to the beach. There are canoes and paddleboard's supplied with the house and going out in the paddleboard on sunrise is a spectacular way to start the day.had a couple of great barbecues around the pool and had some champagne breakfasts on the balcony. At the turn off to at the bay is the fort walks we get to see koalas in the trees during your walk. Can't recommend this place enough.
7. Victoria park
8. Lake Mackenzie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By alexchai98 - Brisbane, Australia
Our family simply can't get enough of this lake. Awesome and beautiful, simply the best lake to swim in and it's water is so clear!!!
9. Lake Birrabeen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By aliciasings77 - Brisbane, Australia
A lovely spot to hang out with family and friends for a few hours. Not as busy as McKenzie. Beautiful water and soft, white sand
10. Wanggoolba Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By lbridges1
This place was truly magical, an Aboriginal women's place - just flet so relaxed and tranquil here. we saw a beautiful kingfisher and a huge eel and catfish in its pure crystal clear waters - will never forget it
