Australia's Great Barrier Reef off the North Queensland coast have been delighting visitors and travellers from around the world with excellent trips to the Outer Great Barrier Reef that consist of a number of different tour options.

A day trip out to the reef from Port Douglas, Cairns, Cooktown or Townsville is one of the first things anyone does when holiday in the Great barrier Reef region of Queensland as they offer an amazing experience at a good price. Overnight excursions are an even more amazing experience with boast operating out of Townsville and the Port Douglas region.

Snorkel gently across a pristine reef, experience a new world with a scuba dive, blow yourself away with the beauty of a certified dive adventure or check out the reef from the air in one of the many scenic helicopter and plane flights that are on offer up and done the coast.

Snorkelling gives all walks of life, old or young and all swimming abilities, easy access to view the Great Barrier Reef at its best. With many aids for buoyancy you will maintain all the freedom of movement while comfortably allowing you to stay at the surface and observe the marine life beneath.

Be inspired! Imagine floating gently over the reef and marvelling at the wonders you see... As you drift serenely over the colourful shimmering corals and appreciate the schools of tropical fish that glide throughout the reef, watch how the light rays dance off every surface and bring an underwater paradise to life.

For more information of reef trips from Port Douglas www.tourismportdouglas.com.au will point you in the right direction. For reef trips out of Townsvilles try www.tourismtownsville.com