Australia’s Beautiful Beaches and Astonishing Coral Reefs

With more than 10,000 beaches fringing the shores, visitors can enjoy crystal blue waters, soft sand and incredible surf in Australia. Moreover, millions of visitors make the pilgrimage to see the Great Barrier Reef every year to discover Australia’s unique and diverse reef wonder.

While the Great Barrier Reef often takes centre stage, it’s not the only incredible reef system you can find in Australia. The country’s northern, western and south-eastern coastlines are also underwater playgrounds with their own unique ecosystem waiting to be explored.

There are so many unique ways to experience the reef attractions, and it’s a bucket-list item that every traveller should tick off. Among them include snorkelling and diving among the colourful fish and coral, spotting turtles, sharks and whales, or even experiencing the wonders of the reef while staying dry in a glass-bottom boat, helicopter or seaplane.

While technically part of the massive Great Barrier Reef system, the Southern Great Barrier Reef is home to colourful coral cays, authentically Aussie seaside towns. This island jewel offers unique experiences that differentiate it from the areas found in the tropical north.

Ningaloo Marine Park is a World Heritage-listed site that sits about 1,250 kilometres north of Perth. Every year from April to July, the whale shark season is one of the most exciting times here, as there are no other places on Earth where these gentle giants reliably congregate in such large numbers so close to land and you can enjoy the thrills of swimming alongside these creatures safely, with protective measure took place.