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Explore over 100 islands along the Great Barrier Reef, from exotic and exclusive retreats to the Whitsundays and the Northern Islands. Find your perfect island and discover the natural wonders, wildlife and activities of this tropical paradise.
- Langford Island
Though small in size, Langford Island is a sparkling jewel...
- Hamilton Island
Qualia – Perfect for couples. Pavilions are luxurious and...
- Dunk Island
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- Heron Island
Heron Island, located 72 km northeast of Gladstone and 539...
- Orpheus Island
The Great Barrier Reef is home to many beautiful islands,...
- South Molle Island
South Molle Island Resort was the sole resort operating on...
- Whitsunday Island
The 74 Islands of the Whitsundays are the tops of all that...
- Brampton Island
The magnificent and immaculately maintained 7-kilometer...
- Langford Island
Discover the best islands to stay and play on the Great Barrier Reef, from Lady Musgrave to Hamilton Island. Learn about the wildlife, activities, accommodation and dining options for each island.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres (1,400 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi).
Discover uninhabited lush islands, small coral cays and resorts where you can have a whole island to yourself. Explore the reef's wildlife, shipwrecks, lagoons and more with scenic flights, ferries or charters.
- Hamilton Island
- Hinchinbrook Island
- Lizard Island
- Magnetic Island
- Fitzroy Island
- Lady Elliot Island
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Best for:couples, luxury and families The Great Barrier Reef island with by far the most amenities, Hamilton is one of the best options in the region if you’re after a wide choice of activities. Kids will love careening around the island on golf carts, and adults will love the wide variety of dining options, plus there’s a wealth of day trips out o...
Best for:adventure For Robinson Crusoe vibes on the Cassowary Coast Region, visit Hinchinbrook. One of Australia’s largest island national parks, this uninhabited isle welcomes a maximum of 40 hikers and campers at any one time, so you’ll share its jagged verdant peaks, golden shoreline, expansive mangroves and towering sand dunes with few other so...
Best for:couples, exclusivity and reef access One of the Luxury Lodges of Australia, Lizard Island is a cut above in the luxury stakes. An hour’s flight from Cairns, this all-inclusive resort is located smack bang on the reef, offering exceptional access to the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem (not to mention gourmet dining, luxury accommodatio...
Best for:adventure in comfort Effectively a suburb of Townsville, this island paradise is just a 20-minute ferry ride away from the mainland. Historically popular with backpackers, ‘Maggie’ as it’s affectionately known, has plenty more to offer than just the odd hostel and bar. Mountainous Magnetic Island serves up plenty of adventurous outdoorsy a...
Best for:families A wildly photogenic destination, Fitzroyis your quintessential tropical isle. Coated in tropical rainforest and open woodlands (some 97 per cent of the island is classed as National Park), it’s a great place to take a hike or two: don’t leave without taking the Summit walk, and gorging on 360-degree views of the island and the sea...
Best for:eco-adventure and reef access Home to an overachieving eco-resort that’s run entirely off-grid, Lady Elliot Islandis the place to come for an escape that promises creature comforts and reef access without all the fripperies (and the high price point) that some other remote isles feature. The southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef...
Explore six of the best islands for different types of travellers, from couples and families to adventurers and eco-lovers. Learn about their amenities, activities, accessibility and attractions, and find your perfect paradise on the reef.
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2 days ago · Explore the stunning coral formations, marine life and islands of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's natural wonders. Find out how to get there, when to visit, what to do and where to stay on this comprehensive travel guide.
The best way to experience the Great Barrier Reef is to make one of its many beautiful islands your base. We've got you covered with this guide to the best.
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