Located in Northern Queensland, the Reef extends 3500 km in length with an average width of 65km. The reef contains an abundance of marine life compromising of over 3000 reef systems and coral cays and hundreds of secluded golden sand tropical islands. The Great Barrier Reef has become one of the worlds most sought after tourist destinations.

Visitors to the Great Barrier Reef can enjoy many experiences including snorkelling, scuba diving, aircraft or helicopter tours, bare boats (self-sail), glass-bottomed boat viewing, semi-submersibles and educational trips, whale watching and swimming with dolphins.

The reef is accessible by one hour and half hour boat from Cairns or a one hour boat ride from Port Douglas. Five star luxury accommodation and fine dining restaurants are plentiful at either Cairns or Port Douglas.

The major airport that services the Great Barrier Reef is Cairns which is located three hours by jet aircraft from Sydney and two hours from Brisbane. Air Charter Network can arrange charter flights to the Great Barrier Reef from any location in Australia in private jets carrying up to 16 passengers to large commercial airliners capable of carrying up to 400 passengers for your next major group charter, sales conference or special event.