Visit the Reef

Planning your visit

If you're lucky enough to be visiting the Great Barrier Reef, get some tips to help you prepare for your visit.

Experiences on offer

Find out more about the many tourism experiences on offer in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Current conditions on the Reef

Each summer, we keep an eye on the Great Barrier Reef (the Reef) to see how it’s faring, as this period brings an increased risk to the Reef from coral bleaching, extreme weather and flooding.

Tourists take a sunset cruise on a catamaran in waters off Townsville

Choosing a high standard tourism operation

These operators are ecologically sustainable and help to protect and present the Marine Park to a consistently high standard.

Responsible Reef Practices

Enjoy the many different activities and experiences on the Great Barrier Reef in a responsible and Reef-friendly way.

Zoning

Zoning applies in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Find out where you can go and what you can do. Penalties apply for not following the zoning rules.

Read more on Zoning

Free Zoning Maps

If you're heading out on the water, don't forget your free Zoning Map so you know where you can go and what you can do.
Whale of a time

The Great Barrier Reef is a hive of activity. If you're lucky enough to see a humpback whale from May to September, make sure you keep a safe distance.
Important milestone

We're delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park's World Heritage listing.
Visit the Reef

Visit our Great Barrier Reef and discover its amazing plants, animals and habitats. There are a range of tourism experiences on offer.
What you can do

Everyone has a role to play in protecting our Great Barrier Reef. Find out what you can do to help protect this Great Australian icon.
Report marine strandings

If you see sick, dead or stranded marine animals please call RSPCA QLD 1300 ANIMAL
(1300 264 625)
Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef

A Vulnerability Assessment: of the issues that could have far-reaching consequences for the Great Barrier Reef.
Current Conditions

Current Conditions: Environmental and climatic forecasts for the Great Barrier Reef
Outcomes from the Climate Change Action Plan 2007-2012
Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan 2007-2012