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Put the Best of Australia'sGreat Barrier Reef in Your Pocket
What you need to know for your visit to one of the natural wonders of the world Down Under (and under the sea).
Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
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List of contents
List of Maps.
1 Introducing Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Back to School: Reef Teach.
1 The Regions in Brief: Choosing a Gateway to the Reef.
2 Which Great Barrier Reef Resort Is Right for You?.
3 Picking a Boat: Day-Trip or Live-Aboard, Big or Small?.
4 Tips for Divers & Snorkelers.
5 Diving & Snorkeling Safety.
Ouch! Reef Safety Warnings.
2 Planning Your Trip: The Basics.
1 Visitor Information.
Useful Websites.
2 Entry Requirements & Customs.
3 Money.
The Australian Dollar, the U.S. Dollar & the British Pound.
What Things Cost in Cairns.
4 When to Go.
5 Health & Insurance.
6 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.
7 Booking a Package or Escorted Tour.
8 Flying to Australia.
9 Getting Around Queensland.
Fast Facts: Australia.
3 Cairns.
1 Essentials.
Staying Connected.
2 Diving & Snorkeling the Reef.
3 Exploring the Islands.
4 Other Things to See & Do In & Around Cairns.
5 Where to Stay.
6 Where to Dine.
7 Cairns After Dark.
4 Port Douglas, Daintree National Park & the Cape Tribulation Area.
1 Essentials.
2 Diving & Snorkeling the Reef.
3 Exploring the Rainforest & Other Things to See & Do.
4 Where to Stay.
5 Where to Dine.
5 The North Coast: Mission Beach, Townsville & the Islands.
1 Mission Beach: The Cassowary Coast.
2 Townsville & Magnetic Island.
3 Orpheus Island.
6 The Whitsunday Coast & Islands.
1 Whitsunday Essentials.
2 Diving & Snorkeling the Reef.
Nighttime on the Reef.
3 Exploring the Islands.
4 Airlie Beach: Gateway to the Whitsundays.
5 The Whitsunday Island Resorts.
7 The Central Queensland Coast & the Southern Reef Islands.
1 Rockhampton: Gateway to Great Keppel Island.
2 Great Keppel Island.
3 Gladstone: Gateway to Heron Island.
4 Heron Island: Coral, More Coral, Turtles & Whales.
5 Bundaberg: Gateway to Lady Elliot Island.
Up Close & Personal with a Turtle.
6 Lady Elliot Island.
8 Fraser Island & The Sunshine Coast.
1 Fraser Island: Eco-Adventures & Four-Wheel-Drive Fun.
2 The Sunshine Coast.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.
