The turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef, the red sands of the outback, the coastal cliffs that outline the entire country - they each bring to life Australia's most special places. Discover exciting wildlife in Western Australia, listen to the stories of the world's oldest living culture in Darwin or simply sit down with a coffee in Melbourne and adopt Australia's leisurely pace. From coast to coast, you'll discover that each of Australia's destinations are as diverse as they are unforgettable.
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The 2,300-kilometre (1,430-mile) Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. You can swim, snorkel, dive and sail this living masterpiece.
The Great Barrier Reef was the first coral reef system to be awarded World Heritage status, meeting all four of the natural criteria for a World Heritage listing. The reef is the world’s largest living structure; so large, in fact, that it can be seen from space!
It is one of Australia’s most loved attractions, with over 100 beautiful islands dotted across the reef to explore. The snorkelling and diving opportunities are some of the best in the world, with rainbow coloured corals and an array of marine life to see up close.
The area also has cultural significance to the local Aboriginal people, with stories about the creation of the reef passed down through generations. The Dreaming story tells of how Bhiral, the Creator, threw lava and hot rocks down from sky, causing the sea to rise and the lava to cool – forming what is now known as the Great Barrier Reef.
It’s not only Nemo that you’ll spot when you visit the Great Barrier Reef; the reef is home to more than 1,500 species of fish, 134 species of sharks and rays, six of the world’s seven species of threatened turtles and more than 30 species of marine mammals, including dolphins, whales and endangered manatees.
koralni grebeni jedna od najlepsih prirodnih lepota na ovom svetu, i jako bitno staniste za zive organizme