The range of Great Barrier Reef tours is huge. One of the favourites with tourists are Great Barrier Reef day trips. Large and small boats leaving from Cairns and Port Douglas take in sights like Green Island, Marine World (a large platform with an underwater observatory), Michaelmas Cay, Upolu Cay, Oyster Reef, Moore Reef and too many species of fish to count. While dry you can enjoy smorgasboard lunches, semi submersible subs, glass bottom boats and informed commentary on the reef.

If you feel like one day is just no enough time to see everything, then Great Barrier Reef Cruises are the thing for you. Anything from 1 to 7 nights on either a cruise ship or a sailing vessel will allow you to wander aimlessly around the reef, snorkelling or diving, sunbaking or taking photos.

If all you want to do is scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef then there are tours just for you. Reef Dive Courses and Liveaboard Diving are a great way to jam as many dives as you can on your holiday to the reef. Staying on board for 1 to 7 nights you have the opportunity to dive up to 27 times. New modern boats wisk you round the Great Barrier Reef in search of new dive sites and more species of fish.

You will need hotel and resort accommodation while in Tropical North Queensland. There is a massive amount of accommodation available in Cairns and Port Douglas, covering all budgets and all tastes.

Its so easy to plan and enjoy your own Great Barrier Reef Getaway Holiday.

The latest in 5 star luxury accommodation would be Coconut Grove. 31 exclusive apartments and penthouses feature the latest appliances, designer decor and many have spas or pools.

Another noteworthy addition is Peppers Bale Resort Port Douglas. Again absolute luxury as each room (sanctuary) has its own plunge pool and achieves a tranquil blend of indoor/outdoor living. Peppers Bale also features a sensational day spa where you can relax and unwind.

The Sea Temple Resort and Spa may have been around for a few years now but it is the equal of any in terms of luxurious holidays. With a range of accommodation types, a golf course, a day spa, a restaurant and bar, the Sea Temple is a great way to spend a holiday in the tropics.

Port Douglas is home to the famous 4 Mile Beach but its the world famous Great Barrier Reef which is a must see while on holiday here. Watch the sun rise over the beach and head off on a day trip to the reef filled with swimming, cruising, beach picnics, snorkelling and scuba diving. If land is more your style you could try a rainforest tour in the world heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. A great way to see a large piece of this region at once is from the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

There is a wide range of Port Douglas accommodation available for the rich and budget conscious alike. The number of Port Douglas resorts and hotels is always increasing so there are some real savings to be found. When it comes to poularity there are 2 resorts which lead the pack – The Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas and The Sea Temple Port Douglas. The 5 star Sheraton sits right on the beach and includes a championship 18 hole golf course and 2 huge swimmable lagoons. The Sea Temple is also 5 star and backs up that rating with a huge selection of rooms and facilities.

Port Douglas holidays are a great way to getaway.