With 2,900 islands to explore, warm waters all-year-round and some of the world’s best dive sites, there’s no wonder Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef tops many divers’ wish lists.

Depending on the season, you can find yourself trying to keep up with underwater acrobatics of the resident manta rays of Lady Elliot Island, snorkelling with whales, or experiencing the adrenaline rush of a live shark feed in Queensland’s Wild North.

Snorkellers and hammock dwellers also have plenty of options. Set up camp on a tropical island and enjoy first-class beach access to some of the most beautiful fringing reefs in the world, or bring your kids on a guided snorkelling tour with a marine biologist.

Use the navigation to learn more about Queensland’s spectacular reefs and wrecks, browse through our media gallery and point your compass towards the tropics. Your adventure starts today.