Explore the Great Barrier Reef’s natural treasures on a full-day Fitzroy Island trip. From Cairns, take the quick ferry over to the Great Barrier Reef, where you may swim, relax on a white-sanded beach or take a glass bottom boat tour., Explore more with our Great Barrier Reef map and find your way around Australia’s world famous icon. Zoom in on the map to discover more towns, islands and other interesting highlights., With glass bottom boats, you will be sure to create lasting memories of your time exploring Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. No matter where you choose to depart from, a glass bottom boat tour is the perfect way to explore Australia’s pristine Great Barrier Reef without getting wet., You will find lots of fun activities to do here, and you can start by dipping your toes in the clear water of the reef. Go snorkeling and meet the colorful fishes, and find out about the world of beautiful reefs under the water., Fly above the verdant jungle and roaring waterfalls of the Barron Gorge, and then view the enormous reefs and turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef, which is on the list of World Heritage Sites maintained by UNESCO., In recognition of its significance, UNESCO listed the Great Barrier Reef as a World Heritage Site in 1981. Because of its natural beauty, both below and above the water’s surface, the reef has become one of the worlds most sought after tourist destinations..