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10 reasons to visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Discover a bluish heart in the middle of translucent waters, swim among 1001-colored fish, hike among the wallabies who look at you curiously, have a coffee among the koalas, sunbathe on a beach as white as the clouds summer, enjoy (very) fresh fish, flex your muscles in an idyllic landscape, and dream in front of luxury hotels:the Great Barrier Reef (east of Australia) is THE destination ideal paradise for lovers on honeymoon, beach and animal lovers.

This largest coral reef in the world is worth seeing! Composed and built by billions of tiny organisms, it is home to an impressive diversity of marine life, is considered a jewel of Queensland, and was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1981. from the air (you can treat yourself to a brief overview), by boat or by swimming:all means are good to visit it. Beautiful and unforgettable.

Practical information:

Plane:See tickets on the Ethiad Airways website

Visa:free for tourist stays of less than 3 months. Obtained within hours of application on www.border.gov.au

Housing:quite expensive, overall. For small budgets, we prefer youth hostels (available only on certain islands), we scrutinize the offers on Booking and Airbnb. And if you want to really enjoy yourself as a couple, type for a honeymoon, we love the Beach Club Hotel (Hamilton Island) and the One And Only (Hayman Island) if we win the lottery.

Currency:with a visa, you can pay on the spot with the card (with bank charges). Better to change at the airport. 1 euro =1.45 Australian dollars

> Everything you need to know to organize your stay in Australia:www.australia.com