Scientists have calculated the cost after flooding and landslides pushed debris over inshore coral reefs in Far North ...

Explore Port Douglas, Queensland—a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and lush rainforests. Learn about its adventures, dining ...

Known locally as the Outer Barrier Reef, these reefs are ideal for first-time divers and families because of the one- to three-hour travel times from Cairns' Reef Fleet Terminal. Popular spots by ...

Travelers can also enjoy an array of local brews at Cairns' Barrier Reef Brewing Co. For those who plan to linger farther south in Townsville, Australian restaurants like A Touch of Salt ...

In 2011, Cyclone Yasi decimated sections of the Great Barrier Reef between Cairns and Townsville, severely impacting marine life following the natural disaster. Marine biologist and Reef Unlimited ...

Cairns Regional Council is set to inject millions into efforts to lure more tourists to the region, as one councillor ...

The longstanding manager of the Great Barrier Reef Orchestra (BRO) has passed on her baton after 24 years of running the ...

A rare whale, which was only declared as a recognised species in 2003, has been sighted on the Great Barrier Reef this week. Guests and crew aboard Port Douglas-based dive and snorkel vessel ...

Australian scientists said Wednesday that they had found a widespread decrease in coral cover in southern parts of the Great Barrier Reef. Researchers have just completed a routine annual ...