About 1,500 miles north of Sydney, Cairns boasts the closest mainland access to the Great Barrier Reef. One reason Cairns is such a popular entry point to the reef is its airport.

Scientists from the University of Technology Sydney are searching for “super corals,” species that are naturally more ...

Ranking of the top 10 things to do in Great Barrier Reef. Travelers favorites include #1 Great Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkeling, #2 Cairns and more.

Diving Into the Great Barrier Reef Beautiful beaches and unrivaled underwater views lure lovers of marine life to the world’s largest coral reef. T.A. Frail. January 2008. Get our newsletter!

I spent one night on the Rum Runner, a 65-foot sailboat that ports in Cairns, Australia. The boat calls itself a floating hostel that sleeps 18 people on trips to the Great Barrier Reef. I thought ...

Dr. Ella Vallelonga, from the University of Adelaide's Department of Anthropology and Development Studies, examined how reef ...

The Great Barrier Reef lies in tropical waters where temperatures are warm enough to offer enjoyable swimming and diving year round—though averages can vary 10°F (5.5°C) from winter to summer.