Great Barrier Reef

Reef · New South Wales

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"Islands within a vast marine park centered on an iconic and biologically unique reef system, where travelers come primarily for diving, snorkeling, fishing, sailing, and whale-watching; readers commend the quality of tour operators and describe visits as unforgettable and well worth the expense." - Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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