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Clear waters and balmy weather make June through October the best time to visit Great Barrier Reef. The main attractions here are snorkeling, diving, and swimming which causes massive crowding during these months. So seize the day and book a room in advance! The period from November to May brings heavy tropical downpours. Moreover, this time is quite dangerous both for divers and swimmers, and the reason is deadly box jellyfish roaming in cloudy water. If you are a savvy adventurer, plan your trip from April to early May.

8 things to do in Great Barrier Reef

Dugong

December–February Nature

Most extravagant residents of Austalia's offshore waters that can be spotted all along the Great Barrier Reef

Tropical Cyclones

November – February Weather

Beware of the most powerful and destructive natural phenomenon that you can observe on the continent

Breeding and Nesting Sea Birds

January Nature

Great Barrier Reef is great for underwater activities, but what happens above might be so much more exciting during summer!

Stinger Season

November–May Nature

Don't let jellyfish spoil your beach holidays and get a special stinger suit for them not to get you!

Fishing

September–December Activity

One of the most exciting outdoor activity with hundreds of unusual species​ for fishing lovers from around the world

Diving and Snorkelling

May–November Activity

Great Barrier Reef is more than famous for its diving experience. With the biggest reefs and most unique fish and animal, your dive here will be more than perfect!

Coral Polyps Spawn

October–November Nature

Witness the birth of coral reef—a recently discovered phenomenon that sparks with bubbles and colour!

Minke Whale

June–August Nature

Your most precious experience watching dwarf minke whales on their way to the Pole

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