Australian Island Resorts.

 

Great Barrier Reef Islands.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world. Voyages offers five unique island experiences from the top of the reef at Lizard Island to Brampton Island at the bottom of the Whitsunday Passage. 

 

Bedarra Island is an exclusive private hideaway. A romantic rainforest retreat where a fortunate few can savour the finer things in life. Your villa is one of sixteen hidden in the rainforest. The view of the sunlight dancing across the water from your balcony is almost hypnotic. See more...

 

Brampton Island - A fun, tropical Whitsunday Island. Brampton Island is almost entirely national park with twelve golden sandy beaches and its own coral reef. Sitting at the southern entrance of the Whitsunday Passage, Brampton is a blue water, white sand tropical island haven. Almost entirely National Park, Brampton has twelve glorious beaches and its own coral reef.  See more...

 

Dunk Island is Australia's most beautiful tropical rainforest island. This island of peace and plenty offers an amazing variety of activities, facilities and experiences. It was known to the first inhabitants as "Coonanglebah" - the Island of Peace and Plenty. Today, Dunk Island continues to be Australia's most beautiful rainforest island. See more...

 

Heron Island is an idyllic coral cay located right on the Great Barrier Reef. Swim straight off the beach to an endless garden of coral where waters are teeming with beautiful marine life. A Heron holiday combines the rare excitement of nature with all the comforts of an international resort. See more...

 

Lizard Island is one of a kind - a work of natures art. Located right on the Great Barrier Reef. It is a private paradise with 24 powdery white beaches. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary, then Lizard Island should be top of the list. This is without question, one of Australia's premier resorts. See more...

 

Wilson Island..This tiny coral cay is both part of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by it with pristine reef and beach environments including rare turtle and bird breeding grounds. See more...

 

 

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The Great Barrier Reef is the largest tropical reef ecosystem in the world, coming under World Heritage protection in 1981. Everyone knows it's big - and that, along with the Great Wall of China, it's one of the few landmarks distinguishable from outer space. But exactly how big is it? At 350.000 km2 it's larger than the whole of New Zealand, and roughly the same size as Japan. Ten percent of the world's fish species are found here, as are more than a third of the planet's soft coral.

  

Which part of the Great Barrier Reef is best for you?  Book them through us! 

  

High end budget

Qualia at Hamilton Island.Australia's number one high-end luxury resort. 

Lizard Island, remote, secluded and indulgent.

Pepper's Bale at Port Douglas, Tropical lushness with loads of space.

Beachcomer budget

Pumpkin Island, four simple well equipped cabins.

Haggerstone Islands, feel like Robinson Crusoe 

Wilson Island Resort, lavish but bare bones.

Romance 

Orpheus Island, Private with extravagant touches for couples. 

Bedarra Island, Exclusive and lush,has been drawing A-listers for years.

Peppers at Long Island, Beachfront villa with private day bed and hammock.

Snorkeling and Diving 

Low Isles, Port Douglas, for the novices, a great short trip .Coral not as good as outer reef but turtles guaranteed. 

Lady Elliott Island, Best snorkelling on the reef for its colour. 

Flinders Reef, the secret is out, experienced reefers have kept it to themselves.

Singles.

Port Douglas, for those born before 1980, a load of options with good day and night activities.

Long Island Resort, stuffed with activities and stimulation, accom ranges from dorm to suites.

Airlie Beach, Anyone born after 1980 will have a ball ! 

Sailing/Yachting 

Palm Island, Undeveloped and pristine option for laidback sailing. 

Gloucester Island, Salty yachties have hoarded the spot for too long. 

Hamilton Island and the Whitsundays, With the best infrastructure for sailing and most options for all tastses , it's the risk-free option. 

Eco Friendly 

Wilderness Village on Hinchinbrook Island, Treetop bungalows in forest canopy on a pristine island. 

Koala Village on Magnetic Island, A backpackers with a koala sanctuary.

Lady Elliott Island, Amateur eco-warriors flock here for pristine waters, and coral and to help in research. 

  

  

  

  

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