How far is The Great Barrier Reef from Sydney?

How far is The Great Barrier Reef from Sydney?

The Great Barrier Reef stretches more than 2300km along Queensland’s coast, from Cape York in the far north to Bundaberg in the south. One of the 7 natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is enormous and offers a range of berthing and anchoring options throughout.

 

Distances from Brisbane and Sydney 

 

Southern Great Barrier Reef

Brisbane 250Nm Sydney 690Nm

 

Whitsunday Islands  (mid Great Barrier Reef)

Brisbane 540Nm Sydney 970Nm

 

Cairns  (Northern Great Barrier Reef)

Brisbane 970Nm Sydney 1300Nm

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