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What is the best SCUBA diving location in the Great Barrier Reef in June?

My wife and I are coming to Australia for 2 weeks this summer (SO EXCITED!) and we'd like to spend a day or 2 diving the Great Barrier Reef. We're both certified divers and looking for the best places to dive while we're there. We want to make sure we don't miss the good spots, since we'll only have limited time, and who knows if we'll ever be able to come back... (unless we fall in love with Australia, and move there) :) Thank you in advance!

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1. The Great Barrier Reef itself is one of the best diving spots in Australia..You could see lots of marine life in there..I know you and your wife will be enjoying your trip and maybe decide to extend your vacation..
2. Hi Matt Chances are that you will come to Australia and fall in love with the place. :) The Great Barrier Reef is about 3000 kilometers long and anywhere between 15 to 150 kilometers from the mainland. Thus depending on where you will be staying in Australia (Queensland for the Reef) will determine what you and your wife will be able to see. (Have You booked your accommodation yet?) If you choose to stay on the Queensland mainland you could stay in Airlie Beach, Carins, Port Douglas or Townsville. Most of these places have ferries that will take you out to large pontoons that will allow you to drive from. There is also the Whitsunday Islands (Daydream, Brampton, Hamilton and Hayman), which will give you access to the Great Barrier Reef. (That just names a few. There are many more, depending in your budget).