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Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
Tropical gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, minke whales, and rainforest-to-reef adventures
Updated Oct 29, 2025 • 13 sources
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Destination Guide Sources For Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
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13 sources • Updated Oct 29, 2025
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Oct 29, 2025.
- GBRMPA Environmental Management Charge - Official EMC amounts and 2026 increase
- Tourism and Events Queensland GBR resources - EMC included in ticket guidance
- GBRMPA Zoning Overview - Green zones are no-take
- GBRMPA Coral Spawning 101 - Spawning months and lunar timing
- GBRMPA Coral Spawning Q&A - 1 to 6 nights after full moon
- Minke Whale Project - Endorsed operator requirements
- Cairns Hospital contact - Emergency department and switchboard
- Townsville Hyperbaric Medicine Unit - Duty hyperbaric physician contacts
- Coast Guard QF9 Cairns - Marine rescue unit details
- Cairns Airport destinations - Route overview and airlines
- ETA subclass 601 - Eligibility and application via official app
- eVisitor subclass 651 - EU passport holders up to 3 months per visit
- Surf Life Saving Queensland Marine Stingers - Irukandji and first aid