Overview
For the independent traveler, the Maverick Guides include history, customs, language, and attractions as well as current prices and recommendations, dining spots, and recreational facilities that fit individual budgets and needs. You can count on Maverick Guides to include information on-- Sightseeing
-- Hotels
-- Current Prices
-- Guided Tours
-- Shopping and Dining
-- Entertainment
-- Recreation
-- Transportation
-- Sports
-- Weather
-- Currency Exchange
Stretching more than 2,000 kilometers along the Queensland coast off northeast Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most impressive and intriguing natural wonders of the world. In Cairns, Australia, alone, more than 2,000 visitors leave to visit the reef every day during the peak tourist season. Maverick Guide to the Great Barrier Reef is an excellent source of information for the traveler who wants to explore this majestic coral community.
With the most up-to-date information available, this comprehensive travel guide makes a tour of the reef an easy feat for the non-swimmer, snorkeler, diver, or researcher alike. Each chapter focuses on a specific geographic area. The areas are profiled with information including sections such as: "Sightseeing"; "Guided Tours"; "Sports"; and "Shopping". Also included are sections on transportation, accommodations, dining, entertainment, and contacts. Detailed maps are provided to get you where you are going.