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Day 3 Explore the Great Barrier Reef
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cruise aboard the Ocean Spirit. The Great
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Barrier Reef is not only the largest reef in the
world, but also the largest natural structure
made by living creatures. The coral of the reef
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In addition to the coral, many other forms Harbour Cruise
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forming an intricate and delicate ecosystem.
with its world-famous Opera House, whose
distinctive architecture has made it the
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city’s signature attraction. This visually
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spectacular performance facility boasts four
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auditoriums that host symphony concerts,
you’ll be given a range of choices. Our boat
theater productions, and opera. We continue
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to be settled, and then to Sydney’s eastern
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suburbs, a modern fashion center boasting
to observe this spectacular underwater world
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without submerging yourself, you can view
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parts of the reef from a semi-submersible
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out astonishing sights. There is also an
underwater viewing platform underneath
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