Excerpt from abc.net.au
Stepping directly off the beach and into the ocean surrounded by an abundance of marine life is an experience that’s unique to just a couple of rare spots on the Greater Barrier Reef.
But in the Capricorn Cays, you won’t find mega resorts or giant casinos.
Instead, on Heron Island and Wilson Island, visitors stay in sustainable accommodation nestled into the natural environment.
It’s this that has helped them thrive where others have failed, according to the islands’ general manager Rena Scott.
“You’re not coming here for a five-star environment with regards to your room,” she said.
“You’re more coming for the five-star environment for the natural marine life and the island itself.
“You can just walk off both beaches on Heron Island, Wilson Island, [and you’re] there snorkelling with turtles, with manta rays, with stingrays — [it’s] basically Finding Nemo.”
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